Madison, WI. On a recent snowy day in Madison, we found ourselves downing pints at the Great Dane Pub & Brewery, a terrific pub near the center square. A highlight? The German-style pilsner called Verruckte Stadt German Pils. Imported German hops make this a marvelous beer.

What better way to kick off the night...before heading over to the Essen Haus for boots of beer?