Wisconsin Brewing Company (WBC) Reviews

thorongil2	3.3 EIGHT Elite Light Lager (Tap) clear, fluorescent bright yellow amber color with a small white head; aroma of sourness, cereal; balanced flavor with a long, light bitter finish Sunday, January 7, 2024
ttoadee	3.3 EIGHT Elite Light Lager Gold pour, no head. Nose is malt. Middle is bready, light kilned malt, light floral hops, decent mouthfeel. Finish is malty. OK. Sunday, July 16, 2023
ads135	2.8 Wisconsin G.O.A.T An okay maibock, as far as maibocks go. Pours clear dark yellow. Thick head. Sweet bready aroma and a caramel and honey sweetness from beginning to end. Monday, June 26, 2023
Drake	3.8 Wisconsin Cupid's Revenge 2017 bottle shared by Steve at the February 2023 PS tasting, 2/11/23. Dark red, thin tan head, average retention. Aroma of roast, floral notes, earth, coffee. Taste is roast, bourbon, vanilla, chocolate. Mild booze. Saturday, April 15, 2023
damzz	3.6 Wisconsin G.O.A.T Pours a clear yellow with a full white head leaving pin point lacing. Nose is sweet malt. Taste is malt, malt, sweet malt. Body is medium. Finish is dry, bitterness is a memory in the aftertaste. 12 oz can undated 3/23 Craft Beer Club Selection Saturday, March 11, 2023
ads135	2.7 Wisconsin #001 Badger Club Solid amber ale. Medium bodied, amber colored, and malt forward. Grassy hop finish. Can courtesy of the parents via Ike in 2023. Thursday, March 9, 2023
BuckeyeBoy	3 EIGHT Elite Light Lager On tap pours out pale straw topped with a white head. Nose is grain grass and some sweetness. Taste is more of the light grain and grass. Sunday, March 5, 2023
damzz	3.3 Wisconsin #001 Badger Club Pours a medium amber with an off white full head that laces. Nose is sweet malt. Taste is sweet light malt with a medium light body. Bitterness is minimal with a dry finish. With the ABV, I expected a fuller flavor profile.12 oz can indecipherable markings 2/23 Craft Beer Club selection 3/1/23: Tasted it again and with a clean palate. Upgraded the flavor rating 5 pts and ovreall 3. Monday, February 27, 2023
Kleg	3.4 EIGHT Elite Light Lager 12 oz. can from Texas Cheer Liquor. Pours a crystal clear light gold color with a white head and good retention. Decent lacing. Very light pale malt aroma. The flavor is a very straightforward pale lager. Clean and crisp and smooth. Grainy mouthfeel. Medium-light body. No bitterness. High carbonation. Decent flavor for a beer this light. Nothing memorable, but better than I expected. Friday, February 10, 2023
jgb9348	3.3 Wisconsin Sandy Cheeks Super hazy golden and light straw coloured body with a nice two centimetre tall pure white head that fades pretty quickly, but leaves a light lace on the sides of the glass. Aroma of strong yeast, wheat, curacao and a dash of bubble gum and only a touch of pineapple here, but a lot of sweetness noticeable, in the nose, at least. Medium-bodied; Strong pineapple, wheat and especially sweet notes with a lot of richness from the grain somehow here, but the honey and caster sugar flavours get a lot of sweetness and bring it forward with the fruits with a lot of curacao notes towards the end and some notes from the yeast strain here. Aftertaste shows a pretty rich pineapple and wheat note fro the style with a lot of malts, but a good deal of balance from the fruits and the sugars all ending with a good softer, clean bite from the wheat. Overall, a nice, fairly sweet (for the style, especially) beer that has some relatively fresh pineapple notes, but the wheat richness and especially yeastie finish brings out a nice level of flavours to this that are probably nice in Wisconsin Summers, but perhaps a bit too rich for the hot summers down South here that would be a bit too cloying for the season; however, in January when the weather is still 70degF somehow, this works! I sampled this twelve ounce can, purchased from Hy-Vee [grocery] in Madison, Wisconsin on 08-August-2021 for US$1,99 sampled at my house here in Washington on 03-January-2023 when the [winter] Weather was way too hot for the day! Wednesday, January 4, 2023
wombat23	2.4 EIGHT Elite Light Lager Tap at Flying Saucer DFW. Clear gold, white head. Grains, grass, apple juice notes. Friday, December 30, 2022
pkbites	3.1 Wisconsin #010 Patron Saint Oktoberfest Par for this style. Caramel and toffee notes, bready, malty flavor. Darker amber pour. Text book Marzen. Can. Tuesday, September 27, 2022
