I live in belleville....it is so sad to see that the owner of this establishment is unwilling to…read moreinvest in the community by being open fair hours and trying to support the community. I support local businesses almost exclusively not only because I am a senior citizen but I love the community feeling and prefer to keep my money in my community.

We had a fantastic time here last weekend. After hitting the PolkaFest in New Glarus, we were…read morelooking to escape the crowds, and this was just the place. Everything about the place is unique and welcoming, from the regulars, to the dog Lucy, and especially Pat the owner and bartender. All made us feel welcome, even if we were first-timer tourists. The atmosphere is exceedingly unique and cool, with many personal touches all around the place. Lots of Blatz beer memorabilia, brand new shuffleboard table, a giant elk, moose antlers, vintage skis, an Elvis clock, cobalt glass bottles, a handmade bar, and lots more eclectic decor. The beer selection was top notch, and even better taps than we found in New Glarus, where everything seems to be New Glarus beer all the time (nothing wrong with that). Really good focus on local and regional brewers, there were taps from Titletown, Common Thread, Hop Garden (Belleville), Lena, Vintage, Central Waters, Summit, and Hinterland. New Glarus Berliner Weisse in the cooler, along with old standbys and unique craft beers. Another plus is that they update the beer list on beermenus. If beer isn't your thing, they also had an impressive selection of over 40 whiskeys. We didn't think they served food here, but lucked out since there was a Saturday special of homemade pork/chicken gumbo, which was served with homemade cornbread and bourbon butter. It was really tasty. The owner used to be a chef and ran a restaurant here prior to opening the Ale House. Our bill for two beers, gumbo and a big pretzel was $16, that's cheap for such high quality. They are only open 3 days a week, and it's just one guy running the show. If you are traveling a distance or bringing a group it would be wise to call ahead. The one-star reviews here reflect more on shortsighted personal entitlement than the establishment, from my experience.

You know why I haven't left Madison since graduating from the good ole' UW? The beer selection…read more Lake Louie is the best goddamn beer ever. Warped Speed Scotch Ale and the Arena Premium Ale are fine, hand crafted beers that will not disappoint and you'll only find them in Dane County. No longer bottled in the growlers (gallon jugs of beer), six packs are available at your better liquor stores and look for Lake Louie on tap at all your favorite bars.

Lake Louie offers all of my favorites beers: Scotch Ale; Cream Ale; Pale Ale; IPA; Milk Stout;…read moreBelgian Farmhouse Ale and brews the most unusual (Scotch, Milk; Belgian and Cream) to rare heights. Although some of their darks are a taste is a little syrupy (at times), their boundless experimentation heaps high rewards. They have only been around since the turn of the millennium, but are becoming increasing more available and continue to meet and surprise with selection and consistency.

We stopped here for an early dinner when in town for an event. An interesting place with the bike…read moreshop/ coffee shop/ brew pub combo. We grabbed a table in the spacious bar/ restaurant section. The staff was friendly and helpful. I tried one of their many beers which was quite good. My wife ordered the carnitas burrito which was large and tasty. I opted for the chicken wings which were different since they were just coated in a rub and not in a sauce. I got the extra spicy rub with a side of the jalapeño dipping sauce. They were good though a bit small and I prefer ones coated in a sauce. The wings' price was very good at one dollar each. Most places charge way more for wings these days. It would be fun to stop here when the weather is nice to sit outside on their patio.

While getting some errands done in Oregon, Wisconsin, we decided to do lunch at Bodihow Brewing…read more It's a unique in that they have a legit bike shop, drive through coffee, brewery and dining. We had the American Tacos, coffee, and their Citra Ale. Tacos were tasty, coffee good, and I really liked the Citra Ale. Service was good also. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They've got $1.50 off their beers and tap wine during Happy hour each weekday between 2 and 5pm.

The food and beer selections are amazing! We didn't know anything about this place until we saw it…read moreas we were heading into Devils Lake State Park. We are glad we came back for dinner. One of the best rauchbiers I've ever had. The Cabana Dreams was a perfectly balanced blend of jalapeño tamarind and mango. Oh yeah, the food is good too.

