Colby Millea shows off one of the many coasters that Public Craft Brewing Co. patrons have decorated at the Kenosha, Wis., brewery. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Kenosha’s three craft breweries make for a young but growing craft beer scene not far above the stateline.
Cans of beer line the shelves at Public Craft Brewing Co. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Keith Pauley and Lavonne McRoberts enjoy some beer and conversation at Public Craft Brewing Co. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Dry Irish stout and wee heavy Scotch ale were two of the beers on tap during a recent visit to Public Craft Brewing Co. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Israel Alpizar hangs out at Public Craft Brewing Co. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Caitlin Zelms, left, and Colby Millea have a laugh over drinks at Public Craft Brewing Co. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Public incorporates many familiar and comfortable elements of the modern brewing industry, like a landscape of brick, steel and wood. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Brett Kreuser takes a sip of beer at Rustic Road Brewing Co. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Barb Kubas, left, and Marilyn Hermanek relax at Rustic Road Brewing Co. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
The inside of R’Noggin, launched by brothers Kevin and Jeff Bridleman. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
David Holland takes a sip of beer while hanging out with his dog, Rin, at R’Noggin in Kenosha, Wis. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
Jeff Bridleman, pictured here, started R’Noggin with his brother, Kevin. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
R’Noggin is in a former automotive garage 7 miles west of downtown Kenosha. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
