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Karben4 Brewing

4.0 (178 reviews)
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Open • 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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Bruce K.

As the last place didn't work out, I searched and found Karben4 which absolutely did work out. A mostly quiet space in the corner where there was a power outlet (electricity is always on my mind!). I set up the computer, plugged in the phone and then checked the beer menu. After ordering one of their "Midwesty" pilsners and taking a sip, I asked and was told that yes, it's perfectly okay to order delivery or bring in outside food as they don't have a food truck tonight. Yay! I did order (a Chinese place that I will review next) and during my three hours here at Karben, enjoyed two more of those great pilsners while writing up eight reviews from earlier on this trip in Pittsburgh. Great space, peaceful chill vibe, excellent beer. I really enjoyed it! [Review 20684 overall - 254 in Wisconsin - 1665 of 2023.]

Edtoberfest
Sandy S.

If you love their beer, this is your spot. I don't love their beer...so this wasn't my favorite place. It was also my third brewery stop of the day and the people at Karben4 were less friendly, less welcoming and had less food options. I'm sure the outdoor beer garden would be more my speed, but it was cold. There were a lot of Wisconsin Badgers fans at the bar when we arrived, so I assumed it was a fun place for people to watch the game. I'll go back, but only because my friends love it.

Octoberfest!
Mauro B.

8/12/22 - 6 PM Hidden away near MATC is this brewery with parking in the front/back. I happened to visit during a local beer event with food trucks & various beer tents. I opted for the seasonal Octoberfest & as always it did not disappoint! The brewery does serve frozen pizzas/pretzels but I decided to try a pizza from "It's Good For You". Typical pepperoni with extra sauce for me, that came out super fast (ordered, got another beer, and when I came back it was ready). It was a surprisingly good pizza (7.6/10) that left me wanting more. I talked to the owner (?) of the tent & unfortunately they are not there regularly. Overall, if this brewery was in my backyard with the Octoberfest/pizza tent/vibe I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Wisconsin Cheese Board and flight
Nicole L.

Love this brewery! It was a beautiful day and we were able to enjoy the sun on the patio - while the road nearby gets really loud, the fence secludes it a little bit. They were unfortunately out of their pretzel bites but the cheese board was great. Super generous portion sizes of a lot of different wonderful cheeses (Hook's 5 year aged cheddar; a spicy three chili pepper Gouda; apricot, honey & lavender goat cheese, and more) plus other light bites . It also came with a sheet describing all of the cheeses - cheese board goals! Had to go the flight route since there are so many interesting beers to try. (Even the names and descriptions are fun.) My favorites were the America AF Watermelon Berliner-Kolsch (surprisingly full bodied for the low alcohol content - took a 6 pack home with me), the Sour Raspberry Fantasy Factory IPA (not too hoppy, too sweet, or too sour - took a crowler home but it was flat by the time I got back to Milwaukee), and Diet Starts Tomorrow Chocolate-Oatmeal Stout (rich and delicious.) Wish they distributed more of their beers around the state!

Allison G.

Karben4 Is one of my favorite breweries in Madison! They have many different delicious beers that have unique names and artwork to go with each one. My favorite name is a beer called ''diet starts tomorrow''. They put so much thought and care into crafting each beer. They also have a cool indoor area with a large bar, a merch area, a games section, and a glass wall that allows you to see where the beer is brewed. Karben4 was very creative and safe during COVID. They had several igloos outside for guests to reserve and dine in during the winter. These igloo were heated and lit up different colors. Karben4 also has a gorgeous patio when the weather is nice. It is lined with a wooden fence and string lights above. The food menu is excellent. They even have special appetizers, main courses, and dessert that rotate daily to keep things interesting. It's a great spot with great beer and food!

Eric E.

