2014 Craft Beer Guide

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Great Beer!

Great Food!

And So Much More!

In Glendale, Lake Genva, Madison and Wisconsin Dells, Sprecher’s is a great place for business lunches, family dinners, special events and great happy hours. We feature plenty of dining space for groups of all sizes with private dining rooms available as well.

Each of the items on our menu are made with care in our scratch kitchen using as many locally-sourced ingredients as we can get our hands on. This provides our guests with the freshest ingredients from our very own neighbors. What could be better than that?

Fun for everyone! Sprecher’s is a great place for family and friends to enjoy themselves in a relaxed but elegant atmosphere. Each location boasts multiple televisions where you can comfortably enjoy your favorite televised sporting event.

Sprecher Brewery produces extraordinary products by remaining steadfast to the tradition of European-style brewing. Its product line features year-round, seasonal and premium reserve beers and oldfashioned flavorful soft drinks, many of which have won national awards.

5689 N. Bayshore Dr.

Glendale LAKE GENEVA 111 Center St.

1262 John Q. Hammons Dr.

MADISON

WISCONSIN DELLS

(414) 292-0600

(262) 248-7047

(608) 203-6545

(608) 253-9109

644 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.

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The craft beer industry is brewing to heights of unprecedented popularity and is harder than ever to pigeonhole.

Craft connoisseurs use many terms to describe their favorite brews – specialty, artisan, gourmet, boutique and microbrew to name a few.

That number is expected to continue to rise in the future as craft beer fans flock to local liquor stores, festivals and wineries to find their favorite varieties.

But no matter what you call it, craft beer’s definition is based in how it is prepared.

Ingredients

Craft beer makers take pride in their ability to mix simple ingredients into complex concoctions.

Small, independent They use a wide variety breweries are popping up across the country to of ingredients to achieve their desired color, meet the demand of a aroma, bitterness and thirsty target audience.

According to the Brewers finish.

Association, more than 400 breweries opened in 2012.

Traditional beer ingredients such as yeast, water, malt and hops are being infused with new, diverse additions to change beer drinking as we know it.

This unique approach to brewing is what helps the craft beer industry carve out new niches of buyers and appreciators.

there is a craft beer for every taste.

Personality What the craft beer industry lacks in multimillion-dollar marketing budgets or famous celebrity spokespeople, it makes up for in the underdog, us-against-the-world mentalities.

Craft beer brewers will give you 100 Craft beers are not reasons why their meant to be chugged. product is better than the mass-produced Often packing a higher alcohol content than its variety churned lighter-fared competition, out by established powerhouses. craft varieties are the perfect complement Their product packaging for a laid-back evening is unique, with bright of enjoying a sporting colors, detailed event or visiting with ingredient lists and acquaintances. instructions on how to best enjoy them.

From dark and bold to

Sit Back and Relax

pale and citric-based,

Infusing a little personality into their marketing plans is a big factor in craft beer makers’ ability to win over audiences.

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Breweries On the Rise

The United States craft beer brewing industry reached yet another milestone In mid-2014 – an occurrence that is becoming commonplace.

The number of breweries operating surpassed 3,000, la level not likely reached since the 1870s, according to the Brewers Association. An Internal Revenue Department report counted 2,830 “ale and lager breweries in operation” in 1880, down from a high of 4,131 in 1873.

The uptick in breweries means a return to the localization and modification of the beer-making production model; nearly 99 percent of the 3,040 breweries are identified as being small and independent. The Brewers Association’s count is based on the number of brewing facilities actively selling beer.

What Does 3,000 Mean?

Though the larger number of operating breweries is a p ­ ositive sign of growth, it also opens the doors for stronger competition. More entrepreneurs may feel the urge to enter the industry, which will foster continuous innovation from owners to maintain their edge.

This is all great news for the consumer. While companies fight it out for a piece of the market, beer enthusiasts will b ­ enefit from better products, steady costs and emerging flavor complexities.

The Resurgence Continues

The Brewers Association predicts even more breweries to open over the next decade. With most breweries and taprooms located in downtown areas, the association forecasts that many more of the country’s urban cores will fully support a highquality brewery.

Even more encouraging, the 3,000 tally does not include breweries in planning or alternating proprietorships, which may be included when counting only brewing licenses. Also, it does not count contract brewers.

