Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Growler Guys
Eau Claire, WI · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Growler Guys is a 60-tap craft beer destination that opened in 2018. The numbered draft list covers lagers, ales, IPAs, stouts, ciders, mead, hard seltzer, kombucha, and soda, with local Wisconsin and regional options alongside national and international names. Growler fills are part of the format. Standouts include Central Waters Twenty Seven Imperial Stout and New Glarus R&D Kriek, with Trillium Headroom at the top of the price range.
- What should I order?
- Start with Central Waters Twenty Seven Imperial Stout, then compare it with New Glarus R&D Kriek for a Wisconsin-made contrast. Bell's Two Hearted Ale and Trillium Headroom cover the IPA side, while Hofbräu München Oktoberfestbier and Yuengling Traditional Lager anchor the lager options. Ciderboys Pear Naked is the lighter cider pick.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a broad draft list rather than a narrow tap wall, and anyone who values growler fills. Cider and sour drinkers will find options here, as will those looking for a non-alcoholic draft alternative.
- When should I go?
- A straightforward stop for a draft pour or a growler fill. The tap list rotates, so the specific lineup changes over time.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beer runs $12.99 to $39.99, with ciders from $12.99 to $18.99. Trillium Headroom is $39.99 and Central Waters Twenty Seven is $38.99. Mead Dragon Heart is $49.99, and NessAlla kombucha is $21.99.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 60-tap rotating draft list with growler fills, spanning lagers, ales, IPAs, stouts, ciders, mead, hard seltzer, kombucha, and soda. The range includes Wisconsin producers such as Central Waters, New Glarus, and Ciderboys alongside national and international names.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A 60-tap rotating draft program with 48 numbered lines, opened in 2018 as a craft beer destination. The list spans lagers, ales, IPAs, stouts, ciders, mead, hard seltzer, and soda, mixing Wisconsin and regional craft with national and international names. Growler fills are available.
Menu strengths
- — 60 rotating taps with 48 numbered draft lines covering lagers, ales, IPAs, stouts, ciders, mead, hard seltzer, and soda.
- — Wisconsin and regional options such as Central Waters, New Glarus, and Ciderboys sit alongside national and international beers.
- — Growler fills are part of the format, and the tap list rotates over time.
Standout selections
- — Central Waters Twenty Seven Imperial Stout from Amherst, WI, at 13.9% ABV and $38.99.
- — New Glarus R&D Kriek Sour Ale from New Glarus, WI, at 9.1% ABV and $25.99.
- — Trillium Headroom Imperial IPA from Boston, MA, at 8% ABV and $39.99.
- — Hofbräu München Oktoberfestbier from Munich, Germany, at 6.3% ABV and $19.99.
Pricing: Draft beer $12.99–$39.99; ciders $12.99–$18.99; mead Dragon Heart $49.99.
Nonalcoholic
Multiple non-alcoholic options go beyond water or soda, with two NessAlla kombucha taps from Madison, WI, both at 0% ABV and $21.99. It is a narrow but specific non-alcoholic draft selection.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic tap options beyond water or soda.
- — Two NessAlla kombucha selections from Madison, WI, at 0% ABV.
Standout selections
- — NessAlla Mango Tumeric Kombucha from Madison, WI, at 0% ABV and $21.99.
- — NessAlla Lemongrass Ginger Kombucha from Madison, WI, at 0% ABV and $21.99.
Pricing: NessAlla kombucha $21.99 per item.
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