I love the variety of beer here as it rotates often and typically has very good sours and IPAs, two of my favorite beer types. Plus, the beer names are fantastic. There are plenty of to go options in the cooler and they often have events like trivia. The indoor space is cute with an open concept surrounding their brewing equipment and hanging plants with cozy dim lighting, and the outdoor patio is nice in the summer especially to bring dogs. They have slowly been improving their food offerings over time. I usually get one of their crunch wraps but tried the chicken club this time and it was delicious, as were the fries! It did get a little messy at the end since there is a lot in between the bread, but it was worth it. There could have been more aioli on the sandwich but I just asked for a side of it and used it for both that and my fries which was perfect. The background music has always been great and the staff have always been lovely. read more

Young Blood Beer - Bird Boss Club - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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My partner (who does not regularly consume alcohol) and I came to Madison from Germany, visiting friends; we went to Young Blood and she tried a sample of the Pony Club. Four glasses and 2.5 hours later, she had me ordering her a fifth glass at last call! Coming back in August for a wedding, so hopefully they brew plenty more! read more

Hands down my favorite brewery in Madison. Beer, outdoor seating was so good that we came back the next night on a two night trip. Would've come back a third time if possible. Had the Take It Easy (Hazy IPA). Had the Eagles tune playing in my head as I sipped it on their outdoor seating people watching and with a peek a boo view of the capitol. On night two I had their collab with Revolution brewery (my fave Chicago brew) which was a West Coast IPA and it was extremely tasty read more

Young Blood Beer - Hazy IPA - Take it Easy - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

AMAZING service, Great beer, Great food. Bar tender was running the entire place by herself but never forgot about anyone the whole night

Longtime fan of Young Blood's incredibly inventive sour game with equally inventive names! Was able to stop in on a weeknight and enjoyed my visit. Would love to see flights added, as there are so many great beers on the list, then I could try them all in one visit! Service was great, friendly, and I'll have to visit in summer for patio vibes and to try their menu items. read more

Young Blood Beer - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Loved the beer selection at this fun spot! They have some of the best sours I have ever had that are full of flavor with the perfect tang. The atmosphere is laid back and fun. Service was at the bar/counter and was great. We hung out for quite awhile and really enjoyed our experience. We even took a few 4 packs to go! read more

Young Blood Beer - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great beer and a great atmosphere. Had a couple fruited sours a saison and an ipa all delicious .Definitely a good place to grab some beers

What a great space! Friendly staff, AMAZING poutine, and tasty beer. I seriously laughed out loud at the hazy "Second Place In A Shovel Contest". Bonus points on it being as amazing as the name! read more

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During Christmas time the atmosphere is extremely decorated with lights it is also close to the state capital building!

Welcoming & helpful bartenders! Delicious beers, definitely the place to go if you're a fan of sours! Lovely outdoor seating & nice atmosphere inside. Interesting food menu but just had drinks. Not far from the square. read more

Young Blood Beer - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Wow! They had so many fun beers and names. It was heaven for me since so many were fruity sours. I got the unsupervised at target and it was a fruit punch sour - so good! Very fruity and just the right bit of tart. They also have some brat options - I didn't get one but people in my party said they were good! I did try some fries and those were good. The bartender seemed very annoyed when I asked for a sample of two sours, but obliged. Kind of weird thing to be off about, maybe it was just a grumpy kind of day but didn't ruin the experience. Wish this was closer to me! read more

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My favorite type of beer is a craft sour and this place did not disappoint. I tried all of the sours and every one was unique and absolutely incredible. I loved the vibes of the place and was perfect to come with some friends. The names of the beers are hilarious and fun! Bartenders were friendly. I just wish they offered flights!!! read more

