Minhas Craft Brewery
Monroe, WI
Available: AZ, CA. DC, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WA, WI
Minhas Craft Brewery is the second oldest continually operating brewery in the United States since 1845; also the oldest brewery in Midwest. The brewery is the home of the “World of Beer Memorabilia” on permanent exhibit courtesy of Herb & Helen Haydock.
ABV: 6.20
ABW: 4.95
Color: 4.80
Bitterness: 16
Original gravity: 1050
Minhas has been in business for a few years, but the “brewing tradition” since 1845 was the acquired company.
Living in Terrapin Brew country, Athens, GA it’s easy to be spoiled when it comes to beer. Simpler Times is carried here by Trader Joe’s, and like so much of their great selection “the price is right” at $3.99 a six. Known locally as a “beer snob”, I must concur with both excellent staff reviews; but will add this comment: While Simpler Times Lager is inexpensive, it’s full of flavour and, yes, a tad sweet, but the second one tastes better than the first. After three, lose those car keys. A good, honest buy and a decent beer that has legs to stand on – and GREAT for cooking, especially jambalaya, chicken, and seafood. Very popular “premium hot afternoon” beer for guilt free fun with friends. Perfect football brew. For the ladies, something with a bit more polish would be in order…