Anti-Trump brewerys alcohol permit revoked by Wisconsin officials: Pry me out of my taprooms
A Wisconsin brewery known for anti-Trump social media posts, including one promising a free beer promotion upon the death of President Donald Trump, has had its permit to operate in the state revoked by state officials.The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Monday that liberal activist and brewery owner Kirk Bangstad is “vowing to fight ‘tooth and nail’ after receiving a letter from the state’s Department of Revenue revoking Minocqua Brewing Co.’s permit to operate in Wisconsin, according to a July 26 newsletter sent to his supporters.”“As you can imagine, I’m not taking this lying down,” Bangstad wrote in a Substack post on Sunday.“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.”He also asked readers to donate to his legal defense fund, writing, “As usual, fighting to keep my business alive means I have to pay lawyers, and that’s never cheap.
Every time this [happens], I rack up $100K in legal bills before we even see a judge.If you can help chip in to the Minocqua Company’s legal defense fund, I’d really appreciate it.”The revocation of the beer license goes into effect on Aug.
4, the Sentinel reported.The business has locations in Madison and Minocqua.In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue said, “The Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages is dedicated to the fair and consistent enforcement of alcohol beverages regulations in Wisconsin.
The division is required to follow and implement state law, including ensuring permit holders and licensees follow all applicable laws and regulations.The division takes appropriate actions when these laws are not followed.”The spokesperson added, “We can confirm that the Department of Revenue has issued notice of a Brewer’s permit revocation for two Minocqua Brewing Company locations...