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3/11/24 Leinenkugel’s Lakeside Cherry, Grapefruit Shandy and North Brandy Old Fashioned

Eat Drink Madison

2/28/24 How Central Standard and Leinie’s put a brandy old fashioned in a can

Milwaukee Business Journal

2/24/24 Central Standard Craft Distillery and Leinenkugel’s Release North Brandy Old Fashioned RTD

Beverage Wholesaler

2/22/24 Central Standard Craft Distillery and Leinenkugel’s Announce Ready-to-Drink North Brandy Old Fashioned

Bevnet

2/22/24 Central Standard and Leinenkugel’s Launching Ready-To-Drink Cocktail

Urban Milwaukee

2/20/24 North Brandy Old Fashioned; Central Standard, Leinenkugel’s collaborate

FOX 6 News

2/11/24 Let’s Brunch! Delicious Options For Your Weekend

OnMilwaukee

2/5/24 Restaurants Offer Special Events For February Holidays

Urban Milwaukee

1/26/24 100 Things To Do During A Milwaukee Winter

OnMilwaukee

1/10/24 Richly Flavored Beer Brandys

Trend Hunter

1/10/24 30 Of The Most Loved Venues on Married In Milwaukee

Married In Milwaukee

12/29/23 Why Is Wisconsin So Obsessed With Brandy?

Wine Enthusiast

12/18/23 Hofbräu Again Teams With Central Standard Distillery to Create Limited-Run Beer Brandy

Brewbound

12/14/23 Central Standard Renews Partnership with Hofbräu München on Beer Brandy

Craft Spirits

12/13/23 Central Standard Distillery Again Teams With Hofbräu to Create Limited Run Brandy

BevNet

12/10/23 Milwaukee Bars Hosting Many Holiday Pop-Ups

Urban Milwaukee

12/08/23 Central Standard Unveils the Holiday Hideout, a One-of-a-Kind Private Holiday Cocktail Lounge Pop-Up

Urban Milwaukee

12/08/23 Central Standard Releases Second Beer Brandy Collab With Hofbrau Munchen

OnMilwaukee

12/07/23 22 Restaurants Hosting December Dining Events, Holiday Specials

Urban Milwaukee

12/07/23 Hofbräu München And Central Standard Team Up To Release ‘Beer Brandy’

Forbes

11/29/23 Central Standard rolls out spirited Holiday Hideout pop-up & private dinners

OnMilwaukee

10/27/23 Second slate of Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Famers announced

OnMilwaukee

9/29/23 Last Call: Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame Nominations Due by Midnight, Saturday Sept. 30

Urban Milwaukee

9/24/23 ‘It’s a skill to learn how to make a good old fashioned’: The history of Wisconsin’s unique Brandy Old Fashioned recipe

CBS58

9/19/23 A perfect pairing: Old Fashioneds & Central Standard’s new fall menu

OnMilwaukee

9/18/23 Wisconsin Distillery Wants Wisconsinites To Drink Locally Made Brandy

Forbes

9/13/23 ‘Show Me Milwaukee’ spotlight: Central Standard Craft Distillery

WISN

9/07/23 Central Standard Seeks Hall of Fame Nominations

Urban Milwaukee

8/30/23 Nominate a Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Famer starting Friday

OnMilwaukee

8/10/23 Alfresco: Dinner, Drinks, Appetizers and a View

Shepherd Express

8/4/23 Central Standard Distillery showcases local ingredients from across Wisconsin at this year’s state fair

Milwaukee Business Journal

5/25/23 Summerfest will have new food, two more bar areas this year: Slideshow

Milwaukee Business Journal

5/24/23 From Swine Mac to frozen cheesecake: 20+ new foods you’ll find at Summerfest

OnMilwaukee

5/23/23 19 amazing rooftop patios to explore in Milwaukee & beyond

OnMilwaukee

5/11/23 Two for one: The baaree & The Aviary rooftop open for the season this week

OnMilwaukee

5/05/23 Central Standard Kicks Off Milwaukee Rooftop Season May 11 with Live Music and New Pour Ready Bourbon Smash Cocktails

Urban Milwaukee

4/19/23 Central Standard Distillery Has Two New Ready Made, Bottled Bourbon Cocktails

The Whiskey Wash

4/12/23 Central Standard Expands Line of Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

Craft Spirits

4/11/23 Central Standard Distillery Unveils Red Cabin Lemon Honey Bourbon Smash and Peach Bourbon Smash Cocktails

BevNet

4/07/23 Central Standard to serve up free Old Fashioneds for 414 Day

OnMilwaukee

4/05/23 Central Standard Celebrating 414 Day With Free Brandy Old-Fashioned Cocktails April 14

Urban Milwaukee

3/24/23 Milwaukee Distillery Expects High Demand In On-Premise Accounts For New Bourbon Smash RTDs

Forbes

3/23/23 Wisconsin’s largest distillery receives national recognition

CBS-58

3/15/23 Central Standard releases two new ready-to-pour cocktails

OnMilwaukee

2/23/23 Central Standard Is Hosting a Winter Luau This Weekend

Milwaukee Magazine

2/14/23 14 great cocktail bars in Milwaukee to visit for a fancy drink

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

2/13/23 Maple syrup breakfast, Winter Luau, Kenosha Restaurant Week and more food and drink news

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

2/10/23 Empanada spot moves from brake and motor to brick and mortar

Radio Milwaukee

2/06/23 Iron Grate Chef Returns for Central Standard Winter Luau

Urban Milwaukee

2/06/23 Central Standard Winter Luau to feature pig roast by Aaron Patin & Smokey Woods

OnMilwaukee

1/25/23 Ben Cook – People On The Move

Milwaukee Business Journal

1/2/23 Dominic the Food Reviewer: Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen

