so much for that
OT: Things to do in Madison, WI
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:30 PM | 
If you want a great beer, I suggest you get some Spotted Cow.
If you want a great beer, I suggest you get some Spotted Cow.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:36 PM |
What
What
Is your disposition on the Fat Squirrel or Apple Ale?
Spotted Cow is great.... Have relatives in Wiscy that bring me some new glarus around the holidays
No matter what happens.....They're still gonna run out and touch that banner.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:01 PM |
I know you're not asking me,
I know you're not asking me,
I know you're not asking me, but I really like the Apple Ale. That being said, I enjoy almost anything apple flavored.
It ain't easy being cheesy
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:20 PM |
... easy on the tini!
... easy on the tini!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:52 PM |
Suprised
Suprised
How good it is. Especially around the holidays when apple goes with everything you eat.
No matter what happens.....They're still gonna run out and touch that banner.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:54 PM |
I've actually never tried either of them.
I've actually never tried either of them.
I haven't been to Wisconsin for a while and when I do I usually get Spotted Cow. I'll keep those in mind though, I've been looking to try something new from New Glarus.
Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:53 PM |
Fat squirrel
Fat squirrel
Is a little heavier. But it is really hard to find something on the level of spotted cow.
No matter what happens.....They're still gonna run out and touch that banner.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:41 PM |
Not really a reply...
Not really a reply...
but Tyranena is another Wisconsin brewery that makes some very good beers. The best beer I've had is from there, it was a limited edition for winter/spring 2011 called "Shaggin' in the Wood" scotch ale. They made a permanent scotch ale they call "Sheep Shagger" which is good, but isn't as good as their first one.
I'd recommend anything from their Brewers Gone Wild series; I've enjoyed every one I've gotten to try.
Go Blue!
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:38 PM |
are they the ones that make
are they the ones that make
are they the ones that make left handed milk stout? because that is a scrumptulecent (sp?) beer
You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:41 PM |
100% agree. I also enjoy
100% agree. I also enjoy
100% agree. I also enjoy Moonman, so if you haven't tried that....yeah, give it a shot.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:49 PM |
Ale Asylum
Ale Asylum
I like both Spotted Cow and Moonman from New Glarus, but don't forget Ale Asylum's Hopalicious.
"You're fat and you're mine". Bo to Dan Dierdorf.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:55 PM |
That's another one I've been wanting to try.
That's another one I've been wanting to try.
I'm looking forward to my next trip to Wisconsin.
Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:46 PM |
On Tap
On Tap
From Wisconsin originally. Spotted Cow is the best beer made. On tap especially.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:09 PM |
Im going to have to buck the
Im going to have to buck the
Im going to have to buck the trend.
I despise Spotted Cow. It is a tourist beer and Wisconsin makes tons of beer that is much better.
Tenim un nom el sap tothom. Barca, Barca, BAAARCA!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:17 PM |
True this ^^^
True this ^^^
Spotted Cow is made for Budweiser drinker who wants to feel like he/she is drinking a hip micro-brew.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:18 PM |
you're my friend now.
you're my friend now.
you're my friend now.
Tenim un nom el sap tothom. Barca, Barca, BAAARCA!
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:31 PM |
I always like new friends
I always like new friends
Call me when you get over your illness.
March 22nd, 2012 at 10:30 PM |
you're both jokes
you're both jokes
you're both jokes
March 22nd, 2012 at 9:12 PM |
Ah, Beer snobs
Ah, Beer snobs
It was only a matter of time before they'd appear and look down their collective noses at those of us who don't want their beer to plop in the glass like mud.
"You're fat and you're mine". Bo to Dan Dierdorf.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:39 PM |
Oddly, that was my least favorite of their beers
Oddly, that was my least favorite of their beers
I believe I like nearly every other beer they make, though, and up until I moved out of Madison in 2008 I had tried them all.
Where's Charlie Bauman when you need him?
