Beer
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Robin Shepard
Back in bock — sort of
Bocks for Lent, sweet stouts and more for Valentine’s Day, and other seasonal brews are on tap and packaged for takeout. Read more
Linda Falkenstein
Ale Asylum taproom remains open
The Madison brewery's business has been in limbo, but its tap room has not closed. The hours are limited, but the beer is fresh. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
Carolyn Fath
Beer and Cheese Fest is back
Breweries, including newcomers Starkweather, Amorphic and Young Blood, are bringing special brews and flagships alike to the annual event. Although no longer associated with Isthmus, the event will look familiar at the Alliant Exhibition Hall. Read more
Jan 14, 2022
Robin Shepard
The perfect pint
As colder temps set in, there is nothing quite like sipping a big beer by the fire. Wisconsin beer expert Robin Shepard picks winter warmers not to miss this January. Read more
Jan 12, 2022
Starkweather Brewing
What’s on tap?
Brewer Peter Schroder has been busy prepping for Starkweather Brewing’s opening. A big variety of beer styles will be on tap. Read more
Dec 23, 2021
Robin Shepard
Side pulls and slow pours
A resurgence in popularity of Old World beer styles like Czech pilsners and German lagers is calling attention to traditional ways of enjoying them. Read more
Dec 3, 2021
Robin Shepard
A smooth Scotch ale, a memorial IPA
IPAs, especially in the hazy form, continue to be popular over the winter months. And Karben4 has one that’s a special tribute to a patron. Read more
Nov 29, 2021
Robin Shepard
Just one pumpkin
Pumpkin beers are among the most polarizing beers of fall. These gourd-based brews divide drinkers into two camps, lovers and haters, and (like current politics) few moderates in between. Read more
Oct 4, 2021
11:00 AM
Carolyn Fath
MobCraft returns to the crowd to fund expansion
MobCraft co-founder Henry Schwartz says the brewery has selected potential sites in Waterford, Wisconsin; Woodstock, Illinois; and Denver, Colorado. Madison could be a fourth city for a MobCraft brewpub. Read more
Sep 24, 2021
10:20 AM
Robin Shepard
Boots, pants, cups and Stackenblochen
A blonde ale, a juicy IPA, a coffee porter and an Oktoberfest. Our beer guy, Robin Shepard, picks four fun current Wisconsin craft beers to enjoy sooner rather than later Read more
Sep 10, 2021
2:38 PM
Robin Shepard
Neighborhood pub changes hands
New owners will reopen Next Door Brewing as Starkweather Brewing this fall. But Next Door beers will continue to be sold in stores in cans and bottles. Read more
Aug 13, 2021
1:00 PM
FULL MILE
Full Mile Beer Company has a new brewer
Full Mile has been without a brewer for a couple of weeks. Fresh from Illinois, Bill Morgan is eager to put his signature on the brewery’s beers. Read more
Apr 13, 2021
3:00 PM
Robin Shepard
Bright idea
Alt Brew introduces the Bulb Brew experimental series as interest in gluten-free beer grows. Read more
Dec 23, 2020
3:00 PM
