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Craft Beer Basics 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 Their product packaging perfect complement is unique, with bright for a laid-back evening colors, detailed of enjoying a sporting ingredient lists and event or visiting with instructions on how to acquaintances. best enjoy them. From dark and bold to
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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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B & B HitcHing ing POSt of Portage,Wi March 5, 2012. Owners, opened doors on Mar Mike Bergman & Steve Boelter, bring a number of years and expertise as chefs and as a previous restaurant owner. A family style restaurant offering a selection of mouth-watering food. the Hitching Post offers a warm friendly environment with good service, food, and beverages at a fair price. Offering a full service bar with a large variety of micro brewed beer and imports. Some seasonal brews include Shock top Pumpkin Wheat,Vermont Beer Magic Hat, & Potosi cave Ale. Serving breakfast, lunch, & dinner with daily specials. All dinners include soup and salad bar all day everyday. Homemade meals made from scratch. Fresh homemade pies and desserts. Monday – Senior Night Tuesday – Taco Bar All Day Wednesday – Irish Day – serving corn beef & cabbage Thursday – Italian Night Friday – Fish Fry Saturday – Prime Rib Sunday – Brunch Buffet 10am-2pm
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Where to Find It You’ve never tried craft beer? Don’t worry, your secret is safe. Just be sure to be prepared for a mountain of options when trying to select your first venture into the craft beer world.
Local liquor stores and distributors will surely have an option or two for you to choose from, but why not go straight to the brewery? One of the more unique aspects of the niche industry is that you can see it being produced from the hop to the glass – all while you’re enjoying a juicy burger or steak.
Microbreweries and Brewpubs Catalyzed by the home breweries that helped turn a hobby into a tangible industry, microbreweries produce limited amounts of beer to the public in various methods. They are small operations focused on filling a specific segment of the population who demands its services.
an intimate tour of their facilities. Most owners are usually willing to show off their stuff and give you a taste test in the process. Grassroots community involvement is how small businesses of any kind – especially craft brewers – keep their doors open.
Festivals Music, entertainment and beer have gone hand in hand for years, but craft brewers have found a customer demand for special festivals celebrating the industry’s unique products. Annual events are sprouting across the country and feature bigname artists, bands and performers.
Brewpubs are similar in scope but brew their beer for sale in their restaurant or bar.
There you can find your local brewers on site, vending their latest and greatest brews for all to enjoy.
Check in with your local craft brewers to schedule
Many wineries across the
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country are expanding from grapes to hops in an attempt to offer more variety to their customers.
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While two very different production processes are involved, wineries with the proper infrastructure can easily produce barrels of beer to diversify their services. Their scenic environments and laidback atmospheres serve as the perfect place to enjoy a full-flavored craft beer.
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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
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
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.
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Craft Means Local
Besides their deliciousness, craft beers are drawing new customers every day because of the industry’s reliance on local business owners. Craft beer makers are, by definition, local and small. They produce relatively small batches of beer and are focused on exceeding customer expectations with every ounce. That’s because word of mouth is often the most important factor deciding the success or failure of a small, familyowned operation. And with most small breweries falling under this category, you can expect to find knowledgeable, responsive professionals to help you along your craft beer journey.
Economic Impact More money spent on local products means more money pumped into the local economy. Local brewery owners often reinvest revenue into their schools and community projects. Surveys have found that small business owners are more likely than their chain or franchise counterparts to support local efforts, with both finances and time. Buy your craft beer locally for a chance to win the ultimate prize – economic prosperity.
Camaraderie Take a look inside your local brewpub or microbrewery. Within those walls are your neighbors, community partners and acquaintances trying to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into sustainable incomes for their families. Much like any small business owner, they pour long hours and hard work into making a product for you to enjoy. By supporting their efforts, you are helping them advance their goals, building quality local relationships and providing an economic boost to your area.
Make a Statement Staying local will help you in your quest to support your friends, family and neighbors. And making a statement never tasted so good. Local brewers stay on top of current consumer trends and flavor combinations to make sure they are on the cutting edge of an everchanging industry. So the benefits are two-fold. You get to enjoy innovative local beer and they grow their business.
