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Sprecher Brewing Company

Glendale, WI · $$

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 91 out of 100

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Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-07

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Milwaukee's original craft brewery, founded in 1985, pours European-inspired lagers and ales alongside a celebrated root beer and fire-brewed sodas. Flagship Special Amber anchors a lineup that reaches 14% ABV with bourbon barrel-aged XII Dragons. Tours and taproom samples provide direct access to the full range.

What should I order?
Start with Special Amber, the Vienna-style lager flagship since 1985. For contrast, try Black Bavarian, a schwarzbier with dark roasted coffee and chocolate notes. If you want something stronger, XII Dragons delivers a bourbon barrel-aged Belgian quadrupel at 14% ABV.
Who will enjoy this place?
Lager fans will find familiar German-style territory, while adventurous drinkers can explore a bourbon barrel-aged quadrupel. Those who prefer not to drink alcohol can sample fire-brewed sodas in flavors like Cream Soda and Cherry Cola.
What should I expect to spend?
Beer flight pricing is not detailed, but a Best Sellers Variety Pack of beers is listed at $39.99. Craft soda packs start from $35.62.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
As Milwaukee's original craft brewery since 1985, the program spans European-inspired beers from a Vienna lager to a 14% ABV bourbon barrel-aged quadrupel. The nonalcoholic side includes fire-brewed sodas and exclusive flavors like Strawberry Matcha and Honeycrisp apple.

Beverage categories

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Beer

Inebrious Beer score: 92 out of 100

A diverse European-inspired lineup includes seven named beers, from flagship Special Amber to seasonal Mai Bock and Oktoberfest. The range spans a 4.4% ABV Hefe Weiss to the 14% ABV bourbon barrel-aged XII Dragons, with tours and taproom samples available.

Menu strengths

  • Seven named beers across lager and ale styles, including a flagship Vienna lager and a schwarzbier.
  • Seasonal releases such as Mai Bock and Oktoberfest add variety to the core lineup.
  • Bourbon barrel-aged XII Dragons reaches 14% ABV with caramelized sugar and dried fruit character.

Standout selections

  • Special Amber: Vienna-style lager, 5% ABV, flagship since 1985.
  • Black Bavarian: Schwarzbier with dark roasted coffee, caramel, and bittersweet chocolate.
  • XII Dragons: Bourbon barrel-aged Belgian quadrupel, 14% ABV, with caramelized sugar, toffee, dried fruits, and spice.

Pricing: Best Sellers Variety Pack $39.99

Nonalcoholic

Inebrious Nonalcoholic score: 87 out of 100

Fire-brewed craft sodas include Cream Soda and Cherry Cola, with exclusive flavors like Strawberry Matcha and Honeycrisp apple. The program complements the brewery's beer offerings with a wide variety of nonalcoholic options.

Menu strengths

  • Fire-brewed craft sodas include Cream Soda and Cherry Cola made with honey.
  • Exclusive flavors such as Strawberry Matcha and Honeycrisp apple are highlighted.
  • Wide variety of craft sodas, including a root beer named America's #1 by The New York Times.

Standout selections

  • Cream Soda: Fire-brewed craft soda.; Cherry Cola: Fire-brewed craft soda made with honey.

Pricing: Craft soda packs from $35.62

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