Working Draft Beer Company

Madison, WI · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-19

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Working Draft Beer Company has been brewing European lagers and hoppy ales since 2018, with cans to go and beer on tap. The program leans on IPAs, including Pulp Culture, Close Enough to Perfect, and keep'em honest, while also offering a wider spread of beers beyond IPAs, occasional specialty releases, and guest taps. Merch is available alongside the beer. It is a straightforward brewery stop for drinkers who want packaged beer to take home or a tap pour on site, with enough variety to avoid a single-style rut.

What should I order?: Start with Pulp Culture, a named IPA that fits the brewery's hoppy focus. Cans to go let you take the same beers home.
Who will enjoy this place?: Drinkers who want a brewery with hoppy ales and European lagers, plus cans to go. Anyone looking for a range beyond IPAs will find occasional specialty releases and guest taps. The merch option suits visitors who want a keepsake alongside their beer.
When should I go?: A reasonable stop when you want to pick up cans to go or have a beer on tap.
What should I expect to spend?: Expect standard brewery taproom and to-go can pricing; check current menu or taproom for exact costs.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: A brewery producing European lagers and hoppy ales since 2018, with both cans to go and on-tap service. The combination of named IPAs, a wider beer selection, occasional specialty releases, and guest taps gives it more range than a single-style brewery. Merch is also part of the offering.

Beverage categories

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Beer

European lagers and hoppy ales brewed since 2018, available in cans to go and on tap. IPAs are the standout, with named selections Pulp Culture, Close Enough to Perfect, and keep'em honest. Beyond IPAs, the brewery offers a wider selection, occasional specialty releases, and guest taps. Merch is also available.

Menu strengths

— Brewery producing European lagers and hoppy ales since 2018, with cans to go and beer on tap.
— Reviewers highlight the brewery's IPAs as a standout, mentioning specific named IPAs and a general appreciation for hazy IPAs.
— Reviewers note a wide selection of beers beyond IPAs, including occasional specialty releases and guest taps.

Standout selections

— Pulp Culture, a named IPA and a clear starting point for the hop-forward side of the program.
— Close Enough to Perfect, another named IPA selection that reinforces the brewery's strength with hoppy ales.
— Keep'em honest, a third named beer that gives drinkers a specific alternative within the lineup.

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