This is the little brewery that COULD. After a long day of climbing and hiking at a couple state parks we were chomping at the bit for good beer and dinner. Madison is a haven for breweries but I was looking for something new and off-cuff. Their food menu is large enough to find a little something for anyone. I watched many delicious looking dishes be brought out by servers but none sounded better than a good old fashioned BLT. The sandwich itself was great and the side was a fresh spinach salad. Bacon and fresh greens are sorta my thing, and they provided both in expert style. Our server was a really helpful guy who helped me out with their beer selection. He brought out two samples: Idiot Farm and NightCall and talked me into Block Party, which was easily my favorite of the three. So much so that I polished off the first glass in a couple minutes and had a second moments later. Block Party sort of reminded me of a 312 but a lot better in taste. We sat outside which is always a perk for me, but they also have a nice selection of indoor seating. Inside they also have large canvas portraits of each of their beer labels, which were made by a local artist. If you're in the mood, also note that they have a bunch of board games to take to your table and play. Look, we could have chosen a popular conglomerate brewery like the one on the other side of the airport. Sometimes you have to give the little brewery a whirl and see what they're all about. I couldn't have chosen a better brewery to visit yesterday, Karben4 Brewing is top notch. Thank you for a great experience!

Art everywhere!
Chadrick J.

Karben 4 is in the oddest lil strip one could ever see. It's a section of town I would call mid-industrial-ish. The parking is odd but once you walk in you'll forget exactly where you are. Karben has a good vibe and a cool aura to it. The industrial montage is gone and you realize your in a funky, hip, and happening place. The beer selection is impressive and I enjoyed a few really great brews. They have a sampler that is second to none. The food the kitchen chefs up is very impressive as well. The deviled eggs, particularly the maple bacon is beyond words scrumptious. We will be back to Karben for sure if were in Madison. Hopefully though, they one day outgrow this space and get into an area of town that matches what they have going on all around.

Fun stuff
Melissa S.

Ok Karben4 you win Madison best brewery hands down. Recent visit and a flight proved that your fantasy factory ipa isn't just a one trick pony. I do love that brew but the 8 beers I tried were solid craft beers. Great flavor profiles made me enjoy even styles I normally don't drink. Your Irish stout on St Paddy's day weekend is a winner. Space is hipster vibe. Fun. Casual. And a bit eclectic with all the giant artwork. Fantasy factory cutouts made for great photo op. Glad to see you have food menu too. Didn't try that but looked good from what I saw on other tables. 5 stars for craft excellence! So glad your beers abound all over Wisconsin. Next stop - rest of USA.

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All the drinks are great here! Their huckleberry seltzer is my favorite item! Nice outdoor seating with food trucks.

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Amazing beer, ambiance and bartenders! They make you feel welcome and comfortable. The patio is one of the best in Madison.

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Wisconsin Brewing Company - Inside of tap room

Wisconsin Brewing Company

4.2(108 reviews)
14.3 mi
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Great selection of beer and a quiet brewery. The outdoor area is really nice…read moreStaff is friendly Very clean bathrooms

