Bernie's new chalet hearkens back to County Stadium home

MILWAUKEE (WLUK) -- Bernie Brewer has a new home -- and it's a throwback.

The Milwaukee Brewers unveiled the mascot's new chalet at American Family Field in a video posted to social media Tuesday. The design retains a slide that Bernie uses when the Brewers hit a home run.

The chalet is reminiscent of the structure that stood in the outfield at the Brewers' pervious home, Milwaukee County Stadium. The "makeover" process was documented in a series of humorous videos the team posted of the Racing Sausages and Barrelman mascots "kidnapping" Bernie Brewer so they could work on his home.

The Brewers on Tuesday also announced a new Miller Lite Landing seating section in left-center field. It includes seating with tables, a viewing deck with electronic charging stations, TVs and a seven-foot-tall Brewers logo made of Miller Lite cans for fans to take photos with.

Other improvements include a bar featuring Terrapin craft beers, a recycling program where fans can drop off plastic cups to be made into bottles for Scrubbing Bubbles cleaner and new LED field lights that are more energy-efficient than the previous lights and have entertainment functionality.

The Brewers return to American Family Field April 1 when they host the Minnesota Twins. Attendance will be limited to 25% capacity amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tickets go on sale Friday.

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