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Courtesy Tyranena
A dozen biergartens not to miss
A biergarten is not a few tables on the sidewalk with a view of traffic. A biergarten is an atmospheric achievement.
Robin Shepard
Milwaukee’s Copper Turtle Brewery and Taverne is small but mighty
Heading to Summerfest? Stop by the tiny Copper Turtle Brewery and Taverne. Plus saisons, hazy IPAs and a huge pastry stout.
Jun 3, 2025
Robin Shepard
Bodihow’s offbeat formula strikes a chord in Oregon
Bodihow established itself quickly on the craft beer scene in Oregon, which had not had its own microbrewery. Annual barrelage for Bodihow’s first year topped 200 barrels, which Bush and Schroeder see as a very promising start.
May 8, 2025
Robin Shepard
A German-Milwaukee collab and more beers to watch for this May
An old-style German golden lager, an approachable apricot sour, and more local beers to look for this month.
Apr 30, 2025
Robin Shepard
Is it Business as Usual?
Some beers are getting lighter for warm sunny days, others will keep you warm around a chilly April campfire.
Apr 11, 2025
Robin Shepard
The Lone Girl’s satellite taproom on East Washington is drawing a crowd
The Lone Girl Brewing Company upped its game with its tied house-style taproom in Madison. And it recently released a suite of new beers in cans.
Apr 8, 2025
Robin Shepard
Hazies and an ESB top the list
While stouts and bocks dominate spring seasonals, IPAs remain super popular.
Mar 17, 2025
Robin Shepard
It’s time for stouts, pub ales and bocks
It seems fitting to call out stouts and pub ales in March — beer styles synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day. It’s also bock season.
Mar 1, 2025
8:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Milwaukee’s New Barons is the only beer co-op in the state
New Barons Brewing is the only Wisconsin brewery based on a cooperative business model. It offers shareholders a voice in how things work, including what beers get made.
Feb 10, 2025
3:00 PM
Robin Shepard
Herbiery taproom to close Feb. 1
Unfortunately, the taproom never attracted enough traffic. “I’ve been doing this by myself and it’s wearing me down,” says owner Nia Ryan.
Jan 15, 2025
10:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Black lagers are in
Styles like the Czech tmavé pivo and the German schwarzbier are growing in popularity.
Jan 10, 2025
3:30 PM
Sunshine Brewing Co
Options for Dry January expand
Dry January isn’t just a niche anymore. “I’m not sure every brewery needs to have its own NA, but it’s definitely a trend,” says Lakefront brewer Luther Paul.
Jan 8, 2025
8:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Big and dark and smoky brews are standouts from Wisconsin breweries this December
It’s the time of year when sweet, malty, rich, alcohol-warm beers seem just right. Beers from Brewing Projekt, Wisconsin Brewing Company, the Great Dane, Full Mile and Working Draft fit the bill.
Dec 13, 2024
3:00 PM
