"This is a unique gathering:" Lakefront Brewery hosts Milwaukee Beer Summit

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Leading craft brews from across the United States convened at the 2015 Milwaukee Beer Summit to discuss industry trends, product plans, and other issues with regional retailers. The summit took place at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery on Thursday, April 23rd.

Over 20 craft breweries, represented by local distributor Beer Capitol Distributing Co., are participating in the annual Milwaukee Beer Summit event which will also feature a panel discussion moderated by DRAFT Magazine Publisher, Evan Hughes. The panel will consist of prominent members of the craft beer industry discussing various topics.

The list of craft breweries in attendance is highlighted by some of the biggest craft brewing names in the nation, including Boston Beer Co. (Sam Adams), Leinenkugel's, Ballast Point, Great Lakes Brewing, Blue Moon Brewing Co. and Stevens Point Brewery.  Other participating breweries include Small Town Brewing, Titletown, Bell’s Brewery, Alaskan Brewing, Ballantine, Finch’s Brewing Co., Tommyknocker Brewery, Hopothesis, Horny Goat, Lake Louie, Lakefront, Three Floyds, Tyranena, Wisconsin Brewing Co. and Island Orchard.

"This is a unique gathering of professionals from various sectors of the industry. The event provides a platform for these breweries, retailers, and distributor to share insights on products and trends," said Chairman and CEO of Beer Capitol, Aldo Madrigrano.

Preceding the Beer Summit, there will be a beer dinner on April 22nd, a  Motor at the Harley-Davidson Museum will be open to the public. The dinner courses will be paired with various beers from the participating breweries of the summit.

There is limited seating for the dinner. For more information on the dinner and how to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.