Visited: October 23, 2002

Opened: 2002

Contributors: Jillian Murphy, Tom Griffin

Pumphouse owner Mark Schmitz opened Moosejaw in 2002 as Wisconsin's largest brewpub. It's actually on the south side of the town of Lake Delton, on Highway 12 at Judson Street, just east of where Wisconsin Dells Parkway turns north. (That may sound confusing, but then this was my first visit to the Dells.) Inside and out, it looks like a big northwoods lodge. Six bucks will get you generous samples of their ten beers. For dinner, they've got the usual appetizers ($5-$8), burgers - including elk - for $6-$9, a couple of pasta dishes ($9-$11), lots of pizza options ($5.50-$18), a couple of entrees - try the pork chop stuffed with garlic - for $14-$18, and desserts ($3-$7). Good food, good beers, good prices, and good people make Moosejaw worth a stop.

Updated: August 23, 2009

• 2009-08-14: Beer Here: Milk Stout from Moosejaw Pizza & Dells Brewing Company (Isthmus)

• Blonde Bock
  German-Style Heller Bock/Maibock
  Awards:

  • Silver Medal, 2003 Great American Beer Festival
  • Date: August 9, 2003 (#5044)
    Package: draught
    Place: Great Taste of the Midwest, Madison WI
    Score: 17 points
    Overall Impression
    Deep amber. Low head. Huge sweet malt aroma. Big body. Hugely malty, candy-sweet. Just warming enough.