Kohler Festival of Beer: The perfect weekend getaway for beer and food aficionados

MILWAUKEE -- The Kohler Festival of Beer is a three-day celebration of craft beer! The weekend features cooking demonstrations and tastings. Chef Tom McGinty joins FOX6 WakeUp with the details.

Kohler Festival of Beer (website)

The perfect weekend getaway for beer and food aficionados, the annual Kohler Festival of Beer features premiere craft brewers from throughout the country. Enjoy a weekend brimming with refreshing brews, delicious food, cooking demonstrations, beer classes and live music by some of the region’s best bands (including the BoDeans’ former lead singer Sammy Llanas). Signature events include the Hops to the Shops party, 5k Beer Run, the Shorts & Chefs grilling event, the popular Cheers to Beers tasting gala and a Sunday beer-themed breakfast.

Stout coffee cake

1 cup	Soft butter
2 cups	Dark brown sugar
3	Whole eggs
3 cups	All-purpose flour
2 teaspoons	Baking powder
1 teaspoon	Cinnamon
½ teaspoon	Nutmeg
½ teaspoon	Salt
2 cups	Chopped dried cherries
1 cup	Chopped pecans
1 ¾ cups	Stout

Method:

Stout icing

Method:
• Melt butter in a small saucepan
• Remove from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, and salt (mixture will get very thick)
• Add the Beer in 2 parts while whisking to a smooth consistency
• Use right away or store in an airtight container