Kirk Bangstad
Definition
Kirk Bangstad is an American businessman and the owner of Minocqua Brewing Company in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
He is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 34, challenging Republican incumbent Rob Swearingen.
Bangstad is also associated with the Minocqua Brewing Company SuperPAC, involved in local progressive political activism, and has faced legal issues including a recent guilty plea to disorderly conduct.
Examples
Kirk Bangstad swapped his brewery taps for campaign stumps, proving hops and hope make a potent mix.
At the rally, Kirk Bangstad's speech had the crowd raising pints instead of pitchforks.
Kirk Bangstad's SuperPAC brewed up support faster than his flagship IPA ferments.
Wisconsin voters wondered if Kirk Bangstad's platform was as smooth as his porter.