Located between Milwaukee and Madison in the small town of Lake Mills. Small taproom, dimly lit, with six round hightop tables, medium sized wooden bar, walls painted green-blue with dark wood accents. Beautiful patio. Live entertainment on weekends draws huge crowds.
Hours: Mon-Thu 4:30-10:00; Fri 3:00-11:00; Sat Noon-11:00; Sun Noon-8:00. Fifteen beers on tap, six are classified as “Brewers Gone Wild,” higher alcohol beers aged in rum, bourbon, rye, or tequila barrels.
BEER:
Three Beaches Blonde Ale -3.50
No-nonsense blonde ale, medium body; hop bitterness relatively low
Helles for Real -3.75
Nice and malty, terrific mouthfeel; sensibly bittered, good balance
Fargo Brothers Hefeweizen -4.75
Splendid example of a classic Hefeweizen; superb blend of malts; fermented perfectly
Headless Man Altbier -2.50
Needs more malt to be a truly great Altbier
Bitter Woman IPA -4.00
Medium body, well balanced; bitterness level enjoyable, not overpowering
Rocky’s Revenge Imperial Brown Ale (aged in bourbon barrels) -3.75
Full-bodied brown ale; bourbon flavor evident, but does not overwhelm
Chief Black Hawk Porter -3.75
Nice, roasted malt character; needs more malt to be a “big beer;” low bitterness, according to style
FOOD:
Food trucks visit on weekends in the summer. Check the website for details.
