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In a very fitting first-night-back in Wisconsin, I visited a bar/restaurant near my parents' house with my eldest brother, and we partook in a "tasting flight" of the house brews. Obviously, we had many thoughts and ideas about the flavors before us and, after much discussion, came up with a rough rating/review scale. Ten mini-beers later, here's what we had to say about the beer on tap at Stone Cellar Brewpub:

Adler Brau Ale:

SH: Daytime drinking OR when you're in it for the long haul.

D (my bro): Agree. Needed for hot summer.

Houdini Honey Wheat:

D: Better than I thought. Soft wheat.

SH: I didn't think I liked wheat beer... and I was right!

Marquette Pilsner:

SOLD OUT!

English Six Grain Ale:

D: Brats/Balanced. Weathers the storm.

SH: Started out smooth, then got bitter -- just like a bad marriage.

Pie Eyed India Pale Ale:

D: Fall, Football, Cigars

SH: Just plain bitter.

Tilted Kilt Scottish Ale:

D: Whistling Straits - Burger & Chips Bar.

SH: This one would be good for watching a band at the 400 Bar in Minneapolis. I can't explain why.

Stone Cellar Stout:

D: Solid Stout. Not a fave, but OK.

SH: Tastes exactly like the Vanishing Vanilla Stout, but without the vanilla scent.

Vanishing Vanilla Stout:

D: No sweets in beer!

SH: More vanilla! Make it count! Not as good (nearly) as Young's Double Chocolate Stout.

Brown Ale:

SH: Fall! Football! Go Pack!

D: Solid Brown Ale. Agree, Packers game.

Smoked Porter:

D: Badness.

SH: I would use this to clean fish, as an alternative to Nicotine gum if I was trying to quit smoking, or to get an enemy to leave my party.

Stone Cellar Root Beer:

SH: Delightful! I want to have kids over for Root Beer Floats! Yay summer!

D: Refreshing, light, sweet.

Finally, if we were having a party with only three taps, here are our choice beers:

D's Party gets:

1-Adler Brau Ale

2-English Six Grain Ale

3-Tilted Kilt Scottish Ale

SH's Party gets:

1-Brown Ale

2-Adler Brau Ale

3-Tilted Kilt Scottish Ale

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