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310 Second Street
Hudson WI 54016
Telephone: +1 651-795-9439
Hours: Sunday-Thursday noon-10:00pm, Friday-Saturday noon-11:00pm.
Brewer: Justin Terbeest
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Notes

Visited: July 31, 2024

Opened: 2017

Contributors: Jon Hughes, Ryan Weber

Dog-friendly.

Updated: August 13, 2024

Beer List

  • 13.00% abv.
    • Date: July 31, 2024 (#11869)
      Package: draught
      Place: at the brewery
      Score: 16½ points
      Appearance (3)
      Black. Low beige head.
      Aroma (3½)
      Whiskey and coconut. Darkly fruity.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Thick, smooth, dark, strong. Obvious whiskey flavor. Mild oaky coconut. Sweet dark malt and alcohol finish.
      Overall Impression (2)
      Reasonably complex.

  • 10.00% abv.
    • Date: July 31, 2024 (#11871)
      Package: draught
      Place: at the brewery
      Score: 18 points
      Appearance (3)
      Bright copper-amber. Creamy head.
      Aroma (3)
      Earthy, floral, fruity, grassy.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Big and smooth. Surprisingly chewy. Huge floral, tropical, grassy hop flavor. Really bitter, and really well balanced. Hops all the way through the finish.
      Overall Impression (3)
      Real good beer.

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    American-Style India Pale Ale
    6.00% abv.
    • Date: February 1, 2023 (#11304)
      Package: canned
      Place: Hy-Vee Maplewood, Maplewood MN
      Score: 20 points
      Appearance (3)
      Brilliant golden amber, with nary a fleck of haze! Big creamy head.
      Aroma (4)
      Lots of citrus, grapefruit. Biscuity. Floral.
      Mouthfeel (10)
      Medium-big body, smooth. Big fruity-floral flavor all the way through. Nicely bitter. Toasty, biscuity malt base.
      Overall Impression (3)
      Excellent clean IPA.

  • South German-Style Hefeweizen/Hefeweissbier
    5.00% abv.
    • Date: July 31, 2024 (#11866)
      Package: draught
      Place: at the brewery
      Score: 16 points
      Appearance (3)
      Golden, slight haze. Creamy head.
      Aroma (3)
      Wheat. Mild clove. Banana peel.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Light and fizzy. Lots of wheat malt. Big banana flavor. Mild clove note, but more in the finish. Very mild grassy hop character.
      Overall Impression (2)
      Pretty good beer.

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    Münchner-Style Helles
    5.20% abv.

  • Rauchie der Bär
    Bamberg-Style Rauchbier
    5.60% abv.

  • Saint Black
    German-Style Schwarzbier
    5.00% abv.

  • Zorro Rojo
    American-Style Amber Lager
    5.00% abv.