Beer
Drinking for good
A partnership between The Potosi Foundation and UW Carbone Cancer Center is raising money and awareness in Wisconsin this May. Sponsored content by Potosi Brewing Company. more
Behind the Brews: Ale Asylum
"If it isn't something that would look good as a tattoo, we're not going to do it as a logo." In Episode Three of Behind the Brews, we talk design, new markets, paying it forward, women in the industry and more with the trio in charge of Ale Asylum. more
Robin Shepard
Golden key
The new NZF IPA from Lucky’s 1313 is A-OK. Brewmaster Keith Symonds would like folks to know that the restaurant and pub is more than a college sports bar; it’s also a brewery. more
Alex Wong
Tap takeover?
Madison music fans are mourning the impending closure of The Frequency, which ends its 10-year run downtown on June 30. But the space could see new life as a craft beer bar and music venue run by the BarleyPop guys. more
Kyle Nabilcy
Historical brewing
Appleton’s Stone Arch Brewing has started Madison distribution. One of its beers is a historical recreation of the beloved Adler Brau. more
Beer + oddball fruits
A collaboration between the UW Arboretum and Funk Factory Geuzeria makes unique use of botanical samples from Longenecker Gardens. But kids, don’t try this at home — you need a permit. more
Robin Shepard
The lighter side
Madison’s Alt Brew has just released Solstice Saison, a crisp, light-bodied gluten-free take on the spring style. It’s hopped lightly with Herschberg, Hallertau and Sterling hops. more
Robin Shepard
Lighter touch
Yardwork Crushable IPA from Hop Haus is meant to be a lighter version of the usually bigger IPA style. It’s positioned as a summer session IPA. more
Kyle Nabilcy
The Whippy Dip
There’s more than one good beer reason to visit Decorah. And then there’s something completely different. more
Robin Shepard
Meet the Hubbleton Brewing Company
This farmstead brewery is attracting growing curiosity. More visitors are coming, and Hubbleton is striving to keep pace with demand. more
Robin Shepard
Dark and sweet
Crawfish River Porter was the first beer commercially offered by Hubbleton Brewing. It gets much of its dark color from Blackprinz, a malt that’s known for chocolate sweetness. more
IPO: IIPA
Sunshine Brewing company’s initial public offering is an Imperial IPA. The brew features a Belgian yeast and several hops, including Mosaic. more
Behind the Brews: Rob LoBreglio of Great Dane
Brewmaster Rob LoBreglio of The Great Dane Pub and Brewing Company talks about how the oldest brewpub in Madison is still such a powerhouse. Behind the Brews is brought to you by HopCat. more
Robin Shepard
Beer hunting capital
Capital Brewery is expanding its brewing operation and taproom. Beer hunters should be interested in the greater number of limited specialty brews. more
Robin Shepard
Hands across the water
Anyone searching for a taste of Ireland this St. Paddy’s Day should try John Casey’s Irish Red. It’s a collaboration from One Barrel, Wisconsin Brewing Company and St. Mel’s Brewing Company of Longford, Ireland. more
Robin Shepard
Debut IPA
Pulp Culture, one of the first drafts from Working Draft Beer Company, is a testament to the current market importance of the New England-style IPA. This one’s a keeper. more
Kyle Nabilcy
Hit the ground – running
American Solera has arrived in town. The fresh-and-aged beer blends from the Tulsa, Oklahoma brewing and blending operation are not just liquid hype. more
Robin Shepard
First edition
Working Draft Beer Company opens with a dozen house beers. Fox Heritage Farms is working up a permanent menu. more
Robin Shepard
Door County meets New England
Hacienda Beer Company launches a hazy New England IPA in Madison. The new offshoot of Door County Brewing is introducing its beers into the Madison market. more
Kyle Nabilcy
Beyond Toppling Goliath
Iowa’s really little guys make an impression. A tour of what’s up and coming in Iowa brewing. more