Wisconsin Brewing Company was founded in 2013 while my family was still living in Madison, and…read morerecently underwent a change to be called Lake Louie Brewing. My wife and I stopped in for dinner, and found it to be a good experience. An original founder was Kirby Nelson, who had become very well known in the area (during a time when craft brewing was just starting out), spending many years as head brew master at nearby Capital Brewery (a brewery I knew very very well, considering I worked nearby and had many work related events at their seasonal biergarten). I distinctly remember when they were building this location out in the middle of nowhere, and stopped in multiple times in the early years. In 2019, it merged with with Lake Louie Brewing (another smaller brewery whose beers I really liked). In 2023, it consolidated all of its beers under the Lake Louie moniker, including renaming this location. I hadn't stopped by since that had happened, so was looking forward to visiting for dinner during our second night of our Midwest road trip. They have a large outdoor dining areas, with nice views of the pond and some people were taking advantage. But it was dusk, and the mosquitos were out, so we chose inside seating. It was Wednesday, which meant they had $12 pitchers of any draft beers (which is a great deal). Instead, we ordered a flight ($12 for 4 pours) letting the bartender choose: Kiss the Lips, Badger Club, Warped Speed, Oktoberfest. Warped Speed was my favorite beer (Scotch ale) from the original Lake Louie before it got bought, and it didn't disappoint. The Wednesday special is a $12 small cheese and pepperoni pizza from JonnyO's (located in Belleville which isn't that close), and it's a decent size (enough for two people). We had to try it, but I wouldn't do it again. The price is outstanding, but the time to wait is too long. It is ordered and paid via kiosk. Basically, it's delivery and took exactly 1 hour for the pizza to be delivered. The pizza was OK, and would have been good if served fresh...but it tasted like a pizza that had been made 45 minutes ago and delivered. Definitely better when busier...my guess is that they waited for my pizza until the last possible minute for other orders to come in, and when it didn't, delivered it to meet the 1 hour promise time. I also got a pint of the Tart Lime Twist ($6) which went great with the pizza. We really liked the Tart Lime so got a 4 pack of that ($6) and my favorite (Warped Speed for $6), to bring back to California. The service was good throughout, and they used Square for their payment processing.

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Outdoor seating with view

The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company - 12 Pack Pub Wings (1/2 - 3 alarm, 1/2 - general tso's)

The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

3.8(1.1k reviews)
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While in Madison for IM relay. Couple spots ended up going back cause right there and good food…read more The Great Dane Pub & Brewing was one of them. In prior review so many options all within walking distance in downtown Madison. Right off loved the vibes, old school vibes, downstairs area (area checked out), restaurant level two levels, one nice spacious car area, and other section more dining room. All around one thing common lots of widescreens. NFL back weekend games and also big college town University of Wisconsin. It can get loud and crazy. The food naturally had to get some cheese curds. Out of the two spots just as solid. Not the best of the two. I ended up having Thai Chicken pasta the first time carbload night before the race. Solid pasta dish. Nice hearty, nice flavor, and nice portion. The second time went with Korean rice bowl. Another nice hearty and refreshing dish. The service was friendly, attentive, and all smiles!

Love this place. Good food and great beer…read more They have the best Fried Cheese Curds in Madison with a delicious chimicurri ranch sauce. Their I-5 IPA is an english style, lower carbonation more frothy. Truly delicious. The wings were spicy and good Salad was a salad and my wife ordered it so... Service was quick and friendly. Pub atmosphere. Next time in town I will come back.

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6 Pack Pub Wings (habanero hellfire)

The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company - The outside of the building is a little shabby and could use fresh paint but I guess that's part of the charm.

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The outside of the building is a little shabby and could use fresh paint but I guess that's part of the charm.

MadisonTap

MadisonTap

4.4(25 reviews)
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A nice little local spot that's a bit hidden. MadisonTap is classy without being pretentious…read more Disclaimer: I did not order food here so my review may be a bit biased. The bartender assured us that their vegan options were incredible. MadisonTap features many local Wisconsin beers on tap. They seem to often rotate the beers and keep a solid selection. MadisonTap was spacious with bar seats, tables, and booths available. The design and decor were well thought out. The crowd seems to be young professionals in their mid-20s to early 30s. I don't recall the beers I got here but I do remember prices being ~$7-10 range mark. The bartender and owner place special emphasis on being vegetarian and vegan friendly. Even one of the cocktails used vegan butter. There was a single bartender when I visited but it was a bit slow. We had a great conversation and watched Christmas movies on the projectors. Overall, solid experience. 5/5. Favorited in Madison, WI.

This was a fun find for us while we were in town. It was a bit hard to locate - we heard live music…read morebut couldn't tell if we could enter from the back. We entered from the front of the building. It looks like they feature a different brewery every month. The interior of the bar was pretty classy and new. Their patio was very cool and spacious. A great patio for evening drinks! The live music was pretty good too. Can't speak to the food however, since we didn't eat there.

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