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| - You get an invitation for a barbeque from Judas Priest, but once you arrive, you find out it's actually Kenny Loggin's house. It throws you off for a minute, but then hey, no big deal. Good times.
I was a little surprised by Ale Asylum's setup. Their beer angles for an edgy image. But their brewery is so clean, so smooth.
What I liked most about Ale Asylum was their flights of beer, which included hefty sampler glasses of all their drafts. Usually you get 3-4 ounces in a taster, but these guys had to be about 6-8 ounces. Also, their beer is more distinct than most breweries, and each type has a particular flavor that sets it apart from others within its respective style. For example, at our table we had multiple people who typically hate Belgians, but they still managed to like the Belgians here. Ambergeddon, Big Slick Stout and Mercy were especially excellent. I put their beer in the same league as Three Floyd's, and they're the best I've tasted from the Madison area.
Also, an important point in light of other comments: our server was really eager to provide prompt and continuous service. She didn't appear to mind at all our ongoing and pathetic game of Euchre. The pizzas were pretty good, but the beer is obviously the main event here.
Lastly, if you take a cab here, be ready to guide the cabbie to the location, since it's a tough place to find at night, especially if you're unfamiliar with the neighborhood.
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