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Wisconsin revokes Minocqua Brewing Co. beer license, owner vows fight
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Key Points:
- Wisconsin state officials have revoked the operating permit of Minocqua Brewing Co., a brewery known for its anti-Trump social media posts, including a controversial promotion offering free beer upon the death of former President Donald Trump.
- Brewery owner Kirk Bangstad vowed to fight the permit revocation "tooth and nail" and has requested donations to support his legal defense, citing high legal costs associated with previous disputes.
- The permit revocation, effective August 4, follows state allegations that the brewery transported canned beer from Illinois without proper permits and taxes, which Bangstad has criticized as an excessive response.
- The Wisconsin Department of Revenue confirmed the revocation notices and stated the brewery can continue operating during the appeal process, which involves a hearing examiner assigned by the department.
- Bangstad is also politically active, founding a SuperPAC aimed at removing Republican officials linked to election falsehoods and COVID-19 mismanagement, and has made further controversial remarks about political figures and Fox News.
