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Robin Shepard
Boozy barrel-aged treats from Delta and more
Just-released Madison-area and Wisconsin beers this month include picks from Delta Beer Lab, Lake Louie, Young Blood, O’So, Tyranena, and New Glarus Brewing. Read more
Robin Shepard
Bullish on Bullquarian
Monroe has a nanobrewery a block off its scenic Courthouse Square that’s become a destination for southern Wisconsin craft beer fans since it opened in 2017. It’s a cozy space that doubles as a music venue. Read more
Nov 9, 2024
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
Oct 12, 2024
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
