Milwaukee’s beloved Lakefront Brewery announced its annual Black Friday beer lineup on Monday, Nov. 9, giving local craft‑beer fans a fresh selection of limited‑release brews and a chance to help the community.
Four new Black Friday brews
The brewery will release four specialty beers on Black Friday, Nov. 27, available for purchase only that day:
- Black Friday Imperial Stout – a barrel‑aged stout that has been maturing since 2021.
- Black Friday Triple Black IPA – a bold, hop‑forward IPA with a deep, dark color.
- Black Friday Imperial Coffee & Cacao Nib Stout – a rich stout infused with coffee and cacao nibs.
- Black Friday 5‑Year Imperial Stout – a stout aged for five years, offering complex flavors.
Head brewer Luther Paul explained, “Over the years, we’ve learned which Black Friday varieties people enjoy, and we try to bring those flavors back. It can be fun to taste similar styles from various years. Different barrels and brewing methods make for beers with a ton of depth.”
New gluten‑free sparkling mead
Joining the beer lineup, Lakefront is releasing the 16th edition of its Brewers’ Reserve series: a gluten‑free cranberry sparkling mead aged in Wollersheim White Port barrels. The mead comes in 12‑ounce cans priced at $4 each or six‑packs for $20 while supplies last.
Warm Hearts Community Coat Drive
In partnership with the Warm Hearts Community Coat Drive, Lakefront invites shoppers to bring a new or gently used, clean winter coat for children ages 3 to 14. Donors who drop off a coat at the Beer Hall entrance starting at 7 a.m. will receive a retro‑style Black Friday bottle or can as a thank‑you. Adults over 21 may donate up to two coats and receive a maximum of two bottles or cans.
The coat drive aims to provide warm outerwear for local families during the harsh Wisconsin winter, reinforcing Lakefront’s long‑standing commitment to community service.
How to participate
Customers can visit Lakefront Brewery’s Beer Hall on Black Friday, Nov. 27, to purchase the limited‑release beers and the new mead. The coat donation station will be located just inside the entrance, staffed by volunteers who will collect and sort the coats for distribution to local charities.
Lakefront Brewery’s annual Black Friday event blends craft‑beer enthusiasm with charitable giving, reflecting the brewery’s role as both an economic driver and a community partner in Milwaukee.
For more information, visit Lakefront Brewery’s website or follow their social media channels.
Original reporting: FOX6 WITI – local news — read the source article.