Woah, I was so surprised by this spot! Respectfully, didn't assume there was much around this town,…read morebut on our recent passing through, we stumbled upon this brewery. Very modern, and definitely well-kept. The inside of the restaurant portion has high ceilings, cool decor, and lots of seating including couch-like spots. We sat out on the patio though, which was so spacious. There's even a green space between the restaurant and the taproom building on the opposite side. There you'll find yard games, adirondack chairs, and even a stage where I assume they have live music. We just grabbed some wings and beers on our stop in. Love they offer 20oz in their big, custom mugs. My lager was just OK but my husband loved his amber-like selections. Good wings too. Solid spot for locals and travelers.

New Glarus is a must visit when in Wisconsin. At the very least to buy beer that isn't available in…read moreany other state! I've been before but this time around it was a little different. The brewery is under construction until next year so it's a little bit restricted in what there is compared to when I was last here in 2019, however, it's still worth a visit. They do have a large gift shop/beer depot. I always buy a lot of beer to mule back to KC. On this visit they had a limited beer release so it was busy. The individuals working in the depot were a bit rude to be honest. I don't know if they were just over it because there were a lot of people, but they weren't friendly nor very helpful. If it had been my first visit, it definitely would've been a turn off. The individuals working in the gift shop were nice. I bought a few Christmas gifts from there. After I bought all the merch I wanted, I headed across the street where they had a makeshift tasting room. They had lots of tables to sit at outside. In the tasting room you have the open of a pint or 3 tasters. You get to keep the glass either way you go which is pretty cool. I went with the taster option. They give you a glass and a bracelet that has 3 taster tabs that they remove as you get each one. The individuals working that station were nice and friendly. I love their sours and had to get pours of the strawberry rhubarb which is one of my favorites. They also have a self guided tour. It's on the smallish side but still cool to see even with all the construction. The bathroom situation was a bit iffy. Definitely try to use the gift shop bathrooms because otherwise it's porta-potties or there are restrooms in the tour area. Those are pretty run down and the stalls don't lock. My apologies to the poor lady I walked in on mid piss with her pants around her ankles. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out especially if you've never been. I can't wait until they finish construction and I'm able to return to see what it looks like.

I've had a New Glarus Brewing visit on my list for a while now and was so excited to finally go!…read moreThe brewery itself was a lot smaller than I expected. It definitely makes you appreciate their level of distribution more but also makes a visit shorter in length. In one building, they had a tasting room. Inside, you could pay $8 for a pint of one beer or sample of three beers. Depending on the size you chose, you got to keep your cup. They also gave us a token for a free beer anywhere in town. There were picnic tables in the parking lot to enjoy drinks at casually. In the adjacent building, one could do a self guided tour of brewing equipment, canning equipment, and watch a background video from the owners. Across the street, they have a gift shop as well as their beer depot. They had merchandise available from glassware, apparel, pet items, coasters/stickers, and more. They had a lot of sizes available in store. The beer depot is a room where you can grab your drinks in 6 or 24 pack sizes. They have some beers specific to the brewery only but also had your wisconsin classics found in stores. Overall, I'm so happy I finally got to experience New Glarus Brewing. If traveling from a far, I would pair a visit here with other local plans. Elite Tip: They are currently building an expansion of Hilltop Brewing.

Very cool place built in an old factory. They've done some pretty good magic with the decor and…read morelayout. They have a dock for outside, water front dining too. Not to mention a large variety of event spaces too. Turns out this is a prohibition era brewery! So cool! We ordered the cheese curd appetizer and it was delicious. Lightly breaded, crispy and flavorful! Followed those up with the Ruben. Fantastic! Loads of corned beef and sour kraut on delicious rye bread with house made thousand island dressing! My wife had their American burger and that was excellent too! Perfectly cooked, tomato, lettuce, thick cut pickles, and cheese!

Amazing food, house-brewed beer, and outside seating on the river!…read more Let's start with their BEER. Some small breweries are just ok, but Prairie Street made excellent beer! I ordered a flight so I could sample many. The samples were large. The food was excellent. Menu options extend beyond typical pub fare. We started with the fried pickle chips which were actual chips and not pickle spears like some places offer. I ordered the POKE BOWL WITH KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN. It was super delicious. You can't beat the outdoor seating with river view, unless it was hot like when we visited. We opted for indoor seating in the cooled environment. Staff was excellent.

