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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
Robin Shepard
A light-colored coffee beer from The Lone Girl defies convention
Russell’s secret for getting it right is placing whole beans in a steeping bag he hangs inside the fermenter with the beer. Ground beans could introduce darker, stronger coffee flavors, even becoming astringent. Read more
Apr 22, 2024
Robin Shepard
Campfire smoke in a glass
Among the most interesting current collabs right now is by Madison’s Working Draft Beer Company and Sun Prairie’s Full Mile Beer Company and Kitchen. Read more
Apr 6, 2024
Robin Shepard
New bier in the haus
New beers from Wisconsin brewers Black Rose Blending, Delta Beer Lab, O’So, Third Space, Giant Jones, The Lone Girl, 3 Sheeps, and Raised Grains are on tap or on store shelves. Read more
Mar 15, 2024
Robin Shepard
Ope! is no mistake
The latest Milwaukee-area brewery to send beer our way is Ope! Brewing Co. of West Allis. Read more
Mar 9, 2024
Robin Shepard
Minocqua Brewing Company prepares to open Madison taproom
Minocqua Brewing Company is planning a springtime opening of its new pilot Madison brewery and taproom in the former Growlers to Go-Go storefront at 2927 E. Washington Ave. Read more
Feb 20, 2024
Robin Shepard
Bocks and stouts from new breweries
It’s the height of bock season and beer drinkers are still looking for “heavier beers, especially when the snow is blowing,” says Starkweather brewmaster Peter Schroder. Read more
Feb 4, 2024
Robin Shepard
Young Blood Beer Company adopts a wild approach
The Madison brewery uses mixed culture fermentation to create an alternate style of sour Read more
Dec 25, 2023
Robin Shepard
‘Tis the season for wassail and barrel-aged treats
Traditionally, wassails are made with hot mulled cider, ales or wine, along with a variety of spices. As a winter beverage it has historical ties to the English custom of neighborhood caroling. Read more
Dec 19, 2023
Robin Shepard
McFleshman's of Appleton deserves a shout-out
McFleshman’s Brewing Company of Appleton has been attracting attention among Madison craft beer enthusiasts. Read more
Dec 10, 2023
Tommy Washbush
A roundup of (mostly) Madison-area Black Friday beers
Many Wisconsin breweries feature special releases on the day after Thanksgiving, often one-of-a-kind stouts. Many are the boldest and biggest brews of the year. Read more
Nov 17, 2023
Robin Shepard
Ale Asylum's Bedlam is back
November ushers in some of the boldest and biggest brews of the year, from a Scotch ale and returning Belgian favorites. Read more
Nov 14, 2023
Robin Shepard
Madison’s Parched Eagle Brewpub is for sale
The east side brewpub has a number of popular brands including Hop Bearer and Grainee’s Special Bitter. Read more
Nov 8, 2023
