Beer
Robin Shepard
Space oddity
Stouts are dark because of dark-roasted malts. White stouts achieve those same flavors by other means, and Right Bauer has the ticket with its Nitro Latte. Read more
Kool and krisp
For summer, the kölsch is clean, crisp and drinkable. Hinterland has a hit on its hands with its Kozmic Kölsch. Read more
O'so Brewing Company
Beer-based reality
Craft breweries and taprooms just keep coming. And if you’re like us, it can be hard to keep track of who’s brewing what, where. This rundown will not steer you wrong. Read more
Robin Shepard
Burst of orange
Raised Grain Brewing’s Double Dry Hopped Oranje has huge hop character. It’s made with Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo, which contribute assertive tropical aroma and flavor. Read more
Robin Shepard
Meet #10416
Hints of orange and mint come from hop #10416. It lends a singular character to Numbers Game from Hop Haus in Verona. Read more
Robin Shepard
Change with the changing times
Next Door has been working on finding the right recipe for a pale ale since opening. Laser Ray is an evolution of the brewpub’s approach to the style. Read more
Robin Shepard
Something completely different
New Glarus’s Kühler blends tradition with innovation and is a natural summer beer. Read more
Chicago Tapster photos
Is a Tapster in our future?
A new pour-your-own concept for beer, wine, kombucha, cold brew coffees and even sodas is called Tapster. Owners are interested in expanding to Madison. Read more
Robin Shepard
Acid watch
Q: What happens when you add rhubarb to a blend of sour blonde ales? A: Rhubarbarella, a limited summer seasonal from O’so. Read more
Robin Shepard
Tradition!
Suncrushed is brewed in the spirit of a traditional hefeweizen. Full Mile Beer Co.’s version is an excellent local take on this traditional style. Read more
Robin Shepard
Cherry lime steals the show
Radlers are a German tradition wherein lager is mixed with fruit soda. Wisconsin Brewing Company has three new flavors out for summer. Read more
Robin Shepard
Goooal big red!
Not every soccer team is lucky enough to have its own beer. But the new Forward Madison does, and it’s a fruity cherry kölsch from One Barrel. Read more
Robin Shepard
Not the same
A grisette is a nearly forgotten beer style similar to a saison. This light farmhouse ale from The Lone Girl and Working Draft was meant to refresh miners back in the late 1700s. Read more
Robin Shepard
Square pegs?
A squarrel is square stainless steel keg, with slats that allow the brewer to insert wooden staves into its side walls. It speeds up the wood aging process, and has in this instance produced this very fine gose from Delta Beer Lab. Read more
Beer peers
The craft beer community hangs together in search for rare brews. But it’s also the job of craft beer fans to keep the scene welcoming to new experiences. Read more
Nicola Ferrarese
Beer saves the day!
Breweries don’t just supply a community with beer. They create jobs, provide a main street with renewed vitality and create an atmosphere where people want to be. That’s why communities are working to help small breweries open in their towns. Read more
Christopher Taylor
Double duty
Yeah, there’s bingo and sheepshead and trivia night. There are also yoga classes, tech talks, spin classes and meat pop-ups bringing people together at today’s craft breweries. Read more
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
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
