With a meat-loving partner, I was especially happy that we both enjoyed Pig Minds Brewery. The Old…read moreFashioned was perfect for me. I appreciated that the server asked about my preferred level of sweetness. My partner enjoyed the great value beer selection, along with the fun nod to the Premier League beer he ordered. The Reuben and dumplings were both delicious and served piping hot. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back.

Awesome find! A friend gave us a gift card and I'm so glad we got the chance to use it today. First…read moreoff, I'm lactose intolerant, so having a fully vegan menu is heaven to me! I had all the options! We ordered the Death Grip IPA and Briéekraut Oktoberfest, which we both loved. We started our meal with an order of nachos to start, and they were covered in a delicious nacho "cheese" and a a chili. My meal was the loaded Mac n Cheezy Bowl - which was so incredible (especially when you don't need to worry about the amount of dairy in it!!). My husband got the Grilled Cheeze Steak Tacos and really enjoyed them! The taco is made with a mini quesadilla as the shell with a delicious filling. Our server was extremely friendly, welcoming, and ensured a great experience. The restaurant definitely feels like a classic brewery with fun decorations and exposed brewing equipment, which is always awesome to see. Added plus is they have free Tesla charging for customers! (Possibly other electric car charging, but I didn't check) We will definitely be back!

We had a warm welcome upon entering. Waitress was quick to bring a paper menu and came back right…read moreaway to take the drink order Our beer choices were Whitney a vanilla cream ale with an ABV of 5.4% and Zero fret and NEIPA with an ABV of 6.9% both are absolutely delicious! We have been in before but I don't remember the beer being so good! We will be back!

Checked out this local brewery in Rockford recently and had some good stuff while chilling. It's a…read moresmall place but the beer has big taste. Urban Forest is located in a shopping center on Riverside, along with the popular pho place and whatever. Here it's mostly about beers. They also have fun things like trivia and live music. Beers are the main thing to get. It's really just a small taproom with not a whole lot of room. There's a patio that alleviates the crowds for summer. Menu isn't big but there's variety to choose from. Okay prices considering it's local and the quality. It's about $6 for a pint. That's about average for a small craft brewery like this. Best one we had was the Time & Materials. This is an oatmeal stout that has chocolate notes and layers of coffee and roast. Maybe there's chips for $1, but you can also bring food. There's a few restaurants in the plaza to make an order. Have a great time with some beers. It's a great visit after eating in the same plaza or bringing something here. There's fun stuff like music and trivia.

Excellent food from the wood fired pizza to the chicken wings. Don't miss out on the amazing…read moreCheesecake options either! Customer care is top notch... love their personalities and attentiveness!

Came here after the Frontline OCR race and the food was great, service was great and the view was…read moreawesome from the back balcony by the River. Blake did an awesome job with recommending drinks and pizzas for us. Gyro Pizza, Margaritas Pizza and Jalapeño Popper Pizza !

This is a great spot for first timers and regulars. The menu consists of your typical pub grub…read moreoptions. The real excitement of this place is found in the upstairs and downstairs bar areas. The downstairs area is known as the Rathskeller which is like an old dank cellar, great for parties. The craft beers they make here are decent, but on the little on the tame side, although I would recommend their I-5 draught IPA. The wine and dessert menus are very limited, but I noticed that they do sell a cannabis infused seltzer. They do keep things interesting menu-wise with monthly specials and featured Dane deal specials. The food overall is on the 3 to 4 star level which is fine as long as you're expectations aren't too high. Everything's handled on the handheld device, including the final payment and tip. They have the right formula working for them, the food and prices are fair, the beer is decent and the service was attentive. 10 photos for more insight, including the menus and bill.

We arrived on a Friday evening around 7pm, the place was busy due to all the pre beer festival…read moreevents going on that day. We sat at the bar and ordered a few beers and some food, the girls behind the bar were great.. attentive, helpful and friendly. I ordered a Rueben sandwich and some nachos for my girlfriend. The food arrived in a timely manner but the nachos had sat under the salamander (or in the oven) too long; to the point that the cheese was crispy and not melty. The sandwich was ok, the corned beef was tough and big pieces would pull out of the sandwich when I tried to take a bite. Some beers were good and some were not, the highlight of our visit was the service at the bar.