chrisw41	5 EIGHT Elite Light Lager Saturday, September 3, 2022
ads135	3.2 Wisconsin Cupid's Envy A barrel aged porter than lives up to its billing. Deep and dark with a rich chocolate and bourbon character. Vanilla and woody richness. Pleasant. Courtesy of Brandon and Monica in 2022. Thursday, September 1, 2022
Brigadier	3.4 Wisconsin #010 Patron Saint Oktoberfest 12 ounce can A fairly traditional Oktoberfest beer checks all the right boxes. With few frills beyond the basic marzen profile it is in line with many other Wisconsin Brewing releases. If you happen to be passing through it might be worth a single but otherwise the only advantage it has is a low price point. It may be a while before I revisit Wisconsin Brewing unless it happens to be another freebie. AROMA / APPEARANCE The soft blend of caramel and malt cools the nose. A supple caramel colored base bobs with ease. If you've seen a few marzens or Oktoberfests you've probably seen one like it. FLAVOR / PALATE Caramel chews, malt, and a cool bitterness rests briefly on the tongue. It then melts away leaving a thin remnant of sweet iced tea. The finish doesn't last long or leave much of an impression. Ultimately that means this Oktoberfest can be easily switched out for dozens of others without really noticing a difference. Even so it was a nice benchmark and remainder of what a good local draft can be. Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Brigadier	3.9 Wisconsin Cupid's Envy 16 ounce can Though this has been available for at least the last couple of years it took me a while to be interested in picking up a single. After having one I'm not sure I would purchase it again even with the annual variance as there are just so many other options out there. I'm glad for companies like Wisconsin Brewing but I feel like with so much local competition they could do just a bit better to stand out. AROMA / APPEARANCE A rich robust pour fills the glass with scents of coffee, vanilla, and barrel aging. The treatment is obvious though not overpowering - a bit like sipping on a whiskey at Barrique's with a background of espresso roast. FLAVOR / PALATE The body does not force itself on the palate as much as expected. For 10% it briefly manages to present a light presence of espresso, vanilla, and coconut. However soon the full effect hits the throat as a rich warmth radiates outwards. Overall it feels respectable but much like Barrique's itself with so much new competition in the last decade it isn't enough to make this one a repeat purchase. Monday, June 27, 2022
Cavie	2 EIGHT Elite Light Lager Tap at No Frills. Brilliantly clear deep gold. White foamy head. Aroma is grainy. Flavor is dry grains, moderately bitter, dry crisp finish. It’s like drinking 3 Super Bowls at once. Friday, April 15, 2022
Drake	3.9 Wisconsin Bock Wild 12 ounce can from Festival Northland, 3/11/22. Hazy amber, large frothy tan head, good retention. Aroma of toffee, caramel, apple, leafy hop. Taste is cherry, toffee, caramel, stone fruit. Full bodied, slick, well balanced. Drinkable. Quite nice. Exceeded my expectations for these guys. Sunday, March 13, 2022
Drake	2.6 Wisconsin Vacation Lager 12 ounce can from Niemuth’s, 2/26/22. Gold, thin head, poor retention. Aroma of white bread, floral hop. Taste is pale malt, citrus. Crisp. Bit thin. Boring. Sunday, March 13, 2022
mcjay	3.2 Wisconsin Bock Wild Copper color with a thin beige head. The aroma is a touch boozy with hints of pepper, caramel and bread. Nice malty body with some grainy sweetness. Earthy flavor with notes of lemongrass, toffee, biscuits and citrus. Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Dogbrick	3.2 Wisconsin #001 Badger Club Can Monday, January 31, 2022
coral_mana	5 Wisconsin #003 Chocolate Lab Monday, January 10, 2022
mcjay	3.7 Wisconsin Yankee USA IPA Hazy golden color with an orange hue and a creamy, persistent white head . Aroma of grapefruit and caramel. Notes of sweet oranges, bread and pine. Medium/full body with a dry finish. Monday, January 10, 2022
coral_mana	4.3 Wisconsin #001 Badger Club Saturday, December 18, 2021
Carlisle	3.5 Wisconsin Yankee USA IPA Can. Pours light orange-gold with white head and lacing. Earthy hop aroma with grapefruit and some pine notes. Grapefruit, caramel, and some other tropical fruit notes. Medium body. Medium-length finish. Monday, November 22, 2021