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SEASONAL BREWS & WINES We Carry Several Of Your Favorites & Hard To Find Beverages Too! •Blue Moon •Bells •Goose Island •Ale Asylum •Founders •Furthermore •Summit • Central Waters • Lake Front New Grist (gluten free)
Daley’s Beverage Mart
1623 New Pinery Rd., Portage • 742-4651
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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
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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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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.
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!
CHALET LANES PRO SHOP 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.
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Beer boasts some surprising health benefits
Though beer is not something many people associate with health, some might be surprised to learn that beer does provide some notable health benefits. To some men, the major food groups include burgers, chicken wings and beer. Whether hanging out with buddies watching a game on TV or firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue, many men prefer beer as their beverage of choice in social settings. Beer should always be consumed in moderation, but beer fans should know that those cold ones aren’t just refreshing but potentially healthy as well.
Builds bone strength
A 2009 study from researchers at Tufts University determined older men and women who consumed one or two drinks daily had higher bone density. Beer contains silicon, which has been linked to bone health. Of the various types of beer, pale ale has been shown to have the highest concentration of silicon, so beer drinkers might want to enjoy a
pale ale when having their next beer. Keep in mind, however, having more than two drinks has been linked to increased risk of bone fractures, so stick to one or two.
Antioxidant boost
Beer contains flavonoids, which are natural antioxidants that help to protect the body from disease. Dark beer contains more flavonoids than other varieties. Beer also contains vitamin B6. This is essential to making hemoglobin, the red protein in blood that also helps ferry oxygen around in the body. More oxygen helps muscles work more efficiently and has other health benefits.
Lowers heart disease risk
Dark beers have roughly one gram of soluble fiber in each 12-ounce serving. Various research suggests that consuming adequate amounts of soluble fiber through a healthy diet can help lower LDL, or
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“bad,” cholesterol in the blood. Any source of alcohol, including beer or wine, increases the level of good cholesterol in the blood, too. Hops and the malt used in beer making also provide polyphenols, which are heart-healthy antioxidants.
bottle of beer men drank daily lowered their risk of developing kidney stones by 40 percent. Researchers suggest beer’s high water content helps keep the kidneys working and flushing out the system.
Reduces risk for kidney stones
Beer may be associated with hazy thinking and forgetfulness the morning after consumption -- but that’s only when consumers overindulge. A 2005 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that examined the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on cognitive function found older women
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, compounds in hops could help slow the release of calcium from bones, which may prevent kidney stone formation. A study in Finland singled out beer among other alcoholic drinks, finding that each
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who consumed about one drink per day lowered their risk of mental decline by as much as 20 percent when compared to nondrinkers. Such benefits may be applicable to men as well.
Guards against stroke
According to researchers at Harvard School of Public Health, moderate amounts of alcohol, including beer, help prevent blood clots that block blood flow to the heart, neck and brain. These clots are contributors to ischemic stroke, which occurs when an artery to the brain is blocked.
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Beer can also promote relaxation, reduce stress levels and help bring on a more restful sleep. The United States. Department of Agriculture also reviewed various studies that indicate moderate drinkers live longer than nondrinkers due to lower rates of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
m o r F a z z i P The BesT w o N s i o g a C Chi ! ! s l l e D e raTeD #1 h T N i oN TriP aDvisor Specializing in take-out and delivery of Authentic, Homemade, Handmade, Old World Recipes...made fresh daily...in house. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, deserts and pizza by the slice. Ask about our daily specials and if you don’t see it on the menu...please ask. Open late night during select hours. Located in the heart of downtown Wisconsin Dells on River Road. Limited seating available.
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Know Your Glasses What’s the difference between a snifter and a flute? No, this isn’t the start to a bad joke. It’s a legitimate question that you need to consider when deciding how to enjoy your favorite craft beer.
Different glasses yield different results, and when drinking beer, it’s all about the results. From traditional pints to specialty stemmed glasses, what you pour your craft beer into can have a major impact on the taste.
