Beer
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Robin Shepard
One in Four IPA highlights the problem of domestic violence
Four Madison-area breweries are participating in a national collaboration to call attention to domestic violence. The beer makers are releasing an IPA called One in Four. Read more
Robin Shepard
Shaking up Oktoberfests and more
Oktoberfests from Lake Louie and Karben4 lead the list of local favorites of this time-honored fall style. Read more
Sep 12, 2022
Robin Shepard
What's on tap at The Borough?
Rockhound’s equipment still sits inside the brew house. For now, Solis is contracting Borough’s beers, brewed by Delta Beer Lab for the next year. Read more
Sep 6, 2022
Jason Joyce
Where to get the Isthmus beer
Proceeds from the sale of Above The Fold, brewed by Working Draft Beer Company, benefit Isthmus Community Media. Read more
Sep 2, 2022
Jason Joyce
A hoppy hefeweizen
'Above the fold' is newspaper lingo for an important story, and the beer Working Draft brewed to celebrate Isthmus’ one-year return-to-print anniversary is just that. Read more
Aug 6, 2022
Robin Shepard
Funk Factory branches out
The south side geuzeria recently received approval for a change in its federal alcohol license that will allow it to produce cider, mead and wine. But Funk Factory isn’t leaving its renowned sours behind. Read more
Jul 9, 2022
Robin Shepard
Summer in Lake Mills
Two of Tyranena’s seasonals hit the spot for spring-into-summer drinking, a helles and a peach sour. Read more
Jun 5, 2022
Robin Shepard/Carolyn Fath
Chef Shinji Muramoto now part of effort to open Great Dane brewpub in Japan
Rob LoBreglio, co-founder, co-owner and brewmaster of the Great Dane, and chef Shinji Muramoto say they plan to leave Madison and relocate to Japan. Read more
Jun 3, 2022
10:30 AM
Robin Shepard
Summer love
Madison's Giant Jones and 3 Sheeps are celebrating birthdays. Earth Rider is coming to Madison with interesting multi-packs. The hotter it gets, the better these beers will taste. Read more
Jun 1, 2022
12:00 PM
Robin Shepard
Orange crush
There is a lot of talk in the local craft beer world about bergamot. The orange accent has been turning up in everything from IPAs to saisons. Read more
May 4, 2022
8:00 PM
Robin Shepard
A taste of Ukraine
An effort from a small craft brewery in Lviv, Ukraine, goes viral. Madison brewers take to the mash tuns and raise big bucks for relief. Read more
Apr 25, 2022
5:00 PM
Sampling local maibocks
Wisconsin Brewing Company and Working Draft have two takes on the maibock. WBC brews a dark golden lager version, while Working Draft is offering a strong 7 percent ABV pilsner style. Read more
Apr 4, 2022
8:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Flix ups its beer profile
Flix Brewhouse hires Dave Hansen, formerly of Next Door Brewing, to up its beer profile. Hansen is coming up with some novel theme beers to pair with upcoming films. Read more
Mar 13, 2022
8:00 AM
