Brewery Profile

Raw Deal

For a visitor approaching Menomonie through its local beer options, Raw Deal functions as a taproom-focused brewery with a regional footprint rather than a widely distributed brand. Established in 2013, it began on a small 7-barrel system and later expanded capacity as demand grew in the area. Walking in, visitors should expect a brewery centered on its own beers, with indoor seating for about 80 patrons and a lineup that includes both traditional and more experimental craft styles. Its best-known core beer is Menomonie Pale Ale, while other taps change with seasonal releases and brewing schedules.

Travelers in western Wisconsin often look for stops that connect to the surrounding landscape, whether through trail access, small-city downtown visits, or beers that reflect local agriculture. Raw Deal fits that pattern through its location near the Red Cedar State Trail and its use, at times, of locally sourced ingredients from the surrounding agricultural area. The range can include familiar formats such as pale ale, stout, and lager, but the brewery also leaves room for less fixed seasonal or experimental offerings. For visitors passing through Menomonie, that makes the taproom a useful place to sample beers that may not be easy to find outside the region.

The practical appeal is straightforward: the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially because the seasonal stouts, lagers, and experimental beers rotate. During warmer months, a large outdoor patio adds space beyond the indoor seating, which may matter for trail users or groups planning a stop after time outside. Distribution is primarily limited to Western Wisconsin, with only occasional keg releases reaching the Twin Cities metro area, so travelers who want to try the brewery’s current lineup will generally have the best chance in Menomonie itself. Before making a special trip, it is still wise to check current hours and tap availability directly with the brewery.

Raw Deal Brewing operates in Menomonie, Wisconsin, focusing its production on a range of traditional and experimental craft beers. Established in 2013, the brewery initially utilized a small 7-barrel system before expanding its capacity to meet regional demand. Their core lineup includes the “Menomonie Pale Ale” and a rotating selection of seasonal stouts and lagers, often incorporating locally sourced ingredients from the surrounding agricultural area. The taproom, located near the Red Cedar State Trail, offers indoor seating for approximately 80 patrons and features a large outdoor patio open during warmer months. Distribution is primarily limited to Western Wisconsin, with occasional keg releases reaching the Twin Cities metro area.

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603 Broadway St S, Menomonie, Wisconsin, 54751-2457

Phone: 7152313255

Website: http://www.rawdealwi.weebly.com