Carlisle	3.1 Wisconsin #010 Patron Saint Oktoberfest Can. Pours caramel color with off-white head. Light caramel aroma. Bread crust and caramel with floral notes. Medium body. Medium-length, drying finish. Sunday, October 10, 2021
egajdzis	3.6 Wisconsin Hop Scotch Brown color with a small off white head that left light lacing on the glass. Sweeter caramel malts, nuts, roast, and a bit of cocoa, semi-sweet finish. Not bad, just not a whole lot going on in this one. Tuesday, August 17, 2021
phaleslu	3.8 Wisconsin Cupid's Envy 16 oz. can from Gretchen - thanks again! 2019 vintage. Pours a deep, dark, clear brown with a moderate beige head that settles into a ring. Notes of coffee, caramel, chocolate, oak, earth, vanilla, coconut, and some bourbon warmth. Light-medium bodied, with moderate carbonation and a roasty, sweet, warming mouthfeel. Would've liked a fresher vintage but this is good. Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Drake	3.8 Wisconsin Cupid's Envy Pint can from Total Wine Brookfield, 8/5/21. Deep dark ruby, clear, large fizzy tan head, good retention. Aroma of roast, coffee, banana, whiskey. Taste is whiskey, roast, coffee, vanilla. A bit thin for the style. High carb, booze well hidden. Pretty good. Friday, August 6, 2021
djd07	3.5 Wisconsin Brett Thing 1 On tap at GTOM. Pours a cloudy orange with small white head. The aroma is lemon zest, floral, brett, oak. Medium body, strong brett, funky, citrus, light dry finish, very good. Saturday, July 3, 2021
Drake	3.6 Wisconsin Gose-rita 12 ounce can from Total Wine Brookfield, 6/27/21. Hazy yellowish, thin head, good retention. Aroma of oak, tequila, citrus. Taste is lemon, dank, agave, oak. Lingering tartness. Simple but decent. Sunday, June 27, 2021
hershiser2	3.6 Wisconsin Boom Run Oatmeal Stout First beer from this brewery! Thanks Drake! Can. Brown, clear, small beige head. Chocolate, oatmeal, lightly sweet malt nose. Roasted malt, caramel, chocolate, toast, oats. Tasty! Wednesday, March 31, 2021
JPDIPSO	3.3 Wisconsin Boom Run Oatmeal Stout Brown/burnt orange liquid with a dark beige head. Toasted grainy bread and oatmeal raisin cookie scents. Mild sweetness in the front. Some sour mash similarities. Sweeter as it warms. Lactose and Ovaltine come to mind. I really want to like this more, but the "thinness" makes me want something more. Tuesday, December 15, 2020
sawbuck	2.4 Wisconsin #010 Patron Saint Oktoberfest Aroma of raisin bread and some spices. Clear red amber color with thin head. Muted sweetness up front. Not much depth. Bitterness is metallic and very peppery. Slick mouth feel. Disappointing. Thursday, November 12, 2020
mcjay	2.9 Wisconsin #010 Patron Saint Oktoberfest Pours a copper color with an amber hue and a foamy beige head. Earthy hop aroma with a grainy sweetness. Medium malty body with notes of toffee, bread and caramel. Sunday, October 4, 2020
mcjay	3.4 Wisconsin G.O.A.T Transparent copper color with a foamy white head. Aromas of bread and toffee. Crisp flavor with a subtle grainy sweetness. An excellent maibock worthy of session drinking. Wednesday, September 23, 2020
olio	3.9 Wisconsin Cupid's Envy 473 ml can. 2019 vintage. Pours clear dark mahogany red color with a small beige head. Aroma is bourbon-y vanilla, toasted malts, caramel, chocolate, faint hops. Flavor is chocolaty, vanilla is present, bourbon, toasted malts, cocoa, caramel, coffee is present and seems fresh. Very pleasant and tasty, maybe slightly too strong alcohol towards the end. 4426 Friday, September 18, 2020
laiti	3.8 Wisconsin Cupid's Envy 44 cl can @ home Aroma has sweet bourbon tones, liquor and alcohol. Flavour has bourbon tones, licorice, sweet whiskey tones. Also alcohol and wood. Slightly too boozy and woody but not bad still; works as a slow sipper. Friday, September 18, 2020
Drake	3.7 Wisconsin G.O.A.T 12 ounce can, 7.16.20. Lost the long rating I typed so fuck it. Here this is. Caramel and apricot. Solid. Friday, July 17, 2020
AWISLguy	3.9 Wisconsin Cupid's Revenge 12oz bottle ($15) from release 4 weeks ago at WI Brewing. Shrug? Little chance it will be worth it, although big fan of Envy, and the potential of BA Envy would (and did) pay for. Almost black pour with little head. Aroma has barrel and chocolate, with sweet and roasted malts. Nice barrel - which allows for some allotted imbalance. Taste is of fairly big sweet barrel, with roast & sweet malts, and some chocolate. Down through the glass, the barrel takes the lead and runs away. Not thick or deep, this likely will not age well to help the blend. It is a nice barrel, but is too unbalanced toward it. Finishes sweetly, with barrel. Ultimately the other good components in the base are diminished by the barrel, to the overall detriment. 14.2 Saturday, March 28, 2020
