A journey through the wine and beer of the tri-states

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1. Galena (Ill.) Cellars Vineyard and Winery, 4746 N. Ford Road (vineyard and winery), 111 N. Main St. (tasting room and retail store). 2. Fergedaboudit Vineyard and Winery, 4595 W. Speer Road, Hanover, Ill. 3. Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery, 2003 W. Hanover Road, Hanover, Ill. 4. Massbach Ridge Vineyard and Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, Ill. 5. Hawk’s Mill Winery, W8170 Pilz Road, Browntown, Wis. 6. Sinnipee Valley Vineyards and Winery, 4547 Timber Lane, Cuba City, Wis. 7. Spurgeon Vineyards and Winery, 16008 Pine Tree Road, Highland, Wis. 8. Whispering Bluffs Winery, 196 S. Main St., Potosi, Wis. 9. Park Farm Winery, 15159 Thielen Road, Durango, Iowa. 10. Sunset Ridge Winery, 12615 U.S. 52, Dubuque. 11. Bishop Vineyard and Winery, 13563 Circle Ridge Road, Sherrill, Iowa. 12. PromiseLand Winery, 39053 Great River Road, Guttenberg, Iowa. 13. O So Good Winery, 804 Fourth St. SE, Dyersville, Iowa. 14. Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery, 3570 67th St., Baldwin, Iowa. 15. Tycoga Vineyard and Winery, 2585 195th St., DeWitt, Iowa. 16. Barrel Head Vineyard and Winery, 9995 Laudeville Road, Dubuque. 17. Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Drive, Dubuque. 18. Dimensional Brewing Co., 67 Main St., Dubuque. 19. Jubeck New World Brewing, 115 W. 11th St., Dubuque. 20. 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St., Dubuque. 21. Backpocket Dubuque, 33 E. 10th St., Dubuque. 22. River Ridge Brewing, 303 Riverview, Bellevue, Iowa. 23. Textile Brewing Co., 146 Second St. NE, Dyersville, Iowa. 24. Franklin Street Brewing Co., 116 S. Franklin Street, Manchester, Iowa. 25. The Old Man Restaurant and Brewery, 123 A St., McGregor, Iowa. 26. Deb’s Brewtopia, 106 Cedar St., Elkader, Iowa. 27. Potosi (Wis.) Brewery, 209 S. Main St. 28. City Service Brewing, 404 Main St., Darlington, Wis. 29. Grumpy Troll Brew Pub, 105 S. Second St., Mount Horeb, Wis. 30. Minhas Craft Brewery, 1208 14th Ave., Monroe, Wis. 31. Wishful Acres Farm and Brewery, 4679 N. Flansburg Road., Lena, Ill. 32. Lena (Ill.) Brewing Co., 9416 W. Wagner, Road. 33. Highway 20 Brewing Co., 113 S. Main St., Elizabeth, Ill. 34. Galena (Ill.) Brewing Co., 227 S. Main St. 35. Gehlen House Inn and Barn, 101 N. Main St., St. Donatus, Iowa. PHOTO CREDIT: BY ANTHONY FRENZEL tony.frenzel@thmedia.com
