10th Annual Lincoln Lager Barleyfest
Saturday, October 7, 2017
The 10th Annual Barleyfest committee was able to donate $6000 to the Merrill River Bend Trail! THANKS to everyone who came out to support the Merrill community!
Green Bay Packer Hall of famer CHRIS JACKE attended Barleyfest! Super Bowl XXXI Champion and Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame Kicker Chris Jacke was the special guest at the 10th Annual Lincoln Lager Barleyfest!
Jacke’s appearance was presented by AmericInn, Arby’s and Pine Ridge Convenience Store of Merrill.
Congratulations to the Beer Judging Winners!
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Best Beer: Cant Hook from Sawmill Brewing |
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Best Wine: White Hot Mess from Forgotten Fire |
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Best Non-alcoholic: 1919 Rootbeer |
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Best of Barleyfest: Merrill’s own – Sawmill Brewing Co. |
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Amy Laughlin wins the Kegerator! |
The Danby Designer® portable keg cooler takes beer drinking to a whole new level. With room for full or pony sized kegs, this cooler also converts to a 5.8 cu. ft. all fridge for maximum versatility. Features include an easy-to-program electronic thermostat, a scratch resistant work top for storing accessories and a stainless steel door. Designed for indoor use this keg cooler is perfect for parties or watching the big game. Co2 tank and drip tray are included. | |
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Jeremy was the 2017 winner of the Pub Table from Tomajcik Custom Woodworking! |
Featured Sponsors: | Brewers: |
Dave’s County Market | Point Beer |
Merrill Parks and Recreation | Leinenkugel’s |
Merrill Youth Hockey | Blue Moon |
Sports Fan 100.5 FM (ESPN Radio) | Capital Brewery |
Park City Realty | Alaskan Brewing Company |
WJJQ 92.5 FM Tomahawk | Fox River Brewing Co. |
Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce | Sawmill Brewing Co. |
Channel 12 – WJFW | Wisconsin Brewing Co. |
BlueJay 730 AM | O’so Brewing Co. |
Lakefront Brewery | |
Rhinelander Brewing | |
Half Barrel Sponsors: | Tyranena Brewing |
b.a.m. technology | Veteran Brewing |
Ballyhoos Bar | Stone Arch |
Quirt Family Dentistry | Central Waters Brewing |
Burgener Contract Carriers | Minehas Brewing |
Chips Hamburgers | Potosi Brewing Co. |
Brews Brothers | Sand Creek |
Courtside Furniture | Pecatonica Brewing |
Auto Trim of Wausau | Elysian Brewing |
Pine Ridge Convenience | Goose Island |
Merrill House of Music | New Belgium Brewing |
One Way Collision Center | Kona Brewing Co. |
Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe | One Barrel Brewing |
Russ Davis | Tri-City Brewing |
Arby’s | Surly Brewing |
Saloons N Spoons | Hinterland |
Merrill Community Bank | Southern Tier |
Cosmo Theater | Founders |
AmericInn Lodge & Suites | Stone Brewing |
Auto Trim of Wausau | Barley John’s Brewing |
Richard Mamer Accounting | Avery Brewing |
R.T.L. Electric | Boulder Beer |
Kentucky Brewing | |
Spirits / Wine | |
Quarter Barrel Sponsors: | Forgotten Fire |
Apprill Chiropractic | Falling Waters |
Wisco Security | 44 Wineries |
R.T.L. Electric | |
Eagles Club | Non-Alcoholic |
Hargrave Appliances | Sprecher Rootbeer |
Park City Credit Union | 1919 Draft Root Beer |
Merrill Distributing | |
Dynamo Creative | Malt Beverages |
Crispin Cider | |
Red’s Apple | |
Mike’s Hard Lemonade | |
Not Your Father’s | |
CiderBoys | |
Blakes Hard Soda | |
Best Damn Brewing Co. | |
White Claw | |
Palm Breeze | |
Spiked Seltzer | |