Beer
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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
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
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
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
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
Robin Shepard
Bright idea
Alt Brew introduces the Bulb Brew experimental series as interest in gluten-free beer grows. Read more
Dec 23, 2020
Yes, Indeed!
The Minneapolis brewery Indeed is making headway in the Madison market. Watch for its Taiga IPA to appear on local store shelves soon. Read more
Nov 24, 2020
Robin Shepard
A new barrel
One Barrel will close its Schenk’s Corners taproom through spring. Owner Peter Gentry will revamp the brewery space, adding a small kitchen. Read more
Nov 13, 2020
1:00 PM
Ryan Browne
Yes, they can
Small breweries used to depend on customers hanging out at the taproom. COVID-19 has forced them to explore other ways to get their beer out the door. Read more
Nov 1, 2020
3:00 PM
Robin Shepard
Rockhound Brewing Company to close
Rockhound Brewing Company announces it “can see no logical path forward.” The restaurant will close Nov. 14. Read more
Oct 15, 2020
9:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Seek and you shall find
Humble Forager Austin Jevne graduated from West High School and turned to Octopi Brewing when he needed to produce his Humble Forager beers. The brewery distributes primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois, but is expanding. Read more
Sep 14, 2020
10:00 AM
Robin Shepard
More than a new brewpub
Hop Haus’s new Fitchburg location greatly expands its capacity for brewing, canning, and seating. The original Verona location will remain open as well. Read more
Sep 4, 2020
10:30 AM
Robin Shepard
The alt is new again
As local beer venues begin to reopen, a round of new beers originally timed for craft beer week is starting to appear. A sticke alt created by homebrewers and brewed by Potosi benefited from the extra aging. Read more
Jun 8, 2020
2:00 PM
