For a malt-in-your mouth beer experience, head over to Karben4. | Photo by @karben4brewing
Time flies when youâre drinking beer. Family-owned local brewery Karben 4 is celebrating a decade of business in the 608 this week. We chatted with owner Ryan Koga to celebrate the occasion.
Q: With two brothers leading the pack, what are the benefits of working with family? A: When one of our egos tries to grab the steering wheel, the other can point it out and redirect the effort to simply âwork the problemâ without worrying about some silly perceived power play that isnât actually taking place.
Q: If you could bring one out-of-rotation beer âback from the dead,â what would it be? A: Martian Sunrise Red IPA. Delicious beer, great label, and probably my favorite T-shirt.
Q: What K4 beers would you recommend to newbies easing into the beer scene? A: Our Midwesty pilsner or the Helles lager when it comes around. Also, if someone is more of a wine drinker, then Lady Luck Dark Red Ale is my homage to Bordeaux. For white wine lovers, our Slow IPA would be right up their alley.
Q: What are some of your favorite community events youâve done? A: My favorites have been working with dog adoptions and rescues, the Madison Police K-9s and horse-mounted patrols, the Army 1-147th Blackhawk Squadron, and especially the Wisconsin Air National Guard 115th Fighter Wing.
Q: If you ever have a moment away from the brewery, what are some of your favorite 608 spots to grab a drink or bite to eat? A: Umami for steamed buns and dumplings as well as Ha Long Bay for mango curry and the LS7. My in-laws always insist on getting takeout from both places whenever they visit from Michigan, and I am more than happy to oblige. For the record, my full list would take up a book.
Will Greene Trio | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | Arts + Lit Lab, 111 S. Livingston St., Madison | $12 | Enjoy a jazz performance from this experimentally dynamic trio. đˇ
Family Pajama Storytime | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 6-6:30 p.m. | Fitchburg Library, 5530 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg | Free | Don your finest jammies and wind down with your toddler via crafts, songs, and bedtime stories.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Words with Nerds | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 7-8:45 p.m. | Crucible, 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison | $10 | Like a TED Talk, but funnier â stop by for comically educational lectures about mind-controlling parasites, how we define virginity, and tales from the dementia unit.
Madison Mini Night Hike | Thursday, Jan. 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Madison Childrenâs Museum, 100 N. Hamilton St., Madison | $12 | Lace up for a 0.5K adventure through the Wonderground followed by hot cocoa and a participation pin for the littles. đ
Friday, Jan. 20
Cocktails in the Conservatory | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7-11 p.m. | Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood Ave., Madison | $10 | Stroll through Olbrichâs Conservatory, sip a cocktail, and enjoy the beats of local DJs. đş
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Winter weather returns to Madison this week after a week of reprieve. Wet and heavy snow will make an appearance early Thursday morning which may affect your morning commute. Keep your eyes on the weather radar to stay prepared. âď¸ (NBC 15)
Civic
Weâre about a month away from the Spring Primary. Have you requested your absentee ballot? Check out the Cityâs resources page or contact the Clerkâs Office for more information. đłď¸
Closed
The Roman Candle is permanently closing its doors after 15 years in the 608. Its farewell post touched on the trials and tribulations of the restaurant industry and urged Madisonians to keep supporting local restaurants and businesses. Locals have until Saturday, Feb. 4 to grab a pie one last time.
Announced
Itâs a Dairyland delight. Alabama, the iconic country music band, will be kicking off this yearâs State Fair on opening night. Tickets for the Thursday, Aug. 3 show go on saleFriday, Jan. 27. Donât forget to grab your cream puff voucher while youâre at it. (Channel 3000)
Cause
Madisonâs Second Harvest Food Bank received a hefty donation from the Wisconsin Farmers Union. The food bank received 35,000 pounds of pork â one of five regional deliveries totaling 90 tons of meat being distributed in WI, MN, MT, ND, and SD. đ (WKOW)
Health
New Yearâs resolutions are a great way to make positive changes in your life. Hereâs a tip to make them last: Instead of cutting things out, try adding things in. (Think: Instead of cutting out sugar, try adding new veggies to your plate.) Another resolution thatâs good for your health?Joining the All of Us Research project.*
Travel
Scottâs Cheap Flights is going, going...Going. The travel membership that saves you hundreds on flights has a new name, and in honor of the rebrand, you can get 30% off aPremium membership with code 6AMCITY30. What youâll get: last minute weekend trips, mistake fares, andearly deal alerts.âď¸*
Sports
If youâre into (or even sort of into) sports: The GIST is a must-subscribe newsletter that provides a refreshing female voice and perspective on sports four times a week. Read: If âdo the thing and score the pointsâ is your baseline understanding, you might enjoy this to uplevel your knowledge. â˝ *
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City Editor Ally recommends Merchant for their steak frites. | Photo by 608today team
Donât stress over dinner plans next week. Madisonâs 2023 Winter Restaurant Week has got you covered. Check out these 22 participating eateries that are offering prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus ranging from $20-$50 per person.
Editorâs pick: While I would love to spend all of my free time and money hitting every Restaurant Week spot, I donât think thatâs in the cards for me. Iâm deciding between Heritage Tavern and Palette, feel free to convince me one way or the other.
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