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Oktoberfest isn’t just a season, it’s a state of mind. Grateful for such a wonderful community here in Madison. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/getting-to...

Was inspired by @beerdazed.bsky.social and went with the Belgian quad and blonde at the Lone Girl taproom this afternoon. No regrets.

Still one more day today to enjoy a vast array of Belgian beers at Giant Jones annual Belgian Beer Fest drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/big-beers-...

The Badgers may have off this week, but that won’t stop is talking about gameday here in Madison! drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

It’s going to be a beautiful fall weekend, so get out and enjoy yourself at any of these events in Madison drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Plenty of Spooktacular fun this week and all month long in and around Madison! drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Recapped my 10-day Europe trip last month, obviously from a drinking perspective. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/the-unoffi...

New week means new events added to the list. Check out what you could be doing in Madison this weekend! drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Shifting to a monthly events post, updated weekly as needed, for What’s Tappening in Madison. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

A couple of neighborhood festivals plus State Line Distillery’s 9th anniversary party highlight this week’s events in Madison. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Thinking about turning this into a series about different streets in Madison and their bar culture. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

After a brief vacation, we’re back with your weekly events lineup in Madison. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

I spent last month exploring Madison’s burgeoning wine culture. Read all about it here: drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/the-grape-...

Belgian beer is pretty good. Why aren’t more people talking about it.

I won’t be going to the Great Taste this year, but I’ve got your guide for the best beer weekend in the Midwest drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/2026-guide...

I may be on vacation but I’ve still got you covered for events happening in Madison the next two week. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

We’re back this week with a full slate of events to help you enjoy our great city drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

For those about to rock…this weekend in Madison has it all for you drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Art Fair on the Square, Fete de Marquette, and lots more this weekend in Madison. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Plenty of ways to see fireworks in Madison this weekend. Plus other fun events and festivals to keep you busy. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Sending out Schlitz with a party at Wisconsin Brewing Co., plus other events to maximize your weekend fun. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

I tasted through all the World Cup BuzzBallz flavors for you. See how they rank here: drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/world-cup-...

Just a few things going on in Madison this weekend that I think you should know about. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Plenty of things haplening in Madison this week brewery anniversaries to World Cup watch parties, to festivals, and a big Francesca Hong rally to end the week. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

What are you doing this weekend in Madison? Check out this list for some great ideas drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Young Blood opens their new flagship facility in DeForest, a few fun festivals, plus some witchy magic highlight this weekend’s events in Madison. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

I set out on a journey at the beginning of the month to see how I could make Malört more palatable and use it in cocktails. Read the first part of my Maylört adventure here: drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/maylort-pa...

Memorial Day in Madison is a real sausage fest with both Brat Fest and Vegan Sausage Fest, plus other fun events. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Night markets, run clubs, and more highlight this weeks events drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Mother’s Day, markets, wine and more highlight this weekend’s events. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

We’re doing fun things with Malört all month long. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

I’m planning a trip to Belgium and Amsterdam later this summer and am looking for all the beer/drinks recs you’ve got. Cities, breweries, pubs, etc. Mostly relying on public transit so likely no Trappist brewery road trips this time. Planning for about a week in Belgium and a few days in Amsterdam.

Great Taste of the Midwest ticket sales are this Sunday. If you’re going in person to a local brewery, here is everything you need to know to help you prepare. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/a-great-ta...

Working Draft’s 8th Anniversary is the event of the weekend in Madison, but look inside for even more fun things happening. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Bloody Mary Festival, lakeside drinking returns, plus more great things happening in Madison this weekend. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

A Marchtini Madness champion has been crowned. Find out if State Line Distillery or Corsair Distillery won the 8 gin bracket and relive the journey that brought us here. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/marchtini-...

Adult Easter egg hunts, $1 Beer Night, comedy, movies, and more to keep you hopping through the weekend in Madison drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Only 4 gins left. Who will make it to the championship of Marchtini Madness! Two State Line gins go head to head and then it’s Michigan vs Tennessee in the other matchup. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/marchtini-...

Dive Bar Weekend, Barleywine Fest, and much more highlight this weekend’s happenings in Madison drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

The latest round of my Marchtini Madness bracket is complete. Featuring dry martinis with floral bitters, espresso martinis, and finally getting down and dirty, there’s something for every drink enthusiast here. drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/marchtini-...

My Marchtini Madness bracket is going strong. Read about the first couple of matchups drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/marchtini-...

Lots of St Paddy’s fun in Madison this weekend plus other events to help make March extra mad drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

First weekend in March and I’ve got everything you need to make it fun before daylight savings kicks in drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

The quest for the best gin martini from my home bar starts now drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

Woodmans currently has a lot of random booze at deep discounts if that’s your thing.

Capital Brewery Bockfest and Delta Beer Lab’s anniversary party headline this weeks events drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Working Draft’s Sloshed and Slushy winter beer fest returns this weekend, a couple of new openings, and more. Check it all out in this weeks edition of What’s Tappening drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/whats-tapp...

Local beer collabs are a true act of love drinkswithdarin.substack.com/p/not-your-a...