Mershon’s MidSummer Mischief
Saturday, July 9
Stoughton’s Mershon’s Artisan Cider celebrates its second anniversary with a tap takeover in downtown Madison. Mershon’s new Mystic Berry Cider will be available, as well as Death Valley Dry, a mead-style beer. Live music and drinking games will also be a part of the festivities. At the Side Door Grill and Tap, 240 W. Gilman St., 4 pm. More info on Mershon’s Facebook page.
Depth Charge
Saturday, July 9
Wisconsin Brewing Company’s second annual Stein Bier (Stone Beer) bash. Come to preorder the limited-edition Depth Charge Scotch Ale, stay for the feierlichkeiten. The main event is an explosive brewing in which hot rocks (in this case curling stones) are dropped into the wort to boil it. It’s followed by a victory march with bagpipes. Heritage Tavern will also be selling food. The night ends with a performance by Jon Dee Graham & the Fighting Cocks. At Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1709 American Way, Verona, 3-11 pm. More info on Wisconsin Brewing Company’s Facebook page.
15th Annual Garlic Dinner
Sunday, July 10
A six-course meal at Harvest Restaurant that gives garlic its due. Menu: confit garlic and white bean purée served on grilled bread and gremolata, roasted garlic flan, fennel and garlic pork sausage with a roasted chicken thigh, crispy pork belly, and a main course of a garlic and red wine braised lamb shank. For dessert, black garlic and pistachio crusted foie gras torchon. At Harvest Restaurant, 21 N. Pinckney St., 6 pm. Reserve tickets ($65) by calling 608-255-6075.
