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Central Waters Brewing Company Hiker Meet-Up (and Fundraiser!)

Try Yellow Blaze IPA and Get FIVE BONUS MILES (at this Mammoth Hike Challenge event)!

Enjoy a refreshing and tasty, limited-edition Yellow Blaze IPA*. Central Waters will donate $1.00 per pint sold to the Ice Age Trail Alliance. The dollars raised will benefit the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Plus, meet and mingle with like-minded, beer-loving, outdoor enthusiasts. Plus, So, drink it down, down, down.

*Everyone can enjoy the event: non-alcoholic and gluten-free beverage options also available.

Come out for a fun evening (and mid-week pick-me-up):

  • High-five Monty the Mammoth.
  • Talk Trail with hikers, volunteers, and Alliance staff.
  • Sign up for the Mammoth Hike Challenge or get good ideas for where to hike and which Trail Communities to visit.
  • Grab the latest in Alliance merch for fall hiking.
  • Learn about all the ways you can get involved with the Alliance, including volunteer opportunities, to support the Ice Age Trail.
  • Plus, win a PRIZE (a raffle drawing will happen at 7:00 p.m.)!

BYOW—Yup, this is a Bring Your Own Wallet event.

Popcorn and light snacks are available for purchase in the taproom. For something more substantial, bring in takeout from a nearby establishment like:  Ambrosia Pub& Grill, Whitetail Lanes, or Sliced Pizza.

B3 BBQ & Patsy’s Mac food truck will be on hand serving up gourmet mac n’ cheese, assorted smoked meats, and chef’s specials.

Make plans to attend—bring along family and friends. See you there!

Location Details:
Central Waters Brewing Company
351 Allen Street, Amherst, Wis, 54406

Questions? Contact Sarah Driscoll, Institutional Giving Manager for the Alliance, via email: sarahd@iceagetrail.org.

 

Featured images by: IATA Staff

Yellow Blaze IPA Beer Release Celebration

Be Among the First to Taste it: Yellow Blaze IPA

Enjoy a refreshing and tasty, limited-edition Yellow Blaze IPA* specially brewed for the Ice Age Trail Alliance by Central Waters. Plus, meet and mingle with like-minded, beer-loving, outdoor enthusiasts.

$1.00 per pint sold of Yellow Blaze IPA will be donated to the Ice Age Trail Alliance—the dollars raised benefitting the Trail you love!

*Everyone can enjoy the event: non-alcoholic and gluten-free beverage options also available.

Come out for a fun evening (and mid-week pick-me-up):

  • High-five Monty the Mammoth.
  • Sign up for the Mammoth Hike Challenge, or get good ideas for where to hike and which Trail Communities to visit.
  • Talk Trail with hikers, volunteers, and Alliance staff.
  • Grab the latest in Alliance merch, including cozy hoodies (like this, this, or this) for fall hiking and Mammoth Hike Challenge long sleeve.
  • Learn how you can get involved with the Alliance, including volunteer opportunities, to support the Ice Age Trail.
  • Plus, win a PRIZE (a raffle drawing will happen at 7:00 p.m.)!

Purchase food from Trouble Maker’s Cocina, conveniently located on-site. The chef’s offer locally-sourced, mouthwatering Mexican cuisine complimenting Central Waters’ craft beers.

Make plans to attend—bring along family and friends. See you there!

Location Details:
Central Waters Brewing Company
1037 W. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee

Questions? Contact Sarah Driscoll, Institutional Giving Manager for the Alliance, via email: sarahd@iceagetrail.org.

 

Featured images by: IATA Staff

What’s On Tap: Open House at Out There Nordic

One of the nation’s premier long-distance hiking trails — the Ice Age National Scenic Trail — is in your backyard. Learn more about it at this fun event, taking place at Out There Nordic in Rice Lake!

  • “Talk Trail” with like-minded people
  • Learn about the Trail’s Unit status designation
  • Find out about a major Trail improvement project taking place nearby
  • See what’s new at Out There Nordic
  • Sample tasty beer from Agonic Brewing Co.

All are welcome to attend this FREE event.

Donations for creating and maintaining the Ice Age Trail will be accepted!

 

Let us know you’re coming!

 

This event is sponsored by Out There Nordic, Agonic Brewing Co., and the Superior Lobe Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance.

Hiker Meet Up – Dane County Chapter

Meet and mingle with other Ice Age Trail enthusiasts from the Dane County Chapter at our hiker meet up! Come chat about your favorite segments, find a new hiking buddy for your next trip to the Trail, and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities! Ice Age Trail merchandise will also be available for purchase (get your oversized Thousand Miler Map & Checklist and don’t pay shipping!) This is a BYOW (bring your own wallet) event.

Location Details:

Delta Beer Lab – 167 E Badger Road, Madison, WI 53713

In addition to a variety of beers on tap, there are NA options. There are pizzas available for purchase and light snacks will be available while supplies last.

 

Registration:

Please RSVP for this FREE event to help us plan accordingly! Everyone who pre-registers will be entered into a chance to win an Ice Age Trail hat.

 

Featured image by: IATA Staff

Hiker Meet Up – Twin Cities Ice Age Trail Take-Over

Meet and mingle with other Twin Cities Ice Age Trail enthusiasts at our hiker meet up! Come chat about your favorite segments, find a new hiking buddy for your next trip to the Trail, and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities! Ice Age Trail merchandise will also be available for purchase (get your oversized Thousand Miler Map & Checklist and don’t pay shipping!)

Location Details:

Lake Monster Brewing Co. – Taproom: 550 Vandalia Street, #160, Saint Paul, MN 55114

In addition to a variety of beers on tap, Lake Monster Brewing Co. has pizza, salads and appetizers available from King Coil Spirits, across the Vandalia Tower Plaza.

 

Registration:

Please RSVP for this FREE event to help us plan accordingly! Everyone who pre-registers will be entered into a chance to win an Ice Age Trail hat.

 

Featured image by: IATA Staff

Chicago Area Hiker Meet-Up

Meet and chat with fellow Ice Age Trail and hiking enthusiasts in the Chicago area!

And maybe even find a new hiking or volunteer buddy. 

Join the Ice Age Trail Alliance, local volunteers, and Trail lovers for a casual meet and greet! Enjoy a variety of locally crafted beer or summer drinks while chatting with your new hiking friends. Also, stock up on Ice Age Trail maps, brochures, and itineraries (designed for and by Chicagoans) so you can start planning your next adventure.

Whether hiking or sauntering, be inspired for adventures on the Trail!

Details:

Stetchbook Brewing Co. allows patrons to bring in their own food. They also have chips, pretzels, and pizza from Candelite available to purchase. In addition to a variety of beers on tap, they offer a gluten-free cider, non-alcoholic kombucha, lemonade, and soda.

Directions and Parking:

  • Free street parking on Main St.
  • Free public lot- NE corner of Main St/ Niles Center Rd
  • Euro Collision (across the street): Front Lot after 5 pm on Weekdays, All day Saturday & Sunday
  • Also, various public transport options—and the Skokie Valley Trail directly west of the brewery.

Registration:

Please register for this FREE event to help us plan accordingly!

 

Featured image by: Yolanda DeLoach