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Brewery Nonic

621 4th St. W, Menomonie

A taproom-only microbrewery housed in a historic refurbished train depot, their taps feature an array of staple flavors and four rotating, seasonal, experimental flavors. The space has board games, classic 1970s era pinball machine, and a large outdoor patio with fire pit and yard games. Food trucks are common, and they regularly host food from Chef Stacy's pop-up Stacked Eatery. They have 8 beers on tap and 2 cask beers.

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The Brewing Projekt

1807 N Oxford Ave, Eau Claire

This local brewery and taproom features rotating specialty crafted beers in a funky, industrial-style space inside of the brewing space. With two floors, outdoor patio, and rooftop seating, they frequently host events like artisan markets and food trucks parked out front. Order a flight to try a few flavors or get a pint with some friends. Their beers rotate often, but you'll find plenty of beloved staples.

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Burnett Dairy Cooperative Cady Cheese Factory

126 State Road 128, Wilson

Cady Cheese specializes in American type cheeses Colby, Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Gouda made from 100% natural ingredients from the cattle at Cady Creek Farms. Browse their selection of wines, Olson's ice cream, gourmet local products, treats, and more. Selling over 100 varieties of cheeses, fresh cheese curds, and Colby cheese sliced to order.

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Chippewa River Distillery & Brewster Bros. Brewing Co.

402 W River St, Chippewa Falls

This brewery and distillery features a large taproom/bar and postcard-worthy views of the Chippewa River from both inside and its rooftop patio. Check out their rotating beer and high-quality spirits offerings, namely starring Trumie's flavored vodkas as well as Chippewa Gin, Old Chippewa Whiskey, and more. They frequently host DJ trivia and food trucks.

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Eau Claire Cheese & Deli

1636 Harding Ave, Eau Claire

Your one-stop shop for procuring the best Wisconsin brands of cheese. This cozy deli has strong selection of cheese varietals and everything you could ever want to serve with it. They serve deli-style sandwiches, ice cream, various pantry-stuffers, and even chocolates.

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Eau Galle Cheese Factory

N6765 State Highway 25, Durand

Family-owned since 1945, this cheesemaker produces millions of pounds of cheese every year. Their Italian-style cheeses like Parmesan and Asiago are award-winning, and they are a certified organic producer of hard Italian cheeses. All cheeses are made on-site form high-quality milk from 34 local farms in a 15-mile radius. Their market includes regional wines, beers, meats, ice cream, and take-n-bake pizzas made using their cheeses.

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Ellsworth Creamery Cooperative

3001 County Road B, Menomonie

The Menomonie location of the award-winning Ellsworth Creamery lets you watch the cheesemaking process, try deep fried cheese curds, and enjoy take-n-bake pizzas, sandwiches, ice cream, fudge, specialty meats, beer & wine, and more. Ellsworth cheddar cheese curds can be found in restaurants around the Chippewa Valley, but you'll also find premium block cheeses, natural artisan cheeses, and queso products.

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Lazy Monk Brewing, LLC

97 West Madison Street, Eau Claire

Lazy Monk is a European-style craft brewery with a focus on Boehemian, Czech, and German style biers. Their family and dog-friendly Bier Hall and Bier Garden overlook the Chippewa River, with a warm, cozy, and welcoming atmosphere. Their biers are hand-crafted using local and imported ingredients, with a modern artisan take on brewing tradition.

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Leinie Lodge & Pilot Brewery

124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls

The Leinie Lodge, situated on the grounds of the historic Leinenkugel’s Brewery (which opened in 1867), hosts events, live music, and tours of the historic facility, and sports a taproom with 15+ Leinenkugel’s brews. The Lodge has a pilot brewery, which experiments with a handful of new or revived brews, and tests out and pioneers new Leinenkugel’s varieties.

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Marieke Gouda

200 W. Liberty Drive, Thorp

Marieke Gouda crafts award-winning Gouda year round in 13 distinct flavors. Their on-site restaurant serves up burgers, sandwiches, omelets, and more. Their dairy farm is just across the highway, and cheese is made within 5 hours of milking. Every step of their process from dairy cow to cheesemaking is overseen by the watchful eye of owner Marieke Penterman with a commitment to authentic Dutch-style cheesemaking.

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Modicum Brewing

4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire

Local craft brewery Modicum Brewing offers a "Tiny by design" taproom that is cozy but social. They pour from a select batch of recipes developed by brewmaster Eric Rykal, with rotating taps. A curated selection of food from The Coffee Grounds is available in the brewery. Dogs are welcome on the patio.

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Zymurgy Brewing

624 Main Street. E, Menomonie

Zymurgy takes its name from the Greek word for the study and practice of fermentation. Brewmaster Jonathan Christensen’s creations – many produced with local ingredients, are served from 10+ taps behind a raw-edge bartop. Also try the in-house seltzers and NA sodas, and find rare bottle releases like their Brewery's Reserve collection and barleywine. They frequently host live music, food trucks, and more.

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