Beer
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Robin Shepard
Powerful pilsner
Good City Brewing is among several new up-and-coming breweries in Milwaukee. Its Salud amps the traditional mousy pilsner with a boozy boost from tequila barrel aging. more
Kyle Nabilcy
Think pink
Summer is the perfect time to mix a little hibiscus in the mash. What theses beers share is creativity and a little bit of botanical zip. more
Jul 17, 2018
Robin Shepard
Quite a decoction
Tmavé Pivo from Next Door Brewing is a beer for those who love the nuance of malt. It may also turn on fans of beer-geeky brewing techniques like decoction mashing. more
Jul 11, 2018
Kyle Nabilcy
Through beer and brisket, haze and smoke
Chicago has more neighborhoods than Wisconsin has counties. And there are a growing number of breweries in them to be checked out. more
Jul 10, 2018
Robin Shepard
Beer and a movie
Movies have returned to East Towne Mall. And there’s a new brewpub to go with them. more
Jul 3, 2018
Robin Shepard
Sweet on sours
A sweet/sour summer seasonal from the Great Dane-Hilldale should please seasoned sour fans, as well as those looking for an entry into the genre. Belgian Brett Apricot Ale has lots of wild yeast flavor and aroma. more
Jul 3, 2018
Vine pale ale
What’s a “vine pale ale”? An ale that mimics some of the qualities of white wine from its hop bill. Karben4’s Ryan Koga has come up with one with Belly Bongos. more
Jun 27, 2018
Germany in the world cup
Cheering on Germany at the World Cup, our intrepid beer fan headed to a German bar for some camaraderie. But the scene was actually going on at the Irish soccer hub, The Coopers Tavern. more
Jun 26, 2018
2:00 PM
Robin Shepard
It’s a hit
All the hallmarks of the tripel style are present in this Belgian ale from Milwaukee. And it’s not too heavy for summer. more
Jun 20, 2018
5:00 AM
Robin Shepard
When a beer helps a business
A 3 Sheeps IPA is dedicated to Monroe Street construction. And in Madison, it’s sold only on Monroe Street. more
Jun 14, 2018
12:10 PM
Kyle Nabilcy
It’s time for some Barrel Theory
The Beersball gang heads to the Twin Cities and visits Barrel Theory Beer Company. Oh yeah, there’s Prince Night, too. more
Jun 12, 2018
3:26 PM
Robin Shepard
Small brewery, big beers
Barleywines and big IIPAs will soon be on tap at Giant Jones, a new brewery at 931 E. Main St. A mid-June opening is planned. more
Jun 7, 2018
5:00 AM
Robin Shepard
Have a Threesome
This new hazy IPA from Raised Grain is well worth trying. And the Waukesha brewery is now distributing in Madison. more
Jun 6, 2018
12:08 PM