1. Galena (Ill.) Cellars Vineyard and Winery, 4746 N. Ford Road (vineyard and winery), 111 N. Main St. (tasting room and retail store). 2. Fergedaboudit Vineyard and Winery, 4595 W. Speer Road, Hanover, Ill. 3. Rocky Waters Vineyard and Winery, 2003 W. Hanover Road, Hanover, Ill. 4. Massbach Ridge Vineyard and Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth, Ill. 5. Hawk’s Mill Winery, W8170 Pilz Road, Browntown, Wis. 6. Sinnipee Valley Vineyards and Winery, 4547 Timber Lane, Cuba City, Wis. 7. Spurgeon Vineyards and Winery, 16008 Pine Tree Road, Highland, Wis. 8. Whispering Bluffs Winery, 196 S. Main St., Potosi, Wis. 9. Park Farm Winery, 15159 Thielen Road, Durango, Iowa. 10. Sunset Ridge Winery, 12615 U.S. 52, Dubuque. 11. Bishop Vineyard and Winery, 13563 Circle Ridge Road, Sherrill, Iowa. 12. PromiseLand Winery, 39053 Great River Road, Guttenberg, Iowa. 13. O So Good Winery, 804 Fourth St. SE, Dyersville, Iowa. 14. Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery, 3570 67th St., Baldwin, Iowa. 15. Tycoga Vineyard and Winery, 2585 195th St., DeWitt, Iowa. 16. Barrel Head Vineyard and Winery, 9995 Laudeville Road, Dubuque. 17. Stone Cliff Winery, 600 Star Brewery Drive, Dubuque. 18. Dimensional Brewing Co., 67 Main St., Dubuque. 19. Jubeck New World Brewing, 115 W. 11th St., Dubuque. 20. 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St., Dubuque. 21. Backpocket Dubuque, 33 E. 10th St., Dubuque. 22. River Ridge Brewing, 303 Riverview, Bellevue, Iowa. 23. Textile Brewing Co., 146 Second St. NE, Dyersville, Iowa. 24. Franklin Street Brewing Co., 116 S. Franklin Street, Manchester, Iowa. 25. The Old Man Restaurant and Brewery, 123 A St., McGregor, Iowa. 26. Deb’s Brewtopia, 106 Cedar St., Elkader, Iowa. 27. Potosi (Wis.) Brewery, 209 S. Main St. 28. City Service Brewing, 404 Main St., Darlington, Wis. 29. Grumpy Troll Brew Pub, 105 S. Second St., Mount Horeb, Wis. 30. Minhas Craft Brewery, 1208 14th Ave., Monroe, Wis. 31. Wishful Acres Farm and Brewery, 4679 N. Flansburg Road., Lena, Ill. 32. Lena (Ill.) Brewing Co., 9416 W. Wagner, Road. 33. Highway 20 Brewing Co., 113 S. Main St., Elizabeth, Ill. 34. Galena (Ill.) Brewing Co., 227 S. Main St. 35. Gehlen House Inn and Barn, 101 N. Main St., St. Donatus, Iowa. PHOTO CREDIT: BY ANTHONY FRENZEL tony.frenzel@thmedia.com
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Posted By: For biztimes.biz November 4, 2021