OnMilwaukee

12/20/22 10 of the Best New Bars in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Magazine

12/1/22 Favorites for the foodie: Christmas gift ideas from our writers

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

11/22/22 Central Standard Craft Distillery Unveils Limited-Time Chocolate Brandy

BevNet

11/17/22 Central Standard releases limited edition chocolate brandy, perfect with egg nog

OnMilwaukee

11/4/22 Central Standard Unveils Inaugural Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame Inductees

Urban Milwaukee

10/26/22 Central Standard Distillery and Munich’s Hofbräu Brewery Produce a Beer Brandy Blend

Shepherd Express

10/20/22 Bill Schroeder Guest Bartending for Charity Oct. 25 at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen

Urban Milwaukee

10/19/22 Central Standard names 1st Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame inductees

OnMilwaukee

10/17/22 Cookie eating contest, cocktail authors visit and more things to know in food and drink news

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

10/6/22 Zizzo toasts opening of new offices in an 1866 building with its own bourbon

OnMilwaukee

9/30/22 Central Standard partners with German brewery for Brewmasters Series

Milwaukee Business Journal

9/22/22 Central Standard to stop production for one day, here’s why:

TMJ4

9/22/22 Central Standard Distillery Taps Hofbräu for a Limited-Run Brandy

TrendHunter

9/21/22 Central Standard Distillery Teams with Hofbräu to Create Limited-Run Brandy

BevNet

9/21/22 Central Standard, Hofbräu München Partner on Beer Brandy

Craft Spirits

9/21/22 Central Standard shuts down production to celebrate Brandy Old Fashioneds

Milwaukee Business Journal

9/20/22 Central Standard Distillery Partners with Hofbräu München to Create Limited-Run Beer Brandy

Brewbound

9/20/22 Central Standard releases beer brandy collab with Hofbrau Munchen

OnMilwaukee

9/8/22 Charlie Berens Guest Bartending for Charity at Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Sept. 13

Urban Milwaukee

9/8/22 Charlie Berens to kick off “Cocktails for a Cause” at Central Standard

OnMilwaukee

9/5/22 Brandy Old Fashioned Month kicks off Tuesday at Central Standard

OnMilwaukee

8/31/22 Wisconsin’s getting its very own Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame

Spectrum News 1

8/31/22 Central Standard uncorks Wisconsin Brandy Old Fashioned Hall of Fame

OnMilwaukee

7/14/22 Future 50 winners for 2022 announced

Milwaukee Business News

6/28/22 Central Standard kicks off a new series of limited edition brandies

OnMilwaukee

6/24/22 We tried 8 new food and drink items at Summerfest

Milwaukee Record

6/13/22 Central Standard Distillery Partners with Hinterland to Create a Limited-Run Brandy

Brewbound

6/10/22 Central Standard releases limited-edition brandy finished in Hinterland Grand Cru barrels

Urban Milwaukee

6/10/22 Next up in Central Standard’s Brewmaster series is a collab with Hinterland

OnMilwaukee

6/9/22 Here are 11 rooftop patios to check out this summer in Milwaukee, from The Outsider to Central Standard

Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

5/27/22 From empanadas to deep dish: Summerfest unveils 20+ new foods for the Big Gig

OnMilwaukee

5/3/22 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Officially Kicks Off Milwaukee Rooftop Season with May 12 Sunset Acoustic Set From Local Favorite Joe Wray

Urban Milwaukee

4/26/22 Milwaukee Distillery Launches First RTD, Bottled Craft Cocktails

Forbes

4/13/22 Celebrate 414 Milwaukee Day 2022

Shepherd Express

4/13/22 Central Standard celebrates new pour ready cocktails with 414 VIP Release Party

OnMilwaukee

4/11/22 A new cocktail bar is opening at the Brewers’ American Family Field; golf simulator coming later this summer

Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

4/11/22 Cocktail bar among Milwaukee Brewers’ new fan experiences: Slideshow

Milwaukee Business Journal

4/8/22 Central Standard Hosts April 14 Release Party for New Line of Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

Urban Milwaukee

4/8/22 Why Ready-To-Pour Spirits Are A Cocktail Game Changer

Wisconsin Craft News

4/8/22 Why Ready-To-Pour Spirits Are A Cocktail Game Changer

Mashed

4/7/22 Central Standard Distillery Unveils Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

Craft Spirits Magazine

4/7/22 RTD Cocktails: Summer Arrives Early with New Margaritas, Spritzes

BEVNET

4/5/22 Central Standard Unveils Pour Ready Premium Cocktails

BEVNET

4/1/22 ‘A prank with a purpose’: Milwaukee distillery creates fake citations to raise money for Ukraine

WDJT 58

3/23/22 Central Standard Craft Distillery to launch pour ready premium cocktails

TMJ4

3/23/22 Why Central Standard Craft Distillery is jumping into the ready-to-pour market

Milwaukee Business Journal

2/15/22 Central Standard Featured At Buttermint Finer Dining

Fox 6 News

2/8/22 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen expands brunch to Saturdays

Urban Milwaukee

2/8/22 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen expands weekend brunch

OnMilwaukee

12/28/21 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen hosts “resolution-free” brunch Jan. 1

OnMilwaukee

12/27/21 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen Hosting Resolution-Free Brunch January 1 & 2

Urban Milwaukee

12/1/21 Inside Look: The Historic Venue at Central Standard Craft Distillery

Married In Milwaukee

11/19/21 Central Standard Unveils Cabin Strength, Its First Single-Barrel Distiller’s-Proof Bourbon

Urban Milwaukee

11/9/21 Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen will expand dining options

Milwaukee Business Journal