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BREWERIES, WINERIES, & DISTILLERIES

A favorite for both locals and university students, this Whitewater brewhouse has something for everyone.

Features both an indoor and an outdoor beer garden. You’ll find a lot to do while you sample their 10+ beers on tap.

It’s no secret that Wisconsin is historically well known for its breweries. Over the years, we’ve been able to add distilleries and wineries to the list of places to indulge your taste buds for all things brewed, distilled, and aged! When you visit Jefferson County, we’ve got a spirits tour for you filled with small-town charm and tasty stops. Book a weekend in one of our great communities, grab that designated driver, and enjoy!

Celebrating local history by turning strange stories into extraordinary craft beer is what they do best. Their menu is pretty unique too!

Come enjoy 10 craft beers on tap and tasty Mexican cuisine on the menu. It’s a perfect stop for an afternoon break while you’re near Lake Mills!

Inspired by local legends, enjoy legendary craft beers and some music in the taproom of this local favorite. Bring your own snacks!

Cambridge Winery, Cambridge

Award-winning, quality boutique wines with unique spaces to enjoy them including onsite vineyard, tasting room, fabulous food, and large event venue.

Stable Rock Winery & Distillery boasts a great sampler of different varieties of spirits Don’t miss the twice distilled organic corn GOAT ISLAND VODKA

Take in great food, great wine and great music on the patio of Lewis Station Winery . With the road construction done out front, you can even make a pit stop off the bike lane during your road trip and enjoy live music when they have it outside!

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Lewis Station Winery, Lake Mills

This hidden gem, housed in a repurposed gas station, specializes in small-batch, hand-crafted, award-winning craft wines.

Stable Rock Winery, Jefferson

Located in a historic stable on the banks of the Rock River, this winery celebrates a rich German history with its wines, food, and atmosphere.

Dancing Goat Distillery, Cambridge

From a tour to a hands-on gin making academy, you’ll find a range of distillery experiences for every kind of spirit enthusiast.

Dog and Shrub Distillery, Lake Mills

This family owned and operated distillery, opened in 2020, focuses on producing spirits and cocktails using local ingredients.

Breweries

Jefferson County is home to numerous breweries that brew and serve craft beers in their own taprooms. Starting at the top of the County in Waterloo, make a stop at Hubbleton Brewing Co. , brewing local favorites since 2017. Lake Mills boasts two great breweries, Tyranena Brewing Co. and Sunshine Brewing Co. where you can grab a tasty taco with your beer. Head to the university town of Whitewater where you will find two local favorites, 841 Brewhouse and Second Salem Brewing Co. Both locations have extensive menus and lots of local history.

Distilleries

Wineries

Jefferson County has the distinction of being home to Lewis Station Winery in Lake Mills, the first Certified Craft Winery in Wisconsin. In their re-purposed gas station with a great patio, you can taste and shop for wine, enjoy small plate dishes and sandwiches, or take a wine class. Visit their sister winery, Stable Rock Winery in Jefferson, located on the Rock River in a historic stable. Enjoy their authentic German vibe and take a peek at their wine cellar! Landing on the National Register of Historic Places, you’ll get to create your own memories here that will go down in history. Travel west to Cambridge to visit the Cambridge Winery where you can taste and buy wines from across Wisconsin, California, and New York.

To complete your spirits tour of Jefferson County, a stop at one of our favorite distilleries is a must! Dancing Goat Distillery offers tastings of Limousin Rye Whiskey and Death’s Door Gin as well as their exclusive spirits in their industrial-chic tasting room. Housing Wisconsin’s first open-air rickhouse, this stop will provide a unique experience with award-winning spirits. Shop their gifts after you sip! With permission to bring in food to nibble while you sip, and your dog to keep you company, Dog and Shrub Distillery is a oneof-a-kind spot. This distillery is sure to provide an intimate experience as you sample their inhouse distilled spirits. If visiting on a warmer evening, take your tasting out onto their patio!

Award winning wines from sweet to dry and a bistro style farm to table kitchen Food & Wine Education Classes too!

Wisconsin’s First Certified Craft Winery

217 N Main St., Lake Mills 920.648.5481 • LewisStationWinery.com

PREMIUM WINES & DELIGHTFUL FOOD

Wed-Sat 12-8pm & Sun 12-5pm

Wines, spirits, local craft beer, German beer and small plate German inspired foods.

You’ll find the newest urban riverfront winery, a historic stable, next to the rock river in Jefferson!

123 W Milwaukee St, Jefferson STABLEROCKWINERY.COM

Enjoy award-winning wines and superb dining in our beautiful Tasting Room & Event Center.

600 Kenseth Way, Cambridge 608.423.2348 • cambridgewinery.com

BREWERIES

1 . 841 Brewhouse

841 E. Milwaukee St., Whitewater

2 . Hubbleton Brewery

W10445 Hubbleton Rd., Waterloo

3 . Second Salem

111 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater

4 . Sunshine Brewing Company

121 S. Main Street, Lake Mills

5 . Tyranena Brewing Company

1025 Owen St., Lake Mills

WINERIES

6 . Cambridge Winery

700 Kenseth Way, Cambridge

7 . Lewis Station Winery

217 N. Main St., Lake Mills

8 . Stable Rock Riverfront Winery & Distillery

123 W. Milwaukee St., Jefferson

DISTILLERIES

9 . Dancing Goat Distillery

909 Vineyard Dr., Cambridge

10 . Dog & Shrub Distillery

145 Industrial Drive, Lake Mills

TAPHOUSES & TASTING

11 . Mr . Brews Taphouse

ROOMS

201 N. Main St., Suite 220, Fort Atkinson

12 . The Drafty Cellar

110 S. 3rd St., Watertown

13 . Whineys Wine and Beer Haus

N8660 Clover Valley Rd, Whitewater

14 . The Fharmacy Public House

203 N Main St, Lake Mills

Local Tasting Rooms

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Jefferson County even has a couple places to taste spirits from some of our other Wisconsin and non-Wisconsin favorites. Whiney’s, located at The Fuzzy Pig in Whitewater, is a wine and craft beer haus where you can meet your friends for a drink, some good food, and local music in their rustic location. At Mr. Brews Taphouse in Fort Atkinson, you can find up to 60 craft brews on tap from Wisconsin and the nation along with a great menu and a fun atmosphere.

The Fharmacy Public House in Lake Mills has a pub-like atmosphere with a large stage for performances, a rooftop patio overlooking idyllic Commons Park and an outdoor beer garden on Lake Mills’ quintessential small town Main Street.