Brewery Profile

Octopi Brewing

For visitors exploring Waunakee’s beer options, the first impression at this brewery is of a place that serves two roles at once: a neighborhood taproom and a large production facility. The taproom has been part of the community for more than a decade and operates as a full-service restaurant, with indoor seating for up to 100 patrons. Behind the public-facing side is a wider brewing operation with a varied production schedule and significant contract brewing work. One notable example is the production of Asahi Super Dry for the U.S. market. That mix gives the site a different feel from a small storefront taproom, while still offering a place to sit down, order food, and sample what is currently being poured.

Travelers in Wisconsin often look for breweries that offer more than one style lane, and this stop fits that pattern. Octopi’s production has included unique IPAs, fruited sours, Belgian styles, traditional Pilsners, sweet stouts, and hard seltzers, so the taproom can appeal to groups with different preferences. Someone interested in hop-forward beer may find a different option than someone looking for a lighter lager-style pour or a sweeter dark beer. Because the brewery also works beyond its own labels through contract production, a visit can be interesting for guests who are curious about the broader brewing business as well as those simply stopping in for a meal and a pint.

The practical setup is straightforward. Indoors, the taproom can seat up to 100 people, while warmer months bring use of an extensive patio and yard space with room for more than 200 guests. From May through September, live music performances take place on the patio, adding a seasonal reason to plan a visit around the outdoor area. The brewery also hosts private events, including corporate functions and wedding receptions, so visitors may want to confirm hours, seating, and the day’s pours before arriving, especially during busier periods. For take-home beer, there is a retail cooler stocked with Octopi products along with selections from other regional craft breweries for off-site consumption.

Octopi Brewing maintains a diverse production schedule ranging from unique IPAs, fruited sours, and Belgian styles to traditional Pilsners, sweet stouts, and hard seltzers. The facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin, is also notable for its contract brewing operations, including the production of Asahi Super Dry for the US market. The accompanying taproom, which has served the community for over a decade, operates as a full-service restaurant with seating for up to 100 patrons indoors. During warmer months, the brewery utilizes an extensive outdoor patio and yard space capable of accommodating more than 200 people. Octopi hosts various private events, including corporate functions and wedding receptions, and features live music performances on the patio from May through September. The brewery also maintains a retail cooler stocked with Octopi products and selections from other regional craft breweries for off-site consumption.

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1131 Uniek Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597, USA, Waunakee, Wisconsin, 53597

Phone: 608.218.5917

Website: https://drinkoctopi.com/

Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 5-10pm Wednesday: 11-10pm Thursday: 11-10pm Friday: 11-10pm Saturday: 11-10pm Sunday: 11am-6pm. Enjoy food from our kitchen Tuesday 5-8:30pm, Wednesday – Saturday 11-8:30pm, and Sunday 11-5pm.