Brewery Offering Drink Deals When Trump, McConnell Die Keeps License
A Wisconsin brewery known for its controversial drink promotions remains open as the owner fights a pending permit revocation.
A controversial Wisconsin brewery, Minocqua Brewing Company, continues to operate despite a pending license revocation. The owner, Kirk Bangstad, claims the state's actions were politically motivated after the brewery announced promotions offering free beer after the deaths of former President Donald Trump and Senator Mitch McConnell.
The brewery was set to have its license revoked on Tuesday, but it launched an appeal, allowing it to remain open during the legal process. The Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverage cited alleged violations of Wisconsin alcohol regulations as the reason for the potential revocation. The brewery's owner has vowed to fight the decision "tooth and nail," and has defended the promotions as protected political speech.
The brewery faced backlash and hostile messages after announcing the promotions, with supporters of Trump and McConnell flooding its social media and phone lines.
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