So excited to finally visit young blood brewery. If you enjoy sour beers, this place is heaven! I…read moream always excited to see a Youngblood feature beer at bars in the Milwaukee area- they are all so creative and tasty. We sat outside with our dogs and enjoyed their outdoor patio space. The bartender brought out a water bowl for the pups without us having to ask which was thoughtful. Shared a pretzel which was warm, add the queso it's yummy! Youngblood never disappoints! Must visit if you are in the Madison area and appreciate a good beer!

The staff were very friendly! I ordered a couple plain spoke Moscow mules and they were delicious!…read moreThe seating area was cute with greenery hanging from the ceiling.

The Rusty Raven is a quirky, eclectic store and taproom with literally something for everyone. Need…read morea cool puzzle, check. Need a kitschy t-shirt, check. Need a traditional felted Tyrolean hat, they've got you covered. We had a great time wandering around the store and collecting a few items that made us happy. On our exploration, we discovered the well stocked tap room in the back of the store and enjoyed a long Thursday "off season" conversation at the bar with the owner, John. This conversation was only made better with a guided tour of the well decorated bathroom and some serious kitten time with the two rescued shop kittens in residence, Shark and Sardine. The Rusty Raven did not disappoint and should absolutely be a destination on your next trip to New Glarus!

Whoever stocks the merchandise in this store shares a bit of my sense of humor, because several of…read morethe items made me laugh. Even better, the place is named the Rusty Raven AND they had an Edgar Allan Poe t-shirt with a raven on it...just not in my size. They had some antiques sprinkled in with a lot of new merchandise (stickers, mugs, coonskin koozies, greeting cards, books, games, magnets, bags, and wallets). They also had some candy including candy cigarettes and cold beverages, plus a side room where some people were hanging out and having some drinks. There was a lot of stuff packed into the little shop, and it's worth a stop.

We were introduced to Dusterbeck in 2016, probably not long after they opened during a visit to…read moreLake Geneva. At the time, it consisted of one building, but fell in love with their beer and quaint farmland charm. Since then, a trip to Dusterbeck has become a motivating factor in our annual trip to the area. Needless to say, they've expanded quite a bit since then, but feel everything they've done has only improved the experience. From an expansive beer selection, to serving food, and a great beer garden that can't be beat while listening to a band at sunset, Dusterbeck has became a brewery version of "Field of Dreams."

We were hiking in the area and decided to stop in for a beer to cool off. We ended up having a…read morecouple, along with a Meat Lover's Pizza. We played cribbage with a board provided from a large library of games in the "Pig Barn"; a nice facility located next to the main bar, with nice open garage doors to allow for shade and a nice breeze. Pizza was brought out to us. The pizza was very good and the Hazy IPA was probably the best hazy I've ever had. Took a four pack home. Beautiful clean facility, friendly service, good (though limited) food and excellent beer.

Met with and tasted Off-Kilter's brews at Simmons Field's annual Beer Fest in Kenosha on 8.25.18…read more Their beers are memorable in the over saturated craft beer market the world has become. Solid people and beers. The husband and wife duo I spoke with were gracious and knowledgeable. The labels and artwork remind me a bit of Small Town/Not Your Father's- but don't let that distract you and don't pass judgment before tasting. This is real beer for beer drinkers. I don't throw around the work Craftsman too often, but Craftsman they are. They take old world qualities and bring them to modern tastes. Off Kilter surpasses many of the small home town breweries in the Midwest with the thought and quality they bring to the glass. If you like Kenosha's Public Brewing, Milwaukee's Mobcraft, or Michigan's Vivant and Perrin you'll enjoy Off Kilter's offerings. I had the O Do Yah and One Eyed Jack. Both were great. Well thought out and executed. Planning a trip this fall to try Suds of Liberty and Osmosis.

Nice off location for Off kilter beer on this pub outside RockfordI'll. The beer flavors and…read morechoices were excellent and amazing and this bar was clean and inviting from the outside .There is video gaming as there see.s everywhere in the area. Not sure what else to write here just glad to see this location open again for business after four years of non vacancy