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Rating: 3.25
Location: Janesville, WI
Founded: 1856
Last Visited: July 2016
Founded in 1856, the brewery has been operated by six generations of the same family. The brewery burned down in mid 90s, was resurrected, made beer and soda, and became a Wisconsin tradition. Friendly, homey atmosphere in the taproom.
BEER
Wisco Wheat (3.00) – Bland, nothing like a real weizen beer
Oatmeal Stout (3.50) – Decent body, dry aftertaste
Raspberry Wheat (3.75) – Refreshing, just a hint of raspberry
Black Rose Black Ale (3.00) – Bland, lacking body
Rock Hard Red malt beverage (3.75) – Soda with benefits
Bully Porter (3.75) – Medium-thin body, low bitterness
Lions Tap Ten Point IPA (3.25) – Thin, bitter
Busted Knuckle Irish Ale (3.00) – Thin, sweet malty flavor, acceptable example of an Irish ale
Honey Wheat (2.75) – Lawnmower beer, thin, slight honey sweetness
FOOD
No food served
TAPROOM
Fri 5pm-7pm and Sat 12:30-4pm. Tours: 1:30pm on Saturdays; free refills after the tour!