Adding such entities would substantially increase the count, leaving industry experts both impressed and excited about future industry expansion.

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Go to the Conference

Award winning brewery

One annual event has carved out a reputation as being the must-attend event in the world of craft beer brewing.

The Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America, which serves both brewpubs and packaging breweries, draws more than 9,000 brewing industry professionals and enthusiasts, who share their ideas and stories about their businesses.

It also allows exhibitors and buyers to develop strong relationships that can lead to financial growth on both ends. The event is organized by the Brewers Association, which will have the next conference is scheduled April 14–17, 2015, in Portland, Ore.

BrewExpo America

Within the conference is the expo that has grown into the premiere trade show for craft brewers. Nearly 500 vendors come together for the trade show – making it a unique, high-profile opportunity for the brewery owner to shop for products or services that are on the industry’s leading edge of innovation.

Who Attends?

Why Exhibit?

If you’re looking for maximum exposure for your brewery’s product or service, national conferences may be your best bet.

The Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo America boasts a record of satisfied past exhibitors, nearly 90 percent of which report being satisfied or very satisfied with BrewExpo attendee booth traffic.

Ninety-eight percent of past exhibitors said it met or exceeded their expectations.

How to Register

If your brewery is interested in exhibiting at the Craft Brewers Conference or BrewExpo America, visit craftbrewersconference.com and follow the prompts to the “Request for Information” page. There, you will be able to sign up to learn more information on exhibiting at the 2015 show, once it is available.

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Along with the hundreds of vendors who attend the conference, you will find thousands of brewing professionals. According to the conference ­website, here are the key decision-makers who can be expected year after year: • Independent and multi-operation brewpub owners and operators.

• Professional brewery owners, brewers, managers and marketing staff.

• Craft beer wholesalers.

• Brewpub chefs and general managers.

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Support Your Local Brewery Are you a craft beer fanatic looking for a way to make a positive impact on the future of your favorite beer-maker?

Look no further than Support Your Local Brewery (SYLB), a national, grassroots partnership of professional trade associations, brewers and beer enthusiasts dedicated to promoting and protecting the legislative and regulatory interests of America’s craft brewers.

The group keeps a watchful eye on critical aspects affecting the health and vibrancy of the craft brewing industry. These can take the form of national legislation, new state bills or the launch of gamechanging tools for the local craft brewer.

• Retail dollar value from craft brewers in 2013 was ­e stimated at $14.3 billion, up from $11.9 billion in 2012.

• Craft breweries have averaged 10.9 percent growth over the last decade.

• 2,768 craft breweries operated for some or all of 2013, comprised of 1,237 brewpubs, 1,412 microbreweries and 119 regional craft breweries.

—craftbeer.com

Join the SYLB Network

As a SYLB beer activist, you will receive an action alert when national or state legislative or regulatory issues threaten the Why Support? future of breweries. You • Craft brewers curcan then use this rently provide an estiknowledge to e ­ ducate mated 110,273 jobs in others, lobby your local the U.S., including serv- representatives or join ing staff in brewpubs. the movement for • Growth of the craft change. brewing industry in Other than the 2013 was 18 p ­ ercent occasional national by volume and 20 per- issue, your action alerts will be custom to cent by dollar shares.

your state. You will be notified of the initial alert, provided with updates on the effort and the outcome the legislation when avail-

able. You can sign up to receive email alerts by clicking on the green box at www.craftbeer.com/ breweries.

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Woodshed Ale House is Sauk Prairie Riverway’s premier destination for craft beer and good times, featuring the best selection of local craft beer, a full bar, and delicious gourmet pizza crafted by Vintage Brewing Co.

LOCAL CRAFT BEER LOC ARTISAN PIZZA 101 JACKSON ST. SAUK CI TY, W I

Mon-Fri : 3pm-close Sat-Sun : 11am-close

Weather you are just passing through town and need a refreshment or are looking for a place to pull up a seat and relax while enjoying a beer and watching a game on the weekend, stop on in to the Woodshed.

And don’t forget to tell your friends that you can’t wait to take them to the Woodshed, too!

