Posted on 06/15/2026 6:02:44 PM PDT by Tench_Coxe
Normally, nobody should cheer when a Wisconsin business loses its stock. Jobs, rent, suppliers, and familiar faces that sit behind every taproom door.
But Minoqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad has spent years turning beer into a vessel for political contempt, and now the state says the rules caught up with him.
Officials seized canned beer from his business, alleging Illinois-brewed beer had been brought into Wisconsin without the required permits or licenses. Bangstad said the state took about $25,000 worth after he failed to pay Wisconsin taxes on beer sold and stored at his Minocqua and Madison, Wisc. locations, as the Wausau Pilot and Review reported.
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Knowing how Lefties work, the guy probably knew he was running afoul of the rules and went ahead anyway.
Ping!...............
The Trump Curse strikes again.
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This guy is absolutely NUTZ. He was also DENIED a spot on the ballot, as he’s ‘running for Governor.’ *Rolleyes*
This guy, the owner of Penzey’s spices and the ‘lady’ that owns New Glarus Brewery are all nutjobs.
How can people that are so INSANE manage to prosper and run relatively successful businesses?
Location, Location, Location. Obviously. Moonbats selling to fellow Moonbats.
I watched a police bodycam video of this guy, he’s a complete a-hole.
You know the shame is that New Glarus makes some nice beer. Having friends/family run me Spotted Cow makes me feel like the two Atlanta guys from ‘Smoky and the Bandit’.
Round and round
What goes around comes around
I heard Penzey’s isn’t doing as well. Didn’t a family member split off and is less political? I did get lucky and come up with a good facsimile of the Fox Point seasoning.
Just like every other lefty.
He’s just reaping what he sowed.
He’s in favor of bigger government...except for him.
Agree. Love that Spotted Cow brew.
Wonderful and with a Democrat Governor.
Many years ago I drank Wisconsin beer and liked it. I wonder if the people in Wisconsin are a little miffed about finding out that he was passing off Illinois beer for their homeland brew. I know I would be.
bkmk
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