Trip to Madison

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  1. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

    Haven't been in a couple of years and will hit up New Glarus on the way in and Tyranena on the way out. But looking for some advice for in the city. It's a family trip and will have one family dinner at the Great Dane - one of my favorites in the city. But looking for a couple of other stops for just the guys to hang out. What would be your two best recommendations - brewery or pub. Also could travel with some MI/IN goodies if anyone would be interested in a trade. Thanks for your help
     
    #1 gratefulbeerhead, Oct 10, 2013
  2. nucmedmario

    nucmedmario Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2010 Illinois

    My favorites in Madison are Madison's, Merchant and Brickhouse.
     
    #2 nucmedmario, Oct 10, 2013
  3. jRocco2021

    jRocco2021 Savant (1,083) Mar 13, 2010 Wisconsin

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  4. Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2008 Wisconsin

    The Old Fashioned. 50 Taps. Nothing but Wisconsin.
     
    #4 Wisconsin, Oct 10, 2013
  5. gratefulbeerhead

    gratefulbeerhead Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2009 Indiana

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  6. allouez86

    allouez86 Pundit (999) Jan 24, 2009 Wisconsin

    Malt House, Malt House, Malt House.
     
    #6 allouez86, Oct 10, 2013
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  7. jRocco2021

    jRocco2021 Savant (1,083) Mar 13, 2010 Wisconsin

    Not sure I've been there when no one was smoking and its fine they also have outdoor seating. I would at least check it out its really close to the great dane and you can basically walk from one into the other.

    I can imagine however with enough people smoking inside it might be off putting for you.
     
    #7 jRocco2021, Oct 10, 2013
  8. boilermakerryan

    boilermakerryan Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2011 Indiana

    Karben4! Went there for the first time when I was up for the the Great Taste of the Midwest. Ryan and company are kicking out some stellar brews. Chill hangout place as well.
     
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  9. craft_shannie

    craft_shannie Savant (1,119) Nov 9, 2012 Indiana

    old fashioned. and brasserie v.
     
    #9 craft_shannie, Oct 10, 2013
  10. nucmedmario

    nucmedmario Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2010 Illinois

    I hated Maduro. Big cloud of smoke as soon as i walked in and came out smelling like an ash tray.
     
    #10 nucmedmario, Oct 10, 2013
  11. SkippyChop

    SkippyChop Devotee (364) Jan 31, 2013 Wisconsin
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    Tipsy Cow during non-peak hours (anything outside of 6pm-close on Friday/Saturday). They had Karben4 Oaktoberfest & Pt5th on tap as of Monday.

    And Dexter's. IMO, these are the best 2 bars in Madison for domestic craft beers. Incedentally, both have really good food too.
     
    #11 SkippyChop, Oct 10, 2013
  12. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Karben4 on the east side! I HIGHLY recommend the Oaktober and Fantasy Factory. Ale Asylum's new place is a nice place to visit as well.
     
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  13. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

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  14. lowbit

    lowbit Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2013 Wisconsin

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  15. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    Roast Public House - http://roastpublichouse.com/

    Annoying Fratboy vibe and I've heard the food is nothing special but last weekend they had KBS and BCBS Coffee on tap.
     
    #15 Kbyfield, Oct 17, 2013
  16. BadgerBrewer16

    BadgerBrewer16 Devotee (398) Jan 7, 2012 Wisconsin

    check out the old fashion in the capital square 50 taps all Wisconsin brews plus a bunch of bottles to choose from and the food is excellent too
     
    #16 BadgerBrewer16, Oct 18, 2013
  17. JakeT469

    JakeT469 Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2012 Colorado

    I'll be staying in Madison on Thursday night en route to Darkness Day. It looks like Brickhouse BBQ, Dexters and Coopers Tavern all have Pseudo Sue on draft. For those of you who frequent these bars regularly, is Sue usually on tap at these places or any other bars that I didn't mention? Thanks for your help.
     
    #17 JakeT469, Oct 22, 2013
  18. anticipation23

    anticipation23 Initiate (0) May 2, 2013 Wisconsin

    Sue is definitely on tap at all three of those places with regularity, Dexters is my favorite place to grab a pint. Only been to Brickhouse once and it was dead.
     
    #18 anticipation23, Oct 22, 2013
  19. chazmcbro

    chazmcbro Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2010 Wisconsin

    Brasserie V has Sue, but not sure how long it'll last since it seems like it was all anyone was drinking over the weekend. You can check the website before you go, it's usually updated pretty often. Pretty solid tap list right now in my humble and slightly biased opinion.
     
    #19 chazmcbro, Oct 22, 2013
  20. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    I'm doing the same thing. Doing the Lakefront tour at 3, then Tyranena, then Madison.
     
    #20 fredmugs, Oct 22, 2013
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