MADISON, WISCONSIN
Both Madison and neighboring Fitchburg boast GREAT DANE brewpubs, servicing the nations’ #1 party school, University of Wisconsin. In June ’03, I quaffed dry mocha John Stoner’s Oatmeal Stout; mocha-espresso Black Earth Porter; spruce-y citrus Sugar River ESB; berry-spiced Old Glory American Pale Ale; fruit-candied Potters Run IPA; and off-dry lemon-wedged grapefruit-tart Crop Circle Wheat at Fitchburg site.
Best store selection goes to nearby Monona’s D & R Liquor, where Gray’s, Tyranena, and Summit brews were bought.