The Bock stops here

Since coming to Wisconsin in late 2001 (then back and forth from TN again), it has become quite clear that some of the stereotypical Wisconsin banter has some basis of truth to it.   While it may not be true that as soon as you cross the state line, one immediately becomes a "cheesehead" or that the faucets here in Wisconsin drip only beer, the state has become deeply rooted in both the dairy production and brewery production industries.   Not because there was nothing for us to do up here during the long winters, but because the land, weather, atmosphere, and what-have-you had so much in common with the landscapes of Germany and Switzerland.   Those "founding fathers of fun" came over to continue in the traditions of their ancestors and make a living while giving the community an economic boost, as well as a place to hang their hats when the going got tough.  

Here in Monroe, it is pretty crowded with the cheese factories and craft breweries, but what makes them unique is the following they all have.   Walk into any local eatery and you can pick up a Blumer's root beer to wash down that tasty Swiss cheese and sausage snack.   Hit up the tavern after work and kick back with the unique flavor of a Huber Bock.   Instead of the usual 6-pack configuration of beer bottles, the Minhas brewery offers up an 8-pack of Lazy Mutt brew to satisfy any beer lovers' appetite.   And when you run out of food to eat, beer to drink, or Limburger to smell, the picture perfect views of life in Monroe are all you need to wind down after a good, long, honest days' work.