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In The Beginning...

Soup of the Moment

$5.99/+
Try our fresh house-made soup of the moment. Ask your server for today's offerings | Cup $5.99 | Bowl $8.99
Fresh, Squeaky Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Curds photo

Fresh, Squeaky Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Curds

$13.99
From Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery, with marinara and spicy ranch for dipping.

Loaded Chips

$14.99
Our seasoned chips covered in chopped bacon, chicken, scallions, and jalapeños, smothered in our HDBC IPA Merkts cheddar cheese sauce.

Pork Pot Stickers

$14.99
Served with spicy soy ginger and our award-winning exotic sauce for dipping.

Reuben Rolls

$15.99
Egg roll wrapped, filled with beer-braised corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss with side of 1000 Island.

Pepper & Salt Shrimp

$18.99
This crunchy shrimp dish gets its zesty, floral heat from Szechuan peppercorns, chilis and cilantro, served with Sriracha aioli.

Chicken Quesadilla

$15.99
Chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend, served with sour cream and pico de gallo.

Mango Mahi Quesadilla

$17.49
Flour tortilla stuffed with blackened, wild-caught South Pacific mahi-mahi, mango salsa and shredded cheese mix, with sour cream and a spicy mango habanero sauce on the side.

Grilled Chicken Tenders

$15.99
Served with chipotle mayo and Caesar dressing for dipping.

Traditional Stone Oven Bavarian Pretzels

$12.99
Sprinkled with salt, with HDBC IPA Merkts cheddar cheese scallion dip and honey mustard for dipping.

Grilled Sausage

$15.99
Grilled Italian & Polish sausages served with horseradish mustard, giardiniera, pickled vegetables and housemade focaccia bread.

Roasted Garlic Hummus

$12.49
Pureéd garlic, Mediterranean chickpeas and olive tapenade, served with cucumbers, celery and housemade focaccia bread.

Half Day Lager Beer-Brined Chicken Tenders

$16.99
Fresh hand cut chicken breasts, brined with HDBC lager beer, fried, served with our signature honey mustard sauce for dipping.

Brew House Seasoned Potato Chips with Dips

$8.99
HDBC IPA Merkts cheddar cheese scallion dip parmesan and truffle dip.

Wings

Buffalo Hot • Mango Habañero • Devil’s Catsup (Warning Extremely Hot) • HDBC Lager BBQ • HDBC Sweet & Spicy

Award-Winning Smoked Brew House Wings

$17.99
Buttermilk brined, hickory smoked for 4 hours, flash fried, served with ranch, carrots and celery.

Burgers

Make Any Burger a Bowl +$1 • Sub French fries for +$2 • Our burgers are fresh - USDA 100% Angus Beef. All burgers are cooked on a flat top grill to sear the juices in and served with our house seasoned potato chips and housemade pickles. All burgers gluten-free without bun or with substitution of gluten-free bun.

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All American Double Stack

$15.99
Two 4 oz. patties, cooked to medium, topped with American cheese, raw onion, tomato, and lettuce on a buttered brioche bun.

Brew House Bison Burger

$21.99
Midwest bison, pickled fresh berries, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and provolone on a buttered brioche bun.

Truffle Farm Burger

$18.99
Truffle Boursin cheese, fried egg, arugula, truffle vinaigrette, pickled red onion, on a buttered brioche bun.
A Serious Bacon Cheeseburger photo

A Serious Bacon Cheeseburger

$18.49
Our HDBC IPA Merkts cheddar cheese spread, bacon jam, thick sliced bacon and bacon aioli, on a buttered brioche bun.

Housemade Black Bean Burger

$15.99
Black beans, onion, roasted pepper and spices, topped with avocado and pico de gallo, on a toasted bun with choice of side.

Brewhouse Sliders

All served on toasted, buttered brioche buns, with house seasoned potato chips and housemade pickles on the side • Sub French fries for +$2

Smoked Brisket Sliders

$16.99
3 mini smoked beef brisket sandwiches topped with fried onion strings and shaved cabbage, served with our HDBC Lager BBQ for dipping.

