Vintage Brewing Company Reviews

tmoreau	3.5 Vintage Whippoorwill Wit On tap at the Whitney Way location in Madison, WI. as a flight serving, showing a lightly hazed, modest orangey/gold color, with a fair layer of soft white froth to a persistent ring, and light spots of lacing. The nose was soft/wheat-like malt, mild orangey citrus, a touch of yeastiness, subtle flora, herb, and spice as coriander. Less than medium bodied, with decent effervescence, the taste was similar notes, with slight sweetness, a bit of tartness & tanginess, subtle earth & herb bitterness, and a touch of dryness to the finish. Mild but tasty enough style rep. Wednesday, May 8, 2024
tmoreau	3.6 Vintage Whaddya Say Bro? On tap at the Whitney Way location in Madison, WI. as a flight serving, showing a hazed, orangey/gold color, with a fluffy layer of soft white froth to a persistent ring, and ribbony cling as lacing. The nose was malt, moderate esters as citrusy tangelo, pit fruit, and subtle dankness possibly from pineapple and background woodiness. A bit less than medium bodied, the taste followed similarly with a posted ABV of 5.9%, decent carbonation, good balance, and an even keeled but mild bitterness that was citrusy, resinous, and slightly earthy. Wednesday, May 8, 2024
tmoreau	3.7 Vintage Summer Somewhere On tap at the Whitney Way location in Madison, WI. as a pint serving to a shaker, showing a lightly hazed, orangey/gold color, with a presentable layer of soft white froth, a bubbly ring, and doily-like cling to the lacing. The nose was malt/grain, almost wheat-like properties, a bit of resin dankness, grassiness, with a moderate comingling of esters as dried pit fruit, citrus as grapefruit, orange, some lemon/lime, and wine grape. Medium bodied, the taste followed similarly, with good carbonation, and noticeable citrus, rind, resinous & grassy bitterness. Monday, May 6, 2024
deyholla	3.8 Vintage Pumpernickel Porter Sampled from the tap at the brewpub. Pours a clear brown with a tan head that dissipates slowly to the edges and laces slightly. Aroma has a good amount of rye and dark grains with a bit of caraway supporting. Flavor has lots of roast and a bit of rye with a growing caraway note. Saturday, August 12, 2023
nuplastikk	3.7 Vintage Five Year Plan Tap. Really nice stuff, deep unique tropical fruit tone. A lot going on, way more depth than a typical fruited sour. Coconut centers it all. Cool beer. Saturday, August 5, 2023
nuplastikk	Vintage FWD IPA Tap at DU. Bright strawberry sweetness hop tone. A little thick, antiquated..brings me back to to the fish tanks and no sun. OK. Sunday, June 11, 2023
tmoreau	3.7 Vintage Z-Quester On tap at the E. Washington St. location as a flight serving, showing a fairly clear, deep orangey/gold, almost amber color, with a decent layer of soft white froth, and dots & dashes of lacing. The nose was toasted maltiness as bread & cereal grain, with a bit of nuttiness, light spice, and a touch of malty sweetness. Medium- bodied, the taste was similar notes, with good carbonation, mild toast & grain astringency, and a crisp, lightly dry finish. Minimal caramel & fruit notes for the style, but a nicely approachable Amber, nonetheless. Saturday, May 13, 2023
tmoreau	3.5 Vintage Pumpernickel Porter On tap at Vintage's Whitney Way location as a flight serving, showing a deep brown color, with some amber highlighting, a decent layer of off-white/light tan froth, and wavy cling to the lacing. The nose was roast & toast, all grain bread, with mocha notes, and slight spice. Medium bodied, the taste was somewhat as the aroma notes, taken back a little by the light tanginess which initially struck me as oxidation, and not a fan friendly note in my Porters, with okay carbonation, roasted & earthy bitterness, and slight dryness to the finish. Friday, May 12, 2023
