Top 10 Beer & Brewery Events in Milwaukee for July 2025 (Milwaukeean Style)

Milwaukeeans don’t just drink beer—we live it, breathe it, and probably dream about it while snoring louder than a Harley on Wisconsin Avenue. July 2025 is packed with craft beer shindigs that’ll have you saying “ope!” as you dodge a spilled IPA and high-five a stranger over a shared love of cheese curds. Here’s the top 10 list of beer, brewery, and craft beer events in Brew City, crafted for folks who know the difference between a bubbler and a water fountain. Grab your Brewers cap and let’s dive into the suds!

1. Milwaukee Brewfest

• Date: July 26, 2025 (last Saturday, because Milwaukeeans plan their summers around this)
• Location: McKinley Park, Lakefront
• Description: Picture 100+ breweries, 300+ beers, and a lakefront party so big it makes Summerfest jealous. Milwaukee Brewfest is Brew City’s Super Bowl of suds, with local heroes like Lakefront and Good City pouring alongside national heavyweights. Expect live bands, brats hotter than a July pavement, and enough beer to make your uncle Dave tell his “I almost caught a foul ball” story again. VIP tickets get you early sips and fancy snacks—because Milwaukeeans love a deal that screams “I’m basically stealing this stout.”
• Why It’s Top: It’s the biggest one-day beer bash in Wisconsin, and we’re not here to mess around when there’s a lake view and unlimited pours.

2. Lakefront Brewery’s Dive Beer Night

• Date: Every Monday (July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2025)
• Location: Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St.
• Description: $1 Dive Beer Milwaukee Lagers? That’s cheaper than a parking meter downtown! Milwaukeeans flock to Lakefront’s Beer Hall every Monday, where service industry folks and broke locals sip like it’s 1985. The riverfront vibe’s so chill, you’ll forget you have to work tomorrow—until your buddy spills his pint and yells “ope!” while grabbing napkins.
• Why It’s Top: It’s a Milwaukeean’s dream: cheap beer, good company, and a chance to pretend you’re still in college.

3. Drag Queen Bingo at Lakefront Brewery

• Date: July 8, 2025 (second Tuesday, because we’re organized drunks)
• Location: Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St.
• Description: Glitter, sass, and craft beer collide at this monthly bingo bonanza. Milwaukeeans love a good show, and Drag Queen Bingo delivers with fierce queens, Lakefront’s finest brews, and prizes that’ll make you holler louder than a Packers touchdown. Nominated for best Drag Show, it’s where you’ll see your neighbor Steve lose at bingo but win at dance-offs.
• Why It’s Top: Beer + bingo + drag = a Milwaukeean’s idea of a perfect Tuesday.

4. Lakefront Brewery Trivia Night

• Date: Every Wednesday (July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025)
• Location: Lakefront Brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St.
• Description: Voted Milwaukee Magazine’s Best Trivia Night, this is where you show off knowing the Brewers’ 1982 lineup while sipping a Riverwest Stein. Host Justin keeps it rowdy, and Lakefront cash prizes mean you might afford that second round. Milwaukeeans bring their A-game (and their loudest “ope!” when they miss a question).
• Why It’s Top: Trivia with beer is peak Milwaukee—smart, sassy, and slightly buzzed.

5. Milwaukee Craft Beer Week Kickoff

• Date: July 25, 2025 (late July, because we love a summer beer bash)
• Location: Various breweries (Third Space, MobCraft, Eagle Park)
• Description: Milwaukeeans don’t need an excuse to brewery-hop, but Craft Beer Week gives us one anyway. The kickoff party features a free shuttle between spots like District 14 and Broken Bat, with special releases and tap takeovers. It’s like bar crawling with a PhD in hops, and we’re all here for it.
• Why It’s Top: Free rides and new brews? That’s Milwaukee’s love language.

6. Third Space Brewing’s Beer Garden Pop-Up

• Date: Weekends in July (exact dates TBD, because Milwaukeeans are flexible for beer)
• Location: Third Space Brewing, 1505 W. St. Paul Ave.
• Description: Third Space turns their lot into a beer garden faster than you can say “pass the brats.” Live music, food trucks, and their juicy IPAs make this a summer staple. Milwaukeeans love the laid-back vibe—perfect for bringing your cousin who “just wants one beer” but stays for six.
• Why It’s Top: Outdoor beer with a side of Milwaukee charm? We’re already there.

7. Eagle Park Brewing’s Beer Release Party

• Date: July 11, 2025 (mid-month, because Eagle Park loves a Friday drop)
• Location: Eagle Park Brewing, 823 E. Hamilton St. or Muskego
• Description: Eagle Park’s dropping a new NEIPA or milkshake stout, and Milwaukeeans are lining up like it’s free custard day at Kopp’s. Expect live tunes, food trucks, and enough hazy beer to make you text “u up?” to your ex. Both taprooms are party central, so pick your vibe—city or suburbs.
• Why It’s Top: New brews and a party? Milwaukeeans say, “Hold my pint, I’m dancing.”

8. Sprecher Brewery’s Summer Tasting Tour

• Date: Saturdays (July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025)
• Location: Sprecher Brewery, 701 W. Glendale Ave.
• Description: Sprecher’s Reserve Tasting Tour is like a Milwaukeean’s VIP pass to beer and cheese heaven. Ten limited brews paired with artisan cheeses, plus a tour through their historic brewhouse. You’ll leave with a full belly and a new appreciation for why we call it Brew City.
• Why It’s Top: Beer and cheese? It’s like Sprecher read our Wisconsin hearts.

9. Good City Brewing’s Tour and Tasting

• Date: Saturdays (July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025)
• Location: Good City Brewing, 2108 N. Farwell Ave.
• Description: Good City’s tours are Milwaukeean catnip: a peek at their brewing magic, a pint glass to keep, and tastings of brews like Motto Pale Ale. It’s educational but fun, like learning the history of brats while eating one. Discounts on to-go cans seal the deal.
• Why It’s Top: Milwaukeeans love free swag and good beer—Good City delivers both.

10. Roundhouse Beer Garden at McKinley Marina

• Date: Open daily in July, with special events TBD
• Location: McKinley Marina, 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr.
• Description: This lakefront beer garden is where Milwaukeeans go to sip Explorium Brewpub beers under the stars, with 24 taps and food from Gift of Wings Grill. Expect trivia nights or taco Tuesdays, because we can’t resist a theme. Bring your dog, your date, or your cousin’s weird friend—everyone fits in here.
• Why It’s Top: Beer by the lake with live music? That’s Milwaukee summer perfection.