Wood-Roasted Prime Rib Sliders

$16.99
3 mini shaved prime rib sandwiches, served with a side of horseradish crème and au jus for dipping.
Angus Cheeseburger Sliders photo

Angus Cheeseburger Sliders

$14.99
3 mini 100% Angus beef burgers topped with lettuce and tomatoes.

Tacos

Housemade tacos come 3 per order, served in choice of corn or flour tortillas, with side of housemade Southwest rice.

Steak Tacos

$18.99
Marinated skirt steak, lettuce, tomato, cheese and salsa roja.

Chicken Tacos

$16.99
Smoked chicken, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Brisket Tacos

$17.99
Beef brisket topped with a blend of fire roasted corn, poblano peppers and onion.
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Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos

$18.99
Grilled wild-caught South Pacific mahi mahi, chipotle ranch dressing, mango salsa and black beans.

Blackened Shrimp Tacos

$17.99
Blackened Gulf shrimp, lettuce and pico de gallo.

Greens

Dressings: Ranch, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, 1000 Island, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Spicy Soy Ginger Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard Dressing, Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette • Add Chicken +$5 | Shrimp, Mahi, Salmon +$7 | Steak +$8 | Housemade Focaccia Bread +$2

House

$7.99
Mixed greens, carrot, celery, red onion, tomato, cucumber and choice of dressing.

Caesar

$8.99
Romaine, housemade croutons, shaved parmesan and Caesar dressing.
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Half Day Chop Salad

$15.99
Pepperoni, prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, cucumber, Kalamata olives and mixed greens, tossed in sundried tomato vinaigrette.

BBQ Chicken Salad

$17.99
Smoked chicken breast tossed in HDBC Lager BBQ sauce, avocado, red onion and tomato over spinach, topped with cilantro and corn, bacon and bleu cheese crumbles, with ranch dressing on the side.
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Asian Chicken Salad

$17.99
Grilled chicken, avocado, carrot, cucumber, tomato, shredded cabbage, mixed greens, fried rice noodles and spicy soy ginger vinaigrette | Swap Chicken for Shrimp or Salmon $18.99

Sandwiches

Our breads are made locally fresh daily. All sandwiches are toasted and served with our house seasoned potato chips and housemade pickles • Sub French fries for +$2

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Wood-Roasted Prime Rib

$17.99
Roasted prime rib, shaved, on a pretzel roll, with a side of horseradish cream and au jus | Add Cheese +$1, Giardiniera +$1

Beef Brisket Sandwich

$17.49
Smoked beef brisket topped with shaved cabbage and fried onion strings, served with our HDBC Lager BBQ for dipping.
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Classic Reuben

$15.99
Beer-braised corned beef, Swiss cheese, 1000 Island dressing and sauerkraut, on toasted marble rye.

Stack'em High BLT

$14.89
Bacon, lettuce and tomato, on toasted white bread, with a side of mayo.

Half Day Club Sandwich

$16.49
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo on brioche bun.

Veggie Sandwich

$14.99
Sautéed spinach, mushrooms and red peppers, tossed in blackening seasoning, topped with Swiss cheese on toasted white bread.

Wrapped or Un-Wrapped

Choose to have it wrapped in a flour tortilla or swaddle it yourself in a lettuce leaf. Served with house seasoned potato chips and pickles • Sub fries for +$2

Chicken Pesto Wrap

$15.99
Lettuce, tomato, mozzarella and pesto ranch.
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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Wrap

$15.99
Breaded, beer-brined chicken tenders tossed in hot Buffalo sauce, with blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

$15.99
Romaine, shaved parmesan and Caesar dressing in a flour tortilla.

Blackened Shrimp Wrap

$16.99
Shrimp, lettuce, smoked gouda, tomato and pesto ranch.

Wood Fire Pizza

Each pizza serves 2-3 people. All signature 12” pizzas are served on our signature artisan thin crust and charred in a 600 degree wood burning oven. Our ingredients are always fresh and locally sourced.

Cheesy

$12.99
Fire roasted tomato sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, asiago.
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Margherita

$14.99
Crushed tomato, fresh buffalo mozzarella, sea salt, olive oil, basil.

Garden

$15.99
Roasted peppers, spinach, tomatoes, fire roasted tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula and olives.