tmoreau	3.6 Vintage Weiss Nix On tap at the Whitney Way location during GT ticket time as a pint serving to a shaker, showing a hazed, orangey/gold color, a presentable layer to a bubbly ring of soft white froth, and spots & strands of lacing. The nose was soft malt/wheat, dried fruit, citrusy orange, light spice as clove, slight banana, and a balancing readiness of tartness & tanginess. Medium bodied, the taste was similar notes, with a lively, seltzer-like nature to the carbonation, the tartness & tanginess, and some light biscuit, ripeness, and peel to the finish. Decent Weiss refreshment. Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Brigadier	3.4 Vintage Parfait for the Course On tap at brewpub A very basic kettle sour does little to stand out but does everything that it promises in the description. If there was such a style as "parfait beers" this would fit right in. AROMA / APPEARANCE Strawberry jam, cotton candy, and a latent tartness bubble upwards from the unassuming cherry red base. The minimal head soon fizzles to nothing. FLAVOR / PALATE Light strawberry jam, white toast, and Jolly Rancher greet the tongue with textures of brunch. The transition becomes sweet and candylike with notes of Sweet Tarts. If it were any more sweet it would be too cloying to drink a full pint - sixteen ounces is just about the perfect amount. It is not the finest Vintage has produced yet does a good enough job to be better than many releases from other local breweries. Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Drake	3.8 Vintage BananaFest Destiny Keg at Bazils, 11.14.22. Clear dark red, medium tan head, good retention. Aroma of banana, cherry, brown sugar, phenols. Taste is banana, caramel, nuts. Slick. Nice. Monday, November 14, 2022
phaleslu	3.6 Vintage Barrel Aged DeVille - Brandy, Bourbon, Apple Brandy Draft at Vintage-Capitol East, served in a flight. Pours a deep amber with a small off-white head that settles into a ring. Notes of caramel, dates, figs, raisins, brown sugar, oak, apple brandy, bourbon, cherries, and mild spice. Medium-bodied, with modest carbonation and a sweet, fruity, warming mouthfeel. Not bad. Thursday, September 8, 2022
phaleslu	3 Vintage Bourbon Barrel Max Stout Draft at Vintage-Capitol East, served in a flight. Pours a deep, dark, basically opaque brown with a small tan head that settles into a thin ring. Notes of dark fruits, bourbon, windex, oak, caramel, and earth. Light-medium bodied, with low carbonation and a boozy, fruity, sweet, muddled mouthfeel. Not a great BA stout. Thursday, September 8, 2022
phaleslu	3.6 Vintage Sweet NutThings Draft at Vintage-Capitol East, served in a flight. Pours a deep, dark brown with amber highlights around the edges and a small beige head that settles into a thin ring. Notes of peanut butter, fudge, caramel, brown sugar, earth, cream, roasted malts, and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied, with modest carbonation and a smooth, sweet, mildly roasty mouthfeel. Not bad. Thursday, September 8, 2022
phaleslu	3.6 Vintage Woodshed Draft at Vintage-Capitol East, served in a flight. This should be listed as a Vintage beer now, as they call it their flagship. Pours a clear orange with a small white head that settles into a ring and large, thin island of film. Notes of grapefruit, oak, florals, pale and sweet malts, tea, grass, straw, and faint pine. Light-medium bodied, with modest carbonation and a smooth, bitter, fruity mouthfeel. Good. Thursday, September 8, 2022
phaleslu	3.3 Vintage Mosasaur Draft at Vintage-Capitol East, served in a flight. Pours a clear gold with a small white head that settles into a bubbly ring, leaving streaks of lace in the glass. Notes of pale and sweet malts, tea, grass, straw, light citrus fruit, and caramel. Light-bodied, with modest carbonation and a sweet, tea-like mouthfeel with moderate bitterness. Meh. Thursday, September 8, 2022
