Beer
Robin Shepard
Blended family
One Barrel’s Apple Ale combines hard cider with Kölsch. The harvest treat is now available bottled in four-packs. more
Sep 20, 2017 12:19 PM Beer
Robin Shepard
Appreciate a classic beer style
Patron Saint from Wisconsin Brewing Company deserves sainthood for its soft caramel and bready flavor. Brewer Kirby Nelson has refined a style he has been excelling at for years. more
Sep 13, 2017 11:43 AM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
Opaque expectations
What’s up with light-colored coffee beers?We take a closer look at Cold Press Coffee Pumking, Cascara and more. more
Sep 12, 2017 1:00 PM Beer
David Michael Miller
It’s all traditional — except when it’s not
Isthmus’ Oktobeerfest welcomes wine, special beers — and of course the classic Oktoberfest lagers. Over 40 craft breweries and cideries and 11 wineries are on tap. more
Sep 7, 2017 5:00 AM FOOD & DRINK
Robin Shepard
Mosasaur IPA from Vintage Brewing Company
This is a modern IPA with a prehistoric name. Its use of Mosaic hops is a great example of current trends in craft beers. more
Sep 6, 2017 12:04 PM Beer
Sue Moen
Red (amber?) letter days
There’s plenty of beer, so plot your weekends accordingly. more
Sep 6, 2017 10:26 AM Beer
Robin Shepard
Badger brews
These tailgate-worthy beers for game day go well with tailgate foods. Many honor the Badgers by looking a little red, as well. more
Aug 31, 2017 5:00 AM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
A damn fine IPA
Some beer for the Twin Peaks fandom. Creativity, as one might assume, runs wild. more
Aug 29, 2017 3:09 PM Beer
Voluptuous Vennum
Ale Asylum has a new hit IPA in Dr. Vennum. It has loads of hop flavor and nothing to get in the way of it. more
Aug 23, 2017 5:00 AM Beer
Robin Shepard
Perfect porch beer
Midnight on the Bay from Lake Louie is a crisp saison. But hurry — the brewery made only one 30-barrel batch. more
Aug 17, 2017 1:56 PM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
Sweet stouts and spa water
There’s no better place than the Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival to drink a bunch of tiny beers. Here’s to another round of great discoveries. more
Aug 15, 2017 3:32 PM Beer
Robin Shepard
From milkshakes to Chardonnay barrel-aged tripels
The best of the best from the 2017 Great Taste of the Midwest beer festival includes some flavor surprises, but also old-school pilsners. more
Aug 14, 2017 1:03 PM Beer
Beer, coming to Sun Prairie
Full Mile brewery plans move forward. The project will be downtown and run by Nathan Kinderman and C.J. Hall. more
Aug 10, 2017 5:00 AM Beer
No ticket? No crisis.
Rarities and out-of-town treats are on tap at Great Taste of the Midwest pre-parties. Our Robin Shepard picks some takeovers and guest pourings he doesn’t want to miss. more
Aug 9, 2017 3:50 PM Beer
Robin Shepard
Dark and sweet
Tyranena’s Carnal Knowledge in the Morn is a flavorful, boozy bourbon-barrel-aged double oatmeal stout. And with an expanded beer garden at the brewery, it could be time to make a trip to Lake Mills. more
Aug 9, 2017 5:00 AM Beer 1 Comments
Kyle Nabilcy
Punch drunk
Mango and other tropical ingredients are a mini-trend in summer beers. One of the most interesting is coming from Central Waters. more
Aug 8, 2017 3:33 PM Beer
Robin Shepard
Not a bad deal
Styrian Golding hops bless “Monk,” a Belgian blonde from the Grumpy Troll. Brewmaster Mark Knoebl has just tapped this refreshing seasonal. more
Aug 2, 2017 9:55 AM Beer
Todd Hubler
Brewers vs. Cubs — in a six-pack
Who’s going to win the bet is still up in the air, but there are no losing beers here. Our beer/baseball fan considers what might go in a shipment to south of our border. more
Aug 2, 2017 9:38 AM Beer 2 Comments
Robin Shepard
Meet the meerts
Sour fans and those looking for an intro should check out the new meerts from Funk Factory Geuzeria. The citrusy, crisp, low-alcohol beer is a refreshing change of pace. more
Jul 26, 2017 5:00 AM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
Southern charm
A visit to Indianapolis means a tasting at Sun King Brewing. Pro tip: try the sours. more
Jul 25, 2017 4:48 PM Beer
