Beer
Robin Shepard
New start
Sun Prairie’s downtown is back on track after July’s explosion. The new Right Bauer Brewing just served its first beer brewed onsite. more
Robin Shepard
Belgian with a twist
A collaboration from Wisconsin Brewing Company and Working Draft Beer Company is a strong Belgian tripel with unusual juicy hoppiness. It’s all to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Wisconsin Brewing. more
Big strong girl
Grand Madame barleywine from Milwaukee Brewing Company aged in brandy barrels. Sip it slowly. more
Kyle Nabilcy
A tale of two harbors
Door County will always have a defender in our Two Cent Pint columnist. There are many beer reasons to love Wisconsin’s thumb. more
Behind the Brews: Lakefront Brewery
We're taking you to Milwaukee to meet the brothers behind Lakefront Brewery, Russ and Jim Klisch. Sponsored by HopCat. more
It’s a clean machine
Restraint and balance are hallmarks of a classic English porter. That’s what Lakefront Brewery has in its new Proper Porter. more
Through thick and thin
There are big differences in chocolate stouts these days. This all-new entry from New Glarus is supremely balanced, and not as heavy as trendier stouts. more
Aristocratic ale
A refined apple ale from Karben4 is sweet, but with a bready, malty backbone. Get it while it’s super fresh. more
Behind the Brews: Karben4
Sit back, take 10, and have a cold one with Karben4 Brewing. You’ve seen Fantasy Factory's label. It seemed to take Madison by storm. Ryan Koga and his team soon realized they were not selling beer, they were selling fun. Sponsored by HopCat. more
Robin Shepard
We still like beer
Beer has been having a national moment, but Madison is way ahead of the curve. Four more breweries are slated to open in our area. more
Beer for a cause
Capital Brewery pitches in to aid flooded Pheasant Branch Conservancy, an important resource for the community and brewery patrons. more
Robin Shepard
Tyranena lightens up
Lake Millionaire is a fruity but dry IPA from Tyranena of Lake Mills. It offers an approachable option in the brewery’s portfolio of hoppy beers. more
Robin Shepard
Not too sweet
Vanilla Wafer Porter from MobCraft should be on local shelves any day soon. Despite its name, the rich seasonal brew is not too sweet. more
Kyle Nabilcy
Goose Island Bourbon County showcase
Goose Island brings in beer reviewers each year to experience the Bourbon County brand. Here are your 2018 tasting notes. more
Kyle Nabilcy
Trip to Titletown
Hinterland Brewing confidently owns its place in the sprawling entertainment complex next to Lambeau. more
Dining in the dark?
The menu at Flix Brewhouse bests other mall-area chains, but you might want to eat in the lobby. But have a beer. more
Devil’s in the details
Diablo’s Sun is a Belgian golden ale from Sunshine Brewing Company. The Lake Mills brewery should be opening its taproom in the next few weeks. more
Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest
The 10th annual Isthmus Beer and Cheese Fest will take place Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Meet and mingle with brewers and cheesemakers from around the state (and beyond) and sample hundreds of delicious creations. more
Bruts and ladders
Hazy IPAs? Brut IPAs? They’re the hottest style in the beer world, and we taste our way through a few. more
Bringing the beer to the people
With more breweries and fewer distributors, some beermakers are seeking out new options to get noticed in a crowded market. O’so Brewing Company’s proposed taproom on East Washington Avenue could be part of a growing trend. more
