Brewery that promised free beer when Trump dies loses licence
USA | A Wisconsin brewery, whose owner in January promised to give away free beer if “he” dies, was set to lose its alcohol permit on 4 August. Minocqua Brewing Company is owned by the controversial “progressive activist” Kirk Bangstad. The action is not related to his tasteless or even inflammatory promise, though. It follows a June raid in which Wisconsin officials seized canned beer from Mr Bangstad's premises, alleging it had been transported into Wisconsin from Illinois without the required permits and taxes. At the last minute, Mr Bangstad appealed the decision and can therefore continue to operate while undergoing the legal appeal process.
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