A+ for service at Karben4. It was a March madness Saturday, and this was our first stop on a short circuit of Madison breweries. At about 11:15am, we were their first customers through the door. The bartender was incredibly friendly and it made a big difference to make us feel welcome in a bar that was just opening for the day. Even though the place was empty for the first 15 minutes or so that we were there, she was in a good mood and happy to give us some information about the operation without being overbearing.
Every type of beer they served was solid. The Deep Winter Stout, Fantasy Factory IPA and Nightcall Porter were all standouts on the flight we ordered. The feel of the bar area is minimalist, modern, unpretentious, spacious and could double as a Tom Selleck shrine. We never got around to asking about the artwork. We also didn't order any food, but I was impressed enough with the place to make it a meal destination the next time I'm in town. If you're in Madison and you want to check out the local brewing scene, Karben4 should be near the top of your list.