Chicago Style

$16.99
Slow-roasted smoked sliced prime rib, giardiniera, mozzarella.

Pepperoni

$15.49
Fire roasted tomato sauce, pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, asiago.

Sausage & Cheese

$15.49
Italian sausage, mozzarella, provolone.
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BBQ Chicken

$16.99
Roasted garlic cream, BBQ chicken, caramelized onions, mozzarella, cheddar.

Half Day

$18.99
Fire roasted tomato sauce, pepperoni, mild sausage, Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, truffle shiitake mushrooms, Kalamata olives, mozzarella, provolone.

Main Plates

Ginger Soy Shrimp Bowl photo

Ginger Soy Shrimp Bowl

$18.49
Shrimp sautéed in a ginger soy topped with cucumber, carrot, crunchy garbanzo beans, onion and basmati rice, with mango salsa.
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Fish N Chips

$16.99
Icelandic cod, hand dipped in our HDBC ale beer batter, crispy fried, served with tartar sauce.

Macaroni & Cheese

$14.99
Our 5 cheese blend sauce poured over cavatappi noodles, topped with toasted mozzarella bread crumbs and baked, served with focaccia bread | Add Bacon +$3, Chicken +$5, Shrimp +$7

Grilled Skirt Steak

$27.99
Served with fingerling potatoes, corn salsa, seasonal vegetable and a side of chipotle mayo.

Grilled Salmon

$22.99
Choice of blackened, lager BBQ style or sweet and spicy salmon topped with roasted fingerling potatoes and red pepper, served with grilled asparagus.

Dessert

Sweet 'N Salty Fudge Brownie

$7.99
Caramel sauce, wet walnuts and cherries.
Eight, Fresh Cinnamon Sticks photo

Eight, Fresh Cinnamon Sticks

$7.99
Cooked to order, served with housemade caramel sauce, with chocolate drizzle.

Carrot Cake

$10.99
Topped with caramel sauce, candied walnuts and whipped cream.

Available Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm

Half Day Brunch Favorites

Half Day Corned Beef Hash Skillet

$12.99
Corned beef and Half Day Hash Browns fried together and topped with a fried egg.

The Morning After

$12.99
Crispy Tater Tots smothered in creamy Merktz IPA cheddar cheese with bacon crumbles and green onion. This will cure what is "aleing " you this weekend morning. Great for sharing!

Sausage Breakfast Burrito

$12.99
Crumbled sausage, scrambled egg and cheese stuffed in a flour tortilla and grilled to perfection. Served with a side of pico de gallo to spice things up. Your choice of fresh fruit, tater tots, fries, sweet fries or chips on the side.

Bacon Breakfast Burrito

$12.99
Scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese stuffed in a flour tortilla shell and grilled to perfection. served with a side of pico de gallo. Your choice of fresh fruit, tater tots, fries, sweet fries or chips on the side.

Classic Breakfast Sandwich

$12.99
Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, creamy American cheese, mayonnaise on a toasted brioche bun. Your choice of fresh fruit, tater tots, fries, sweet fries or chips on the side.

Cali Style Breakfast Sandwich

$12.99
Scrambled eggs, sliced tomato, avocado, shredded gouda and house made hummus on a toasted brioche bun. Your choice of fresh fruit, tater tots, fries, sweet fries or chips on the side.

Chicken and Waffles

$14.99
Belgian waffle, crispy fried chicken.

Brunch Cocktails

Espresso Martini

Beermosa

Lincolnshire Lager, orange juice, amaretto.

Bottomless Mimosa's

$19.99/per person
All you can drink mimosas (2 hour limit)

HDBC Bloody Mary

Tito's vodka, Merlot, HDBC Coffee Porter, Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix, Loaded Skewer.

Appetizers | Hot

*Must order a minimum of two (2) dozen

All American Slider*

$3.75/per piece
Topped with American cheese, raw onion, mayo, tomato and lettuce.

A Serious Bacon Slider*

$4.00/per piece
Bacon butter, bacon jam, topped with our HDBC IPA Merktz cheddar cheese and bacon, served on a brioche bun.

BBQ Chicken Sliders*

$4.00/per piece
Sliced chicken tossed in our lager BBQ sauce, topped with IPA Merkts cheddar cheese and onion straws.

