Working Draft Beer Company

Working Draft Beer Company Working Draft Beer Company is a community-focused brewery and taproom located in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin.
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Just one block off Willy St., Working Draft works to bring families, friends, and neighbors together in an airy and welcoming setting to enjoy locally-made craft beer our taproom Monday-Thursday 3-9pm, Friday-Saturday 12-10pm, Sunday 12-6pm. Our beers are brewed on either our 7-barrel brewhouse or our “pilot” 1-barrel system, striking a balance between a top-notch production brewery and our homebr

ewing roots. Our tap lineup features beers loaded with hop flavor and aroma, beers that are crisp and satisfying, limited barrel-aged specialties, and guest beers from our craft beer friends throughout Wisconsin. Our taproom is kid-friendly, though unfortunately we can't host our furry companions at this time. Stay tuned to our page for our latest tappings and events, and for those of you on the go, we sell our Working Draft beer to-go in 16oz can 4-packs, & 32oz can crowlers!

Celebrate our two year with us today! That’s right, we’ve been serving Underberg for two tasty years and to celebrate ...
09/04/2026

Celebrate our two year with us today! That’s right, we’ve been serving Underberg for two tasty years and to celebrate we’re serving up some fun specials! 💚

Third Lake Sausage Shop / Everyone Loves Sausage is bringing Underjaeger and Under eggs 🥚

We will have special drinks available like the “Pup Cup” - an Underberg empties into an 8oz cup then topped with delicious Ten Snack foam (thank you, LUKR CZ ) - a true WDBC original thanks to Cris Bissell 🐶

And maybe even a surprise or two up our sleeves 🍨

PLUS Paul's Pel'meni will be joining us from 5-8pm for 😋

This could be YOU on Sunday at our monthly Brats & Bloodys brunch! We usually run this the second Sunday of the month, b...
09/03/2026

This could be YOU on Sunday at our monthly Brats & Bloodys brunch! We usually run this the second Sunday of the month, but we’re hosting it Labor Day weekend instead - because why not?! Each half liter features 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐘 vodka and you can garnish and add hot sauce to your heart’s content. Add a grilled Jenifer Street Market bratwurst (with mustards and more available) to make it complete - you deserve it!

It’s trivia night! Always free-to-play and with prizes for the top three teams PLUS the best dang crew of b**r tenders t...
09/02/2026

It’s trivia night! Always free-to-play and with prizes for the top three teams PLUS the best dang crew of b**r tenders to make sure you have the b**r, pizza, and snacks you need to power your team. Our trivia is made-from-scratch so you won’t find these questions anywhere else in town! On top of that, if your team happens to finish last, you’ll get to select a category for next week’s trivia.

Sidepull Tuesday! But what is Sidepull Tuesday? Sidepull refers to the specific type of draft faucet that’s typically as...
09/01/2026

Sidepull Tuesday! But what is Sidepull Tuesday? Sidepull refers to the specific type of draft faucet that’s typically associated with Czech b**rs. We use LUKR CZ sidepull faucets for all of our Czech-style la**rs in order to create a dense, wet foam which creates a unique presentation and velvety mouthfeel with each sip. On Tuesdays, we like to flip convention on its head and feature a b**r style that you wouldn’t typically see on this type of draft faucet. This week, we’re featuring Pint Puller, an English-style Ordinary Bitter as our Sidepull Tuesday feature. Check out our story on Mondays to vote on the next b**r we feature!

Join us at Working Draft for a dried flower wreath workshop!Allen Centennial Garden is bringing all the supplies and kno...
08/31/2026

Join us at Working Draft for a dried flower wreath workshop!

Allen Centennial Garden is bringing all the supplies and know-how to create an awesome dried flower wreath. Or, if you want to go crazy, plenty of wire and hot glue to make something different.

We’ll have a few samples to kick start your imagination, review the basic steps for making a wreath, and then turn you loose with all the needed strawflower, winged everlasting, rye heads, straw, and more! Supplies included are heavy duty wire, floral tape, floral wire, and, of course, hot glue.

Tickets are $55, which includes a b**r!

We’ll have two times for this class, 1pm and 3:30pm.

Great b**r and making great art with Allen Centennial Garden. Sounds like a perfect Saturday day-date! Link available in our story and on our website. Thank you Allen Centennial Garden

T-minus two weeks until Oktoberfest 2026, and this year we're pulling out all of the stops to make it a weekend to remem...
08/31/2026

T-minus two weeks until Oktoberfest 2026, and this year we're pulling out all of the stops to make it a weekend to remember.

Every day we're offering something different, whether it's different food options or different musical acts / activations. Today being Sunday, we'd love to tell you about what's happening on the Sunday of Oktoberfest (September 13th).

First off, we'll still be pouring tap after tap of the best German-style b**r you'll find outside of Deutschland. We'll also still be playing Hammerschlagen in the parking lot-turned Biergarten. We'll also have giant Pretzels from Batch Bakehouse and potato pancakes, sauerkraut, and German potato salad from Stalzy's Deli.

