Capital Brewery
Capital is committed to sustainability and installed solar electric panels in April of 2014. Spent grain is provided to feed cattle raised by an area farmer. The Capital Brewery Bike Club was formed in 2009 and now over 100 riders meet regularly at the Brewery every Tuesday and Thursday when the weather is pleasant.
The Capital Brewery Bier Garten is open May through October and often hosts live music as well as numerous public and private events. It is known as ‘Middleton’s Backyard’ and typically attracts over 1500 patrons on Fridays, May through September. A Beer Patio was added in 2016 along Terrace Ave.
The indoor Bier Stube and Grain Room are open during the winter months (approximately November – April) and is also available for private events. Tours of the facility may be scheduled on its website.
Meet the Brewmaster
He enjoys spending time with his family, his two huge dogs, and working on his family’s antique steam engine.
While German Style ales and lagers are his forte’, Brethorst noted “What a fantastic setup we have here at Capital! A 7 BBL Pilot system to try out new recipes, and the old-school, by the book, mid-century German brewhouse that lets us brew pretty much anything we can think of. It gives us unlimited potential!”
Featured Beers
WISCONSIN AMBER
ABV: 5.2% IBU: 28
This rich, amber lager is the perfect balance of roasted caramel malts and clean hop flavors, making it a staple for any tap lineup and beer cooler. Brewed since 1995, Wisconsin Amber is the most well-known Capital beer, was the first Capital product to be packaged in cans, and has become synonymous with all things Wisconsin.
STICKY PAW HONEY BLONDE
ABV: 5.0% IBU: 16
A light, easy-drinking Blonde Ale. Brewed with pure honey, it makes for a refreshing experience. A beer that will be enjoyed by both seasoned craft-beer drinkers, as well as folks looking for a “traditional” beer to introduce them to craft-brewed beer.
AWESUMMER ALE
Available: May – July
ABV: 5.0% IBU: 18
This easy drinking Blonde Ale was brewed with sweet and bitter orange peel and Mandarina Bavaria hops to give a fresh burst of orange aroma and flavor.
FISHIN’ IN THE DARK
Available: June – August
ABV: 7.5% IBU: 25
Fishin’ in the Dark™ is a testament to the ingenuity and youth of modern Independent brewing. This Platinum award-winner was an overnight crowd favorite. A darker nod to a traditional pilsner, this Imperial Schwarzbier has a roasted malt backbone with just the illusion of coffee and chocolate notes which dissipate quickly to a clean, slightly dry finish.