deyholla	3.2 Vintage Figg 2-Ton Sampled from the tap at GTMW 2022. Pours a clear amber brown with a light brown head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has a boozy port with candied sugar and a bit of light fig underlying. Flavor has lots of port and fig with sweet grains and toffee backing. Wednesday, August 17, 2022
deyholla	3.5 Vintage FWD IPA Sampled from the tap at GTMW 2022. Pours a clear gold with a large white head that lasts throughout the beer. Aroma has a good amount of light grain and grass with growing pine and a touch of citrus. Flavor has more pine with some citrus rind and a bit of light grain plus grass in the finish. Tuesday, August 16, 2022
AWISLguy	4 Vintage Ulfbehrt (from old notes) On tap at the Vintage east side location down the street from the capitol building - the old Tangent spot. Very dark brown pour, with a bit of a beige head. Aroma has sweet malts and a strong meat smokiness with light dried fruit. Taste is maltier yet maintained that nice smoke presence. Smooth and tangy, with soft carbonation, this was really nice and unique. 14.8 Friday, August 5, 2022
AWISLguy	3.7 Vintage Duke of Earl (from old notes) On tap at Vintage on the east side of Madison, down the street from the capitol building - the old Tangent building. Clear orange copper pour. Aroma is fruity, but somewhat thin. Taste has more of a sweet citrusy component, with black tea. Finishes tangy herbal with spices & fruity. Unique offering. Solid enough. 13.6 Friday, August 5, 2022
AWISLguy	3.3 Vintage Whaddya Say Bro? (from old notes) On tap at the source on the west side of Madison. Hazy pour. Aroma is light & fruity. Taste adds a sweet malty presence; fruity, light coconut, and light cedar. Sweet finish. Not deep. 13.2 Friday, August 5, 2022
hershiser2	3.7 Vintage Jinja Ninja Can thanks to Drake! Drinking like a Friday though it's only Monday. Orange-amber with a dusting of a white head. Ginger, brown leaf and grass, coriander nose. Ginger, tomato, spice other than ginger, rye? Oh it's the spelt. Oh I enjoy this the more I drink. Tuesday, May 10, 2022
tmoreau	3.8 Vintage Trepidation On tap at the Vintage Whitney Way location in Madison, WI., dispensed to a goblet showing a fairly clear, orangey/gold, almost amber hue, with a decent layer of soft white froth that produced a thin ring, and spots of lacing. The nose was soft grain, dried fruit, yeasty Belgian spice, orange, zest, light tropical vibe, and ready to engage alcohol. Better than medium bodied, the taste was as the aroma notes, with moderate sweetness, lively carbonation, noticeable alcohol warmth, and finishing fruit, grain, and slight earthy/peppery astringency. Thursday, May 5, 2022
tmoreau	3.6 Vintage Diamond Star Halo On tap at the Vintage Whitney Way location in Madison, IL., dispensed to a shaker showing a lightly hazed, gold tone, with a decent layer of soft white froth that produced a persistent ring, and spots of lacing. The nose was soft grain, pit fruit and lemon, with ready to engage tartness & tanginess. Medium bodied, the taste was similar notes, with lively spritz to the effervescence, lemony tartness & tanginess, and slight salinity to the finish. Thursday, May 5, 2022
tmoreau	3.8 Vintage Dedication Ale On tap at the Vintage Whitney Way location in Madison, WI., dispensed to a goblet showing a brownish amber color, with a presentable layer of off-white/tan froth that produced a persistent ring, and spots & strands of lacing. The nose was toasted, slightly roasted malt, with dark/dried as raisin & plum, a plethora of yeasty spices as clove, ginger, star anise, etc., light, dark caramel sweetness, and ready alcohol. Better than medium bodied, the taste was as the aroma notes, with good carbonation, decent alcohol intervention, and continued, moderate sweetness at the finale. Thursday, May 5, 2022