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:31 PM |
cow tipping
cow tipping
cow tipping
903 wins most in college football
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:32 PM |
The Great Dane
The Great Dane
Definitely make your way to the Great Dane, good beer and good German pretzels. Also Restaurant Magnus has great Chimichurri.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:39 PM |
I can vouch for Great Dane
I can vouch for Great Dane
Really good food. Ate there after the refs screwed us in whatever they called their outdoor game
"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:03 PM |
I will also vouch for the
I will also vouch for the
I will also vouch for the Great Dane. We had wonderful service there in addition to the fantastic food and booze.
It ain't easy being cheesy
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:03 PM |
Seconded
Seconded
Great Dane is classic Madison food. If you want good fried cheese curds, you can get them here. They've got some good beer too.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:15 PM |
Agreed
Agreed
The Great Dane is a good place to take people from out of town, but if you're going to go to the one by the Capitol, get in early. You'll wait an hour plus on a Friday or Saturday night if you're not there by 6. Same with the Old Fashioned, which others mentioned - I like it better than the Great Dane, but waits of 1.5 hours plus are not uncommon.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:18 PM |
Restaurant Magnus
Restaurant Magnus
has been closed for over a year. The restaurant that took its place (in the old morgue) is a seafood joint called Tempest. It is very good. Live music too.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:19 PM |
Restaurant Magnus closed
Restaurant Magnus closed
Restaurant Magnus closed so he could concentrate on Michigan recruiting profiles. Madison's loss is MGoBlog's (and TTB's) gain.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:32 PM |
If you are into Belgian beer
If you are into Belgian beer
Try The Malt House. Also hear that Brasserie V is good, but I have never been there.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:43 PM |
Brasserie V
Brasserie V
Brasserie V is one of my favorites. Just down the street from there is Jac's another favorite of mine.
"You're fat and you're mine". Bo to Dan Dierdorf.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:33 PM |
The Great Dane
The Great Dane
double post. I will add the farmer's market near the Capitol if you are into that sort of thing. It goes year round and is great in the summer. Right now it will probably be cheese and seedlings.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:36 PM |
Old Fashion Bar and the Union
Old Fashion Bar and the Union
Located right by the capitol building - great place for drinks and they had the best damn fish tacos the last time I was there.
And if it's a nice day, grab a beer and hang outside at the university's Union on the lake.
March 22nd, 2012 at 7:00 PM |
If you like Fish Tacos go to
If you like Fish Tacos go to
If you like Fish Tacos go to South Beach Bar and Grill next time you are in San Diego. I will keep your post in mind though, I'm moving to Madison in August for my wife's grad school.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:37 PM |
I would recommend just
I would recommend just
I would recommend just jumping around from place to place
This might be arrogant, and if it is, it is, but we're Michigan
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:44 PM |
Any bar on state street has
Any bar on state street has
Any bar on state street has great local micro brewery beer. New Glarus is excellent, but being in Madison, you should try Capitol Brewery and take a tour of the brewery out in Middleton (West of Madison) if you can. Enjoy! If you like Indian food there's a place off South Park Street around Fishhatchery Rd.
Do you bleed blue?
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:45 PM |
Supper Club
Supper Club
Can't go wrong with Supper Club from Capitol.
"You're fat and you're mine". Bo to Dan Dierdorf.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:38 PM |
If the weather holds, go to
If the weather holds, go to
If the weather holds, go to the union and have beers on the lakeshore. Pretend you're a student (act like you belong and don't wear your M) so you can buy beer there. If you're carded youre out of luck. Better yet, join up with a UW coed.
Have a burger at dotti's or tornado room.
Go to the essen house and drink a boot of beer. Don't set it down till its empty.
Rage on state street.
Eat breakfast at mickeys dairy bar.
Do it again.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:38 PM |
Dance. Just F'in dance,
Dance. Just F'in dance,
Dance. Just F'in dance, Bryan. And don't care who's watching. Just dance.
