Twilight on the Chain O’Lakes: A Two‑Hour Central Waters Beer Tasting Afloat

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Twilight on the Chain O’Lakes: A Two‑Hour Central Waters Beer Tasting Afloat

A scenic, two-hour beer‑tasting cruise aboard the Chief Waupaca on Friday, August 15 (7pm–9pm) that pairs Central Waters Brewing Company samples with views of Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes.

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Twilight on the Chain O’Lakes: A Two‑Hour Central Waters Beer Tasting Afloat.

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Waupaca
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Clear Water Harbor
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Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Embark on a compact, evening cruise out of Waupaca to taste Central Waters Brewing Company beers aboard the Chief Waupaca. Over roughly two hours you’ll move along the Chain O’Lakes at dusk, sampling craft beer while the shoreline slides by — and the evening can begin with a meal at the waterfront restaurant before you set sail.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE BREW

Central Waters on Tap

The event centers on sampling a variety of craft beers from Central Waters Brewing Company, served during the two‑hour tasting cruise.

THE SETTING

Scenic Chain O’Lakes Views

The route takes you along Waupaca’s Chain O’Lakes, offering expansive evening views from the water as you taste beers aboard the vessel.

THE VESSEL

Aboard the Chief Waupaca

The tasting is staged aboard the Chief Waupaca and operated by Clear Water Harbor, delivering a contained, waterfront‑centered evening experience.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

The cruise is a focused, two‑hour outing: guests gather, board the Chief Waupaca, and spend the evening sampling Central Waters beers while traveling the Chain O’Lakes. Because the sail is scheduled in the evening, the experience emphasizes the interplay of craft beer and lakeside scenery in a compact window of time.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this evening suits best — and who should consider alternatives.

1
Craft‑beer enthusiastsAn obvious match: the event’s focus is sampling a variety of beers from Central Waters Brewing Company.
2
Couples and small groupsThe compact, evening nature of the cruise lends itself to a short social outing on the water in Waupaca.
3
Local dinersThose who want to make an evening of it can dine at the waterfront restaurant before boarding, as suggested in the event description.
4
Short‑window plannersWith a roughly two‑hour footprint, the tasting cruise suits people looking for a single, time‑contained outing.

Practical planner

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Timing & Season

The cruise is scheduled Friday, August 15th from 7pm to 9pm and runs roughly two hours.

What to Bring

Plan to arrive in time for boarding; consider dining at the waterfront restaurant before the 7pm departure as suggested in the event summary.

Operator & Vessel

The event is operated by Clear Water Harbor aboard the Chief Waupaca in Waupaca, Wisconsin.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When is the Central Waters Beer Tasting Cruise?

The cruise is scheduled for Friday, August 15th from 7pm to 9pm.

How long is the cruise?

The tasting cruise lasts approximately two hours.

Which brewery provides the samples?

Samples on the cruise come from Central Waters Brewing Company.

Where does the cruise take place?

The cruise departs in Waupaca and travels the Chain O’Lakes; it is operated by Clear Water Harbor aboard the Chief Waupaca.

Can I dine before boarding?

Yes — the event description recommends dining at the waterfront restaurant before setting sail.