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Rating: 4.25
Location: Middleton, WI
Founded: 1984
Last visited: July 2021
Nice outdoor Bier Garten in a lovely setting; friendly staff. A hangout for regulars with their families and dogs. Very fun, laid back environment. Visit the indoor Bier Stube during winter months.
The Capital Brewery Tour & Tasting is a 30-45 minute BREW-VENTURE. Cost is $7 per person and includes a tour of the Capital Brewery facility, a commemorative glass and four samples OR one pint of their award winning beer. Book online.
We had taken the tour before, so we chose the “self-guided” Tasting Tour® – six samples for $8.00.
BEER:
Fishin’ in the Dark Imperial Schwarzbier (5.00) – Black as the ace of spades. Hugely malty and sweet. Big, bold, roasted flavors, with a strong hint of chocolate. 7.5% ABV well hidden; beer is very smooth.
Jobu Brown Ale (4.75) – Aged for six months in Jamaican rum barrels; Barrel aging creates a unique flavor profile; hugely complex palate.
King George Scotch Ale (4.50) – Big, bold, malty, sweet; packs a punch but does not overpower; best Scottish Ale ever!
Lake House Golden Lager (3.75) – Medium-bodied, not aggressively hopped; malt character very enjoyable.
Oktoberfest (4.50) – Amber Märzen, medium bodied. Malty sweetness evident and appropriately upfront. Perfect balance of hop bitterness.
Special Pilsner (4.00) – Malty character and noble hops result in a sophisticated pilsner; sweetness enhances overall flavor.
Supper Club Light Lager (3.00) – “Intro” to craft beer brewed with corn grits to maintain “lightness;” slogan is “Not Bad”
Wisconsin Amber Lager (4.00) – Flagship beer at Capital; excellent example of Dortmunder style.
FOOD:
No food served.