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| - I've mistakenly walked into the Great Dane downtown Madison once before, I've eaten at the Great Dane on Midvale, and now I've enjoyed their brew at their location in Fitchburg. I still need to stop in to the one on the Eastside (and technically the one in Wausau - but let's be honest, I'm not driving 2 hours to see it) before I can say with all of my confidence that the Fitchburg location is the best one.
Sure, now that I've had a great experience here, I need to give the other locations just as much attention to make a clear decision. But as it stands, this is a great bar. Dining downstairs and fun upstairs. Not saying you can't (or shouldn't) enjoy a good time downstairs, but the shuffleboard is located upstairs for a reason! Plus two pool tables and plenty of comfy booths surrounding the activity. This place is a keeper and I can't wait to come back with a large group and self-serve with the tappers at the booths. That just sounds like a big kid party to me! I have never seen tappers outside of the bar before, and I wonder why there aren't more establishments doing it?!
I am a sucker for a good, flavorful dark beer these days (my taste-buds have gotten more sophisticated, what can I say). I had a few of their Oatmeal Stouts, and I enjoyed it, though it had a little bit of that unwanted 'burnt' flavor that so many complain about. It wasn't overpowering, but it existed - and without an alternative, I was stuck. Oh well.
I'm not a smoker, but I thought it was important to note that they do have a patio section available year round for those that indulge to go out and get their nicotine on. The patio area looks like it would be a lot of fun come summer time, I shall return when the snow is gone and the locals are wearing shorts again! Though, I expect to return much sooner as well!
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