I stopped into this location on a random Monday afternoon and was super, duper impressed by its aesthetic. I wasn't sure what type of vibe 'Young Blood' would give off but all of the plants, neon signs and exposed brick walls were stellar. We were waited on right away. The bartender gave us some suggestions that did not disappoint. Pricing seemed on point for a craft beer downtown. We grabbed our brew and went out to the patio. There is a bunch of seating with shade and good people watching. I adore all of the names of their beers! (Honestly, it made it hard to pick which one I would try... in hindsight I should have inquired on a flight.) This location doesn't serve food but is definitely worth a 'it's five o'clock somewhere' treat. Checkout Young Blood Beer. read more

The sour beer options were all top notch. Great tropical flavors when I went, including a passion fruit heavy option. I always appreciate a brewery who makes more fruit options available. read more

Aesthetically pleasing, FANTASTIC music, the craft sour selection was great and we all enjoyed our food. Will definitely be back! read more

Young Blood Beer - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Everything from the beer to the food is great! Staff is super friendly and a totally chill vibe.

I really enjoyed our experience at Young Blood in Madison! The service was great and our bartender was super hard working, attentive, and kind. The beer was very tasty and it was nice to see that they had food options. I would give all this a five star review. However, the food was inconsistent and prices were not just. That part was disappointing. The $17 barbacoa nachos was lacking barbacoa and sadly I did not even taste or see any meat. The poutine was good and the veggies tasty. I would go back for drinks next time and skip the food altogether and go to the other many options in the area. The service was the highlight of this visit! read more

Young Blood is one of my favourite breweries in Madison. I was not much of a sour ale fan, but this place changed my opinion completely. I now love trying new sours and I especially love their seasonal stouts. They've recently redone the food menu and my favourites so far are the crunch wraps and their mofo veggies. It's also a fun place to meet friends after work, as well a great place to do some work on the weekends. The ambiance has a homey feel and the service has always been impeccable. If you go on Tuesdays or Fridays, don't forget to say hi to Steve at the bar. He's a treasure trove of information on beer and is generally a fun person to talk to. read more

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One of the best deviled eggs I ever had. Great brew too! Location is just off the capital square.

I have had Young Blood beer on tap from the Memorial Union and so naturally had to check out one of their taprooms. We did several appetizers and I thought they were all very tasty! The barbacoa nachos had great flavor and the chips were delicious. The trashy but classy deviled eggs had a really nice savory flavor which was slightly different from regular old deviled eggs. I loved the fried veggies too! Beautiful location right near the square with a nice patio. The bartender was also helpful and polite. read more

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Young Blood is the reason I live near the capitol. As a recent Milwaukee transplant and major beer snob I knew I had to be walking distance from one of the best breweries in the state when I relocated. This is an amazing brewery with the coolest vibe and delish snacks. I'll leave specific beer rating to Untappd but know that they are all kick ass and the food is just as good- especially the crunch wrap! I also love the greenery they have brought in, making the space vibrant and homey even in the dead of winter. read more

Young Blood Beer - Poutine - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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A brief search of local Madison breweries before my visit, looking for sour and fruity options on menus, brought me to Young Blood Beer. My friend (and chauffeur) who I was visiting was already planning on us spending some time in the downtown area, so Young Blood made it on to the list to visit on that particular day. To my utter sadness, they don't (or at least didn't at the time) offer flights. And ya gurl likes trying ALL THE THINGS. But I was pretty sure I was going to like the sours on the menu. And indeed I did! We sat at the bar for our couple of beers and enjoyed our brief visit. At the end there was some confusion about what options were available for carry out as there were two different menus floating around. That led to some disappointment for me and for the things I was looking forward to bringing home with me. It also felt like the bartender was annoyed with me/us as we were trying to figure out what was actually buy-able, but I was trying to make a decision based on the menu that was put in front of me. I really liked their sour beers, the space was pretty cool and inviting. They have a kitchen and a small menu, in case you get a little nibbly. I would certainly go back again. If nothing else, I'll keep an eye out for their offerings at local shops when I am passing through the area. read more

Young Blood Beer - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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This place has a great vibe -- plants and greenery and a modern industrial feel. It also has fantastic beer. I mean really top notch IPAs and sours. Super impressive with a rotating variety (all with dank names) and some cans as well. Great atmosphere, beer, crowded but not too crowded. Service is attentive and fast. I'll need to go back there to try their food. read more

