Karben4 Brewing

Brewery

4.6 (617 on Google)

About Karben4 Brewing

Karben4 Brewing is a brewery and taproom on Kinsman Boulevard in Madison. It bills itself as Madison's Fantasy Factory, and it has been brewing since 2013.

The two flagships are Fantasy Factory, an American IPA, and Midwesty, a pilsner. Seasonals rotate through sours, hazy IPAs, an Oktoberfest and a barrel-aged barleywine.

The kitchen serves Sal's Pizza, from a classic cheese pie to a vegan pizza and a mushroom-heavy Woodsman. Snacks include a Banzo falafel plate, cheese curds with summer sausage, soft pretzels and boneless wings.

Non-drinkers get THC and CBD seltzers, Sprecher root beer and UW Terrace lemonade. It is a beer garden and a beer store as well as a brewery.

From Karben4's own website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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Google rating

4.6out of 5

4.6 on Google from 617 reviews, as of November 2026.

Questions people ask

Does Karben4 serve food?

Yes. The taproom menu has Sal's Pizza plus snacks like cheese curds, tots, wings and a Banzo falafel plate. Food trucks visit for some events too.

What are Karben4's flagship beers?

Fantasy Factory, an American IPA, and Midwesty, a pilsner. Both pour year round in the taproom.

Are there non-alcoholic options?

Yes. The menu lists sparkling waters, organic sodas, Sprecher root beer and UW Terrace lemonade. THC and CBD drinks are on the menu too.

What events does Karben4 host?

The taproom runs trivia nights, community bingo nights for local charities and an annual chili cook-off for Camp Createability. You can also book the taproom for your own event.

Which breweries are close by?

ALT Brew is 0.3 miles away and Flix Brewhouse Madison is 1.1 miles away. Minocqua Brewing Company | Madison Taproom is 1.8 miles away and Young Blood Beer Company - Northstreet is 1.9 miles away.

Answers come from Karben4's website and its Google listing, read September 24, 2026.

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Before you visit Karben4

Check the beer on tap and events pages on karben4.com before you go. Seasonals change often, and trivia nights usually bring a food truck.

Come hungry, since the pizza is a real meal. If you are planning a party, the website takes event requests for the taproom.

ALT Brew is a short walk at 0.3 miles. Flix Brewhouse Madison is 1.1 miles away.