BEER LIST
All of our beers are entirely gluten-free, created on dedicated gluten-free equipment.
We have been committed to the concept of making enjoyable gluten-free beers since our beginning.
The following beers are available year round. Come to the Taproom to try our seasonals and limited editions.
We have been committed to the concept of making enjoyable gluten-free beers since our beginning.
The following beers are available year round. Come to the Taproom to try our seasonals and limited editions.
Year Round
RUSTIC BADGER - Farmhouse Ale 6.6% Our flagship beer. Brewed with a Belgian yeast and two types of hops for a refreshing, slightly bitter beer with notes of crisp apple. (IBU 35, SRM 8)
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS - Blonde IPA 7.2% Hop heavy with a clean herbal flavor and beautiful blonde color. Citrus notes balance the smooth bitterness for an amazing finish. (IBU 40, SRM 8)
COPPERHEAD - Copper Ale 5.1% GABF SILVER & WBC BRONZE MEDAL WINNER With a striking copper color this Copper Ale is made with roasted millet for a malty, chocolaty, supremely drinkable beer.
KICKBACK - Kölsch 5.5% Light, clean, straw-yellow hue. Kickback, relax you deserve it.
1808 - Robust Porter 5.6% Malty dark ale with complex roasty characteristics.
HOLY HOP GRENADE - Double IPA 8.9% Robust, malty, balanced with an assertive hop profile. (IBU 80, SRM 12)
SUNSET - Belgian Tripel 8.2% Brewed with malted teff, a gluten-free Ethiopian grain. Full-bodied, finished with orange peel and coriander for a beer that is meant to be enjoyed.
HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS - Blonde IPA 7.2% Hop heavy with a clean herbal flavor and beautiful blonde color. Citrus notes balance the smooth bitterness for an amazing finish. (IBU 40, SRM 8)
COPPERHEAD - Copper Ale 5.1% GABF SILVER & WBC BRONZE MEDAL WINNER With a striking copper color this Copper Ale is made with roasted millet for a malty, chocolaty, supremely drinkable beer.
KICKBACK - Kölsch 5.5% Light, clean, straw-yellow hue. Kickback, relax you deserve it.
1808 - Robust Porter 5.6% Malty dark ale with complex roasty characteristics.
HOLY HOP GRENADE - Double IPA 8.9% Robust, malty, balanced with an assertive hop profile. (IBU 80, SRM 12)
SUNSET - Belgian Tripel 8.2% Brewed with malted teff, a gluten-free Ethiopian grain. Full-bodied, finished with orange peel and coriander for a beer that is meant to be enjoyed.
Seasonals & Special Releases
Winter: January - March
BLACKWATER - Scotch Ale 8.5% Smooth, full-bodied ale, aged on toasted oak with a modest hop profile to balance its sweet malty flavor. (IBU 21, SRM 25)
Spring: April - June
SLIPSTREAM - American Pale Ale 5.4% Perfectly hopped with Mosaic and Centennial hops for an earthy, fruity nose and dry clean finish.
Summer: July - September
PADDLEBOARD - PIlsner 4.5% European medium bodied session style Pilsner! Perfect for hot days out on the water or grilling at home with the family. (IBU 25, SRM 5)
Fall: October - December
RAVENSWOOD - Imperial Brown 8.7% Silky smooth with notes of toasted caramel.
Special Tappings
ANOUK’S HOP CHOCOLATE - Winter Warmer 6.8% Hoppy chocolate dark ale.
BIKINI BOTTOM - Kӧlsch 5.5% Aged on pineapple chunks for a serene, refreshing ale.
APPEL CIDER - Saison 3.3% Smooth blend of apple cider and our Rustic Badger farmhouse ale.
March 15th, 2019
CAMPFIRE - Coffee Milk Stout 5.1% Cold press EVP's Campfire roast, gives this coffee milk stout a nice smokey smooth coffee goodness. Great way to start the day.
April 26th, 2019 Madison Craft Beer Week
UNCOMMON THREAD - TBD Our GF contribution to the Wisconsin Brewers Guild Common Thread Brew.
September 1st, 2019
HEADLESS - Imperial Pumpkin Ale 8.2% This beer was cashed on its release day. We promised to bring it back so here it is. This imperial pumpkin ale has a subtle spice note with a hint of sweetness to round out the roasted caramel.
September 21st, 2019
OKTOBERFEST - MARZEN 6% Malt forward full bodied lager with a clean crisp finish.
November 29th, 2019
VELVET MIDNIGHT - Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Brown 10% This beer is has been aged in Wisconsin straight bourbon barrels and is perfect for aging. Over time the roasted crystal millet will turn chocolatey and port like. The deep roasted millet will develop into vanilla and tobacco flavors.
BLACKWATER - Scotch Ale 8.5% Smooth, full-bodied ale, aged on toasted oak with a modest hop profile to balance its sweet malty flavor. (IBU 21, SRM 25)
Spring: April - June
SLIPSTREAM - American Pale Ale 5.4% Perfectly hopped with Mosaic and Centennial hops for an earthy, fruity nose and dry clean finish.
