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Pity the dry Januarian, who must forgo one of Madison’s happiest afternoons. More than 80 breweries and cideries (with the occasional distillery), mostly from Wisconsin and the upper Midwest, will convene for sampling of both flagship brews and rare one-offs. It’s a great chance to visit small Wisconsin breweries that don’t distribute in Madison or are present in very limited quantities. As always there is cheese to nibble and games. Noon-2 p.m. is open to VIP ticket holders and general admission starts at 2 p.m.; find tickets and more info at beerandcheesefest.com. (Note: Beer and Cheese is no longer a production of Isthmus.)

media release: Prepare to level up your nostalgia and gather your crew because Beer & Cheese Fest is making its epic returnon Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Are you ready to journey back to the totally tubular '80s and '90s? Get your neon gear ready because we're bringing the arcade vibes to the 14th edition of Beer and Cheese Fest.

Picture this: brewers and cheesemakers converging from all over, epic creations waiting to tantalize your taste buds, and a winter celebration that's nothing short of bogus! But hold onto your joysticks because we're just getting started. Don’t miss:

• Piano Fondue Dueling Pianos returns to Beer and Cheese Fest, taking your requests throughout the entire fest. This Madison-based mobile dueling piano company has been playing around the country since 2005.
• Get ready to be a sideshow – Silent Disco returns! Throw on a pair of headphones and let the music from DJ Tanner Savage and DJ Femme Noir take over. We don’t judge (well, only a little).
• Beer, Bourbon and BBQ: Enjoy mouth-watering pairings with Hop Haus Beer, Bulleit Bourbon and BBQ from Aubrey Freeman of Freeman Bros BBQ.
• Cerveza, Tacos and Tequila: Don’t miss this collaboration between Imperial Cerveza, Don Julio Tequila and tacos from Gilbert at Bandit Tacos.
• Metcalfe’s Marketplace: Visit the marketplace for the best Wisconsin has to offer. There will be snacks, apparel, and CHEESE!

Watch for more updates at https://www.facebook.com/events/185121227901005/

This event is for attendees 21+ years of age.

VID (Very Important Drinker) Tickets // $95: Level Up with Early Access: Enjoy exclusive tappings and tastings from noon-2 p.m.; Get Your Exclusive Arcade-Style Beer & Cheese Fest Swag; Power-Up Your Palate with a Food Voucher; Sip in Style with a Collector's Tasting Glass; Never-Ending Quest for Flavor: Unlimited Beer and Cheese Sampling Early access to exclusive tappings and tastings from noon-2 p.m.

General Admission Tickets // $65: Enjoy exclusive tappings and tastings from 2-6 p.m.; Sip in Style with a Collector's Tasting Glass; Never-Ending Quest for Flavor: Unlimited Beer and Cheese Sampling

Here are a few things to keep everything cool. 1. Parking at the Alliant Energy Center is $8 cash or credit card. 2. Remember to bring your ID to prove you are now 21! 3. VID opens at 12:00 pm and GA opens at 2:00 pm, coat check available. No need to hang out to get in early. 4. The FestBuddy Beer & Cheese Fest app is now available on the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Breweries are updating their beverage options currently. 5. The Metcalfe's Market is where you will find the cheese and merch. You may pre-order from Drink Wisconsinbly to assure your threads are ready for you. 6. Also be sure to check out the Aftershock Arcade in the atrium, all games are free to enjoy!

Participants:

3 Sheeps Brewing Company, 608 Brewing Company, Aftershock Classic Arcade Bar, AL. Ringling Brewing Company, Amorphic Beer, Ansay International, Avery Brewing Company, Badger State Brewing Company, Bevy Brewery & Winery, Black Rose Blending Co., BlackStack Brewing, Blake's Hard Cider Co., The Borough Beer Co. & Kitchen, Broken Bat Brewing Company, Carbliss, Ciderboys, Copper State Brewing Co., D&V International, Delta Beer Lab, Dogfish Head, Door County Brewing Co. Taproom and DCBC Eats, DESTIHL Brewery, Earth Rider Brewery, The Explorium Brewpub, Fair State Brewing Cooperative, The Fermentorium Brewery & Tasting Room, Founders Brewing Co., Fox River Brewing Company, Full Mile Beer Co. & Kitchen, G5 Brewing Company, Gathering Place Brewing Company, Go Brewing, Go Craft Bier Inc., Gravity Box Brewing Company, The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company, The Grumpy Troll, Hacienda Beer Co., Herbiery Hop Free Brewing, Hillsboro Brewing Company, Hinterland Brewery, Hop & Barrel Brewing, Hopothesis Beer Company, Indeed Brewing Company, Karben4 Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing Co, Lake 11 Brewing, Lake Louie Brewing, The Lone Girl Brewing Company, Lowlands Brewing Collaborative, McFleshman's Brewing Co., Mead King Meadery, MobCraft Beer, New Glarus Brewing Co., NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, O'so Brewing Company, Oliphant Brewing, One Barrel Brewing Company, Ope Brewing Co, Pabst Brewing Company, Pecatonica Beer Company, Pequod Distribution, Pilot Project Brewing, Potosi Brewing Company, Raised Grain Brewing Company, Revolution Brewing, Rhinegeist, Rookery Brewing Company, Samuel Adams, Schells Brewery, Second Salem Brewing Company, Sprecher Brewery, Starkweather Brewing Company, Stevens Point Brewery, Sunshine Brewing Company, Surly Brewing Company, SweetWater Brewing Company, System Seltzers, Terrapin Beer Co., Third Space Brewing, Titletown Brewing Co., Trixie's Liquor Store, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Tyranena Brewing Company: Legendary Wisconsin Beer, Untitled Art, Vennture Brew Co., Vermont Cider Company, Vintage Brewing Co., Wild State Cider, WLD WTR, Working Draft Beer Company