(Need an order to go? Call us! 608.370.8200) to enjoy Woodshed Ale House brews & delicious gourmet pizza crafted by the fine folks at Vintage Brewing Co.!

AWARD WINNING CRAFT BEER & GREAT FOOD

529 University Ave. Madison, WI Mon-Fri : 3pm-cl Sat & Sun: 9am-cl (serving breakfast & bloody mary bar) vintagemadison.com

Daily specials Visit us pre-game and watch your favorite team

674 S. Whitney Way Madison, WI Open Everyday - 11am to Close Lunch & Dinner Served 11am to 10pm vintagebrewingco.com

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WELCOME TO CHALET LANES IN WISCONSIN DELLS! Chalet Lanes is located in the heart of Downtown Wisconsin Dells. Owned and operated

by Jim and Toni Nelson for the last 15 years Chalet Lanes has gone through major renovations. Brunswick Pro Lanes were installed in the summer of 2005. Quibica Scoring was added in 2006 and Leo’s Pro Shop was a welcomed addition in the fall of 2007.

CHALET LANES BAR & GRILL Chalet Lanes offers a wide variety of food and drink specials your whole family will love.

Our burgers are made from 1/3 pound fresh ground beef. We have an extensive appetizer menu including a Sampler Basket to give you a taste of our favorites! Grilled and Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, Fish Sandwiches and Pizzas are also available. Kids menu is sure to please even the little ones! Check out our menu page for more info!

OUR EXPERIENCE Tournaments and group outings play a big role in our bowling center. Annual tournaments hosted by Chalet Lanes include the following: Wisconsin Dells High School Athletic Club Fundraiser, Chalet Lanes Scholarship Tournament , David T Jones Memorial Scholarship Tournament, Family Twosome, Youth Pepsi Cola, King of the Hill, Mens, Womens and Youth City Tournaments and several High School Bowling Club Meets. Our staff is the best in the area when it comes to hosting a tournament. We will go out of our way to be sure your event is successful. We offer BLS Tournament Software making scoring and brackets easy and accurate!

LEAGUE TYPE | Fall/Winter Leagues MONDAY

Senior League 1 pm, Cocktail League 5 pm, Men’s League 7:30 pm

TUESDAY

Youth League 4 pm, Men’s League 7 pm

WEDNESDAY Women’s League 6 pm

Cosmic Bowling Test your bowling skills with with Cosmic Bowling!

and Co-Ed Up Your Average (1 female/team) 8:15 pm

THURSDAY

CHALET LANES PRO SHOP

Yough League 4 pm, Women’s League 6:15 pm

FRIDAY

Men’s League 7:30 pm

Leo’s Proshop offers bowlings hottest gear and equipment around! From Brunswick to AMF certified accesories be sure to make Leo’s your one stop bowling headquarters! Hours are by appointment only.

SATURDAY

Couples Leagues Rotating Weeks 7 pm

SUNDAY

Couples League Rotating Weeks eeks 6:30 pm

QUICK PICS Please take a moment to share some of the great times and memories here at Chalet Lanes, “Where The Good Times Roll!”

Monday Mania Starts at 10:30 pm.

Buy a wristband for $5 and get bowling, tap beer, soda, fries and nachos for $1/25 each

Chalet Lanes & Lounge “Where The Good Times Roll”

740 Elm Street, WI Dells • (608)254-8727

1117 Eighth Street, Baraboo (608)356-9111 • Join us on Facebook!

W E E k ly S p E c I a l S MONday: Mega Mug O’Beer $3.50 Chicken & Biscuits

tHURSday: $6.00 Domestic Pitchers, Meatloaf

tUESday: Cruzan Rum Mixers $2.50, Burger Day

Friday: $4.50 Ron Diaz Doubles, Karaoke 9pm-1am & Friday Night Fish Fry

WEdNESday: $2.50 Rail Mixers, Italian Beef

BUSINESS HOURS MONday................................. 11:00-12:00 Friday .................................... 11:00-12:00 tUESday ................................. 11:00-12:00 SatURday............................... 11:00-12:00 WEdNESday........................... 11:00-12:00 SUNday .................................. 11:00-12:00 tHURSday .............................. 11:00-12:00

Mens, Womens, Mixed and Youth Leagues available.

