A NEW DAWN FOR LEINENKUGEL’S ‘SUNSET WHEAT’

ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED IN 2006 TO INSTANT SUCCESS, LEINENKUGEL’S SUNSET WHEAT BEER WAS DISCONTINUED IN 2020, a choice met with immediate outcry from fans. Well, all you Sunset Wheat die-hards can soon rejoice –Leinie’s is bringin’ it back. Dick Leinenkugel, president of the Valley’s beloved Leinenkugel’s, is set to pass the Leinie’s baton to his nephew Tony Bugher after his retirement, slated for the end of this year. Before then, though, he’s got plenty left to do – like relaunching Sunset Wheat. Thursday, Aug.

farmers and the Fast Fuel farm that one of its partners runs.

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With a couple of business partners interested in Fast Fuel, once the pandemic hit, Yarrington took the leap alongside two partners. “It was like, OK, now’s the time. More than ever, people need quick, healthy food.”

Though the Valley is definitely known for its mouthwatering burger and brew joints, an appreciation for homegrown and organic food is also a facet of the community. Fast Fuel aims to cater to that crowd and share its on-the-go whole food options with all, locally sourcing its produce from

Yarrington, a Mondovi native, is no newbie to the small biz world, and alongside his business partners has been able to grow Fast Fuel quickly, even catering events such as Yarrington’s favorite, the “Yin and Juice” event in collaboration with newly-opened yoga studio Habitual Yoga Space. With a nutrition and coaching background too, Yarrington’s passion for healthy living began long before Fast Fuel came to fruition.

Open Monday-Friday each week from 8am-3pm, everything featured in Fast Fuel’s cooler is fresh, and is made so there is next to no product waste. The products’ packaging is recyclable, including glass juice bottles and containers made from plant-made plastic.

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11, will be the official Sunset Wheat Release Party at the Leinie Lodge from 5-8pm. It’ll be a whole shindig with live music from Eau Clairebased country band Another Road, food trucks Bubbles BBQ and Batters Box, and giveaways, plus Sunset Wheat served ice cold. Tickets to the party are $15 and can be bought at www. leinie.com/tours. Thanks to poking and prodding by Sunset Wheat fans, Leinenkugel called its relaunch a “no brainer.” Not only were its fans calling, sending emails, and posting online about their love of the brew, but there was also a Change.org petition created to bring it back.“Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat will be available for a limited time,” Leinenkugel said. “It is not a seasonal brew, however, we think our drinkers are going to love its return and we’ll look to make it a more permanent part of our portfolio, even if it is for a limited time, in the future.” –McKenna

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ARMED WITH A PLOT OF LAND AND A PASSION FOR PIZZA, THE VOLOVSEK FAMILY HAS TOSSED TOGETHER

A SLICE OF HEAVEN. They’re cooking up a summer of fun – and plenty of pizza – at Wedges Creek Hideaway. Jeff Volovsek, the owner, built a brick oven for his family to enjoy. Four years later, they opened it up to the public with fresh dough and locally sourced toppings, now growing into so much more. Located in Greenwood, Wedges Creek Hideaway is an hour from Eau Claire and will be open to the public on Fridays at 5pm and Saturdays at 4pm through Sept. 24 this year. This summer, every Saturday the pizza is paired with live music. If guests don’t want the fun to stop, cabins, RVs and campsites, and a shower house are available for nightly rates. Topping off the summer is the Nxrth’s first-ever Gravel Pizza Overnighter, a two-day event during which riders hop on their bikes for a 45-mile trek to Wedges Creek, where they can stay the night and then bike home the next day after an evening full of of pizza, drinks, and music. For those who want Wedges Creek all to themselves, the business offers options for weddings, retreats, and other events. Visit Wedges Creek Hideaway’s website (wedgescreek.com) and Facebook (@wedgescreekhideaway) for more information. The triple-threat spot is at W7355 Mann Road, Greenwood. –Sam Johnson