tasting notes

The Parched Eagle Taproom

Hoppy Friday! This week has brought not only the arrival of spring but also BIG news for us as we have officially announced our second location: the Parched Eagle Taproom that will be located at 1444 E. Washington Avenue on Madison’s near east side! The Taproom will be just that: a bar serving eight of […]

Birthday Beer Dinner with Athens Gyros this Saturday Feb. 4th 6pm!

Greetings, This Saturday Feb. 4th is my birthday and we’re having a beer dinner from 6 to 9pm with Athens Gyros Westport to celebrate! In honor of my ethnic heritage, Chef Andy Ziegler has concocted a special Scandavian-themed menu for the day and here it is including our suggested beer pairings: • Fried Red Potatoes- […]

Geronimo Imperial Stout Release Party Friday 12/30!

Holiday greetings, At 12% abv Geronimo Imperial Stout (named after my 4-legged black cat) is our strongest beer representing one of my favorite beer styles. Imperial Stout is the king of the stout family that is like a black barleywine with wonderful complexity in terms of aroma and flavor. Expect a beautiful mix of dark […]

Westportierfest Oktoberfest release party w/Aaron Scholz & Chris Boeger this Friday 9/23!

Happy September all, This Friday marks the return of WESTPORTIERFEST Oktoberfest! This is our take on the classic Märzenbier lager style that originated in Bavaria and is THE seasonal style of mid-September through early October coinciding with the huge Oktoberfest celebration in Munich! Rich, malty, smooth, and quite drinkable at 5.5%, Westportierfest awaits your discerning […]