Call for more info or to sign up

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Self-Distribution in Some States Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Thinking about starting your own brewery? Or do you just want to know the ins and outs of distributing small, locally made brews?

Distribution is a big part of the process.

At some point, every brewery needs to decide whether to work with a distributor or handle the ­process itself. It’s one of the toughest choices ­brewery owners have to face.

The distributor relationship can mean more expansion in a shorter amount of time, but it also means you’re not alone in bringing in your beer’s profit.

For the small, local craft brewer just getting off the ground, self-distribution is generally the safest, more secure strategy. But whether or not you should take this route depends on the state you live in, as d ­ ifferent ones divide selfdistribution privileges by production size.

Here is a look at 10 states and how breweries within them are allowed to operate, according to the Brewers Association: •Alaska: 100 percent unlimited selfdistribution privileges.

•Arkansas, Montana, Utah, Washington and New York: Brewers producing up to 60,000 barrels of beer annually.

•California: No restrictions on production size or on-premises structure.

• Illinois: Breweries may selfdistribute up to 232,500 gallons per year.

•Oregon: Brewery licenseds can self-distribute with no volume restrictions; brewpubs can self-­ distribute if production is less than 1,000 barrels.

•Virginia: A brewery can form a separate ­distribution company as a distinct legal entity.

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Next Decade: A Growth Explosion

Mintel’s latest research on the U.S. craft beer market shows that sales more than doubled between 2007 and 2012 – increasing from $5.7 ­billion to $12 billion in that five-year span.

The group, a 40-year-old global supplier of consumer, product and media intelligence, forecasts that the craft beer industry will enjoy robust growth through 2017.

The report estimates $18 billion in sales that year, which would show triple growth for the craft beer industry in a 10-year period.

A Growing Category

Mintel notes that while the craft beer category remains a small s­ egment of the $78 billion U.S. beer industry, the sector has actually helped stabilize the overall beer economy.

The industry has experienced volume declines in the domestic and imported beer categories since 2008.

Other Findings

Mintel’s research also uncovered some staggering numbers that can help brewers adjust their marketing strategies for optimal revenue growth. Among the statistics: • Twenty-four percent of consumers who drink beer indicated that in 2012 they

drank more craft beer sold at stores compared to 2011.

• About 22 percent reported consuming more craft beer in bars or restaurants.

• Craft beer resonates the most in the 25- to 35-year-old consumer.

• Forty-three percent of both millennials and Generation X said that craft beer tastes better than domestic beer, compared to 32 percent of baby boomers.

• Fifty percent of all craft beer drinkers expressed interest in locally made beer, and 25 percent are interested in purchasing craft beer where it was brewed.

• About 39 percent said they bought a craft beer because it had a ­personality to which they can relate.

• Only 17 percent of millennials and 18 percent of Generation X said that craft beer is a better value.

• About 56 percent of consumers of all ages believed that domestic beer is better value compared to craft beer.

• Nearly half of consumers would try more craft beers if they knew more about them.

As popular as craft beer has seemingly become over the past 10 years or so, research predicts even more growth in the industry.

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What is a Microbrewery?

A microbrew is a beer produced from a brewery that produces less than 15,000 barrels of beer per year with 75 percent of its beer sold off-site, according to the Master Brewers Association of the Americas.

The term “microbrewery” originated in the late 1970s in the United Kingdom, according to a report in the Oxford University Press. The Litchborough Brewery was founded in 1975 and set the standard for producing traditional ale with a new focus on quality, local ingredients, as well as a small yet strong business attitude.

The Micro Spirit

Although the term “microbrewery” was first used to describe the size of b ­ reweries, it gradually came to convey an alternative, forward-thinking approach to brewing – one highly focused on building positive consumer ­experiences.

The term and trend spread to the U.S. in the 1980s, and it has progressively evolved. It has since come to define a small-town connection between ­beer-makers and enthusiasts.

Marketability

Microbreweries sell their values and American spirit when going against their billion-dollar competition. They can differentiate their products based on q ­ uality and diversity, instead of low prices or advertising influence.

And though many of the larger conglomerates have begun to produce and sell unique flavors of beers mimicking marketability and uniqueness of craft beers, their efforts have had little impact on buyers seeking the authentic, local craft beer experience.

