Beer
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
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
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
Robin Shepard
Beer and a movie
Movies have returned to East Towne Mall. And there’s a new brewpub to go with them. more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Robin Shepard
Refreshing it is
Need a thirst-quenching brew? Try Wisconsin Brewery’s new release, Re: Fresh Radler, which combines grapefruit soda and light German lager. more
Kyle Nabilcy
Taking my old man pils
Not every beer has to be amped. There is a place for well-made beers that are clean and crisp and a little sweet. more
Beers and volunteers
One might argue that brewing delicious beer is, in itself, a service to the community. But the folks at Surly Brewing Company take it a step further with a charitable program that connects beer lovers with volunteer opportunities. more
Robin Shepard
Hibiscus for the win
Potosi’s Fleur de Farmhouse saison is a winner among spring seasonals. It’s made with additions of fresh ground coriander, cracked black pepper and dried hibiscus. more
Robin Shepard
Columbus day
There’s a new brewpub northeast of Madison. Cercis Brewing Company should open in Columbus before Memorial Day. more
Kyle Nabilcy
The siren song of Binny’s
Beer retail in Chicago means Binny’s, plain and simple. Binny’s Beverage Depot is so dominant, with its thirty-eight locations, it’s basically a Chicago beer meme. more
