Beer
Thinking big and organic
Giant Jones Brewing moves ahead with plans for a small brewery and tasting room. They’ll specialize in all-organic, big beers. more
Jul 20, 2017 5:00 AM Beer
Robin Shepard
Mais oui!
Houblonnage from Next Door has unique hop character. Brewmaster Bryan Kreiter even went for French hops. more
Jul 19, 2017 12:20 PM Beer
Go-to GoT beers
Brewery Ommegang’s releases were just the start. A master lesson in Game of Thrones beer pairings. more
Jul 18, 2017 3:00 PM Beer
Hop on
The popularity of pale ales is on the rise. Peace Train from Hop Haus, now sold in bottles, is a fine representative of the style. more
Jul 12, 2017 12:48 PM Beer
Cool kölsch
Summer often has beer fans looking for lighter beers. MobCraft has an appealing option with a style that’s often hard to find: the kölsch. more
Jul 5, 2017 1:03 PM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
Liquor laws
Minnesota finally gets Sunday liquor sales. But Wisconsin faces a possible tightening of restrictions. more
Jul 4, 2017 10:00 AM Beer
Robin Shepard
Classic Capital
This pilsner was one of the very first beers offered when Capital began brewing back in 1986. The brewery just put it on tap in its beer garden for its annual summer run. more
Jun 29, 2017 1:21 PM Beer
“Unbridled” is just that
This collaboration between O’so and Vintage breaks boundaries. This is a hoppy sour that works. more
Jun 21, 2017 2:54 PM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
Funk Factory Taproom rumbles to life
It’s been a slow build-out, but Funk Factory’s Taproom is about to open to the public. Regular, unfruited Meerts will be on tap for its grand opening opening, June 23-25. more
Jun 20, 2017 5:00 AM Beer
Aaron Voskuil
Plus ça change...
When the beloved Cardinal Bar changed ownership and became Nomad World Pub, many loyal customers were afraid things would change. But Nomad is keeping Cardinal traditions alive, and adding new ones too. more
Jun 15, 2017 5:00 AM FOOD & DRINK
Robin Shepard
Oaky-dokey
Lakefront’s Cherry Lager is even better aged in brandy barrels. The brewery uses Wisconsin Montmorency cherries from Door County and California brandy barrels. more
Jun 14, 2017 10:52 AM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
Grateful in New Glarus
New Glarus Brewing’s R&D release of a sour English porter caused some griping. Here’s why we should not take the brewery for granted. more
Jun 14, 2017 10:38 AM Beer
Big one in a bottle
One Barrel finally bottles its big, four-hop imperial IPA. more
Jun 7, 2017 11:47 AM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
Foodie beers?
There’s beer purity, and then there’s beer that tastes like the Cuban pastry pastelitos de guyaba. Many are more than just novelty acts. more
Jun 6, 2017 12:11 PM Beer
Carolyn Fath
Taproom on the bike path
Working Draft Beer Company is headed to former RP’s building. Two homebrewers from the Wine & Hop Shop are starting the taproom. more
Jun 1, 2017 5:00 AM Beer
Robin Shepard
Lemon aid
The Hop Garden’s latest uses Sorachi Ace hops from Rich Joseph’s farm. The lemony Japanese strain sets this American wheat ale apart. more
May 31, 2017 11:00 AM Beer
Kyle Nabilcy
Life in a Northwestern Town
Evanston is a worthwhile weekend destination. There’s the Temperance Beer Co., Sketchbook Brewing, the Wine Goddess and many good restaurants. more
May 30, 2017 3:04 PM Beer
Robin Shepard
Never forget
Red Arrow pale ale from Wisconsin Brewing Company is named after the Wisconsin and Michigan Red Arrow Division in WWI. A very approachable pale ale, it has a modest amount of piney bitterness from the combination of hops. more
May 24, 2017 5:01 AM Beer
S’more pairings
Camping with beer can be so much better than a cooler full of PBR. And yes, camping growlers are a thing. more
May 23, 2017 11:15 AM Beer
Robin Shepard
Say it with flowers
Bouquet Pink IPA from Vintage Brewing Company combines a half-dozen types of flowers with hops to create an aromatic brew. And it’s strong, too. more
May 17, 2017 5:00 PM Beer
