This review focuses on a product that City Brewery brews for nationwide distribution. It is…read moreRockdale Light Beer. It seems to be primarily sold in Walmart Supercenters. I admit that there is this uptight component of the constitution that makes me the unique person that I am. Whether it be after a hard day of working my backside off, time spent in traffic, or whatever life throws in my path; I prefer to unwind with a bullet beer. In beer parlance a bullet beer is a 24 ounce can or 32 ounce bottle. My bullet beer of choice is Bud Ice and Miller High Life. However, on the days when I shop at a Walmart Supercenter that has run out of my bullet beer of choice there is usually the City Brewery brewed Rockdale Light on their shelf. Following Walmart's mantra of "Save money and Live Better," it currently goes for $1.26 a can. This is the exact price that a 25 ounce Bud Ice cost a few years back. Taste: How does a 24 ounce of light beer taste that costs $1.25 nearly half the price of Miller Light at $2.17? The key word is" light." " Light" beer is the equivalent of diet soda. In my opinion the taste of the City Brewery brewed Rockdale Light is at the halfway point of vomit (as in Earthquake beer or Hurricane) and cream (Corona and Heinekin). It is without a doubt drinkable. I appreciate that it does not have a strong taste. The taste is lemony, in my humble opinion. Influence on the brain: Disparite from strong beer such as Bud Ice or Steel Reserve, Rockdale Light has a very subtle influence on me when I drink it. I feel in control. It doesn't leave me drowsy or slightly buzzed like some of the strong bullet beer does. Again, this is a light beer. However I would not get behind the wheel or write a review under its subtle influence. It is a subtle influence that relaxes me while I visit the cyber world through the computer, listen to a podcast, enjoy music, or other form of enjoyment. It is hard to believe that it has a 4.2 alcohol content. Final words: Rockdale Light is not my beer of choice. However when the Walmart Supercenter runs out of my bullet beer of choice, the 24 ounce Rockdale Light has been the right plan B. At $1.26 price point, Walmart shoppers might need a "plan c" when I buy it out. Buying it out is an exaggeration. Nevertheless, I will buy a couple. It is nice to have a can or two of bullet beer in the fridgein case I run out or had a really rotton day where I could use two bullet size light beers. In conclusion, Rockdale Light is a 3 star light beer that gets the job done.

I work for the brewery as a temp. It is a good place to work with a laid back work enviroment…read more Good people and a very good place to work.

I love stopping in when we're in the area. Best beef jerky in the state hands down. Maybe even the…read morebest in the country - prove me wrong! They have coolers of prepackaged meat snacks, cheeses and cases of various meat in different cuts for cooking up at home. This place is top notch and the workers are super friendly and knowledgeable. Not just "hey there tourist" friendly, but genuinely so. If you keep an ear open you'll hear that they aren't having the same scripted conversation with every customer. I find that endearing and it makes me feel more appreciated. The store is fairly large and full of enticing tourist traps like more cheese, candy, wine, sodas, beer and other items. But it's not done in a kitschy sense, more like carefully curated vignettes of interest. Do I fall for these? You betcha! But I mostly budget for all the beef jerky I can carry. Seriously. I found out that I can order online to have it shipped to my house. I wept a little with joy. So, do I recommend that you make a special trip to the Holmen Meat Locker for beef jerky? Absolutely I do. And while you are there feel free to purchase some of their other offerings.

Products are great but some of the stall needs a personality. If you're not willing to offer…read moreservice with a smile on your face then you need to find a different job.

Always loving coming to Bodega for good food, drinks, and service. Great spot to check out in La…read moreCrosse! (highly recommend the sweet tang grilled cheese w ham)

Good beer and food stop rec from uber driver. Great server, let us sample beers and always checked…read morein on us + Classic Reuben but make it rachel (smoked turkey instead of corned beef) and side salad was perfection, cheesy, savory warm ($11.75 + $2.75 salad) + 12oz Cider, guava and passionfruit ($4.25): super yummy and fruity, easy to drink (8/10) + 12oz 608 fluffanutta local beer 12oz $5.75 was quite interesting, nutty and deep (7.8/10)

Friendly staff. Owner runs the checkout often and is very knowledgeable helpful. Great variety of…read morewine, spirits and beer! Definitely will return.

Great name, great beer, and even better service! Stopped right after they opened on a Sunday and…read morethere were only a few other patrons in their besides us. Very relaxed vibe though and I love all their branding. Ordered a flight of beers and 2 of the 4 really stood out to me. While sliding the flight holder across the bar top it got stuck and one of the pours spilled. I told them they didn't have to replace it but they did at no charge which was very sweet of them. After we paid our bill and were finishing up they gave us a free taster of one of their other beers. One of the employees was even watching the football game on their phone and set it up so we could see it as well! Don't sleep on Turtle Stack, it's worth the visit!

Stop 3 for WI Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Amazing Brewery Race…read more Anything turtle is an automatic 3 star and can only go up from there, in my book (same for goats)... We scored street parking steps from the door & went in about an hour before close. We opted for 2 versions of the darkest on tap, one of which was BA - both were solid and the service was really good, as was the music and the overall vibe, which I'll credit to the turtle decor and merch ; ) There was no food that I saw, so, eat before or after. There are plenty of options for that nearby. Samples are readily available, too. Try before ya buy.

608 Brewing released their English Barleywine aged bourbon barrels, so I made the trek down to La…read moreCrosse with the pup to try a new (to me) brewery and to of course sit down for a flight at 608 Brewing. It was an absolute delight to hang with the folks at the brewery and got some training for Murphy as well. H.O.P. Institute #3: A Double IPA hopped with Riwaka, Anchovy, and Mosaic. Some of my favorite IPAs. Another Neon Sunset: A Hazy IPA that they have brewed before, but this time it has a brand new hop bill featuring Citra and Nectaron. BA It From the Pit '26: The meaning for the trip, an English Style Barleywine that was aged for not one, not two, but THREE years in Willett Bourbon Barrels. An absolute treasure of a beer. Banana Cream Pie Sour: A Fruited Sour with loads of Banana and Vanilla. It's thick, it's decadent, and it's delicious. ________

Great brewery! Good variety of beers. Especially like the hazy's and the IPA's. They also do a good…read moresour although would've been a little better if it was a higher ABV in my opinion. Service was great and friendly.

What type of review do you give to a brewing company when you can't do a tour? I was here on…read moreSaturday and no tour was available but I got to see the ginormous Old Style cans. A beer from a by gone era and something I used to drink when I was a Ut, but alas "Old Style Beer" is no more. We drove by & stopped by the worlds largest 6 pack. Across the street is the Old G Heilemann City Brewery a little nostalgia from the past.

A Great Place to Relax, and Better-Than-Expected wines…read more I tried 7 wines here (a 'flight' and I sipped from two others that came with me) and all but one were to my liking. I would never have expected a wine outlet in Minnesota to have such complex & interesting wines. The venue is comfortable - we sat outside for over an hour and despite a fast-moving downpour it was wonderful. The grounds are elegantly landscaped and we took a short walk afterwards. Our hostess was pretty elegant herself as well as helpful & charming - as good as they get! I bought two bottles of my favorite of the 7 wines I tried, "Unequivocal." Highly Recommended if you're in the area. Check It Out!

Our last full day in town we made the short trek out to this winery. The folks are so nice. I am…read morenot big on wine but the better half is. We both found something we liked. The afternoon weather was excellent and it was nice sitting on the patio and relaxing.