The Snifter Oddly shaped and best suited for strong beers, the snifter is a craft beer favorite. Its large round bottom curves into a narrow top to optimize beer flow and fluidity. The short stem and cupped bottom make the snifter the perfect glass for serving brandy, which is how this glass is traditionally used. But it also serves as a fine home for your craft beer. Turn your glass to about 30 degrees and start your pour down the inside of the narrow top, letting the beer swirl into the bottom. This helps release the rich flavor combinations of your favorite brew.
The Flute Comparable to, but a bit wider than a champagne flute, the
pilsner flute is a tall, slender glass most popular for the unique, ultra-tall view of beer that it conveys when full. Fill it up and watch the bubbles take a long journey from the bottom to the top of this narrowly designed glassware. Avoid pouring your craft beer directly to the center and instead take special care to use the tall sides and rotate the glass slightly as you pour.
The Handled Stein If you’ve been to an Oktoberfest, you know that this glass and German beer make a great combination. The dimpled sides and handy handle combine to provide a unique, convenient beer-drinking experience. Having a handle also helps reduce the amount of heat transferring from your hands that can quickly warm a beer. The thickness of the stein’s glass can withstand clinking and dropping, in most cases, while the wide mouth promotes effortless drinking.
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Vintage Spirits & Grill is an award winning bar and restaurant located at 529 University Avenue. Regardless of the season, Vintage Spirits & Grill is one of the premiere places to take in Madison's nightlife.
Vintage Brewing Co. is a family owned and operated brewpub in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, featuring "elevated Americana" cuisine and an eclectic array of highly-acclaimed house-made brews.
Going to the game? We're minutes from Camp Randall and less than a block away from the Kohl Center. Come pre-game and watch your favorite team on one of our 7 plasma TVs, grab a Vintage Burger, and enjoy a beer from one of our 16 on tap.
We aim to source local ingredients for our beer and food whenever possible. We are consistently pushing the envelope and trying new things whether it be from the kitchen or the brewery.
529 University Ave., Madison, WI www.vintagemadison.com
674 S. Whitney Way, Madison, WI www.vintagebrewingco.com
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Woodshed Ale House is our newest pub, opening soon in downtown Sauk City, Wisconsin. Our building has enjoyed 150 years of colorful history as a saloon. We're honored to carry on that legacy. We have been working hard to open with an updated, fresh look and our own unique style! Named after "Woodshed IPA", the most popular of the Vintage Brewing Company beers. Our ale house will be a premier destination for craft beer, with a lot of the best local beers on tap, including several Woodshed Ale House originals crafted by Vintage Brewing Company. Hungry? Don't miss our delicious, original-recipe artisan pizzas, custom made for us by Vintage executive chef. Come check us out at. . . 101 Jackson St., Sauk City, WI
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101 Jackson St., Sauk City, WI
Come check out any of our Madison area locations! Vintage Brewing Company on the west side and Vintage Spirits & Grill downtown Madison! Plus, we have a new location coming soon to Sauk City called the Woodshed Ale House. Vintage Brewing Co. features "elevated Americana" cuisine and an eclectic array of highly-acclaimed house-made brews. Vintage Spirits & Grill, conveniently located close to the Kohl Center and Camp Randall, is a great pre and post-game stop! When the weather is right you can’t miss out on relaxing on our patio. Stop in for a beer and a bite and enjoy some our chilled-out retro ambiance at either location. We love what we do, and love sharing it with you! Remember! Woodshed Ale House is coming soon to Sauk City. We will feature a variety of Vintage Brewing Co. beer as well as many other craft brews.
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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.
Salt and Ale Most sandwiches or beef you find in the restaurant will be salted, as will the chips or fries that go with it. The perfect way to wash that sodium down is a medium-flavored IPA or American ale. While a light lager won’t fully cleanse your palette, a fuller body will work together with the food and your taste buds to enhance your dining pleasure.
Get Smokey Not for everyone, smoked
beer is a nearly perfect one-two punch. complement to any type Go Seasonal of similarly smoked meat.
have the perfect partner to finish off a delicious seafood meal.
