‘Free beer when Trump dies’ brewery loses its state permits
The Wisconsin brewery that publicly fantasized about pouring free beer upon the death of President Donald Trump is now facing a sobering development of its own.
Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue has issued notices revoking Minocqua Brewing Company’s brewer permits for its locations in Madison and Minocqua, as well as an alcohol-beverage warehouse permit connected to one location. The notices are scheduled to take effect August 4 unless owner Kirk Bangstad files an appeal. The company may remain open while that administrative appeal proceeds.
Bangstad, naturally, is not responding with a quiet call to his lawyer and a careful review of the state alcohol code. He is responding like Kirk Bangstad.
“As you can imagine, I’m not taking this lying down.”
The liberal activist and brewery owner vowed:
“We’re going to fight the state of Wisconsin tooth and nail, and once again, they’ll have to pry me out of my taprooms before I stop selling beer to thirsty progressives who come to visit us.”
Bangstad is also asking supporters to fund another legal fight, claiming that these battles routinely cost him heavily before he even reaches a courtroom.
“Every time this happens, I rack up $100K in legal bills before we even see a judge.”
Wisconsin’s Department of Revenue has issued notices revoking Minocqua Brewing Company’s brewer permits for its locations in Madison and Minocqua, as well as an alcohol-beverage warehouse permit connected to one location. The notices are scheduled to take effect August 4 unless owner Kirk Bangstad files an appeal. The company may remain open while that administrative appeal proceeds.
Bangstad, naturally, is not responding with a quiet call to his lawyer and a careful review of the state alcohol code. He is responding like Kirk Bangstad.
“As you can imagine, I’m not taking this lying down.”
The liberal activist and brewery owner vowed:
“We’re going to fight the state of Wisconsin tooth and nail, and once again, they’ll have to pry me out of my taprooms before I stop selling beer to thirsty progressives who come to visit us.”
Bangstad is also asking supporters to fund another legal fight, claiming that these battles routinely cost him heavily before he even reaches a courtroom.
“Every time this happens, I rack up $100K in legal bills before we even see a judge.”
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