Posted on 09/26/2026 4:08:30 AM PDT by Libloather
The owner of Minocqua Brewing Co. said Monday that the Madison taproom in Wisconsin will likely shut down by the end of the year after state officials revoked the company’s alcohol permits.
Channel 3000 reported that Minocqua Brewing Co. owner Kirk Bangstad said the Madison taproom is likely to shut down as the business continues fighting the state’s decision.
The brewery has become known for its outspoken messaging against President Donald Trump.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) revoked brewing permits for the company’s Minocqua and Madison locations after alleging violations involving beer transported from Illinois without the required permits and tax payments.
The brewery has disputed the state’s action and accused officials of targeting it because of its political views.
The department told Fox News Digital in a statement Thursday that there is a hearing on the company’s appeal on Nov. 18, and that the revocation does not take effect until appeals are done, adding that the “DOR is dedicated to fair and consistent enforcement of alcohol beverage regulations in Wisconsin and takes action when the laws are not followed, as occurred here.”
Bangstad’s breweries have made headlines for offering free beer if President Trump dies.
On Jan. 22, the Minocqua Brewing Company appeared to suggest it would give free beer to patrons if Trump was killed, and while not explicitly using his name, posted on Facebook, “Free beer, all day long the day he dies.”
“Show us this post when it happens in a few months and we’ll make good on that promise,” the post continued.
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Big time.
Just like the other libtards.
This moron brought it on himself. No pity here.
Excellent. Americans should not support communists selling them panther piss.
Now comes the FO part.
“Serves them right!”
It certainly does. But I see something even worse. I guess if the state liquor control folks do something that someone has a problem with, the perp can just toss in Trump’s name to gain ire. Trump had nothing to do with their revocation.
“The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) revoked brewing permits for the company’s Minocqua and Madison locations after alleging violations involving beer transported from Illinois without the required permits and tax payments.”
If they weren’t crooked doing illegal actions they wouldn’t be in this situation. It’s their fault, and the state did it, not the feds.
wy69
if the guy doesn’t want hassles he should do business legally for his locations.
His comments posted, could find him having a visit, or at least be on the watch list of people possibly related to the potential harm of Trump.
Someone issued the caveat to not come to court with dirty hands.
Liberals, for some weird reason, insist that everyone must hear their thoughts loud and clear.
this guy is a complete nutjob who’s been violating practically every alcohol law Wisconsin has, even before his Trump dance ...
Excellent news!
I think these people actually believe that the majority of Americans agree with them.
The lib bubble they live in is where they get all their news an opinions.
I've heard ex-libs on the YouTubes say it.
“That’s a shame” (Seinfeld)
Yep. We’re all entitled to their opinion. 😉
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