Milwaukee George Webb burger giveaway; what you need to know

MILWAUKEE - George Webb Restaurants revealed on Thursday, Aug. 14, the date and time for its massive burger giveaway.

Webb burger giveaway

What we know:

George Webb Restaurants is giving away burgers after the Milwaukee Brewers won 12 consecutive games – the 12th coming against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, Aug. 13. 

The free burger giveaway will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 2-6 p.m. at all 23 George Webb locations throughout Wisconsin. Hungry fans are welcome to stop by any location for a free, juicy burger and camaraderie with fellow baseball fans.

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Vouchers will be available starting this Friday, Aug. 15 for pick up at restaurant locations for those who want to savor the moment and enjoy a delicious George Webb hamburger at a later date. A limited menu will also be available on the giveaway day with great deals on extra burgers, fries and drinks.

And there's more?

What we know:

Can’t make it to George Webb on Wednesday, Aug. 20? 

Starting this Friday, swing by any George Webb and grab a voucher for a FREE burger. Redeem it between Aug. 25–29.

Local perspective:

The 12 victories in a row and burger giveaway is something that has happened only twice since the 1940s, when the restaurant chain predicted the team would win 12 in a row. The first time it happened was April 1987 – Easter Sunday. The second time came during the 2018 season.

Diehard fans eat 'em up

What they're saying:

Brewers Fan Mark Krenek considers the George Webb burgers something of a unique collector's item. He has a burger from 1987 displayed in his basement staircase.

"I took the bite and then I got a gallon and a polyurethane  and I dipped it in there pulled it all that dry," Krenek said. "My nephews called last night asking, ‘Uncle Mark, do you still have, do you still have that burger?’ and I said, 'Yea.'"

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Krenek also has a 2018 burger saved, but this one is in a Ziplock bag.

"I always remember that 12 in a row as a kid wanting them to get 12 in a row as adults so we get a free burger," Krenek said. 

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