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Drake

Appleton, WI, United States 🇺🇸 Admin

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User of Ratebeer since 2007. Longtime admin there and member of the Richmond, DC, Charlottesville, and Wisconsin crews. 22801 ratings there. Continuing here.

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Drake added a new venue Fond du Lac Beer Company located in Fond du Lac, United States
10 months ago

Drake (1333) reviewed

Hoya Hop House Brewing

10 months ago

8/10 — Setting 8 Selection 8 Service 9 Food 7 Value 7 Overall 8

Surprised to learn there was a brewery in Waupun (Hi Steven Avery!). But happy to find it's a good brewery! Parking a little bit tight. Busy 230ish on a Saturday. Easily found a seat at the bar. Big, bright, open, large brewery space behind the bar. Patio. Tried three beers so far (with a fourth sharing w/ friends on Monday). IPA, APA, and Belgian witbier all good. No flights per se, but 6 ounce pours Food menu looked good but did not eat. Customer service was excellent. Overall Waupun is a bit of a hike, but not too far from I-41 and Fond du Lac (which now has its own brewery). But it's well worth a stop if nearby.

Visited on 02 Aug 2025 at 20:55

Drake added a new venue Hoya Hop House Brewing located in Waupun, United States
10 months ago

Drake (1333) reviewed

East Troy Brewing Company

10 months ago

8/10 — Setting 8 Selection 8 Service 8 Food Value 8 Overall 8

Been meaning to come here for years. Big place with a big outdoor patio. It's an old bank which leads to a nice historical vibe. The flight trays are modified safe deposit boxes. The second of three WI breweries with a bank vault installed (original Lion's Tail 1st and upcoming Vault 202). At least as far as I know. Tried a flight of four beers. All good. Service was very good. Did not eat. Price for the flight solid ($10 for 4 x 4 oz). Worth a stop if nearby.

Visited on 02 Aug 2025 at 20:15

Drake added a new venue East Troy Brewing Company located in East Troy, United States
10 months ago

Drake added a new brewery: East Troy Brewing Company located in United States
10 months ago

Drake (1333) reviewed

Torzala Brewing Company

10 months ago

8.2/10 — Setting 7 Selection 9 Service 9 Food Value 8 Overall 8

Stopped by Thursday. Not my first attempt. They were closed for a private event on my first attempt. Located in the same space previously occupied by Eagle Park and Component. This place is a little brewery incubator. Smallish inside. Some couches, bar. 12 or so taps. Tried five, all good. Got two to go, Belgian dubbel was good last night. I've also tried several at festivals and through friends and quality is always good. Bartender friendly and helpful. 100% worth a stop as in the same building are two more breweries, a distillery, a chocolate maker, a bakery, a Mexican restaurant, and some good urban exploration.

Visited on 31 Jul 2025 at 19:51

Drake added a new venue Torzala Brewing Company located in Milwaukee, United States
10 months ago

Drake added a new beer Hoppy Porter by McFleshman's Brewing Company
10 months ago

Drake (22981) reviewed

Dark Side of the Loon from Lake Louie Brewing (Wisconsin Brewing Company)

10 months ago

6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 5 Overall 7

12 ounce can from Total Wine Apppleton, 4/2/25. Dark brown, large tan head, average retention. Aroma of roast, mineral notes, chocolate. Taste is roast, nuts, chocolate. Kinda thin.

Tried from Total Wine & More - Appleton on 03 Apr 2025 at 03:20