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It would be safe to start at about 9AM or so on Saturday, March 19, 2005
1st stop would be to Jimmy " the sausage guy" Rackow. He is happy to do a
brat / sausage tasting for a nominal fee of $2.00 per person which will be
applied as a credit toward a purchase. He has a variety of Brat flavors &
also sells summer sausage, lanjagers, hot sticks, bacon & more. People are
welcome to pair their beers with the samples.
The trip from Elgin should not be more than 1 1/2 - 2 hrs.
The address is: N1943 Schindler Rd; Juda, WI 53550 608-325-4547 (arrive
11-11:30) Leave 12:00
2nd stop is 20 minutes north of the sausage factory, J&C Cheese. Josh &
Carla have a number of specialty cheeses including: Flavored Farmers with
Habanero, Jalapeno, Veggies, Caraway & more for about 3.00 per lb. He has
2-5 yr old cheddar , Muenster , smoked cheeses, swiss, linburger, & more all
at or about wholesale. He has agreed to do a free cheese tasting. Folks are
welcome to bring beer & pair 'em up if they like.
Address is: W3075 Cnty Hwy EE; Monticello, WI 53570 608-938-4813 (Arrive
12:20- 12:30) leave 1:00
3rd Stop
New Glarus Brewery (Arrive 1:15 - 1:30)
Rte 69; New Glarus, WI
Leave 2:30
Time Permitting Before or After:
Brennans. Great selection of regional beers & wine.
Just off Rte 69 (701 8th St; Monroe, WI) 608-325-4433 Arrive 2:05 - 2:35
Leave 2:35 - 2:55
Alp & Dell is a small cheese shop with some pretty cool international
cheese and is just north of Brennans Just off Rte 69. (657 2nd St; Monroe)
608-328-3355 Would be a good place to stop before Brennans.
4th Stop Huber.
Tour the 2nd oldest brewery in America, taste some great beer and sit in on
a seminar by Brewmaster, Kris Kalov. Also Empties are for sale at $1.00 per
case at a first come, first serve basis. The brewery also has a really cool
gift shop & lots 'o' memorabilia. Cost for tour & seminar is $2.00. Need
to
arrive by 3PM.
1208 14th Ave; Monroe 608-325-3191
If applicable, there is a deli / bar called Baumgardners just footsteps away
from the brewery where folks can pour a few down and grab the best deli
samiches in the area. Good place to have a late lunch or dinner, time
permiting.
Don't have the address but it's in the square, can't miss it.
I figure with all of the tastings, there should be enough food in everyone's
system until 5 or so.
Roger had mentioned the possibility of arranging for a bus????
If you are driving, please have a designated driver & I suggest getting
directions from your favorite internet direction source. I will be traveling
the "goat paths" as the countryside is gorgeous.
Families are welcome. The brewery makes some great root beer & soda called
"Blumers" that they have available.
Accomodations
Americ Inn
424 4th Ave
Monroe, WI
608-328-3444
Super 8
608-325-1500
There are a number of bed and breakfasts in New Glarus.
If you have already RSVP'D then I have your information. If you have not
RSVP'D please do so ASAP.
Look forward to a great time. Will post any updates when necessary
Any questions:
Tom Seefurth
630-377-6888
Realtom(a)sbcglobal.net