A journey through the beer and spirits of the tri-states Some of the establishments offer tours and entertainment. However, be sure to call ahead, as the COVID-19 pandemic could adjust hours, days open and offerings. The following is a partial list. Blaze the beer trail • Dimensional Brewing Co., 67 Main St., Dubuque: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday; 2-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tours available by appointment or request. Outdoor pet-friendly seating. Food served (Flatted Fifth Barbecue). Hotels within walking distance. www.dimensionalbrewing.com | 563-265-2693 • Jubeck New World Brewing, 115 W. 11th St., Dubuque. 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Guests are welcome to bring food or order from nearby restaurants for delivery to the taproom. www.jubeckbrewing.com | 775-375-5692 • 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St., Dubuque. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday. Outdoor seating. Full pub-style menu. www.7hillsbrew.com | 563-587-8306 • Backpocket Dubuque, 33 E. 10th St., Dubuque. Noon-8 p.m. Sunday; 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday; noon-midnight Saturday. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Pub food — tacos, wings, mac n’ cheese and appetizers. Hotels within walking distance. www.backpocketdubuque.com | 563-582-1611 • Catfish Charlie’s, 1630 16th St., Dubuque. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Tuesdays. Soups, salads, sandwiches and steaks are among the selections. www.catfishcharliesdubuque.com | 563-582-8600 • Gehlen House Inn and Barn, 101 N. Main St., St. Donatus, Iowa. 2-7 p.m. Sunday; 4-9 p.m. Thursday; 2-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Serving Iowa craft beers — in-house brewing to come. Overnight accommodations available with advance reservations. www.gehlenhouseandbarn.com | 563-650-4860 • River Ridge Brewing, 303 Riverview St., Bellevue, Iowa. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 4-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tours available. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Snacks available; food cart on-site serves pizza and soft pretzels. Hotels available nearby. www.riverridgebrewing.com | 563-231-0299 • Textile Brewing Co., 146 Second St. NE, Dyersville, Iowa. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Gourmet pretzels and flatbreads available. www.textilebrews.com | 563-207-0357 • The Old Man River Restaurant and Brewery, 123 A St., McGregor, Iowa. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Full menu. www.facebook.com/TheOldManRiver | 563-873-2002 • Deb’s Brewtopia, 106 Cedar St., Elkader, Iowa. Open for carry-out and curbside orders only, but the taproom will open soon. A woman-owned business, and the first licensed brewery in Elkader in more than 120 years. Check Facebook for details. www.facebook.com/DebsBrewtopia | 563-880-5666 • Potosi (Wis.) Brewery, 209 S. Main St. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tours available at 1:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday. Home of the National Brewery Museum. Pet-friendly beer garden. Full pub menu. Accommodations nearby. www.potosibrewery.com | 608-763-4002 • City Service Brewing, 404 Main St., Darlington, Wis. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday; 4-9 p.m. Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Live music. www.facebook.com/cityservicebrewing | 608-482-5212 • Grumpy Troll Brew Pub, 105 S. Second St., Mount Horeb, Wis. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. An observation window lets guests look into the brew house. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Locally sourced, scratch-made pub food menu. Several accommodations nearby. www.thegrumpytroll.com | 608-437-2739 • Minhas Craft Brewery, 1208 14th Ave., Monroe, Wis. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Tours not being offered. Beer memorabilia museum on-site. Outdoor pet-friendly seating. Full menu available at the Minhas Kitchen & Winery, located across the street from the brewery. www.minhasbrewery.com | 608-328.9120 • Franklin Street Brewing Co., 116 S. Franklin St., Manchester, Iowa. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday; 3:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 3-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Live music. Snacks available, or guests are welcome to bring food in or have it delivered to the taproom. www.franklinstreetbrewing.com | 563-927-2722 • Wishful Acres Farm and Brewery, 4679 N. Flansburg Road, Lena, Ill. 1-5 p.m. Sunday; 4-9 p.m. Friday; 1-8 p.m. Saturday. A “brew view” window lets visitors peek into the brewing area. Outdoor pet-friendly beer garden. Snacks including cheese trays, deli trays, chips and pretzels. www.wishfulacresfarm.com | 815-990-2380 • Lena (Ill.) Brewing Co., 9416 W. Wagner Road. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Outdoor pet-friendly seating. Tours by appointment. Food available for delivery from nearby restaurant (The Rafters). www.lenabrewing.com | 815-369-2588 • Highway 20 Brewing Co., 113 S. Main St., Elizabeth, Ill. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 4-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday. Pet-friendly. Guests are welcome to bring in food. Live music. www.facebook.com/hwy20brewing | 815-277-9206 • Galena (Ill.) Brewing Co., 227 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Outside pet-friendly patio. Pub-style menu. An Air BnB suite located above the brewery can be reserved for overnight accommodations. www.galenabrewery.com | 815-776-9917 Distillery options • Paradise Distilling, 245 Railroad Ave., Dubuque. | 563-580-6738 • Blaum Brothers, 9380 U.S. 20, Galena, Ill. www.blaumbros.com | 815-777-1000 — Michelle London