Young Blood Beer - Behind the bar - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

We stopped in here as part of a mini brewery tour of Madison. And for being in the middle of the party district, it really has a much more peaceful feeling than many other places in the area. That might change later in a Friday or Saturday however. We didn't try any of the foots, but they do have a descent if slightly small menu to choose from. And it all looked and sounded good. Next time. The beers are excellent. Especially their sours. Like really good. Great flavors and sour enough to know you're drinking a sour. No joke, I don't like sours, but I liked these. And if you know me at all, that's saying something. My only irk was they don't do half pours. You have to get the full size beers. But, the bartender were more than happy to give us a sip of whatever we wanted to make sure we were happy with our choices. Very nice and we had no issues getting the full pours. If you want some great beer in a somewhat more laid back environment, this is your place! read more

The sour beers here are really quite good. Some of the best I've had. Atmosphere is pretty cool and chill and on a Sunday morning I sat outside in the sun and enjoyed the cool morning mixed with the morning sun. Will definitely be a regular here whenever I come through Madison. read more

Do you like sours??? This is your place!!! My friends and I all got awesome sours. I can't remember the names of them (they had some prettyyyy unique names) but you can't go wrong. The inside of this brewery is also very cute. Very dim and moody. I liked it, very different from the vibe of other breweries I've been to. We also ordered their jenga tater tots and...weren't that impressed. For the cost, we didn't get much food (and they really did stack the tots like jenga pieces LOL). I was hoping to get a bit more substance with that order, but oh well. One of our friends got one of their hot dogs and reported that they were good, so I'd probably recommending passing on the tots and going for the dogs. read more

100/10; the best beer spot in town. You want a beer - check. You want some munchies - check. You want to go downtown and vibe - check. I am ABOUT this place. I especially love all the names that they give their beers and the general names of all their foods. It's fun, it's funky, its punny, and it always makes me smile. If I am on that side of the square it is a no brainer where I'm headed. Truly a fantastic location, but I have to tell you, their sour beers are what sell it for me every time. Happy drinking, eating, and vibing! read more

Stopped in for a beer on Saturday with my better half. Also had the Elote Dog, which was great. I had the Home of the old 96er and my better half had Dibs on your Shackleton both were very good. read more

I wrote my original review at three stars a year ago and feel an update is in order. Since my original review, YBB continued to grow and improve and it is now my go to place when I'm in the mood for a delicious and inventive beer. Without a doubt, they are churning out the most amazing sours I have ever tasted. They are consistently hitting the ball out of the park with their beer creations. Along with their beer, their food menu is perfect to nosh on when drinking. Their crunch wrap supreme is my fave. Staff is super super friendly and it really has become a second home. Run, don't walk, and try this place out. read more

Young Blood Beer - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Fantastic beer. Nice bar tenders and a decent barbacoa crunch wrap. Chill vibes. Go here!

Walking through the doors of Young Blood is a beautiful experience. There's exposed brick walls, neon signs, and greenery surrounding you. The ambiance inside is absolutely amazing. The outdoor seating is also a great option! They have plenty of tables outside that have umbrellas in them for shade on a hot day. The beer names are all super fun. I had the ''Thursday is Email Day'' which was a wheat beer. The beers are pretty good but some of them taste a bit hoppy. If you like IPAs or hop flavors, you would love it! Personally, I'm not a huge fan of hops though. Despite that, most of the beers are pretty good. The food options are really unique. The street corn is super good! I've also had the jenga rated tots and beer nuts in the past. They put an interesting twist on all the food they make there. The service is always great! The workers are super friendly and and attentive to their guests. It definitely enhances the experience. I definitely recommend checking out Young Blood next time you're downtown!! read more

