US brewery punished for promising free beer when Trump dies

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30 Jul 2026 • 1:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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US brewery punished for promising free beer when Trump dies

  • The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is set to revoke the alcohol permit for Minocqua Brewing Company by 4 August.
  • Owner Kirk Bangstad, a liberal activist, claims the move is politically motivated due to his outspoken anti-Trump stance.
  • The brewery previously garnered attention for social media posts suggesting free beer would be offered upon the death of a prominent political figure.
  • Bangstad plans to challenge the decision, urging supporters to donate to a legal defence fund to fight the state.
  • The Department of Revenue confirmed the revocation notices for two brewery locations and an alcohol beverage warehouse, stating the business can operate during the appeal process until 4 August.

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