Starting a Microbrewery

Enterpreneur.com estimates that opening a new microbrewery business will set you back about $100,000 – a steep price to become involved in an ­increasingly competitive sector. Once you define and validate the need for a brewing company within your local economy, it is time to look into the ­licensing, tax and other items required to legally operate a brewery.

For assistance, research your state’s key legislative issues and what may be emerging in the coming years. For tips on learning state laws and initiating a lobbying campaign, visit www.homebrewersassociation.com /homebrewing-rights.

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Craft Beer At Home

Beer enthusiasts know that sometimes finding the right brew can be a labor of love.

Many beer drinkers have dreamed about what it would be like to brew their own batch of beer. Before advancements in homebrewing technology, this may have been just a passing whim. But now that there are brewing supply stores and ingredients that can be purchased in-store or online more readily, many beer enthusiasts have determined there’s never been a better time to craft their own beer.

Brewing beer at home can be both inexpensive and easy. You may want to try your hand at homebrewing and be the merry-maker for friends and family. There are a few basic steps and a few

main ingredients.

Ingredients • malt extract • hops • yeast • filtered water • sugar Equipment • brewpot -- a stainless steel, 4 or 5 gallon pot • fermenter -- any vessel that can hold the beer while fermenting • funnel • strainer • siphon hose • thermometer • airlock and stopper -enables air-tight seal on fermenter • bottling bucket -- holds finished beer and priming solution • beer bottles and capper

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Kits also can be purchased that include all of the ingredients needed to make beer.

Although the process will vary depending on the variety of beer that will be made, some common steps include: 1. Sanitize all of the equipment to eliminate bacteria and fungi.

2. Make the “wort” from boiling water and the malt extract. Then add the hops and keep it boiling.

3. Cool the wort down until the boiling pot is cold enough to touch.

4. Strain the wort into the fermenting container.

5. Add yeast to the

DALEY’S:

Since 1979, Daley’s Beverage Mart has offered all liquor, beer and wine products and more. We pride ourselves on small town service. We are a familyowned business, with the entire family, Dan Daley, wife Chris, and two daughters, Laura and Erin all working at the store.

We specialize in hardto-find beer, wines and liquors. When we first opened, there was only a few selections of beers and craft beers; now there’s too many to list and Daley’s has them all. We also carry

fermenter. Stir gently to provide oxygen.

6. Put the airlock on and store the container somewhere cool and dark. The entire fermenting process should take a week to 10 days.

7. Prime your beer with boiled sugar water. The sugar will reactivate the yeast and carbonate the beverage while it is bottled.

8. Fill the bottles to one inch below the top.

Securely cap the bottles immediately after filling.

9. Let the bottles sit for an additional week at room temperature to condition.

Then the bottles can be chilled for drinking.

all the new “malt” items, Lime-a-Rita, Straw-berRita, Sprecher Hard Root Beer and Malibu in a Can. Daley’s began with a small stand-up cooler with 20 to 30 types of beer, and we now carry over 600, with 500 types of wine from all over the world. We take pride in our huge selection of local and Wisconsinmade craft beer. Can’t find a certain one? Let Daley’s help! At Daley’s we appreciated your business in 1979 and still do today!

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Food and Beer Pairing Many craft beer aficionados can rattle off not only their top five foamy favorites, but also the food that goes best with them.

It’s no wonder so many craft beer makers open up shop inside restaurants and wineries.

Drinking and eating go hand in hand – literally – and if paired correctly can make a good meal great.

If you’re looking for a great spot on vacation to enjoy the perfect combination of craft beer and food, check in with the town’s tourism board. Its members will be able to steer you in the right direction.

With many local brewers serving as proud sectors of the local economy, they should be easy to find and enjoy.

Go Seasonal with Seafood

Summer is the perfect time to crack into a juicy lobster or bite into Get Smokey a plump shrimp. And Salt and Ale with seasonal summer Most sandwiches or beef Not for everyone, smoked blondes or ales, you you find in the restaurant beer is a nearly perfect have the perfect partner complement to any type will be salted, as will the to finish off a delicious of similarly smoked meat. chips or fries that go with seafood meal.

Whether you prefer it.

