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.
OKTOBERFEST
Available: August – October
ABV: 5.6% IBU: 24
Capital Oktoberfest signals Summer’s end with a deep amber hue and rich, toasty malts. Oktoberfest’s true-to-tradition flavor has earned 11 gold medals and 8 silver medals since it was first brewed in 1989, and continues to prove a stronghold in the fall beer lineup marketwide. Once you try this award-winner, you’ll see why!
AUTUMNAL FIRE
Available: September – November
ABV: 7.8% IBU: 28
Autumnal Fire’s fiery red hues are a visual cue of the deep dark fruit flavors that are about to impart on your taste buds. Caramel and toffee accompany a rich, smooth finish that warms you to the core. Autumnal Fire is one of our most iconic and sought after beers, so be sure to claim yours once the fire is unleashed.