Vintage Brewing Company - MidwestMicroBrews

When Madison's JT Whitney's closed up shop in 2009, there weren't too many tears shed. It had been known for decent food
and beer that was, well... just alright. Anyone who thought we'd be getting more of the same when Vintage Brewing Company
took over the spot on South Whitney Way in early 2010 was quickly proven wrong.

My first experience with Vintage was at Hop-A-Tui: A Beer Social in May of 2010. I was immediately impressed with the
boldness of the beer they had out for sampling. I talked with the brewer, Scott Manning, and knew I was talking to a brewer who
not only took his craft very seriously but would also make an excellent interview subject. I knew right away that this was going
to be a brewery and brewer to watch.

Fast-forward a few months. We decided to expand our "Featured Brewer" profiles by adding video. Remembering what an
impression Manning made, we got in contact and I asked if he wanted to be our first video-profiled Featured Brewer. Luckily for
us, he accepted.

In the video below, Manning gives us the history of Vintage, talks about his brewing philosophy, walks us through one of his
most recent brews: an excellent pumpkin Abbey Ale and explains what he sees as Vintage's role in the burgeoning Madison craft
beer scene. Our thanks to Scott for taking the time to speak with us.

In Conclusion...
Being one of our Featured Brewers is, of course, an endorsement in itself. That said, I want to whole-heartedly and
enthusiastically say that Vintage Brewing Company is one of the most creative breweries in the business and I would encourage
anyone who can make it to Madison to check them out. The beer is extraordinary and they have damn good food too.

Cheers!
Michael Bergman