Over 750 people spent Sunday, February 21st at the Milwaukee Ale House for the 13th Annual Mid Winter Brewfest. Over 25 breweries came together to benefit the MACC Fund (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer). The tickets were highly sought-after, and sold out weeks ago. Palermo's was lucky enough to serve up our best Primo-Thin varieties for the thirsty and famished alike. Usinger's was also in attendance handing out smoked sausages. The doors opened at 1pm, and an endless sea of beer lovers paraded in; most stopping at our location for a slice. So many arrived, in fact, that we had to make another trip back to our warehouse to get more pizza!The beer connoisseurs took note of our beer pairing list as well. The Weiss from Milwaukee Brewing Co. complemented the Primo Thin Margherita exceptionally! Other style pairings include India pale ales or Golden ales with the Primo Thin Pepperoni, amber lagers with the hearty Primo Thin Sausage, and easy-drinking German pilsners with the topping-heavy Primo Thin Supreme. Try to match up your favorite Palermo's pizza with a brew next time! 
The Mid Winter Brewfest featured two levels of imbibing from local favorites such as Lakefront, Sprecher, and Rock Bottom Breweries. Dogfish Head, Madison's Great Dane Pub & Restaurant, New Holland, and Bells also proved to be very popular. Musical entertainment featured The UW Alumni Band downstairs, and the cover band Copper Box upstairs on the main stage.
Over the four hour span of the event, we breezed through 150 pizzas. You can bet that we'll be back next year. Jim and Jason of Milwaukee Brewing Co. proved to be amazing people to work beside. Thanks to all who came out for a great cause and had a slice of Palermo's in the process.
Cheers!