Stoughton, Wisconsin MicroBrewery Trail
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Esser's Cross Plains
2109 Hickory Street, Cross Plains 53528
608-798-3911
Opened in 1863, operated until prohibition, then reopened in 1995, Esser's Best has won awards in 2007, 2008, 2009 for their Esser's Best Original German Style Lager and Cross Plains Special, a refreshing Pilsner. Now a contract brewery, but located at the once operating brewery. Samplings, Tours (call ahead) available.
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
2980 Cahill Main, Fitchburg 53711
608-442-9000
The Great Dane in Fitchburg is the second Great Dane Brewpub location in the state. Stop in for freshly-brewed beer, unbeatable Sunday brunch, a Friday fish fry and delicious wholesome food.
Tyranena Brewing Company
1025 Owen Street, Lake Mills 53551
920-648-8699
Est. 1999, located in a modern brewing facility in Lake Mills. Check out five year-round beers and a number of seasonal specialties. Smoke-free tasting room and beer garden open W-Sat. evenings. Retail Outlet, Observation Window.
Ale Asylum
3698 Kinsman Blvd, Madison 53704
608-663-3926
ALE ASYLUM is unfiltered and all natural. We use no additives, preservatives, fruit, horse hooves, fish guts, or extracts. Our ingredient list: water, malt, hops, and yeast. This is what we mean when we say our beer is FERMENTED IN SANITY.
Fauerbach Brewing Company
1714 Camus Lane, Madison 53705
608-233-1793
First opened in 1848, Fauerbach Brewery had a large role in the history of Madison. Specializing in a "pleasing and refreshing dark amber beer." Retail. Tours.
Granite City Food & Brewing
72 West Towne Mall, Madison 53719
608-829-0700
A casual dining restaurant with an on-site brewery. Six savory, handcrafted micro-brewed beers for your enjoyment. Northern Light Lager, Brother Benedict's Bock, Broad Axe Stout, Two Pull, Duke of Wellington, & Wag's Wheat. Ask your server about additional specialty beers on tap.
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
123 E. Doty Street, Madison 53703
608-284-0000
Classic brewpub located in landark building one block from the Capitol. Features award-winning beers, a unique menu appealing to any palate and the most amazing beer garden in the area. Competition caliber billiard room on site as well. Retail Outlet, Tours.
Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
357 Price Place, Madison 53705
608-661-9400
The third Great Dane Pub is one of the key attractions of the newly renovated Hilldale Mall on Madison’s near west side. In 2009 a 4,000 square foot Billards Lounge was added to the Hilldale Pub, providing space for games, live music and additional dining in sumptuous high-backed booths.
Vintage Brewing Company
674 S. Whitney Way, Madison 53711
608-204-2739
At Vintage Brewing Company, we're dedicated to bringing you world-class beer: fresh, flavorful, varied, & distinctive. We champion the craft of beer brewing as a harmony of art and science, where hard work and precision are guided by vision and passion. Cheers to great beer! We also have a creative culinary team resulting in the creation of a restaurant and a brewery that features both excellent made-from-scratch food, and outstanding hand crafted beers.
Capital Brewing Company
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton 53562
608-836-7100
Est. 1984, Capital Brewery is now home to more than 15 award-winning beers including Wisconsin Amber, Autumnal Fire and Blonde Doppelbock. Sample Brews while relaxing at the outdoor Bier Garten. Retail Outlet, Observation Window, Mail Order, Tours.
Grumpy Troll Brew Pub
105 S. 2nd Street, Mount Horeb 53572
608-437-2739
Just off the Mount Horeb "trollway: in a historic 1916 creamery building. Offers eight handcrafted beers and a full menu. Retail Outlet, Observation Window, Tours.
New Glarus Brewing Company
Cty Road W and Hwy 69, New Glarus 53574
608-527-5850
Located on the edge of picturesque New Glarus and the Sugar River Bike Trail and home to Spotted Cow and many award-winning brews including Fat Squirrel, Totally Naked Edel Pilsner, Uff-da Bock, Belgian Red, Raspberry Tart and more. Daily tours and tasting. Retail Outlet, Observation Window, Tours.
Gray's Tied House
950 Kimball Lane, Verona 53593
608-845-2337
Gray's Tied House is a contemporary version of the traditional Tied House that emerged in England during the 18th and 19th centuries. A "tied house" was owned by a brewery and sold only beer that it brewed. As the name implies Gray's Tied House serves products manufactured by the Gray Brewing Company founded in 1856 by Joshua Gray, an Irish immigrant. Since then, Gray's has continued its tradition of producing the finest handcrafted beers, ales, and sodas in its quaint brewery and bottling facility in Janesville.
Randy's Funhunters Brewery & Restaurant
841 E. Milwaukee Street, Whitewater 53190
262-473-8000
Hunter Brau, as the beer is professionally now known was carefully created and crafted with the oversight of world renowned brew master Karl Straus. All beer brewed at Randy’s is natural and no preservatives are added. As a certified brewery, Randy’s continues to provide up to six types of Brewed Beer. Stop in for a pint!
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Naeset-Roe InnAfter touring the breweries in the area bring back your favorites and enjoy them on the front porch while leisure Stoughton passes by. Located within a easy drive of some of Wisconsin premier micro breweries, youll have a good time sampling and then drinking those great brews. If you just need to sample some, Stoughton has two places for you. Laz Bistro and Main Street Pour House have a great selection of Wisconsin brews on tap and in bottles.Stoughton, Wisconsin View more details and photos Go to Website View availability |
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