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{{brewbox_beer|name= | {{brewbox_beer|name=Mutiny|style=[[IPA]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name= | {{brewbox_beer|name=Dark Voyage|style=[[dark IPA]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name= | {{brewbox_beer|name=Capital Dark|style=[[Munich dunkel lager]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name= | {{brewbox_beer|name=Capital Pilsner|style=German [[pilsner]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name=US Pale Ale|style=[[American pale ale]]}} | |||
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{{brewbox_beer|name=Island Wheat|style=[[American pale wheat ale]]}} | {{brewbox_beer|name=Island Wheat|style=[[American pale wheat ale]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name=Supper Club|style=[[American lager]]}} | {{brewbox_beer|name=Supper Club|style=[[American lager]]}} | ||
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{{brewbox_beer|name=Maibock|style=[[Maibock]]}} | {{brewbox_beer|name=Maibock|style=[[Maibock]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name= | {{brewbox_beer|name=Lake House|style=[[Light Bavarian lager]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name=Oktoberfest|style=[[Märzen]]/[[Octoberfest]]}} | {{brewbox_beer|name=Oktoberfest|style=[[Märzen]]/[[Octoberfest]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name=Autumnal Fire|style=[[Doppelbock]]}} | |||
{{brewbox_beer|name=Winter Skâl|style=[[American Amber/Red lager]]}} | {{brewbox_beer|name=Winter Skâl|style=[[American Amber/Red lager]]}} | ||
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{{brewbox_beer|name=Blonde Doppelbock|style=[[Doppelbock]]}} | {{brewbox_beer|name=Blonde Doppelbock|style=[[Doppelbock]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name= | {{brewbox_beer|name=Appleanche|style=[[Apple flavored Doppelbock]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name= | {{brewbox_beer|name=Pumpkinataur|style=[[Pumpkin flavored lager]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name=Eternal Flame|style=[[Märzen]]/[[Doppelbock]]}} | |||
{{brewbox_beer|name=Dark Doppelbock|style=[[Doppelbock]]}} | {{brewbox_beer|name=Dark Doppelbock|style=[[Doppelbock]]}} | ||
{{brewbox_beer|name= | {{brewbox_beer|name=Capsized|style=[[Imperial IPA]]}} | ||
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'''Capital Brewery''' is a [[brewery]] located in [[Middleton, Wisconsin|Middleton]], [[Wisconsin]]. Founded on March 14, 1984, by [[Madison, Wisconsin]] entrepreneur [[Ed Janus]], it is in a former egg processing plant. The company first began production in spring, 1986, and now produces | '''Capital Brewery''' is a [[brewery]] located in [[Middleton, Wisconsin|Middleton]], [[Wisconsin]]. Founded on March 14, 1984, by [[Madison, Wisconsin]] entrepreneur [[Ed Janus]], it is in a former egg processing plant. The company first began production in spring, 1986, and now produces over 30,000 [[Barrel (unit)|barrels]] of [[beer]] annually. It produces 19 distinct beers, of which eight are annuals, five are seasonals, and six are limited release. Most are made using the strict [[Reinheitsgebot]] guidelines. | ||
The company's brews have won individual awards at a number of competitions, including the [[Great American Beer Festival]], and [[The Great Taste of the Midwest]]. The brewery was awarded the distinction of Madison's Favorite Local/Regional Beer from 1998 to 2004 in the ''[[The Capital Times]]''/''[[Wisconsin State Journal]]'' Reader's Choice Awards. | The company's brews have won individual awards at a number of competitions, including the [[Great American Beer Festival]], and [[The Great Taste of the Midwest]]. The brewery was awarded the distinction of Madison's Favorite Local/Regional Beer from 1998 to 2004 in the ''[[The Capital Times]]''/''[[Wisconsin State Journal]]'' Reader's Choice Awards. The company has received over 195 major awards in both domestic and international competitions in over 15 categories, and the beer has been available in cans since 1997. | ||
Capital Brewery was named "America's #1 Rated Brewery" by the Beverage Testing Institute's World Beer Championships in 1998. The brewery was also rated #7 in the world at this time. | Capital Brewery was named "America's #1 Rated Brewery" by the Beverage Testing Institute's World Beer Championships in 1998. The brewery was also rated #7 in the world at this time. | ||
Capital Brewery’s beers are currently distributed in | Capital was named the Grand National Champion in the 2013 US Open Beer Championship, winning six medals. | ||
Capital Brewery’s beers are currently distributed in four Midwestern States: [[Wisconsin]], [[Iowa]], [[Illinois]], [[Minnesota]], as well as [[Florida]]. | |||
Capital Brewery has an indoor Bier Stube as well as a large outdoor beer garden (a.k.a. the Brewery Capital Bier Garten) that is host to events throughout the year. One of the more popular is Bockfest, held on the last Saturday in February. Bockfest celebrates and ushers in the annual release of Capital Blonde Doppelbock, Capital's most highly decorated brew. Blonde Doppelbock has been awarded platinum six times in the past ten years at the World Beer Championships. | |||
