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6/17/2026

  • jesse4430
  • Jun 17
  • 1 min read

MINOCQUA - Minocqua Brewing Company has now filed suit against the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, alleging it was improperly blocked from selling Illinois-brewed beer after agents seized 1,200 cans over about $500 in unpaid excise taxes. The lawsuit argues the state unfairly discriminates against out-of-state contract brewers and seeks the return of about $25,000 worth of beer. Owner Kirk Bangstad says the seizure threatens the brewery during the busy summer tourism season and claims the action is politically motivated.

 
 
 

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