But what's different about Sunday you ask? We'll be:

-- Hosting a One Liter Stein Holding Competition at 1pm.
-- Serving a traditional pork shoulder dish that's braised in Stackenblochen by Stalzy's.
-- Spinning vinyl German drinking songs.
-- Showing the Packers opener vs. the Vikings at 3:25, in both the taproom and in a portion of the Biergarten.

Can you think of a better way to cap off an amazing weekend of family, friends, fun, and of course, anything and everything German?!?

Here's what's happening in the taproom this week:

Monday - 🤥🫛💤 - Lego Night, presented by Working Draft and Bricks and Minifigs, starting at 6:30
Tuesday - 🅱️9️⃣🍺 - Bingo Night starting at 6:30, Side Pull Tuesday
Wednesday - ⁉️🤔💡 - Trivia Night starting at 6:30
Friday - 🥟🎉🍻 - Food Truck Friday w/ Paul's Pel'Meni 5-8pm, Underversary
Sunday - 🌭🍹🍺 - Brats & Bloodys

Have a great week everyone 🍻

Outdoor fish fry tonight at Seven Acre Dairy Company is going to be amazing! Of course there will be b**rs from us at Wo...
08/28/2026

Outdoor fish fry tonight at Seven Acre Dairy Company is going to be amazing! Of course there will be b**rs from us at Working Draft B**r Co and amazing food from the Seven Acre Dairy team but there will also be a special appearance from Adam Greuel & The Space Burritos! Don’t miss this opportunity to dine on the banks of the Sugar River and enjoy some of the best midwestern roots-rock and bluegrass-infused music around! Link to purchase tickets in our story or on the Seven Acre Dairy page. See you tonight!

Get ready for a fabulous night of fun, flavor, and fierce entertainment! Join us at Drag Bingo hosted by Bianca Lynn Bre...
08/27/2026

Get ready for a fabulous night of fun, flavor, and fierce entertainment! Join us at Drag Bingo hosted by Bianca Lynn Breeze, bringing the energy, the laughs, and a little bit of glam to your Thursday night. Expect multiple rounds of bingo with chances to win gift cards, merch, and other fun prizes, all while enjoying a lively, inclusive atmosphere.

We have lots of craft b**r options, house made seltzer and even a draft cocktail, plus delicious bites like Salvatore’s tomato pies, giant pretzels from Batch Bakehouse, and other tasty snacks so come hungry and ready to sip! And of course, the night wouldn’t be complete without a special drag performance to keep the party going.

PFLAG Madison will be joining us as well. They are the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.

PFLAG Madison is 100% volunteer run, provides monthly support groups, and offers ongoing education on topics like coming out, pronoun usage, and su***de prevention. We also advocate alongside local and national partners to create a more equitable world for the LGBTQ+ community. PFLAG members will be on hand to discuss the work they do and help allies learn how to support the local LGBTQ+ community.

Bingo is free to play, all are welcome! So grab your friends and celebrate with us! Bianca Lynn Breeze PFLAG Madison

08/26/2026

Oktoberfest 2026 is right around the corner! September 11-13, join us for 16 unique WDBC German-style b**rs including the release of our Hellerfest Festbier and a new Rauch Märzen made with our friends at Full Mile B**r Co. & Kitchen
PLUS:
Live music from Mike Schneider Polka on Friday and Val Sigal accordion music on Saturday!
Unique food offerings each day:
Friday - Sausage platter from Bavaria Sausage Inc.
Saturday - Treberwurst from Third Lake Sausage Shop / Everyone Loves Sausage
Sunday - Oktoberfest-braised pork shoulder & sides from Stalzy's Deli & Bakery | Madison, WI
AND
Jumbo Bavarian-style pretzels from Batch Bakehouse and potato pancakes from Stalzy’s all weekend!

Allow us to introduce to you the next installment in our Single Hop series, Hello, My Name is: Cascade, a West Coast-sty...
08/25/2026

Allow us to introduce to you the next installment in our Single Hop series, Hello, My Name is: Cascade, a West Coast-style IPA, which weighs in at 6.5% ABV.

Hello Cascade is smooth and balanced with notes of pine and grapefruit with a floral finish. A simple grain bill of Briess Pilsner and 2-Row malts keeps the malt backbone restrained.

The stars of the show are the Cascade hops. We used Wisconsin-grown Cascade hops, so not only do you get delicious grapefruit and floral notes, you get a little Wisconsin terroir.

Cascade actually has quite a history. It was developed in the 1960’s as part of the USDA hop breeding program, and officially released as an aroma variety in 1971. It was first used commercially in 1975 by the Anchor Brewing Company in California, and later popularized by Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.

The Cascade hop has cemented itself as a signature hop of American Pale Ale. Known for its zesty grapefruit flavor and aroma, rounded out by soft floral and spice, it can be used as both a bittering and aroma hop.

The Single Hop IPA Series has introduced you to seven hops now. Look forward to our next installment, Hello, My Name is: Nelson Sauvin Single Hop IPA, coming out in November 🍻

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Address

1129 East Wilson Street
Madison, WI
53703

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 10pm
Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3pm - 10pm
Thursday 3pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+16087095600

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