“ Black Walnut Imperial Stout: I estimate I consumed as much beer on an average Saturday in college as I do in three months these days. Occasionally I take up the opportunity to try something new though. I couldn't find a whole lot of info on the history of Raised Grain Brewing Co. What I can tell you is that it is located in Waukesha, WI, their current brewery opened in 2018, and most interestingly, the team is led by two local doctors, a professional cyclist, and a local entrepreneur. Their Black Walnut Imperial Stout is described as a complex stout with hints of vanilla and coffee supported by a dark, Belgian malty base with candy sugar. It has an IBU of 100 and an abv of 9.5%. The stout pours an opaque black with a good-sized tan head. There's a creamy feel to it and it has a medium thickness good for the winter months. Taste was mostly chocolate and coffee with just a hint of vanilla in the aftertaste. Personally, I thought this was just okay (3 stars for me), but I'm biased as I'm not a huge fan of stouts. Most beer connoisseurs will likely enjoy this (4 stars). Doughboy_Food_Reviews ”

“ Really enjoy this spot! It is great for visiting with friends or with kids. They are always busy but in the summer have ample seating inside and out. Their food is actually really good. We had the nachos appetizer and who puts goat cheese on nachos? No one. But I'm telling you it was crunchy creamy heaven! They do rotate various pizza flavors and those are unique as well. The beer is a nice variety and can please most palates. Fun vibes in Waukesha! ”

“ Depending on the weather, you have your choice of outdoor activities and seating or heading inside and watching TV. You can roam around and choose from all the bar seating, high tops, and barrel tables, and play whatever games you'd like. For beers, I've had their Deep Dark Secret, Black Walnut, Snakes & Spiders, and a few others. If you have nothing else, at least indulge in their fries, which are dusted with signature RG seasoning. Served with N3S beeroli and ketchup. But be warned, they go down like candy while drinking. We find ourselves ordering more or going for another menu item like a Bottoms Up Burger or French Onion Burger. You'll get some protein and another round of fries. I haven't had their pizzas, though they do great with the food, so I'm certainly willing to go for that on another trip out there. Their ceilings are high, so I find the acoustics nice; the sound doesn't echo so much that I have to yell to talk to the person next to me. It's always nice meeting other beer fans who share their experiences with things they've tried at Raised Grain. Also, don't be shy; talk to others, especially the staff! Introvert or not, take some samples of what you may be interested in before committing to that full pour. Sometimes, it makes more sense to have a flight as opposed to a full glass of something that's very flavor-forward. Always check your glasses while you're out there. Unfortunately, it is common in breweries for me to get a glass with someone else's lipstick on it from time to time. They rectified this situation right away, but just keep it in mind, if your luck is like mine. ”

“ What a great space! Despite its size, it's often quite busy, but in summer, the outdoor space adds a lot of real estate. It's a very family-friendly spot, with regular and "high-top" high chairs. There's often live music. Food is great, including rotating specials. We especially like the Notorious PIG and Tony Pepperoni pizzas; the fries are perfect for sharing. We really enjoy their wide variety of beer too, and they recently started carrying wine. The only issue we've had is a few SNAFUs with the QR code ordering system, but the staff is quick to help with any problems. ”

“ Very underrated spot in MKE area. Fun for groups, kids, dogs and a good spot to watch a game. Food is generally solid. Bar food but higher quality. Not a beer person and there's not a lot of options to drink outside of that. Considering it's a brewery that's totally defendable but would love to see some more options. Overall worth the trip ”

“ Stopped here w our girls soccer team and I have to say, well worth it. The atmosphere is great. The service is awesome. You order through your phone not a waiter. The beers are really good. The naked threesome was really good. The wings were tasty. Everyone loved their burgers which were plentiful. The fries were good. The pork tacos were phenomenal. ”

“ I came here on a Thursday night by myself. although busy, I found a table. You seat yourself and scan a QR for the menu. You order through this and they bring it to you. I had a pretzel that was rapt l great. I wasn't a huge fan of the beer but really liked the fun Dunkel. It was a fun atmosphere. ”

“ Large venue with a wide variety of beer styles and a few beers which rotate out year round. They have plenty of seating indoors, and outdoors in the summer! There's also a ton of tv screens for game days. They have a nice menu with a good variety of bar food from pizza to burgers to fish fry on Fridays. ”

“ Still great food, still great beer, even more space! It's ben fun to see the outside space grow and to add screens and a bar for the summer. Popping in to provide this update to repeat that this is one of my favorite spots to meet for lunch and a hang out. ”