Bavarian Pretzels

$22.00/10 pcs.
Served with Merkts cheddar cheese and honey mustard for dipping.

Black Bean Sliders*

$3.75/per piece
House made black bean burger, topped with avocado and pico de gallo.

Brewhouse Wings*

$29.00/per dozen
Served with ranch, carrots and celery | Buffalo Hot | Half Day Sweet & Spicy | BBQ

Cheese Quesadillas*

$16.00/per dozen
Served with pico de gallo and sour cream | Guacamole $3 per dozen

Chicken Quesadillas*

$22.00/per dozen
Served with pico de gallo and sour cream | Guacamole $3 per dozen

Grilled Sausage

$90.00
Grilled Italian & Polish sausages sliced and served with horseradish mustard, giardiniera, and house made focaccia bread | Serves 20-25 people

Half Day Lager Beer-Brined Chicken Tenders

$23.00/per dozen
Served with honey mustard for dipping.

Pepper & Salt Shrimp*

$4.75/per piece
Crunchy shrimp gets its zesty heat from Szechuan peppercorns, jalapenos and cilantro.

Prime Rib Sliders

$4.50/per piece
Served with horseradish cream sauce and au jus.

Stuffed Mushrooms*

$3.50/per piece
Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and butter.

Smoked Brisket Slider*

$4.00/per piece
Smoked brisket, topped with onion strings and shaved cabbage.

Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Curds

$6.00/per person
Served with marinara and spicy ranch for dipping.

Artichoke & Spinach

$24.00
Artichoke hearts and baby spinach whipped with ricotta cheese served with warm focaccia bread for dipping | Serves 10-12 people

Appetizers | Cold

*Must order a minimum of two (2) dozen

Bruschetta & Focaccia Bread

$36.00
Fresh tomato mixed with greens, basil and onion, topped with crumbled goat cheese, balsamic glaze and olive oil | Serves 15-20 people

Chips and Guacamole

$35.00
Serves 15-20 people.

Chips and Salsa

$17.00
Serves 15-20 people.

Fruit & Cheese Platter

$105.00
Serves 30 people.

Roasted Garlic Hummus

$36.00
With cucumber, house made focaccia bread and celery | Serves 15-20 people

Seasoned Potato Chips with Dip

$2.50/per person
Choose one: IPA Merkts Cheddar Cheese and Scallion Dip | Parmesan and Truffle Dip

Shrimp Cocktail*

$3.75/per piece

Vegetable Platter

$59.00
Seasonal vegetables served with ranch dressing | Serves 30-35 people

Greens

Asian Chicken Salad

$8.00/per person
Mixed greens, chicken, napa cabbage, green onion, roasted red pepper, carrot, topped with fried rice noodles, with spicy soy ginger vinaigrette on the side | Substitute Shrimp +$1

Caesar

$4.50/per person
Chopped romaine lettuce, focaccia croutons, shaved parmesan and Caesar dressing.

Half Day Chopped Salad

$8.00/per person
Pepperoni, prosciutto, mozzarella, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, tomato, cucumber
and mixed greens, served with tomato vinaigrette on the side.

House

$4.25/per person
Mixed greens, carrot, celery, red onion, tomato and choice of house made dressing.

Carving Station

Serves 20-25 people.

Roasted Turkey Breast

$190.00/per piece
With pan gravy.

Baked Ham Bone In

$189.00/per piece
With horseradish mustard sauce.

Prime Rib

$325.00/per piece
With au jus and horseradish cream.

Entrees

12 pieces per pan.

Chicken Parmesan

$120.00
Served in a red sauce.

Skirt Steak

$190.00
Served with corn salsa and chipotle mayo.

Salmon

$165.00
Served with a white wine caper sauce.

Baked Pastas

Serves 20-25 people

5 Cheese Baked Pasta

$110.00/per pan
Five cheese blend sauce over cavatappi noodles.

Sausage & Pepper Pasta

$165.00/per pan
Ricotta cheese, spicy sausage, creamy fire roasted tomato sauce and basil.

Vegetable Pasta

$135.00/per pan
Seasonal vegetables sautéed in garlic and oil, tossed in cavatappi noodles.

