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Miller Brewing Company's Girl in the Moon

Alcohol Drinking Age:

"The alcohol drinking age in Wisconsin is 21. However, persons under age 21 and over the age of 16 who are with a parent, legal guardian, or spouse (if the spouse is 21 or over) may, at the discretion of the establishment, be sold and allowed to drink alcohol beverages. Nineteen and twenty year old military members can drink and purchase alcohol in bars and restaurants. "

I first heard this when we where having dinner at our friend's Craig and Kathy's house, who live in Wauwatosa in a beautiful house in the suburb of Milwaukee this past summer. (We have an agreement with them that they will watch out for our daughter who moved up there if we watch out for his mom who is here and just lost her husband--sounds like a fair agreement!). I thought they were kidding as we ate Wisconsin brats, and then they told us that a DUI is considered a misdemeanor in their state!

Wisconsin is known for it's history as a brewery state that dates back to the Great Chicago fire of 1871. When Chicago burned, Milwaukee saw this as an opportunity and began supplying Chicago with beer. Today the state is still the largest producers of beer! (Hence the name Milwakee Brewers!)

MY TIP: The tour at the Miller's Brewery lasts one hour but allow yourself time to relax and sample the 3 different beers that are served in their Inn. (NOTE: to drink at the brewery you must be 21.)