There’s something special brewing — and fermenting and distilling — right here in Washington County, Wisconsin.
Six local breweries, wineries and distilleries have teamed up to create Crafted in the Kettle, a beverage trail celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship and community behind some of our area’s favorite locally made drinks.
The trail connects Aspen Sky Winery & Distillery, Brewed Omen, Altered Spirits Distillery, Old Germantown, Belshire Brewing Company and Titletown Brewing Company – West Bend.
The idea is simple: grab a card, visit each stop, enjoy a special offer along the way, and discover more of what Washington County has to offer.
How Crafted in the Kettle Works
Getting started is easy. Pick up a Crafted in the Kettle trail card at any participating location and begin your journey. Each of the six stops offers its own unique Crafted in the Kettle discount or special for trail participants.
Visit all six locations and complete your card to earn a Crafted in the Kettle sticker — and, more importantly, bragging rights for completing the trail!
There’s no need to do it all in one day. Make an afternoon of it, spread your visits across several weekends, or use the trail as an excuse to introduce friends and family to some of your favorite local places.
Meet the Crafted in the Kettle Stops
Aspen Sky Winery, Distillery & Event Center — Slinger
860 Enterprise Drive, Slinger, WI 53086
Aspen Sky Winery & Distillery is a modern winery, distillery and gathering place in Slinger created to be a local escape for friends and family. Guests can enjoy Aspen Sky’s wines and spirits in the tasting room or outside on the patio, grab a bite to eat, or attend one of the many events held throughout the year. From a casual afternoon drink to live music and celebrations, Aspen Sky is all about creating a place to gather, relax and raise a glass.
Website: aspen-sky.com
Facebook: Aspen Sky Winery & Distillery
Brewed Omen — Hartford
120 N. Main Street, Suite L40, Hartford, WI 53027
Located in Hartford’s historic Millstream Building along the Rubicon River, Brewed Omen combines the feel of a neighborhood tasting room with a little bit of local legend. The brewpub features Hartford-brewed and other craft beers, along with specialty cocktails, wine and an impressive bourbon selection. Add sandwiches, flatbreads and an outdoor space overlooking the river and Millpond Dam, and it’s a great stop for settling in with friends.
Website: brewedomen.com
Facebook: Brewed Omen
Old Germantown — Germantown
W148N12696 Pleasant View Drive, Germantown, WI 53022
Old Germantown turns a visit for a beer into a true Wisconsin experience. Located on a historic 120-acre farm, this unique destination combines a brewery, café and sausage shop with a relaxed farm setting. They’re known for house-brewed beer, wood-fired pizza featuring locally sourced ingredients, house-made sausages and a barnyard patio that hosts music during the warmer months.
Website: oldgermantown.com
Facebook: Old Germantown
Altered Spirits Distillery — Slinger
111A Kettle Moraine Drive N., Slinger, WI 53086
Housed in a historic 1895 blacksmith shop in downtown Slinger, this nano distillery gives guests a look at the craft of distilling, including views of its copper pot still and production area. Stop upstairs in the tasting room to sample locally made spirits and handcrafted cocktails, or learn a little more about how what’s in your glass was made.
Website: alteredspirits.com
Facebook: Altered Spirits Distillery
Belshire Brewing Company — Richfield
1923 Wisconsin Highway 175, Richfield, WI 53076
Belshire Brewing Company is a small, family-owned brewery with the feel of the Wisconsin neighborhood where everybody knows each other. Inspired by friendships and memories of growing up in Wisconsin in the ’70s and ’80s, Belshire offers a rotating selection of handcrafted beers in a laid-back taproom. Grab a pint, bring some friends and enjoy a true local craft brewery experience.
Website: belshirebrewing.com
Facebook: Belshire Brewing Company
Titletown Brewing Company — West Bend
401 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI 53090
A Wisconsin craft brewing name with nearly three decades of history has found a second home in Washington County. Titletown Brewing Company’s West Bend location brings its handcrafted beers, food and welcoming brewpub atmosphere to downtown West Bend. Located in The District along the Milwaukee River, the location features a full food and drink menu along with indoor and outdoor seating — making it an easy stop for a pint, meal or night out downtown.
Website: titletownbrewingwb.com
Facebook: Titletown Brewing Co. West Bend
Six Stops. One Local Adventure.
What makes Crafted in the Kettle special isn’t just what’s in the glass. It’s the people and places behind it. Each stop has a completely different story to tell. You can sip wine at a modern winery, see spirits being made inside a historic blacksmith shop, drink a locally brewed beer overlooking the Rubicon River, enjoy a wood-fired pizza on a historic farm, discover a small neighborhood brewery, and finish with a pint in downtown West Bend.
And you can do it all right here in Washington County, Wisconsin.
Crafted in the Kettle is about encouraging all of us to explore a little more of our own backyard, discover a place we haven’t visited before, and support the independent producers and local businesses that make our communities unique.
Ready to Start the Trail?
Stop into any of the six participating Crafted in the Kettle locations and ask for your trail card. Then start exploring. Enjoy the unique Crafted in the Kettle offer at each stop, complete your card and collect your Crafted in the Kettle sticker when you’ve finished the trail. Bring your friends. Try something new. Support local.
Get out and discover what’s Crafted in the Kettle.
Please enjoy the trail responsibly. There’s no need to complete the trail in one day. If visiting multiple locations, designate a driver or arrange safe transportation.