Whether you prefer barbecue, salmon or beef brisket from the smoker, the varying notes of barley and bitterness from a smoked beer provide quite a
Staying light and seasonal instead of dark and overpowering will help your taste buds stay focused on the task at hand – enjoying that succulent feast.
with Seafood
Summer is the perfect time to crack into a juicy lobster or bite into a plump shrimp. And with seasonal summer blondes or ales, you
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.
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MADISON
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(414) 292-0600
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644 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy.
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As the craft beer movement continues to flow across the nation, the Brewers Association has tracked the numbers to prove it. The organization is focused on promoting and protecting small and independent American brewers and their craft beers. The following numbers show that its efforts are working in attracting more craft beer fans to join its cause.
Employment
Craft brewers currently provide an estimated 108,440 jobs in the U.S.
Growth
Growth of the craft brewing industry in 2012 was 15 percent by volume and 17 percent by revenue.
Volume
Craft brewers sold an estimated 13.2 million barrels of beer in 2012, up from 11.4 million in 2011.
Dollars
Craft brewer retail dollar value in 2012 was an estimated $10.2 billion, up from $8.7 billion in 2011.
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The Brewers Association reported 409 brewery openings in 2012 (310 microbreweries and 99 brewpubs) and 43 brewery closings (18 microbreweries and 25 brewpubs).
Industry
A total of 2,347 craft breweries operated for some or all of 2012, comprised of 1,132 brewpubs, 1,118 microbreweries and 97 regional craft breweries. SOURCE: Brewersassociation.org
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Hydro Street Brewing Company:
2012 Tourism Business of The Year – Columbia County
Hydro Street Brewing of Columbus is a one-barrel brewery/brew pub owned and operated by Aaron and Sandye Adams. Hydro Street serves around 78,000 pints of craft beer in the brew pub and 12 beer fests around the Midwest. More than 30,000 meals have been served to customers from as far away as Australia as well as a constant stream of visitors coming from the Amtrak station. They have an extensive menu with everything made fresh to order and also host Brunch each Saturday and Sunday from 9am – noon. Their two primary goals as a small business are to provide high quality food, beverage, and service to all and to support their local community. When possible, ingredients are purchased from Wisconsin, including grains and hops. Hydro Street serves only tap beer brewed in-house and bottled beer brewed in other fine microbreweries of Wisconsin. They
offer 45 different brews and rotate 12 brews on tap, including stouts, porters, ESBs, IPAs, pale ales, wheat beers, and herb-based brews, among others.
152 W. James St. • Downtown Columbus
We offer 45 different brews and rotate 12 on tap.
Hydro Street will be expanding in 2014 and will increase their brewing capacity from 175 barrels in 2012 to 500 barrels in 2014. In keeping with their tradition of buying local, the new brewing equipment was purchased from Peterson Custom Stainless Inc., a Watertown fabrication company that normally produces much larger equipment for AnheuserBusch and Miller. If you are in the area, stop by and join the fun!! They host numerous events, including a Poker Game every Sunday at 3:30 pm, and Trivia (play as an individual or a team and win great prizes) every Thursday at 7pm. They also have live music – check out the calendar on our website to see who is playing. At Hydro-Street Brewing Company, a new visitor is a new friend!
Friday Night Fish Fry Saturday Night Supper Club Live music on weekends Hours: Mon-Wed 11am to at least 10pm • Thur & Fri 11am to at least 11:30pm Sat 9am to at least 11:30pm • Sun 9am to at least 10pm 152 W James St, Columbus WI • 608-350-0252 • hydrostreetbrew.com
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
CRAFT BEER GUIDE
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Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co.
