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Robin Shepard
Slightly tart
Common Thread 2019 is a collaboration beer made by two dozen Wisconsin brewers. It’s an unusual cranberry witbier made with many Wisconsin ingredients. Read more
What can’t I miss?
Dinners, brewers, takeovers and more all contribute to the fun of Madison Craft Beer Week. But for some, it’s really all about a few special beers. Read more
Apr 18, 2019
Robin Shepard
Lighter touch
Drinkers looking for a lighter Belgian will be interested in this “Belgian single’ or enkel from Sunshine Brewing Company. The year-old Lake Mills brewery specializes in big beers, but have balanced their lineup with this flavorful session beer. Read more
Apr 17, 2019
Robin Shepard
Venerable mead!
Suffice it to say, when Giant Jones Brewing and Bos Meadery worked together to create a dark braggot called Paint It Black, they stayed within the letter of the law. Read more
Apr 10, 2019
Robin Shepard
Wild wild west
Centennial, Amarillo and Columbus hops are less trendy these days than Citra, Mosaic and Galaxy. But Door County Brewing brewmaster Danny McMahon is happy to play with this assertive trio. Read more
Apr 4, 2019
Robin Shepard
Out of the bag
Is it a maibock? A blonde doppelbock? No, it’s a malt liquor! Thanks to careful use of a rare malt, Lakefront’s Chuck could change your mind about the much-maligned style. Read more
Mar 27, 2019
Robin Shepard
New from the north
Earth Rider Brewery got its start in 2017 in Superior’s North Tower Avenue neighborhood. Among Earth Rider brews to watch for on Madison area shelves are Superior Pale Ale, Caribou Lake IPA, Raspbecrush raspberry sour and North Tower Stout. Read more
Mar 20, 2019
Kyle Nabilcy
The hero we deserve
Revolution Brewing’s Every Day Hero demonstrates that session IPAs can offer cross-category appeal. Read more
Mar 19, 2019
12:00 PM
Christopher Klinge
Helping hands
Wisconsin craft brewers pitch in during Tom Porter’s illness. The help staved off the need to contract-brew or cease operations altogether. Read more
Mar 14, 2019
5:01 AM
Robin Shepard
Experimental experience
Sabro IPA from Working Draft is bursting with tropical aroma and flavor — so much pineapple and coconut it may leave drinkers thinking about a piña colada. It’s single-hopped with a new, experimental hop. Read more
Mar 13, 2019
3:00 PM
Robin Shepard
’Shroom at the inn
Ahnapee Brewery of Algoma is starting to deliver its beer to Madison. Try its Fun Guy English brown — with mushrooms! Read more
Mar 6, 2019
3:00 PM
Brewing a blonde
The Wisconsin chapter of Pink Boots Society is raising awareness of women in the beer industry. Erica DeAnda, a brewer at Octopi Brewing, and the group are brewing a special beer for scholarships. Read more
Feb 28, 2019
5:00 AM
Robin Shepard
The latest brewery
Delta Beer Lab opens with a range of ales including Coffee Infused Brown. The initial beer list features a range of ales: a porter, a golden, a red, a West Coast IPA and a New England IPA. Read more
Feb 27, 2019
3:00 PM