Side Dishes

60 per pan | Serves 20-25 people

Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Asparagus

Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Specialty Buffet Packages

Minimum of 20 people | Two hours All You Can Eat

Brewhouse Pizza Package

$27.00/per person
Choose up to three pizzas. Includes house salad and fountain drink. Served unlimited for two hours | Choice of pizza: Chicago Style, Sausage & Cheese, BBQ Chicken, Pepperoni, Half Day, Cheesy, Margherita, Garden

Blackhawk Pizza Package

$38.00/per person
Choose up to three pizzas. Includes house salad, 5 cheese pasta, chicken parmesan, brownies and fountain drink | Choice of pizza: Chicago Style, Sausage & Cheese, BBQ Chicken, Pepperoni, Half Day, Cheesy, Margherita, Garden

The Wit

$28.00/per person
Bruschetta, spinach artichoke dip, beer battered chicken fingers, and pretzels.

Slider Bar

$33.00/per person
5 cheese pasta | Build your own sliders with all the fixings. Choose two: Black Bean, Angus Beef, Pulled Pork, Chicken and Prime Rib +$2.50, House made Chips

Brewer’s Package

$28.00/per person
House salad, cheeseburger sliders, beer brined chicken tenders, artichoke dip with focaccia, and house made chips.

Barley Package

$34.00/per person
House salad, pulled pork sliders, wings, 5 cheese pasta and house made chips.

Hops Package

$34.00/per person
House salad, cheeseburger sliders, salt and pepper shrimp, artichoke dip with focaccia, and house
made chips.

The Growler

$39.00/per person
House salad, focaccia bread, fountain drinks and coffee included | Entrée (choose two): Sausage & Pepper pasta, Five Cheese baked pasta, Prime Rib +$5, Grilled Herb Chicken Breast | Side #1 (choose one): Roasted Seasonal Vegetables or Asparagus | Side #2 (choose one): Yukon Gold Mashed or Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Taco Bar

$30.00/per person
Marinated chicken and skirt steak, chips & salsa, flour tortillas, fountain drinks and coffee included | Served with: Tomatoes, onion, cheese, lettuce, salsa, sour cream and black beans and rice | Dessert: Cinnamon Sticks with chocolate sauce

The Chieftan

$55.00/per person
House salad, focaccia bread, fountain drinks and coffee included | Entrée: Prime rib, grilled herb marinated chicken breast, salmon with white wine caper sauce | Sides: Yukon gold mashed potatoes and roasted seasonal vegetables | Dessert: Brownies and cinnamon sticks with chocolate sauce

Desserts

Carrot Cake

$6.50/per piece

Sweet & Salty Brownies

$2.50/per piece

Cinnamon Sticks with Chocolate Sauce

$2.50/per piece

Bar Packages

Beer, Wine and Soda

$28.00/Person for 2 Hours
$34.00/Person for 3 Hours
$40.00/Person for 4 Hours
Domestic & Craft Daft/Bottles~Excludes Rare and Specialty Beers

House Liquor, Wine, Beer & Soda

$32.00/Person for 2 Hours
$38.00/Person for 3 Hours
$44.00/Person for 4 Hours
Domestic & Craft Draft/Bottles ~ Excludes Rare & Specialty Beers

Call Liquor, Wine, Beer & Soda

$38.00/Person for 2 Hours
$46.00/Person for 3 Hours
$53.00/Person for 4 Hours
Domestic & Craft Draft/Bottles ~ Excludes Rare & Specialty Beers

Premium Liquor, Wine, Beer & Soda

$42.00/Person for 2 Hours
$49.00/Person for 3 Hours
$54.00/Person for 4 Hours
Domestic & Craft Draft/Bottles ~ Excludes Rare & Specialty Beers

Champagne, Moscato or Prosecco

$19.00/Per Person for 2 hours

Sangria

$19.00/Per Person for 2 hours
White and red, with assorted fruit

On Consumption

All attendees’ drinks are tracked and put on one master tab to be paid by host.

Cash Bar

All attendees’ drinks are paid on a ‘cash basis or running tab with credit card on file.

Unlimited Pop and Iced Tea

$2.50/Per Person
Add Unlimited Coffee $4.00 per person
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