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Young Blood is a wonderful addition to the downtown scene and has some incredible beers. Great vibes (and vines) in the interior and there is a nice patio with views of the Majestic Theater and the Capitol. It's hard to pick just one beer so get a flight and try as many of the great beers they have. Bonus points for the creative names, had a pint of (Ope Not Nope). The beer selection changes frequently and they lean towards IPAs and sours. These guys are brewing some amazing beer, go check them out! read more

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Best beers in Wisconsin, possibly the US/world. The music and ambiance was right in my jam. Wish we could try the food, with Jenga Tots and barbacoa Crunch Raps, but we splurged on breakfast. read more

Young Blood Beer - We Gave You a Chance to Water the Plants - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I wish I could give this business 10 stars! If you love craft beers and trying new brews this place is for you. There's nothing better then sitting on the patio and sun bathing in the sun with one of these awesome beers. Young blood is always coming up with something new and the food is amazing. Due to most of the beers being brewed in small batches they can go fast. The nachos are by far my favorite and the Mexican crunch wrap. If you haven't been here I would give it a go. Plus they have some really unique merch which is always a bonus. read more

Young Blood Beer - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The nachos were yummy but it needed more queso and barbacoa. There were many tortilla chips that needed some love from the cheesy meaty goodness. Tortilla chips were thick and crunchy and can hold up all the toppings. The sandwich was delicious. Super crunchy yet moist chicken w yummy pimento cheese. read more

Young Blood Beer - Barbacoa Nachos - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Love this brewery on King St! They also have a taproom on North Street if that's your jam. Friendly and inviting staff that really are passionate about their beer. Our fave beers: My body is all giggly (hazy IPA) and Jeepers Cripes Superstar (fruit punch sour). They have some food and snack options - including a Chicago style hot dog, tots, poutine, and their version of a crunch wrap supreme. Check this place out for a beer and a bit before a show at the Majestic! read more

I have been a fan of Young Blood beers for awhile now and even run into one of the owners at local establishments from time to time.. Our first visit to the actual Young Blood building left me a little sad. It's October and yet they're quite heavy on the sours and IPA's. Maybe that's what you guys strive to be, but there's a season for IPAs, and there's a season for dark ambers, porters, and stouts. I think there was one or two non-pale ales/IPAs on the entire list, which is fine if you're a warm weather state, but Wisconsin is not, and beer styles need to change a bit with the seasons here. I will say that everything we drank was tasty, but I could've gone for a brown ale or a rich dark porter. If you want to stick to your guns and be IPA heavy, that's fine, but if I go into a beer bar in November, I'm going to be picking something other than IPAs, in general. Letdown #2.. when seated, the beer lists are kind of hard to read from a distance and your only way to see them without getting up is by scanning the QR code and getting the list on your phone, which is fine, but 1. Cell service sucks in their building and 2. The guest wifi was broken. When I told the bar manager, he kinda shrugged. Rebooting the access point may have been a quick fix. I do like that their merch is affordable and cool, and we bought a couple items while we were there. Still love Young Blood! read more

1. Great ambiance - loved the feel of the inside even though it's currently setup to keep people sort from each other, there are plenty of spots to eat & drink. And the outside seating on King Street is wonderful and first come first serve for tables! All staff are wearing masks and hand sanitizer is available for everyone. 2. For food, we only shared the small order of the poutine this time - it was delicious! The gravy had such a great flavor and the curds were just melted enough We'll definitely try more of their food menu next time since they have a good selection of options! 3. The sour IPA I got was really tasty - I'm not a beer aficionado but I would definitely get it again! Plenty to choose from - but be aware they don't have any ciders for non-beer drinkers like my boyfriend (or any other alcohol as far as I know, but I'm not 100% on that). Looking forward to stopping by again soon! read more

Young Blood Beer - Poutine! - Breweries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

If Young Blood Beer had a word cloud, the biggest words would probably be "plants" and "vibey". It's a good spot for meeting up with your hip young professional friends. I was happy to see they offered a good selection of beer types (read: not just IPAs), as well as hot food and snack options. Worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

Great selection of beers, and I like how they do the theme nights occasionally! Overall I would recommend if you want some small snacks and some good beer! read more