Try the best of the best IPAs (and many more styles) from breweries all over the state of Wisconsin and find out which beer is crowned the 2026 winner!


Saturday, August 1st

Unlimited sampling of Hundreds of WI Beers 

Third Space Brewing | 1505 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI

We'll announce which brewery will take home the title of Wisconsin's Best IPA, as voted on by experts and peers in the industry! Attendees will get to cast their votes for the People's Choice award. You don't want to miss this - snag your tickets while you can!
*Any questions can be directed to [email protected].*


FEATURED BREWERIES

608 Brewing Company · Amorphic · Badger State Brewing Co · Central Waters Brewing Company said · Cocoon Brewing · Component Brewing · Duesterbeck's Brewing · Eagle Park Brewing Company · Explorium Brewpub · Faklandia Brewing · Fox River Brewing · Full Mile Beer Co. & Kitchen · G5 Brewing Company · Gathering Place Brewing · Heart of the North · Hillsboro Brewing · Hinterland Brewery · Hop Yard · Hoya Hop House · Indeed Brewing · Lakefront Brewery · Lion's Tail · Low Daily · Mashtun Brewing · Mosinee Brewing Company · New Barons Brewing Cooperative · North Pillar Brewing · Ope Brewing · Pilot Project · Raised Grain Brewing · Sahale Ale Works · Starkweather Brewing Company · Sunshine Brewing Company · The Fermentorium · Third Space Brewing · Vennture Brew Co. · Vintage Brewing Company · Water Street · Working Draft Beer Company · Young Blood Beer Co.


FEATURED FOOD TRUCKS

Tots on the Street   Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds   Sweet Smoke BBQ

TicketsPrice

General Admission Ticket

GA Tickets include entry to the event from 2-6pm, a tasting glass, and unlimited beer sampling for the duration of the event.

$63.12
($60.00 + $3.12 fee)

VIP Ticket

VIP Tickets include everything from the GA ticket PLUS an extra hour of sampling from 1-2pm, a special VIP only area, access to additional VIP only beers, a 4-pack of the 2026 VIP collaboration brew with last year's winner, as well as a meal voucher that can be redeemed during the VIP hour.

$103.49
($99.00 + $4.49 fee)

Designated Driver Ticket

Designated Driver tickets get you access to the event without beer sampling, and a small selection of non-alcoholic beverages at the main bar.

$21.72
($20.00 + $1.72 fee)
Total: $0.00
$0.00

Add Ons

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IPA Fest FAQ 

Do I need a ticket?

  • Yes! We are not open to the public that day. Please purchase a ticket here to join the fun.

What time does WI IPA start and end?

  • VIP entry begins at 1pm, general admission entry begins at 2pm, and the event ends at 6pm. Guests arriving at 1pm MUST have a VIP ticket in order to enter.

What do I need to bring with me to enter?

  • A government-issued ID and your ticket. Feel free to bring a mobile OR paper/printed version of your ticket.

Where can I park?

  • Parking is available across the street from Third Space Brewing at Plum Media (1418 W St. Paul Ave). Additionally there is free street parking available up and down W St. Paul Ave. We highly recommend taking a shared ride or having a DD to get home safely. 

Are you open before or after?

  • We are not. It’ll be a long, fun day, and we’ll be closing at 6pm when the event concludes to clean up. 

Can I smoke at the event?

  • No - we keep our patio smoke-free and don’t permit it on the premises.

Who is allowed to attend Wisconsin IPA Fest?

  • Must be 21+ years old. No children or pets are allowed at this event.

Can I bring a bag/backpack?

  • Yes! We’ll have t-shirts, beer, and other merchandise available for purchase at the fest, so if you want to bring a bag to carry your goodies home, you are more than welcome to.

Are weapons permitted?

  • No weapons are allowed.

What are the ticket rules for designated drivers (DD)?

  • Designated drivers are not permitted to drink any alcoholic beverages at IPA Fest. Our bartenders and brewers will not serve you, so we ask that you please don’t ask them to. NA beverages will be provided to DD ticket holders.

Will there be food?

  • Yes! We are very excited to have a variety food trucks on site that day. We ask that if you find yourself hungry, you support these local businesses instead of bringing outside snacks/food. **Note for VIP ticket holders** Your meal ticket is redeemable during VIP hour from 1-2pm so we highly encourage you to come early and hungry so that you don’t have to deal with any food lines once the event becomes packed with general admission attendees!

What happens if it rains?

  • This event is rain or shine. We will have tents and umbrellas on our patio in the case of inclement weather, but let’s just keep our fingers crossed for a beautiful, sunny day!

Are there only IPAs available that day?

  • There will be many non-IPAs available! Participating breweries often bring something unique to show off, and we also have a Lager Lounge and Sour Station so you can taste many styles of beer. Despite the name, WI IPA Fest is for beer drinkers of all kinds.

Where is the after-party?

  • We're heading to Boone & Crockett after IPA Fest. Join us to continue the celebration! 
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