The Capital Brewery Bike Club was formed in 2009 and currently has over 400 members. The bicycle rides are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from April through September (weather permitting) and originate from the Bier Garten. | |||
Visit the website for information about tours and a schedule of special events. | |||
== Beers produced == | == Beers produced == | ||
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*Island Wheat Ale | *Island Wheat Ale | ||
*U.S. Pale Ale | *U.S. Pale Ale | ||
*Mutiny IPA (Capital Brewery's First India Pale Ale) | *Mutiny IPA (Capital Brewery's First India Pale Ale) | ||
*Dark Voyage (Dark IPA) | |||
=== Seasonal === | === Seasonal === | ||
*Maibock - Available March - May | *Maibock - Available March - May | ||
* | *Lake House - Available June - July | ||
*Oktoberfest - Available August - October | *Oktoberfest - Available August - October | ||
*Autumnal Fire September - December | |||
*Winter Skal - Available November - Feb. | *Winter Skal - Available November - Feb. | ||
=== Limited release === | === Limited release (some are included in the 'Capital Square Series')=== | ||
*Blonde Dopplebock (Spring) | *Blonde Dopplebock (Winter/Spring) | ||
* | *Capsized | ||
*Appleanche (Fall) | |||
*Pumpkinataur (Fall) | |||
*Eternal Flame (Fall/Winter) | |||
*Dark Dopplebock (Winter) | |||
=== Beers in hibernation === | === Beers in hibernation === | ||
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*Brown Ale - Went in to hibernation in Spring 2009. | *Brown Ale - Went in to hibernation in Spring 2009. | ||
*Capital 1900 - Hibernating since 2006. | *Capital 1900 - Hibernating since 2006. | ||
* | *Hop Cream | ||
*Weitzen | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.capital-brewery.com Capital Brewery website] | *[http://www.capital-brewery.com Capital Brewery website] | ||
*[http://www.capitalbikeclub.org Capital Brewery Bicycle Club website] | |||
{{beer-stub}} | {{beer-stub}} | ||
Revision as of 17:33, 23 November 2013
Template:Infobox Brewery Capital Brewery is a brewery located in Middleton, Wisconsin. Founded on March 14, 1984, by Madison, Wisconsin entrepreneur Ed Janus, it is in a former egg processing plant. The company first began production in spring, 1986, and now produces over 30,000 barrels of beer annually. It produces 19 distinct beers, of which eight are annuals, five are seasonals, and six are limited release. Most are made using the strict Reinheitsgebot guidelines.
The company's brews have won individual awards at a number of competitions, including the Great American Beer Festival, and The Great Taste of the Midwest. The brewery was awarded the distinction of Madison's Favorite Local/Regional Beer from 1998 to 2004 in the The Capital Times/Wisconsin State Journal Reader's Choice Awards. The company has received over 195 major awards in both domestic and international competitions in over 15 categories, and the beer has been available in cans since 1997.
Capital Brewery was named "America's #1 Rated Brewery" by the Beverage Testing Institute's World Beer Championships in 1998. The brewery was also rated #7 in the world at this time.
Capital was named the Grand National Champion in the 2013 US Open Beer Championship, winning six medals.
Capital Brewery’s beers are currently distributed in four Midwestern States: Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, as well as Florida.
Capital Brewery has an indoor Bier Stube as well as a large outdoor beer garden (a.k.a. the Brewery Capital Bier Garten) that is host to events throughout the year. One of the more popular is Bockfest, held on the last Saturday in February. Bockfest celebrates and ushers in the annual release of Capital Blonde Doppelbock, Capital's most highly decorated brew. Blonde Doppelbock has been awarded platinum six times in the past ten years at the World Beer Championships.
The Capital Brewery Bike Club was formed in 2009 and currently has over 400 members. The bicycle rides are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings from April through September (weather permitting) and originate from the Bier Garten.
Visit the website for information about tours and a schedule of special events.
Beers produced
Annual
- Supper Club
- Capital Pilsner
- Wisconsin Amber
- Capital Dark
- Island Wheat Ale
- U.S. Pale Ale
- Mutiny IPA (Capital Brewery's First India Pale Ale)
- Dark Voyage (Dark IPA)
Seasonal
- Maibock - Available March - May
- Lake House - Available June - July
- Oktoberfest - Available August - October
- Autumnal Fire September - December
- Winter Skal - Available November - Feb.
Limited release (some are included in the 'Capital Square Series')
- Blonde Dopplebock (Winter/Spring)
- Capsized
- Appleanche (Fall)
- Pumpkinataur (Fall)
- Eternal Flame (Fall/Winter)
- Dark Dopplebock (Winter)
Beers in hibernation
- Bavarian Lager
- Brown Ale - Went in to hibernation in Spring 2009.
- Capital 1900 - Hibernating since 2006.
- Hop Cream
- Weitzen