Champions of award-winning Wisconsin beer, German style since 1984 – based in the heart of Middleton, WI.

Middleton, WI USA
Joined March 2009
Oktoberfest is today in Middleton’s Backyard from noon–6pm. No cover, with 2/5’s Party Band, seasonal beer, food and the 3pm stein hoist. #MiddletonsBackyard #Oktoberfest
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WheelHouse plays Middleton’s Backyard tonight from 6–9pm. $5 cover with Las Islas Filipinas serving food. #MiddletonsBackyard #WheelHouse
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One busy Brewmaster! Two Capital originals. 🍻 Tanner and the crew have been canning Special Pilsner and Munich Dark—our original Garten Bräu beers—in 12 oz cans for the first time. Over 40 years of history, with a new chapter in cans. #CapitalBrewery #WisconsinBeer
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This week in Middleton’s Backyard: WheelHouse Friday, followed by Oktoberfest and 2/5’s Party Band Sunday. #MiddletonsBackyard #Oktoberfest
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Special Pilsner is one of our original Garten Bräu beers, brewed for more than 40 years. Now, for the first time, it’s in 12 oz cans. Brewmaster Tanner Brethorst marks the milestone with the first canning run. #CapitalBrewery #SpecialPilsner #GartenBrau #WisconsinBeer #CraftLager #MiddletonWI
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No Badger game today—come see Charlie Rae in Middleton’s Backyard from 6–9pm. No cover! #MiddletonsBackyard #CharlieRae #LiveMusic
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Too Sick Charlie brings live blues to Middleton’s Backyard tonight from 6–9pm. No cover! #MiddletonsBackyard #LiveBlues
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No Badger game this weekend? Spend it in Middleton’s Backyard! Friday: Too Sick Charlie, 6–9pm Saturday: Charlie Rae, 6–9pm No cover either night. #MiddletonsBackyard #LiveMusic
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Rare Element plays Middleton’s Backyard tonight from 6:30–9:30pm. #MiddletonsBackyard #RareElement #LiveMusic
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Tonight: The Yard Dogs start at 6pm in Middleton’s Backyard. Las Islas Filipinas serving food. #MiddletonsBackyard #LiveMusic
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Two nights of live music in Middleton’s Backyard: Friday: The Yard Dogs, starting at 6pm Saturday: Rare Element, 6:30–9:30pm #MiddletonsBackyard #LiveMusic
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The free Scottish Showcase & Family Ceilidh runs from 1–4pm today in Middleton’s Backyard. #MiddletonsBackyard #ScottishShowcase
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VanDwellers play Middleton’s Backyard tonight from 6–9pm. #MiddletonsBackyard #LiveMusic
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Retro Specz plays Middleton’s Backyard tonight from 6–10pm. Jolly Frog serving food. #MiddletonsBackyard #ClassicRock
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Three events are coming to Middleton’s Backyard: Friday: Retro Specz, 6–10pm Saturday: VanDwellers, 6–9pm Sunday: Scottish Showcase & Family Ceilidh, 1–4pm Join us for classic rock, a Wisconsin acoustic duo and a free afternoon celebrating Scottish music, dance and culture. #MiddletonsBackyard #CapitalBrewery #LiveMusic #MiddletonWI #WisconsinEvents
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RESCHEDULED EVENTS AT CAPITAL BREWERY! WHEELHOUSE Friday, October 16 | 6–9 PM CAPITAL BREWERY OKTOBERFEST Sunday, October 18 | Noon–6 PM Update your calendars, tag your crew and join us for a big weekend of live music, beer, food, games and dancing! #MiddletonsBackyard #CapitalBrewery #CapitalBreweryBierGarten #WheelHouse #LiveMusic #Oktoberfest #WisconsinBeer #DrinkLocal #MiddletonWI
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NEW DATE—WHEELHOUSE! WheelHouse has officially been rescheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, from 6–9 PM! Mark your calendars and join us at Capital Brewery for an evening of live music, cold beer, and great times in the Bier Garten. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Tonight: Reverend Raven plays Middleton’s Backyard from 6–9pm. #MiddletonsBackyard #LiveBlues
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Reverend Raven brings Chicago blues to Middleton’s Backyard Friday from 6–9pm. #MiddletonsBackyard #LiveMusic
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