This was my first visit to Alter Brewing's St. Charles location, and I was surprised to learn they…read morehave multiple locations throughout the Chicagoland area. I met up with friends, including two who were visiting from Alabama, and we all had a great experience. My friends ordered the brisket nachos and the walleye, and both dishes came in generous portions--they couldn't even finish their meals! I ordered the carne asada tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. The only thing I would have changed is that my meal came with beans but not rice. I probably should have asked if rice could be added. The indoor atmosphere was warm, inviting, and a perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon. Between the friendly service, generous portions, and tasty food, I'd definitely return and look forward to trying more of the menu.

Great atmosphere. I walked in during a thunderstorm with the World Cup playing behind the bar. It…read moregot better from there. We requested to be sat at the riverside window and it was absolutely no problem. The service was very quick and pleasant. We started with an order of cheese curds which were awesome (a little hot for my wife but perfect for me). We split a patty melt. I am a bit of a snob when it comes to patty melts, so when I say it was the best one I've had since Woolworth, that should tell you everything you need to know. My daughter got the kids grilled cheese. When I say grilled cheese, this was an absolutely beautiful sandwich that was put together with care. My daughter is very picky and wound up gobbling down this enormous sandwich, which surprised me because she eats like a bird. The beer there is top notch. I'm very opinionated when it comes to craft beer. Everything I've had there I have really enjoyed. I highly recommend this place. We had an app, kids meal, split an adult meal and 4 beers for $90. Well worth it because I have no issues paying for quality over quality. Do not miss this place.

I think we have found our new lunch spot for our Iowa trips. I regret that we have not stopped here…read morebefore. The pork Bahn Mi sandwich - what a winner! Obviously assembled by someone who appreciates food. The cucumber slices were just the right thickness - and an ample amount. The slaw, the pork, the cilantro, the sauce, the bun - it all came together for a delicious experience. And the onion rings were lightly battered with thick onions - superb. I didn't take a pic - but Rick enjoyed his brisket. Other customers were raving about the ribs the day we were there. We each had a Mud Run beer and pleasant conversation with the staff. I am seriously planning an extra trip to visit Mom just so I can stop to have a Mud Run lunch on the way.

The food is hands down phenomenal! We expect decent food, but we were just blown away after the…read morefirst bite. It's a good thing we don't live here because we'd hear daily. The food came out piping hot and every bite was heavenly.

We stopped here after biking / before hiking at Aztalan State Park and we're so glad we did! We…read morepicked up on friendly, hometown vibes the second we walked in. It was a great little hangout spot to rest & recharge. Food and beverages were available but we just had to order at the bar (no table service when we dined here which was perfectly fine). The IPA tasted more like a pale ale but hit the spot. The food was flavorful and hit the spot! Satisfying portions and yummy vegetarian options. We each ordered two tacos and shared a half pan of loaded nachos (we did the sweet potato vegetarian nacho option). There's limited indoor seating at the front and a larger seating space out back including an outdoor patio space that has tables with umbrellas. We sat out back indoors. The flies were bad but it's that time of year. There's a board game shelf, water station and lots of posters advertising fun weekly activities. I loved how kid/baby friendly the place was. They had high chairs and a changing table in one of the restrooms plus they offer kids eat free deals on Thursdays. We lucked out and came here when it was relatively slow. When we left, the bar was jam packed and while service moved it understandably slowed down. Our only regret was not purchasing a Sunshine Brew Co hat before leaving. Guess that means we will have to make a return visit one day!

The customer service was on point and I highly recommend their Hard Seltzer. Food was delicious…read moretoo. We had the carnitas tacos and half pan of nachos.

Gotta check this place out. Good food good service ambience was nice. Definitely a place to go…read moreagain.

Great new location of a local brewery. It's mostly the same as far as the beer selection. Black…read moreLung opened a second location in Fox Lake, so you can pull up here in a boat, car, or whatever. Has quite a few beers on tap as well as meads. The prices are pretty okay on most things. Came in here recently and we got a few beers. It's about $8 a pint. There's stronger ones that are more expensive but still not that much though. Best one I tried was the Jam Session: Strawberry-Peach Crumble. This is a sour, a Berliner Weisse. Had a pretty good sweetness to it. The other one that was a favorite was the Galaxy 503, an IPA that's not too hoppy and has a sweet taste. Also they have mead and smoothies if you want something besides beer. The beer is good but there's a lot more. Has a pretty cool atmosphere. It only has beer and mead so there's no food menu. There sometimes will be food trucks on weekends.

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.