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Robin Shepard
Just one more IPA…
Interest in IPAs never seems to wane — there are new versions available every week. Plus our recommendations for the best local pumpkin beers. Read more
Robin Shepard
Back in Madison
After focusing on sales closer to home during the pandemic, Dead Bird Brewing and Hop & Barrel are amping up thei distribution and returning to Madison stores. Read more
Oct 6, 2024
Robin Shepard
Are pickle beers more than a gimmick?
The characteristics of pickles — salty, sour, tart, dill and other spices — are combined with malts and hops for the latest trend in craft beer. Read more
Sep 13, 2024
Courtesy Vintage Brewing Co.
New brew in Cross Plains
The owners of Vintage had been keeping an eye out for another taproom location, says Scott Manning, a co-owner and brewmaster at Vintage, but many were too close to other Vintage locations. Read more
Sep 7, 2024
Robin Shepard
What I found at Great Taste that’s heading our way
The annual Great Taste of the Midwest is an opportunity for Wisconsin brewers to preview new releases headed for Madison, beer we’ll all have a chance to try whether we scored a ticket or not. Read more
Aug 21, 2024
Robin Shepard
Beers to watch for in August
Delta’s kölsch has been among the best-selling beers this summer in Biergarten at Olbrich Park. Its flavors do all the right things for me. Read more
Aug 9, 2024
Robin Shepard
Peachy keen
The Lone Girl Brewing Company is the latest addition to Madison’s beer-centric east side. The Waunakee brewpub opened a taproom at the beginning of July at 1817 E. Washington Ave. Read more
Aug 4, 2024
Robin Shepard
Czech mates
The popularity of Czech-style lagers is growing in Madison and beyond. Read more
Jul 26, 2024
Robin Shepard
Someone’s in the (brewer's) kitchen
Pilot Project is distributing its house brand, Brewer’s Kitchen, in Madison. Read more
Jul 17, 2024
Robin Shepard
Duluth delivery
Ursa Minor opened in 2018 and quickly became a favorite of Duluth craft beer drinkers. The brewery has been sending its regular lineup and a handful of seasonals to Madison and Milwaukee since the first of the year. Read more
Jul 6, 2024
Robin Shepard
Fruity beers and ciders are on trend this June
There's a startling new radler from New Glarus and ciders from Duluth. Read more
Jun 18, 2024
Robin Shepard
Not only here for the beer
The Hop Garden taproom is often mentioned as having jump-started Paoli’s current vibrancy. Read more
Jun 6, 2024
Robin Shepard
Springtime saisons, Cinco de Mayo lagers and other beers for May
Saisons are a wonderful springtime beer, but so are Mexican lagers, honey blonde ales and hazy IPAs, and area craft brewers are outdoing themselves. Read more
May 4, 2024
