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When you think of Wisconsin, certain things quickly come to mind, like our love of the Green Bay Packers, the best Cheese in the world, friendly WI residents and of course our love for barley and hops products. Because of this, Wisconsin has become a hot spot for Brew Pubs, and we list our favorite places to sip the suds around the state.
Favorite Wisconsin Brew Pubs
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Great Dane Pub - Madison & Fitchburg, WI
Our Madtown brewery pick is located in the heart of downtown Madison, and in the outskirt community of Fitchburg. The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company offers a great opportunity to enjoy numerous tasty brews as well as a great menu to satisfy your hunger. We recommend their made from scratch deep fried cheese curds to go along with your brew of choice!
Click here to learn more about the Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
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Titletown Brewing Company - Green Bay, WI
Our Green Bay, WI stop on the Brew Pub Tour takes us to a Green Bay landmark, no not Lambeau Field, but the
Dousman Street Depot which is now the Titletown Brewing Company. This historic location was officially named to the National Register of Historic Places in December of 1999. While there enjoy a great menu, atmosphere and brew along the Fox River in Downtown Green Bay. How can you not love a place with a beer named the "Johnny "Blood" McNally Red"!
Click here to learn more about the Titletown Brewing Company
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South Shore Brewery - Ashland, WI
Since 1995 South Shore Brewery on Lake Superior's South Shore (thus the name) has been brewing up some of the best beers to come from Wisconsin's northern coastline. If you are in the area we suggest that this Brew pub is a must stop. Visitors will find a casual inviting atmosphere with excellent food at the Deep Water Grille. (Webmaster note: They also make a sweet Bloody Mary I might add!)
Click here to learn more about the South Shore Brewery
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Northwoods Brewpub & Grill - Eau Claire, WI
Now don't get us wrong, when DW heads to the Chippewa Valley we always remember our friends at Leinenkugel's, and we recommend a tour of the famous Leine Lodge, but also include time for a stop at the Northwoods Brewpub and Grill in Eau Claire, WI. It was the first Microbrewery/Brewpub in West Central Wisconsin and continues to satisfy those who visit today. We suggest trying the Lil' Bandit Brown Ale or a Floppin' Crappie!
Click here to learn more about the Northwoods Brewpub and Grill
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Brewery Creek Pub & Inn - Mineral Point, WI
Small intimate pub with some very tasty beer. Take the backroads to Mineral Point for a beautiful drive through the driftless region of the state and smell the "dairy air"! Favorite hang out of local artists, musicians and
interesting characters! Good Food, Great deserts, and if you have too many brewski's you can spend the night!
Click here to learn more about the Brewery Creek Pub and Inn
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Rowland's Calumet Brewing Co. - Chilton, WI
Rowland's Calumet Brewery, is a perfect example of a family owned and operated brewing business. They are famous for their small batches of quality handcrafted beer and gourmet sodas they serve in their Pub, which is housed in Chilton's historic former firehouse. The best time of the year to visit Rowland's Calumet Brewery is when it hosts the Wisconsin Micro-Brewer's Beer Fest yearly in May. Just be sure to bring a designated driver when you come.
For more information call (920) 849-2534.
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The Grumpy Troll Brew Pub - Mount Horeb, WI
When you talk about places around the state that you always feel like you can walk in and feel like home, the Grumpy Troll Pub is definitely one of them. Besides having a great beer selection and a huge menu (and some of the best burgers around) the people are friendly and make all of their visitors feel right at home. If you are traveling through this area of SW Wisconsin, place the Grumpy Troll Pub on your travel itinerary.
Click here to learn more about the Grumpy Troll Brew Pub
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Hereford & Hops Steakhouse & Brewpub - Wausau, WI
Now here is a perfect example of when you combine two of man's favorite activities and put them in one place. Great beer and grillin! Hereford and Hops was central Wisconsin's first brewpub. They continue Wausau's rich brewing heritage with many tasty brews being offered. And when you combine this with a great steakhouse atmosphere and huge menu you have found a winner in central Wisconsin!
Click here to learn more about the Hereford & Hops Steakhouse & Brewpub
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Milwaukee Ale House - Milwaukee, WI
Heading to the town famous for it's beer? Well on your next trip to the brew city, be sure to head to the Historic Third Ward and to the Milwaukee Ale House. It’s located along the River Walk, and offers of course great beer, an excellent atmosphere in an old brick and timber warehouse building, live music and terrific food. Nothing beats a cold beer in their outdoor seating area along the Milwaukee River on a hot summer night!
Click here to find out more about the Milwaukee Ale House
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July, 2009
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The Velvet Lips Lounge - Fort Atkinson
I love Fort Atkinson - the Fireside Dinner Theatre, the Hoard Historical Museum, and the quaint downtown shops. Well now there is one more reason to discover this charming city on the Rock River – Velvet Lips Lounge Bar & Grill. I don’t know that, visually speaking, there is another restaurant like it in the whole state. First of all, it’s on the basement floor of one of the renovated buildings in downtown Fort. Second, where else will you find this: Bright pink carpeting with brown leopard spot, an enormous fireplace, a snakeskin couch, two classic antique leather pocket pool tables, some purple walls, some old stone walls, and these incredibly gorgeous crystal chandeliers you’d find in a Trump Tower Building. Somehow, the owners pull it all off. And did I mention, on the two floors above the restaurant you can host private parties and functions with a view of downtown Fort Atkinson that’s hard to beat. And in good weather, they have outdoor dining along the Rock River. The Discover Wisconsin crew and I dined their three times, and at each visit were treated with a friendly staff, and great food. Velvet Lips is open for lunch and dinner, and serves classic American fare with a twist. I tried the Steak Diane, a peppercorn crusted Sirloin Steak topped with a brandy mustard cream sauce, and the Wild Mushroom Ravioli, served in a basil pesto alfredo cream sauce, topped with pine nuts and parmesan cheese. So, if you want to discover a Restaurant that is definitely one of a kind, put Velvet Lips in Fort Atkinson on your list.
The Velvet Lips
10 South Water Street
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 562-lips
www.velvetlipslounge.com
Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day
Dinners Monday-Saturday
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