Summer: July - September
PADDLEBOARD - PIlsner 4.5% European medium bodied session style Pilsner! Perfect for hot days out on the water or grilling at home with the family. (IBU 25, SRM 5)
Fall: October - December
RAVENSWOOD - Imperial Brown 8.7% Silky smooth with notes of toasted caramel.
Special Tappings
ANOUK’S HOP CHOCOLATE - Winter Warmer 6.8% Hoppy chocolate dark ale.
BIKINI BOTTOM - Kӧlsch 5.5% Aged on pineapple chunks for a serene, refreshing ale.
APPEL CIDER - Saison 3.3% Smooth blend of apple cider and our Rustic Badger farmhouse ale.
March 15th, 2019
CAMPFIRE - Coffee Milk Stout 5.1% Cold press EVP's Campfire roast, gives this coffee milk stout a nice smokey smooth coffee goodness. Great way to start the day.
April 26th, 2019 Madison Craft Beer Week
UNCOMMON THREAD - TBD Our GF contribution to the Wisconsin Brewers Guild Common Thread Brew.
September 1st, 2019
HEADLESS - Imperial Pumpkin Ale 8.2% This beer was cashed on its release day. We promised to bring it back so here it is. This imperial pumpkin ale has a subtle spice note with a hint of sweetness to round out the roasted caramel.
September 21st, 2019
OKTOBERFEST - MARZEN 6% Malt forward full bodied lager with a clean crisp finish.
November 29th, 2019
VELVET MIDNIGHT - Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Brown 10% This beer is has been aged in Wisconsin straight bourbon barrels and is perfect for aging. Over time the roasted crystal millet will turn chocolatey and port like. The deep roasted millet will develop into vanilla and tobacco flavors.
Additional Styles
TWO PENNY - Hefehirsen 5.5% A wheatless wheat style beer, the Two Penny Hefehirsen (literally "Yeast Millet" in German) laughs in the face of 900 years of German purity laws. Brewed without wheat or barley, this millet based concoction has all the character of a traditional hefeweizen beer, but with none of the pesky Gluten. Just don't tell anyone or they will come and take it all away!
PICNIC - Shandy 4.2% Lemon Sparkling Ale.
SOLSTICE - Saison 5.1% Brewed with Belgian yeast and a blend of hops for a balanced, fruity, spicy, and refreshing beer.
PUMPKIN PAIL - Pale Ale 5.2% A pumpkin spiced (clove, ginger, and cinnamon) pale ale
Machérie - Cherry Porter 5.5% Dark ale with full cherry notes.
IMperial PEACH n. 45 - Belgian Tripel 9% Our Belgian Tripel finished with peach puree and conditioned in cask. Available only at the Cask Ale Fest.
CI-BORG 49 - Apple Ale 4.2% Doctors hate this beer. Drink one a day and never have to see the doctor again. This Apple Pale Ale is made with 49% apple concentrate for a fruity, pleasant, not-so beery beer.
UNCOMMON THREAD 2017 - Baltic Porter 6.5% Our GF contribution to the Wisconsin Brewers Guild Common Thread Brew. This baltic porter is made made with malted grains: sorghum, rice, millet, lager yeast and hops. The color is from a dark roasted millet and extended boil time. It has a nice malty nose without being overly sweet.
UNCOMMON THREAD 2016 - Gose 4.2% Kettle soured with a special GF Lactobacillus for a tart lemon ale.
UNCOMMON THREAD 2015 - Belgian Tripel 9% Brewed with malted teff, a gluten-free Ethiopian grain. Full-bodied, dry finish with notes of clove.
PICNIC - Shandy 4.2% Lemon Sparkling Ale.
SOLSTICE - Saison 5.1% Brewed with Belgian yeast and a blend of hops for a balanced, fruity, spicy, and refreshing beer.
PUMPKIN PAIL - Pale Ale 5.2% A pumpkin spiced (clove, ginger, and cinnamon) pale ale
Machérie - Cherry Porter 5.5% Dark ale with full cherry notes.
IMperial PEACH n. 45 - Belgian Tripel 9% Our Belgian Tripel finished with peach puree and conditioned in cask. Available only at the Cask Ale Fest.
CI-BORG 49 - Apple Ale 4.2% Doctors hate this beer. Drink one a day and never have to see the doctor again. This Apple Pale Ale is made with 49% apple concentrate for a fruity, pleasant, not-so beery beer.
UNCOMMON THREAD 2017 - Baltic Porter 6.5% Our GF contribution to the Wisconsin Brewers Guild Common Thread Brew. This baltic porter is made made with malted grains: sorghum, rice, millet, lager yeast and hops. The color is from a dark roasted millet and extended boil time. It has a nice malty nose without being overly sweet.
UNCOMMON THREAD 2016 - Gose 4.2% Kettle soured with a special GF Lactobacillus for a tart lemon ale.
UNCOMMON THREAD 2015 - Belgian Tripel 9% Brewed with malted teff, a gluten-free Ethiopian grain. Full-bodied, dry finish with notes of clove.