A journey through the beer and spirits of the tri-states

Some of the establishments offer tours and entertainment. However, be sure to call ahead, as the COVID-19 pandemic could adjust hours, days open and offerings.

The following is a partial list.

Blaze the beer trail

• Dimensional Brewing Co., 67 Main St., Dubuque: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday; 2-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tours available by appointment or request. Outdoor pet-friendly seating. Food served (Flatted Fifth Barbecue). Hotels within walking distance. www.dimensionalbrewing.com | 563-265-2693

• Jubeck New World Brewing, 115 W. 11th St., Dubuque. 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Guests are welcome to bring food or order from nearby restaurants for delivery to the taproom. www.jubeckbrewing.com | 775-375-5692

• 7 Hills Brewing Co., 1085 Washington St., Dubuque. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday. Outdoor seating. Full pub-style menu. www.7hillsbrew.com | 563-587-8306

• Backpocket Dubuque, 33 E. 10th St., Dubuque. Noon-8 p.m. Sunday; 4-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 4 p.m.-midnight Friday; noon-midnight Saturday. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Pub food — tacos, wings, mac n’ cheese and appetizers. Hotels within walking distance. www.backpocketdubuque.com | 563-582-1611

• Catfish Charlie’s, 1630 16th St., Dubuque. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Tuesdays. Soups, salads, sandwiches and steaks are among the selections. www.catfishcharliesdubuque.com | 563-582-8600

• Gehlen House Inn and Barn, 101 N. Main St., St. Donatus, Iowa. 2-7 p.m. Sunday; 4-9 p.m. Thursday; 2-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Serving Iowa craft beers — in-house brewing to come. Overnight accommodations available with advance reservations. www.gehlenhouseandbarn.com | 563-650-4860

• River Ridge Brewing, 303 Riverview St., Bellevue, Iowa. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 4-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tours available. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Snacks available; food cart on-site serves pizza and soft pretzels. Hotels available nearby. www.riverridgebrewing.com | 563-231-0299

• Textile Brewing Co., 146 Second St. NE, Dyersville, Iowa. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Gourmet pretzels and flatbreads available. www.textilebrews.com | 563-207-0357

• The Old Man River Restaurant and Brewery, 123 A St., McGregor, Iowa. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Full menu. www.facebook.com/TheOldManRiver | 563-873-2002

• Deb’s Brewtopia, 106 Cedar St., Elkader, Iowa. Open for carry-out and curbside orders only, but the taproom will open soon. A woman-owned business, and the first licensed brewery in Elkader in more than 120 years. Check Facebook for details. www.facebook.com/DebsBrewtopia | 563-880-5666

• Potosi (Wis.) Brewery, 209 S. Main St. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Tours available at 1:30 p.m. Sunday; 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday. Home of the National Brewery Museum. Pet-friendly beer garden. Full pub menu. Accommodations nearby. www.potosibrewery.com | 608-763-4002

• City Service Brewing, 404 Main St., Darlington, Wis. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday; 4-9 p.m. Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Live music. www.facebook.com/cityservicebrewing | 608-482-5212

• Grumpy Troll Brew Pub, 105 S. Second St., Mount Horeb, Wis. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. An observation window lets guests look into the brew house. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Locally sourced, scratch-made pub food menu. Several accommodations nearby. www.thegrumpytroll.com | 608-437-2739

• Minhas Craft Brewery, 1208 14th Ave., Monroe, Wis. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Tours not being offered. Beer memorabilia museum on-site. Outdoor pet-friendly seating. Full menu available at the Minhas Kitchen & Winery, located across the street from the brewery. www.minhasbrewery.com | 608-328.9120

• Franklin Street Brewing Co., 116 S. Franklin St., Manchester, Iowa. Noon-6 p.m. Sunday; 3:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 3-10 p.m. Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday. Outdoor pet-friendly patio. Live music. Snacks available, or guests are welcome to bring food in or have it delivered to the taproom. www.franklinstreetbrewing.com | 563-927-2722

• Wishful Acres Farm and Brewery, 4679 N. Flansburg Road, Lena, Ill. 1-5 p.m. Sunday; 4-9 p.m. Friday; 1-8 p.m. Saturday. A “brew view” window lets visitors peek into the brewing area. Outdoor pet-friendly beer garden. Snacks including cheese trays, deli trays, chips and pretzels. www.wishfulacresfarm.com | 815-990-2380

• Lena (Ill.) Brewing Co., 9416 W. Wagner Road. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Outdoor pet-friendly seating. Tours by appointment. Food available for delivery from nearby restaurant (The Rafters). www.lenabrewing.com | 815-369-2588

• Highway 20 Brewing Co., 113 S. Main St., Elizabeth, Ill. Noon-5 p.m. Sunday; 4-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 1-6 p.m. Saturday. Pet-friendly. Guests are welcome to bring in food. Live music. www.facebook.com/hwy20brewing | 815-277-9206

• Galena (Ill.) Brewing Co., 227 N. Main St. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; 4-9 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Outside pet-friendly patio. Pub-style menu. An Air BnB suite located above the brewery can be reserved for overnight accommodations. www.galenabrewery.com | 815-776-9917

Distillery options

• Paradise Distilling, 245 Railroad Ave., Dubuque. | 563-580-6738

• Blaum Brothers, 9380 U.S. 20, Galena, Ill. www.blaumbros.com | 815-777-1000

— Michelle London

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