If you didn’t venture down to the Capitol Square this summer and fall, then you likely didn’t see the streatery or a new brewery on King Street that took advantage of it: Young Blood Beer Co. (more…)
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Young Blood Beer Co.
Sunday, December 6th, 2020Port Huron Brewing Company
Sunday, March 3rd, 2013
When the market gets too crowded, choose a different market. Madison has seen recently the expansion of Ale Asylum and the openings of One Barrel, Karben4 and House of Brews, so partially for that reason, Tanner and Solare Brethorst opened Port Huron Brewing Company in Wisconsin Dells.
Tanner, who serves as brewmaster, has an impressive resume, having worked at Tyranena, Lake Louie and Capital Brewery. Port Huron, named after a steam engine, opened late spring of 2012.
For $4, you can have the sampler platter of all five beers, and in my opinion, they’re all easily quaff-able. Take the Oatmeal Stout, for instance. While it’s described as “perfect for those cold winter days,” this beer is just as enjoyable in the summer because of its sweetness.
I thought highly of the Honey Blonde Ale for its light and crisp taste, as well as the Porter for its roast-y flavor.
My two favorite beers, though, were the Hefeweizen, with its distinct note of banana and cloves, and the Amber Alt for its smooth and not-too-bitter finish. In the works is an IPA.
The tasting room at Port Huron is open on Fridays and Saturdays with free tours (look for the flux capacitor). Pint are $3.50 each (cash only), and currently popcorn and pretzels–both free–are the only food served.
In Madison, you can find the beers at The Old Fashioned, Sadhana Wine Shop, Star Liquor and Steve’s Liquor.
The Brewery Tour
Sunday, August 5th, 2012Got a craving for some beer? Maybe it’s because the annual Great Taste of the Midwest is this Saturday. In any event, here are some breweries that will satisfy those urges. Please consider this list part 1; I’ll keep coming up with sets of breweries to visit from time to time.
Stone Cellar Brewpub is worth a visit if you’re in the Fox Cities. First, I really like the historic building, which was built in 1858. The food is as stellar as what’s on tap, and the beer garden is a fun place to hang out.
Tyranena Brewing Company is located in Lake Mills, an easy drive from Madison. Besides the brewery tour, the bar has plenty of activities to you keep you returning. For example, play team trivia on Tuesdays in the summer, or enjoy live music on the weekends. I have a nice Tyranena souvenir pint glass from my last visit.
Minhas Brewery in Monroe has been the home to many beers, including Mountain Crest (nee Mountain Creek) and Wisconsin Club, a super cheap beer I had when I was in college (now discontinued). The brewery museum, especially the portion in the basement, is absolutely incredible (remember the Hamm’s Beer Bear?).
The Potosi Brewing Company beat out Milwaukee and St. Louis for the rights to host the National Brewery Museum–seriously! It’s cool to see the caves in which beer was stored. Sitting inside or outside really takes you back in time.
