Steve: Very much in the Vienna-style, but a little milder, this is slightly spicy, low on the hoppy side, and a little darker and maltier than the average light beer. This is probably the lightest-flavored of the MBC beers that I sampled in their brewpub. It goes fairly well with their Buffalo wings, which are on the hot and spicy side. Otherwise, not much else to say about this. (2/12/2005)


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Steve: Reminded me a little of a German Alt. The caramel malt gives it a little sweetness, but the hops dominate. This is one of MBC's year-round regulars, and makes for a better t-shirt design then the others (with Schloss Neuschwanstein on the label), but my wife managed to talk me out of buying one, so you'll just have to take my word for it. (1/29/2005)


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Steve: Brewed with pure Wisconsin honey, but not so much that it becomes a mead or even a braggot. It's kind of syrupy sweet. It's light flavored, but the body is thicker, undoubtedly from the honey addition. Not hoppy at all, I would suggest this as a good outdoor summer choice. Unfortunately, since this is a brewpub product, and not distributed, unless MBC adds an outdoor deck, you're SOL. (1/15/2005)


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Steve: This was the last sample I tried from MBC while dining at their brewpub. Since I was thirsty and on an empty stomach, I was a little loopy by the time I hit this one. It was sweet, refreshing, and you could definitely taste the peach and the sweet honey flavor. It actually tasted like one of those fruit-scented cleaners or dusting spray. Hard to place, really, so I'm not sure which one, but you'll have to take my word for it. It was good, though, good enough that I ordered a pint of this after I tried all of the samples. I'd like to try this again sober. (3/5/2005)


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Steve: The hops grab hold from the get-go, and there is even a hint of a citrus background, almost giving the impression of a wheat ale. Good enough that I couldn't help think how sad it was that people were still ordering Miller Lites in MBC's restaurant. Why anyone would want to order crap like that with good ales like this on tap is beyond me. (2/5/2005)


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Steve: This was the first of the MBC beers that I tried in their lake-side brewpub. I love rye in my ales, and it's beers like this that make me think so. It's got a rich, coffee-like flavor, with a little chocolate coming through. That roasted flavor would make this a great porter for sipping in the middle of winter, especially if I was sitting in MBC's bar while watching the ice fishermen. And since winter is 6 months long up there in Da Northwoods, the rye porter would be a daily staple if I lived there. (2/26/2005)


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Steve: When my waitress read this off of the beer menu, I actually made a face. It wasn't exactly my choice to get this, but it came with the $5.00 beer sampler that I ordered, and I'm not one to refuse a beer that I've already paid for. I will say this is the best low-carb beer I've ever had. I'm not sure what the carb count is, but in all honesty, I couldn't give a rat's ass, and if you're a TOBP regular, neither do you. It has a spicy, floral flavor to it, which makes it unlike any low-carb beer I've ever had (in other words, it actually has a flavor). Or, the waitress accidentally gave me something else. Either way, it's not bad. (1/22/2005)


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