Karben4 Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

1. Karben4 Brewing

8.6
3698 Kinsman Blvd, Madison, WI
Brewery · 44 tips and reviews

Danielle J.Danielle Johnson: The Silk Scorpion Black IPA is beyond comparison. A silky, heavenly brew!

Dave S.Dave Sawyer: Pick any beer and be happy. Seriously, the amber ale, Irish red, and smoked porter have you covered on malts, while the pale ale, IPA, and DIPA cover the hopheads to perfection.

Mike G.Mike G: Flight of 6 brews. Very good beer, good service, fun artsy atmosphere!

Steve's Liquor is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

2. Steve's Liquor

8.8
122 Junction Rd (Mineral Point Rd), Madison, WI
Liquor Store · 13 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kalscheur: Yes, New Glarus' Double IPA is back in stock!

August H.August Hopp: Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA - always a winner!

Derek V.Derek VanRiper: Great selection and knowledgable staff. Nice local alternative to Phil Woodman's Liquorpalooza.

Vintage Brewing Co. is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

3. Vintage Brewing Co.

8.6
674 S Whitney Way (at Odana Rd), Madison, WI
Brewery · 63 tips and reviews

Paul S.Paul Stokes: Best BBQ I've ever had! (and im from Texas) Highly recommended! And the Palindrome Pale Ale rocks!

Rich S.Rich Schmidt: blue burger with slaw. Toy Boat IPA. You will thank me!

Jason K.Jason Konen: Great food and beer. The brewmaster likes to try new and innovative things, to good effect. The Brown IPA and Gratzer come to minds as winners.

One Barrel Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

4. One Barrel Brewing Company

7.6
2001 Atwood Ave (Winnebago St), Madison, WI
Brewery · Marquette · 35 tips and reviews

Jen F.Jen Fields: Try the IPA... It's delicious!

JamJam: Bilbo baggins and emperor penguin IPA are the best

Júlia S.Júlia Souza: The beers have an amazing taste, but they don't cook anything in the house. We had some german sausages and it was good enough.

Vintage Spirits & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

5. Vintage Spirits & Grill

8.0
529 University Ave, Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · Johnson Street Bend · 53 tips and reviews

Dominik S.Dominik Singh: Palindrome pale ale, damn good!!

Yang L.Yang Lin: Their IPA is very interesting. Very refreshing and fruity.

Jessica A.Jessica A: Get the Home Grown burger. Apples on a burger will change your life. One of the best burgers I've ever had!

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

6. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

7.8
357 Price Pl (at Kelab Dr.), Madison, WI
Brewery · 73 tips and reviews

Kurt F.Kurt Friese: Try the Texas Speedbump Ipa - Cask conditioned and o-so-tasty

Geoff W.Geoff Weide: Imperial ipa is quite tasty, bold hop taste dances on your tounge!

Jessie W.Jessie W: Great portabello sandwich.. definitely one of my go-to's

Riley's Wines of the World is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

7. Riley's Wines of the World

7.9
402 W Gorham St, Madison, WI
Wine Store · State Street · 13 tips and reviews

Amy R.Amy Robertson: A good (but not awesome) selection of high end scotch and whisky

Joanna M.Joanna Merrill: Best selection and prices downtown.

Jes P.Jes P: Celebrate being back on campus with friends! Luccio moscato d asti only $9.99!!!

The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

8. The Old Fashioned Tavern & Restaurant

8.8
23 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Gastropub · Downtown Madison · 261 tips and reviews

UrbanLuxUrbanLux: Tangerine IPA -Potosi Brewery (if you like Beer, you will like this)

Michael K.Michael Kukula: Had the tastiest dinner ever: cheese curds (the best ever), beer cheese soup, and the House Burger (wowface!), all topped off with an excellent New Glarus Moon Man Pale Ale. Best dinner out ever.

rosarosa: Amazing brunch too!!! Always a wait, but late night is much less crowded.

Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

9. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

8.1
876 Jupiter Dr (at N Star Dr.), Madison, WI
Brewery · 44 tips and reviews

Eric S.Eric Servais: Stop in for an IPA after work!

Adam A.Adam Alderman: Love the atmosphere and the cheese curds are phenomenal!

Brian C.Brian Combs: Finally something in this location that works... and is REALLY good.

Off Broadway Drafthouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

10. Off Broadway Drafthouse

7.8
5404 Raywood Rd (Frazier Ave), Madison, WI
Beer Bar · Waunona · 6 tips and reviews

Steven O.Steven Olson: Great beer selection and service! Just had best meatloaf ever. Not surprisingly cuz great gastropub

Brian G.Brian Glassel: Mussels and great beer selection.

Josef B.Josef Burger: Great craft beer selection. The food is pricey and stops too darn early. Great bar staff.

Dexter's Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

11. Dexter's Pub

8.2
301 North St (at E Johnson St.), Madison, WI
Bar · 34 tips and reviews

Kevin P.Kevin Pecor: This place is a great local place to grab some food and a beer. I love it!

Sean L.Sean Lawler: Wifi password: SmellyDog Make this your new office!

77 Square77 Square: Owner Nick Zabel is excited about a summer brew he calls a "nice summer beer" that "you can sit in the sun with." Click below to learn more & sample one yourself! Read more.

Mr. Brews Taphouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

12. Mr. Brews Taphouse

7.3
610 Junction Rd Ste 107, Madison, WI
Pub · 20 tips and reviews

Joe K.Joe Kaluva: Servers know their brews, nice selection of dark beer & IPAs

Nicole V.Nicole Vedvik: Super friendly staff! Try the Pub Grub.

John h.John hurschik: Cookie Thursday at Brews Brothers on Junction Rd

Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

13. Glass Nickel Pizza Co. - Madison East

8.6
2916 Atwood Ave (at S Fair Oaks Ave), Madison, WI
Pizzeria · 23 tips and reviews

Jon L.Jon Larssen: Try their Mediterranean pizza. It's amazing!

Amanda C.Amanda Carlson: The nickel nuggets are awesome.

Allison G.Allison Garver: Nickel nuggets!

The Mason Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

14. The Mason Lounge

8.2
416 S Park St (btw Vilas Ave and Drake St), Madison, WI
Bar · Greenbush · 14 tips and reviews

Mike D.Mike Devinney: Beer and Bourbon selection is great. However, the laid back feel, decor and couches are what really make this place special.

Alexandra H.Alexandra Haesemeyer: Now with patio!

Ben H.Ben Hirby: Bryan's got a great selection of American craft beers on tap, from West, East and Midwest breweries.

Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Madison.

15. Johnny Delmonico's Steakhouse

8.4
130 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI
American Restaurant · Downtown Madison · 13 tips and reviews

James R.James Rollins: The Oysters Delmonico are a wonderful, rich choice. Definitely recommended.

Dave T.Dave T: Great steak.

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: Their desire to be upscale is met with tepid results. Madison can do better than this!