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    Minocqua Brewing

    4.1 (40 reviews)

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    Dana C.

    Great little spot to stop for beer. Cool vibe, friendly folks, good selection of tshirts too! Live music, board games & couches to chill out in. Plan on going back in warmer weather to check out the outdoor space in back.

    The most or least popular place in town -- depending on your POV.
    Paul F H.

    It's hard to ignore the political implications of a micro-brewery that makes Biden Beer, AOC IPA, Mandela Mash, Bernie Brew, Tammy Shandy, Ever's Ale, ,la, Fair Maps IPA and "Choice" hard seltzers. Many will trash a business like this in their reviews strictly on the basis of their politics. Others will praise it for the same reason. But what about the product? Isn't that the most important thing? At the Minocqua Brewing Company the politics AND the beer are "the product." Just think about the names of their beers -- and look at the murals on their building -- there's no doubt about the company's intentions. If one doesn't care for either component of the product--especially the politics--then just spend your money elsewhere -- And be honest about it in your negative Yelp review! If one supports the politics--the beverages are worth buying even if you find them underwhelming. Personally, I'm on totally board with their politics AND I find the beer to be quite good -- so for me supporting the Minocqua Brewing Company and enjoying their beer is something that I'm happy to do -- and I recommend that like minded folks do the same. BTW -- for those who support MBC vr. OBNoM in the SLAPP suit against MBC, you can visit the MBC blog and contribute to their legal defense fund.

    Jan M.

    Had family visiting this week so after a few hours of shopping and lunch, we stopped in for a beer. I love this building which I believe is on the National Register of Historic Places. We enjoyed our beers in the new beer garden. Nice shade and a breeze made for an enjoyable stop before heading home. You rock, Kirk and staff!!

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    Emiko K.

    Good drinks, very friendly staff, great ambiance, and has lots of merchandise too! Would recommend

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    5 months ago

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    19 days ago

    Stopped by this brewery during a short trip, the service and the beer was horrible. I would not recommend this brewery

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    19 days ago

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    19 days ago

    Was in town for a conference. Stopped by here for a bite and a beer. Should have eaten at the local gas station instead. Horrible place.

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    19 days ago

    This has to be the worst tasting beer I have ever had, probably better using for drain cleaner than drinking. Save your money

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    19 days ago

    Yuck. Everything about this place is foul. I've had flat PBR better than this cat urine, which is what the place smells like.

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    18 days ago

    Another shitty bar with flat beer, the owners are rude. No food, don't waste your time.

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    19 days ago

    Worst beer ever. All of their beer is totally flat and taste like soy sauce and wasabi.

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    23 days ago

    I love your approach to business and community! And very creative menu. Thanks for caring so much!

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    1 year ago

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    8 months ago

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

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    1 year ago

    Drinks, service, and atmosphere were all my kind of vibe. Thanks for persisting up there. Will definitely be back!

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    2 years ago

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    2 years ago

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    4 years ago

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

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    3 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Funky place with some solid brews at a good price. Should visit if in the area.

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    3 years ago

    Good food, good drinks, good company! We got the Choice - Pink Grapefruit Hard Seltzer to-go!

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Great beer. Great service. Great patio. Anyone who doesn't house their head in their butt will love it.

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    2 years ago

    Love this place! Good, service and ambiance, a very special place all around. Highly recommend!

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    5 years ago

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    3 years ago

    We drove 2+ hours to buy beer. Well, worth it. It's great that you can try before you buy.

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    4 years ago

    More like Minocqua Brew needed in MKE! At least their products are there. Listening on Devil Radio 92.7fm.

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    It's hot out, but this is the spot if you need a "cold one." I prefer the Tammy Shandy because who doesn't love a shandy in the summer?!?

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    Pickles Bar and Grill - Beer Cooler Filled

    Pickles Bar and Grill

    4.5(31 reviews)
    10.0 mi

    I have to say I'm not a major Burger person , But this place won best burger in Wisconsin. Dear…read morelord I orded a Cowboy from hell. med, rare it was cook perfect . Burger had smoked bacon, Jalapeños, pepperjack cheese , grilled onions , On this soft sweet bun . I think it was potato bun. Service was fantastic , Owner is a ex Marine, got to talking to him . He gave up his pay to put on a event on Sunday to left feed his neighbors in town who were losing Thier SNAP benefits. Like he said no matter what side of the coin your on . People deserve to eat . Had to give him a extra $20 to help with a few plates of food for this event. Any ways the food was great best Burger any were. We sat outside with our dogs on the USS Pickles pontoon boat with them . Weather was low 50's so In Upper Wisconsin end of October it was great. Going up north in Wisconsin Pickles is a must . Owner and His Chief are best I have had . Thanks for making our vacation memorable.

    We had a good experience at this local bar in Hazelhurst Wisconsin. Dorney K. Was our server and he…read morewas great, fast, and friendly. The majority of the restaurant is actually a huge bar as you enter. There are four or five tables off in a separate section for any families. It's a cool place and Northwoods cool everything. I had the chicken tenders, which were very generous and tasty and my father had the chicken thigh, which was good..

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    Outside pontoon boat seating. Make your own sea noises and pretend to be on a boat. EEEEEOOOOOOO. Rawww!! Rawwww!

    Rhinelander Brewing Company - Beer

    Rhinelander Brewing Company

    4.2(17 reviews)
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    When my college buddy is in town for a visit we always like to hit up one of the local breweries…read more The Rhinelander Brewing Company is one that we hadn't yet been to, so the last time he was here we decided to give it a try. They offer everything one would expect from a small craft brewery, both in terms of style and pour sizes -- everything from tastes, to flights, to small seven ounce pours (shorties), to a full pint. I had shortie pours of their lager and IPA. The lager was light and refreshing but not thin and watery (think "lite beer"). The IPA was lightly hopped compared to many IPAs on the market these days -- which I thought was good -- one can taste and enjoy the hops without being overpowered by them. The taproom is located in a storefront on the downtown main street. The decor has an "up north vibe" but I wouldn't say it is attractive or coherent in style. There's a bunch of historical memorabilia on display hearkening back to the old days when every town had its own local brewery -- which in this town was (of course) The Rhinelander Brewery. The staff was friendly and could readily talk about their products. The Rhinelander Brewery is not that much different from hundreds of other small craft brew taprooms around the country, so I'll stick with three stars, which for me means average -- but totally acceptable -- in terms of everything one would expect from an establishment like this. Every town should have a place like this.

    Feels more like a clothing store than a brewery taproom. The beers is average. Nothing was stood…read moreout to me. Nice history of the original Rhinelander brewery. One is like a small museum. It's right downtown. Street parking. Very small brewery.

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