Staying light and barbecue, salmon or The perfect way to wash seasonal instead of dark beef brisket from the that sodium down is a and overpowering will smoker, the varying medium-flavored IPA or help your taste buds stay notes of barley and American ale. bitterness from a smoked focused on the task at While a light lager hand – enjoying that beer provide quite a succulent feast. won’t fully cleanse your one-two punch.

GLACIER ROCK:

At Glacier Rock, we believe that Great Food leads to Good Times! For every occasion we are the right place for great steaks, seafood, sandwiches and Brick Oven Pizza!

palette, a fuller body will work together with the food and your taste buds to enhance your dining pleasure.

please the palette of any passionate beer drinker!

Stop by and enjoy our beautiful restaurant, sports bar and conference center.

We have just the right spot for that In addition to intimate dinner, Great Food, stop small party by the in and enjoy your fire place or your choice of 24 Craft special wedding Beers on tap. Many and business from hometown event.

Wisconsin Come for the breweries! Enjoy great food and Seasonal brews, IPA’s and more! We stay a while for the have something to good times!

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A Great Variety

Between the eclectic names and the varying colors, choosing a craft beer can be a tricky exercise.

There are light beers, dark beers and beers of every shade in between. There are smoke-flavored and wood-aged beers, as well as fruit beer and sour ales.

The most popular craft beers are described below, but feel free to reach out to your local vendors to find out more about their varieties.

Brewers are known to experiment with seasonal offerings and local ingredients to set their beer apart from the competition.

India Pale Ale

Brewed in a variety of ways, the color of an American IPA can range from pale golden to amber.

Generally bitter and high in citric content, IPAs offer a balance of brightness and bite. Their average content of alcohol content is higher than your standard beer.

Light Lager Much lighter and very low in malt flavor, light lagers are brewed to satisfy the less adventurous beer drinker.

Brewers infuse high

amounts of rice or corn to bring down the color.

They are typically lower in alcohol content by volume, offering the perfect drink for casual drinking.

Stouts Stouts offer the exact opposite drinking experience than light lagers. Strong and meant to be enjoyed gradually, stouts are typically dark brown to pitch black and hard to see through when filling a glass.

The roasted barley used to create coffee or

chocolate flavorings is the distinct ingredient in most stouts.

Seasonal Varieties From the fall to the spring, every season calls out creativity in local brewers.

Pumpkins make their way into many craft beers in the fall months, while cherries and wheat are integrated in the summer months.

Spring time is perfect for a honey beer and winter ales are generally made with higher alcohol contents to provide a warming kick.

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hydro Street Brewing company: Hydro Street Brewing Company was started by us (Sandye and Aaron Adams) in September of 2011. We both have backgrounds in microbial sciences, and decided to try working for ourselves as artisans. (We hope cooking delicious foods and brewing creative and carefully-thought-out beers fits the definition.)

Our brewery is in Central Wisconsin just outside of Madison, which is thankfully vibrant with craft breweries, and now even distilleries.

(The Napa Valley of Micro Beer? Love it!) Our goal as a small business is first to provide high quality food, beverage, and service to all; and second to support our community. We buy our ingredients from Wisconsin

when we can, including grains and hops, and we will be serving only tap beer brewed in-house and bottled beer brewed by other fine microbreweries of Wisconsin.

And -- we have a gluten free fish fry on Fridays!

We recently went from a 1 bbl system to a 3 bbl system.

Aaron does the lifting, Sandye does the designing and tasting . . . good job for a brew goddess. As of now, the brews we provide include stouts, porters, ESBs, IPAs, pale ales, wheat beers, and herb-based brews, among others. If you are in the area, please come and visit Hydro Street Brewing Company and please feel free to talk to us when you do. We are always available. We look forward to serving you.

152 W. James St. • Downtown Columbus

We offer 45 different brews and rotate 12 on tap.

Friday Night Fish Fry Saturday Night Supper Club Live music on weekends Hours: Monday-11am to at least 8pm; Tues and Wed 3pm to at least 10pm; Thurs and Friday 11am to at least 10pm; Sat 11am to at least 10pm; Sun 11am to at least 8pm; We will stay open if you are here, otherwise sleep is good :) 152 W James St, Columbus WI • 920-350-0252 • hydrostreetbrew.com

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