This is actually good advice for trips to Cleveland, Port Huron, or Topeka too. Just in case you're ever there.
Class of '97: 4 Years -- 4 Four-loss seasons
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:40 PM |
The Plaza Tavern
The Plaza Tavern
If you like relaxed dive bars, check out The Plaza Tavern at 319 N. Henry Street and have a Plazaburger. As I recall, it's off State Street towards the Capitol.
Well I am just a monkey man,
I'm glad you are a monkey woman too, babe.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:43 PM |
It's on Henry between Gorham and West Johnson
It's on Henry between Gorham and West Johnson
When I first moved to Madison, my girlfriend lived more or less around the corner.
Where's Charlie Bauman when you need him?
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:42 PM |
If you like SE Asian food...
If you like SE Asian food...
Lao Laan Xang on Williamson is really, really good. And if you get it "native Lao" hot it'll hemorrhage you.
March 22nd, 2012 at 3:45 PM |
Madison is awesome
Madison is awesome
I go up there from Chicago anytime I can and always have a blast, I love Madtown.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:00 PM |
Eat a Usinger bratwurst,
Eat a Usinger bratwurst,
Eat a Usinger bratwurst, preferably on a pretzel roll. Lots of good bars and food. Went to Great Dane years ago - thought at the time it was named for Ron Dayne, becuase they were pretty crazy about him, IIRC.
March 22nd, 2012 at 5:39 PM |
I live in Watertown, WI
I live in Watertown, WI
I live in Watertown, WI (about 1/2 hour from Madison). There is a deli here that makes the best brats in the world. Better than Usinger's (which I like too). The name of the deli is Glenn's. Go for the Sheboygan Brat or the Cheese Brat. Highly recomend it to anyone!
"Shiny. Let's be bad guys."
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:02 PM |
Friday night fish fry
Friday night fish fry
I would say you have to hit a fish fry if you are in town Friday night. I think the best ones are Avenue Bar on the East Washington about a mile from the Capitol and Quivey's Grove in Fitchburg (south of Madison).
The other great places to eat and drink that have been mentioned alreay are Brasserie V, Old Fashioned, and any of the 4 Great Dane breweries in the Madison area.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:47 PM |
Heartily
Heartily
Not that anybody cares, but I heartily endorse both of these whether you go for the fish fry or not.
"You're fat and you're mine". Bo to Dan Dierdorf.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:21 PM |
State Street crowds
State Street crowds
There's a lot of fun things to do in the State Street area, but be prepared for crowds. The Kohl Center is hosting the high school girls' state basketball tournament today-Saturday so expect everything to be flooded with out-of-towners. Also, the outdoor farmer's market isn't open yet, so don't plan on going or you'll be disappointed.
One place that nobody has mentioned yet is the Vintage Brewing Company on Whitney Way (not the Vintage bar near campus, although they're owned by the same people). It's another brew pub with classic Wisconsin food along the lines of the Great Dane, but I've actually found their beers to be better overall. If you've got a car with you, it's only a 10-15 minute drive from the campus area.
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:29 PM |
Grab a Fish Bowl
Grab a Fish Bowl
From Wando's. Disgusting mixture of many liquors and liqueurs and sugary mixing solutions. They used to make you have 5 people standing-by to order one. I've had a few good times up there the past 3 years.
March 22nd, 2012 at 6:29 PM |
good ole wando's. Everytime
good ole wando's. Everytime
good ole wando's. Everytime i go there every floor is jammed back though. If you like the younger crowds, whiskey jacks is a great bar
March 22nd, 2012 at 4:37 PM |
I can always trust the board
I can always trust the board
Thanks for the tips. I'm staying right on Capitol Square so the Old Fashioned is likely my first stop
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Brewed by New Glarus Brewing Company, hands down my favorite beer that I've ever had.
Yep, that's Simba made out of a pineapple.