The Minocqua Brewing Company in Wisconsin has found itself under fire once again. The brewery, known for its controversial campaigns, recently announced a “half-price beer day” to mark the eventual passing of Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
In a social media post on Instagram, the brewery stated it plans to celebrate the death of the longtime Kentucky Republican by offering beer at half-price. They claim McConnell is responsible for “about half of all America’s current problems.” The sarcastic announcement came with a promise to serve beer at discounted prices once McConnell’s “Faustian dance” ends.
Currently, Sen. McConnell, aged 84, is recovering from a fall he suffered at home over a month ago. He has not returned to the Senate and has yet to be “medically cleared” to resume his duties, according to from the Office of the Attending Physician.
Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky recently called on McConnell to either prove his fitness to continue serving in Congress or step down. In a letter, Beshear urged McConnell to address the people of Kentucky directly, asking for evidence of his capacity to serve.
“I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign,” Beshear stated.
This controversial move by the Minocqua Brewing Company is not without precedent. Earlier in the year, they generated controversy with a “free beer day” announcement tied to President Donald Trump’s potential demise, which stirred significant backlash.
The brewery also offered “half-price beer day” T-shirts, encouraging supporters to wear them for the anticipated event. Minocqua Brewing Company, alongside its political backdrop, is entangled in legal issues over allegations of transporting beer from Illinois without the necessary permits. State regulators have threatened to revoke the brewery’s alcohol license due to the alleged tax violations.
The revocation was scheduled to take effect, but Minocqua Brewing Company has initiated an administrative appeal, which has temporarily halted the process. The owner, Kirk Bangstad, argues the proposed revocation is an excessive measure.
Bangstad, a liberal activist, also leads the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC. The PAC’s mission is to remove Republican officials implicated in perpetuating falsehoods about the 2021 insurrection and downplaying the seriousness of COVID-19, according to the brewery’s website.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Minocqua Brewing Company, Gov. Beshear’s office, and Sen. McConnell’s office for comments, but responses were not immediately available.