Wizard Works Brewing

Microbrewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Wizard Works Brewing

Contact
231 E. Buffalo St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Description
Wizard Works is the brainchild of Chris Ivanovich and Jenny Higgins. With more than 40 years of brewing experience and more than 4 decades of experience as a performing magician, it’s no wonder everything Chris and Jenny brew seems a bit magical. Wizard Works Brewing focuses on traditionally styled, hand-crafted beer and a bit of magic. Our brewery and tap room sits in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, and we pride ourselves on our friendly, welcoming environment.

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8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Keg at the brewery, 8/1/25. Clear dark red, medium tan head, good retention. Aroma of roasted malt, green hops. Taste is roasted malt, green and earthy hops. Moderate bitterness.
Tried from Draft at Wizard Works Brewing on 02 Aug 2025 at 02:17

8.3/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 7 Overall 8
Keg at the brewery, 8/1/25. Hazy orange, large off-white head, average retention. Aroma of floral hops, grapefruit. Taste is grapefruit, lime, pale malt. Juicy, low bitterness.
Tried from Draft at Wizard Works Brewing on 02 Aug 2025 at 02:12

7.5/10 Appearance 9 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 8
Keg at the brewery, 8/1/25. Clear amber, medium white head, average retention. Aroma of earthy and peppery hops. Taste is floral, earth, mint. Strong malt backbone. Slick, well balanced.
Tried from Draft at Wizard Works Brewing on 02 Aug 2025 at 02:06

7.8/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 7 Overall 8
Keg at the brewery, 8/1/25. Clear amber, medium white head, average retention. Aroma of toffee, toasted malt. Taste is toffee, raisin, toasted malt, caramel. Well balanced, crisp.
Tried from Draft at Wizard Works Brewing on 02 Aug 2025 at 02:04

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Keg at the brewery, 9/30/23. Clear dark brown, medium tan head, average retention. Aroma of roast, coffee. Taste is roast, coffee, vanilla. Well balanced.
Tried on 04 Oct 2023 at 01:54

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Keg at the brewery, 9/30/23. Clear copper, medium tan head, average retention. Aroma of toast, caramel, hops. Taste is toast, earth, hops, caramel.
Tried on 04 Oct 2023 at 01:50

7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Keg at the brewery, 9/30/23. Clear pale gold, medium white head, average retention. Aroma of sweet berry, hint of funk. Taste is tart berry, pale malt. Juicy, mild tartness.
Tried on 04 Oct 2023 at 01:45

5.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Keg at the brewery, 9/30/23. Hazy pale orange, medium white head, average retention. Aroma of very strong clove, bubblegum. Taste is clove, wheat, bubblegum, mint. Weird.
Tried on 04 Oct 2023 at 01:43

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Keg at the brewery, 9/30/23. Hazy amber, medium tan head, average retention. Aroma of caramel, toast, grassy hops. Taste is green, dank, caramel. Weird.
Tried on 04 Oct 2023 at 01:42

5.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Keg at the brewery, 9/30/23. Hazy amber, large white head, average retention. Weak toasty aroma. Taste is tart fruit, caramel.
Tried on 04 Oct 2023 at 01:40