Taproot Brewing Company

 

 

I stopped in here last week for lunch on my way to Homebrewcon.
On the main road in Middleton half way to Newport. Huge building feels like a rest area, in fact there is an information booth as you walk through the main doors. Huge gift shop to the right brewhouse in plain sight off to the left and a good sized taproom and outside seating on the lawn. Did I mention its a huge place? Farm to table food I had a burger that was a little underdone and quite messy. Call me picky but when your patty is thick and the bun is much larger than the meat it bugs me. Flatten the meat a bit so that after the condiments are on the thing I can get my mouth around it. The beer was average to good and the service was attentive. I'd stop in again if in the area but wouldn't make a special trip for the beer. Tourist - farm to table pricing be prepared. A flight a burger and a 4 pack to go were $45

 

Spacious vineyard/ brewery just north of Newport. Taproom is to the left of entry with L-shaped bar that seats about 12 and additional tables and booths as well as outdoor patio area. 10 beers on tap, the two I had were solid. They sell single 16 oz. cans to go... sweet deal... bought one of everything I did not drink here... love the single. Very attentive service. Chowder was good also.

Essentially a small brewery developing in a winery. Limited selection of beers, there were 7 on tap when I visited. However, the Mosaic was excellent as was the food & service. Nice place for lunch. I anticipate brewery will develop more choices.

 

 

Brewery located on site at the Newport Vineyards. There is a separate taproom. 6 beers on tap currently, so not a lot of variety but diverse styles. Porter and NE IPA were good.