AWISLguy	3.7 Wisconsin Boom Run Oatmeal Stout 12oz can from Total Wine in Brookfield. Root beer colored pour with little head. Aroma has roast, chocolate, oats, and sweet malt. Taste is of sweet malt, chocolate, roast, and a whole bunch of oats tamping it down. Almost a tootsie roll, leaning sweet. Not thick or deep. Finishes sweet & short. Solid enough, with nice flavor, but a bit light. 13.7 Sunday, March 15, 2020
Camons	3.1 Wisconsin Yankee USA IPA Can @ Four Points, Brown Deer, WI. Pours clear golden with a creamy offwhite head, lacings. Aroma of malt, caramel, fruit, sweet citrus, orange, pine. Flavor is sweet, malty, caramel, light bread, fruit, orange. Medium body, soft to average carbonation, sweet finish. 030320 Wednesday, March 4, 2020
George999	2.6 Wisconsin #010 Patron Saint Oktoberfest Aroma: Initially notes of sweet corn, settles into a nice malt sweetness, with prevailing aromas of grains and lightly toasted bread and a touch of caramel. The Hops are very low and just provided a bit of crispness with no predominant flavor. Appearance: Crystal clear body consisting of a golden color with orange and red hues. The head quickly sins but remains president and is an off-white color. The texture is mostly Tiny Bubbles with a small scattered throughout. The head is retained albeit thin. Flavor: Strong malt body with a predominant flavor of toasted almost burnt bread. The hops provide a low grapefruit flavors resting on the back of the tongue, and they also provide a good balance of bitterness cleaning the malts. The balance is malty with the aftertaste almost becoming seltzer water with a fairly predominate carbonic bite. Mouthfeel: High carbonation, medium to thin body, no alcohol warmth and is not creamy. Moderate astringency birth from the bittering hops and mainly from the grains. Overall: Not a bad Oktoberfest, a lot of malt character, but the high carbonation and the residual roasted malt character kind of distract from the overall impression of the beer. Sunday, March 1, 2020
mrjaxson	2.8 Wisconsin #003 Chocolate Lab Milk chocolaty aroma from under a heady pour leads to a simple, smooth and thin porter. Saturday, February 29, 2020
zoucrew102	3.8 Wisconsin #003 Chocolate Lab Bottle, thanks Immanuel! Chocolate malt aroma with notes of roasted malt, nutty malt and caramel. Pours dark brown with a thin mocha brown head that has some retention and good lacing. Starts with chocolate malt and roasted malt flavors as well as a medium body and smooth mouthfeel. Finishes smooth with nutty malt and caramel flavors joining the roast and chocolate malt flavors. Pretty nice porter! Sunday, February 2, 2020
antisocial	3.9 Wisconsin #001 Badger Club Bottle at Milwaukee Grill in Janesville WI. Malt forward with a good amount of body. Not overly sweet. Also not a lot of hops present which is fine by me. Easy drinking. Very nice! Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Drake	3.6 Wisconsin Boom Run Oatmeal Stout 12 ounce can from Festival Foods East Appleton College Ave 12/16/19. Black, thin foamy tan head, good retention. Aroma of roast, coffee, oats, lactose. Taste is roast, lactose, coffee. Medium bodied, low carb. It's good, but a bit too much lactose makes it a bit too sweet. Monday, December 16, 2019
Drake	2.5 Wisconsin #028 Gem Pils Who the hell knows if I'm ticking the right beer? But it's a Wisco Brewing pils so I've at least got the right style and brewery. Keg at the hotel bar. Clear gold thin fizzy tan head. Aroma of cider apples and doughy malt. Taste is much the same... apple cider vinegar. Tastes like a dirty tap line, sadly. Monday, September 16, 2019
Drake	3.2 Wisconsin Sandy Cheeks 12 ounce can from Woodman's Appleton, 8/15/19. Hazy orange, thin foamy white head, good retention. Aroma of wheat and pineapple. Taste is wheat, pineapple (canned), bubblegum. Thin, low carb. Meh. Saturday, August 24, 2019
nnxsgny	2.5 Wisconsin #024 S'Wheat Caroline the average beer. I've had better versions of whatever this is. gets the job done though Sunday, August 18, 2019