Dells Brewing Co. is housed on the third level of Moosejaw Pizza which is centrally located between Chicago & Minneapolis in the heart of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Moosejaw seats 500+ customers within the three levels of the full service restaurant which specializes in fresh, piping, hot pizzas (with dough made fresh daily)! Moosejaw offers freshly prepared comfort foods such as burgers, pastas, salads, sandwiches, entrees & kids’ meals. Each of the three levels has its own unique appeal. The Brewery Bar overlooks just that, the brewery! The main floor has numerous game mounts, a massive fireplace & old-fashioned photos of its namesake, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Rathskellar, Moosejaw’s lower level, is complete with premium sports viewing, pool table, dart board & arcade games. The Northwoods themed restaurant can also host everything from large family gatherings to bus tours. The Fireplace Room offers an intimate meeting space for up to 20 people. The lower level, The Rathskellar, can host up to 120 people. The Brewery Room can accommodate 60 people & offers you a unique background for your group event. Moosejaw offers a group menu for advance bookings that features themed &
traditional buffets as well as the flexibility to order off of the restaurant menu. Entertain your group with a stop to the large arcade or remember your trip to Moosejaw with a stop in the gift shop, Little Buddy’s Trading Post! Moosejaw Pizza is sure to please the young & the young at heart…no group is complete without Moose Antlers! Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. is the Dells’ only brewpub, with their hand crafted beer traveling straight from their tanks to your glass…now that’s what I call fresh! Dells Brewing Co.’s Brewmaster Jamie Baertsch & her assistant Mike Balda use a 15 barrel copper-clad Bohemian brewing system to brew & serve 10 different styles of microbrew plus 3 gourmet sodas. 6 of those beers (Honey Ale, Golden Ale, Rustic Red, Raspberry Cream Ale, Dells Pilsner & Kilbourn Hop Ale) are featured year-round in the restaurant. The restaurant also rotates 4 seasonal beers on tap for customers to experience. Headliners include seasonal & specialty beers such as the Apple Ale, Weissbier, English Brown Ale, Sweet Cherry Ale, Pumpkin Ale, Oak Barrel Aged Porter, Stand Rock Bock, IPA, Milk Stout & Hazelnut Ale. Within the first year of brewing, the Dunkel Lager
attained a silver medal in the European-Style Dark/Munchner Dunkel category at the 2002 Great American Beer Festival. This was followed up in 2003 with another silver medal, this time in the Bock beer-style category for Blonde Bock. They returned to the Great American Beer Festival in 2008 & brought home another silver medal in the Scottish-Style Ale category for their Rustic Red! Brewmaster, Jamie Baertsch who holds the title as “Only Female Brewmaster in Wisconsin”, recently perfected her recipes for bottling. Dells Brewing Co. aficionados can, in addition to ½ gallon growlers or barrels, now pick up a 6 Pack of the flagship beer & awardwinning Rustic Red or the ever popular Honey Ale… with more flavors coming soon in bottles! Jamie is also a proud member of the Pink Boots Society, an organization of women that play key roles in the brewing industry & has been a featured speaker at the national Craft Brewers Conference. Beer connoisseurs can have fun pairing the distinct ingredients & flavors of each featured beer with an equally complimentary dish. Beer enthusiasts savor such flavor-minded combinations, including: the Rustic Red with Chicken Fajita Specialty Pizza or the Oktoberfest
with an Elk Burger. In Wisconsin, Friday Night Fish Fry is a rite of passage… wash it down with a Dells Pilsner & you are truly a Wisconsinite! Beers are served by the pint, pitcher or growler at the restaurant. 2013 continues to be a busy year for Dells Brewing Co., they have bought a new bottling line & now bottle their hand crafted Root Beer, Grape & Orange sodas. The classic sodas are available on tap at Moosejaw Pizza & their sister restaurant, Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille.
All of their bottles are available to purchase in singles, 6 packs or cases to go from Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Co. You can even mix & match beers or sodas in your 6 pack! Stop in for a sample, stay for a pint & take home a 6 pack, case or growler of Dells Brewing Co. microbrew! Dells Brewing Co. currently has microbrews on tap at Buffalo Phil’s Pizza & Grille, Knuckleheads Bowling & Indoor Amusement Park, Zap’s Tap, Scooter’s Pub & Grill, Otto’s Supper Club and Showboat Saloon. You can also purchase their beer in the Wisconsin Dells/Lake Delton area at Liquor Central, Zinke’s, Broadway Mobil, Lake Delton Mobil Travel Mart, Travel Mart Inc., Mobil, Shell & Mr. K’s.
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