Andy K.
Yelp
I've been coming to Mobcraft pretty consistently since 2017, and they've never once disappointed me. From their staff to the beer to the taproom to the unique events they put on, they always have a welcoming, inclusive, and fun environment for anyone who visits.
The Staff- Whether it's recommending certain beers or pizzas to get, or shooting the breeze when it's dead and my girlfriend and I were one of the only people in the taproom on a Tuesday night after trivia is over, Mobcraft has always employed top-notch bartenders from what I've seen and experienced. They are knowledgeable, personable, and know how to keep the drinks coming during busy periods. I've never once felt like I was ignored when there's been long lines, and the bartenders are always calm and nice in such situations.
The Beer- Mobcraft is tied for my favorite craft brewery here in Milwaukee (with Lakefront Brewery), and a major part of it is their beer--both the types they brew and the selection they have. I'm a sour beer guy, and they have some of the wackiest but best-tasting sour beers I've ever had, especially their Existence and Sour Golden Ale line of sours. I also appreciate that they have sours year-round, something that a few other craft breweries in the city don't do, and, as someone who can't stand porters or stouts, this is awesome during the winter months especially. But, don't let sours scare you away if you're not a fan-- they have a TON of other kinds of beer, from IPAs to stouts to porters to brown ales to lagers, and they have a great variety year-round, no matter the season. Their crowdsourced beer choices each month are awesome too, and I've snagged a few of them during preorders and others when they go on tap in the taproom.
Events- Mobcraft puts on several great 'big' events that I've been to over the years, including Sour Fest and Weird Fest, where they basically shut down the road directly in front of the brewery and have tons of food trucks, local music and 'specialty' acts (like Mexican lucha wrestlers for Weird Fest), and games for everyone to enjoy. It's family-friendly, so even if you have young kids, there's plenty for you to do at some of the events as long as the kids don't mind wandering around with you through the different people and activities that Mobcraft has for the day. Mobcraft also does trivia on Tuesday evenings each week, and my girlfriend and I have found that their trivia is a little bit better than some other breweries' trivia, mostly due to the way they run it and the prizes you can win.
The Taproom- It's a large, open space that lets in a lot of natural light during the daytime, and there's plenty of space for both large and small parties. They have a shuffleboard up against one wall as well, so there are some games and activities to play as a group if you get bored. The outdoor patio is also dog-friendly, something my girlfriend and I appreciate as we like to bring our dog with us when we go out for a drink or two to any local brewery.
Additional bonus- this place is super LGBTQ+ friendly, and I love it. They have signs by their bathrooms that invite people to use the bathroom that aligns with the gender they identify by, and they have Pride flags hung throughout the taproom right now. During Pride month, they had a few additional Pride events/specialty beers, and it's awesome to see Mobcraft lead the way in the local brewery scene for LGBTQ+ support.
For our most recent trip, my girlfriend and I sat out on the patio on a sunny Sunday afternoon, and I got a pint of Limonata Sunset, a combination of a lemon-flavored lager and their flagship sour beer with raspberries added in, and she got a 10 oz. glass of their Sour Golden Ale Zin Gin, a version of their Sour Golden Ale sour beer line that's been aged an additional 10 months in gin barrels. Both beers were great, and the Sour Golden had a nice zip to it. We also ordered one of their massive pretzels and highly recommend it for a nice afternoon snack. A perfect, laid back afternoon in a perfect setting.