tmoreau	3.7 Vintage Citra Zen On tap at the Vintage Capital East location, dispensed to a tulip showing a clear, golden hue, with a fluffy layer of soft white froth, and spots & streaks of lacing. The nose was smooth malt content, citrusy grapefruit, pit fruit, and some tropical mango & pineapple. Better than medium bodied, the taste was as the aroma notes, with lively carbonation, appropriate alcohol, and citrusy & rind-like+ bitterness to the finish. Wednesday, May 4, 2022
tmoreau	3.6 Vintage Bee's Knees On tap at the Vintage Capital East location, dispensed to a tulip showing a mildly hazed, orangey/amber color, with a bubbly layer of soft white froth, and spots of lacing. The nose was soft grain, dried fruit, and light spice. Medium- bodied, the taste was as the aroma notes, adding a touch of honey sweetness, mild silkiness to the mouthfeel, okay, seltzer-like carbonation, some grainy & earthy astringency, and a bit of finishing dryness. Wednesday, May 4, 2022
tmoreau	3.8 Vintage Ulfbehrt On tap at the Vintage Capital East location as a quick flight serving before leaving, showing a darkest brown color, with some ruby highlighting, a decent layer of off-white froth, and spots & strands of lacing. The nose was malty, roasted, smoked bacon, woody & nutty notes, with a bit of dark/dried fruit, and modest sweetness. Medium+ bodied, the taste was as the aroma notes, with good carbonation, smooth texture, and roasted bitterness. Wish I would have had the time to enjoy a full serving. Next time! Wednesday, May 4, 2022
tmoreau	3.4 Vintage Lemon Meringue Pie On tap and pint served at the Vintage Capital East location, showing a hazed, orangey/gold color, a decent layer of soft white froth, and spots of lacing. The nose was crust-like maltiness, citrusy lemon, peel, and sweetness. Medium bodied, the taste was as the aroma notes, with okay carbonation, less sweetness than the nose, more lemony tartness & tanginess, and some dryness to the finish. A little creaminess would have completed the dessert theme. Wednesday, May 4, 2022
tmoreau	3.3 Vintage Key Lime Wit On tap at The Rigby in Madison, Wi. as a flight serving, showing a hazed, straw color, with a decent layer of soft white froth that produced a persistent ring, and dots & dashes of lacing. The nose was soft grain/wheat, a touch of cookie sweetness, lemon/lime, with ready tartness. Light bodied, with okay effervescence, the taste was similar notes, but less expressive, with mild tartness & tanginess. Tuesday, May 3, 2022
mcjay	2.7 Vintage Bocks O-Chocolates Pours black with a thin beige head. Aroma of chocolate. And the taste of chocolate also. Definitely a one note beer. Sunday, February 6, 2022
Theplant05	3.2 Vintage Tippy Toboggan Sunday, November 21, 2021
jgb9348	3.4 Vintage Octoberfest Fairly deep and dark brown and copper coloured body with a brownish glow and a thinnish, single centimetre tall off-white head. Aroma of earths, caramelised sugars, toffee, grain and a dash of bread and toast with some more pungent yeast and grape scents than I would have expected, but some nice sweetness noticeable as well without any pungency it seems, at least in the nose. Medium-bodied; Fairly rich malty profile dominates with a bit of the toasted grain, raisin, pure grape and floral aspects all coming out, with a bit of the nutty and grainier side of things with some earthiness as well and a lot of caramel and pitted fruit flavours coming out, especially near the end. Aftertaste is rich, super malty, relatively earthy, but full of caramelised and toffee-like flavours that hit some nice fruit elements that also bring out some sugars, but only a mild dash of hops and bitterness and no alcohol notes at all. Overall, a nice, relatively easy-drinking, but flavourful beer that hits some lager elements, but more of the nutty, earthier and especially toffee and caramelised sugar side of things. I sampled this twelve ounce can, purchased from Hy-Vee in Madison, Wisconsin on 08-August-2021 for US$1,99 sampled at my house here in Washington on 10-October-2021. Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Drake	3.5 Vintage Whaddya Say Bro? 12 ounce can from Woodman's Appleton, 9/5/21. Hazy orange, medium white head, good retention. Aroma of tangerine, tropical fruit. Taste is passionfruit, mango, tangerine, pineapple. Juicy, no bitterness. Decent. Monday, September 6, 2021
Drake	3.6 Vintage Octoberfest 12 ounce can from Woodman's Appleton, 9/5/21. Hazy copper medium fizzy tan head, good retention. Aroma of caramel, grain, stone fruits. Taste is grain, toffee, honey, stone fruit. Crisp, well balanced. Nice marzen. Monday, September 6, 2021
mcjay	3 Vintage Octoberfest Pours a bronze color with a foamy white head. Aroma of bread and honey. Notes of caramel and biscuits with a bitter finish. Friday, September 3, 2021
tmoreau	3.7 Vintage McLovin Irish Red On tap at Vintage Madison Capitol East, dispensed to a vase-like, "lava lamp" glass showing a clear, deep amber/brown color, a presentable layer of off white/tan froth, with spots & strands of lacing. The nose was malty, toasted, dried fruit as plum/prune, and some caramel sweetness. Medium bodied, with lively carbonation, the taste was similar notes, adding a slight toast, roast, & earthy bitterness, with modest dryness to the finish. A flavorful, darker than most, hearty Amber. Sunday, August 15, 2021
thegreenrooster	3.4 Vintage Dedication Ale Pour is a dark red with almost no head at all. Aroma is dark fruit and molasses. Flavor is more of he same. A dark fig and plum with some uber sweet molasses. A little alcohol warmth fills the chest after the swallow. An ok attempt at a dubble. Saturday, August 14, 2021
slowrunner77	3.7 Vintage Scaredy Cat Stout Black with tan head. Thick for a 6%er. Rich flavor and aroma has a little chocolate molasses roasted coffee and a kiss of smoke. Solid. Tuesday, August 10, 2021
djd07	3.8 Tangent Late to the Party On tap at GTOM. Pours a hazy gold with frothy white head that lasts. The aroma is cream and coconut. Thin body, cream wheat, coconut, lacto, nice sweetness, light tartness, very good. Saturday, July 3, 2021
djd07	3.3 Tangent Briney the Elder On tap at GTOM. Pours copper with small off white head that lasts. The aroma is floral, berry, wheat, sea salt. Thin body, salty, berry, wheat, lignt tartness, good. Saturday, July 3, 2021
djd07	3.4 Vintage Summer Sahti On tap at GTOM. Pours a hazy orange gold with frothy white head. The aroma is juniper and earthy malt. Medium body, rye sweetness, juniper, beachwood, light dry finish, good. Saturday, July 3, 2021
djd07	3.6 Vintage Diamond Star Halo On tap at GTOM. Pours orange gold with a frothy white head. The aroma is lemon zest and wheat. Thin body, lacto, lemon, wheat, light tartness, very good. Saturday, July 3, 2021
Drake	3.6 Vintage Jinja Ninja 12 ounce can from Cork's and Caps, 6.27.21. Hazy red medium frothy tan head good retention. Aroma of ginger, toast, stone fruit. Taste is ginger, stone fruit, citrus. Juicy, well balanced. Monday, June 28, 2021
katrinaez	3.5 Vintage Dedication Ale Wednesday, May 26, 2021
katrinaez	3.4 Vintage Sauk Ness Monster Wednesday, May 26, 2021
katrinaez	3.4 Vintage Key Lime Wit Wednesday, May 26, 2021
katrinaez	3.8 Vintage Sahti Ale Wednesday, May 26, 2021
katrinaez	3.5 Vintage Bee's Knees Wednesday, May 26, 2021
katrinaez	3.5 Vintage Butternut Road Brown Ale Wednesday, May 26, 2021