Category: Beer

Iowa Eats: The Flying Elbow; Marshalltown, IA!

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If you’re craving a ridiculously good burger, hot dog, or the best tater tots you can find, then you need to head to Marshalltown, Iowa and check out The Flying Elbow (229 N 13th St, Marshalltown, IA) A professional wrestling themed burger joint, with wrestling themed names for their burgers/dogs/and fries or create your own perfect burger! Not only do they have great food, a nice array of Iowa brewed beers as well. I like to try a bit of everything so we ordered quite the haul to try, here’s a look at the deliciousness that went down!

BEER

Sweet, delicious, frothy, beer. The perfect accompaniment to a burger or a dog. The Flying Elbow had 12 beers on tap and I went with Adventurous Warrior from Adventurous Brewing and followed that with a Big Grove Easy Eddy. Cold and delicious.

STARTERS

Ok…here’s where I was blown away….the damn tots “Vader Tots” to be more precise…..so good, had to get two orders. Shredded hash browns with cheese, seemed to be some smoke in them as well, deep fried and served with a cherry smoked ketchup. Absolutely outstanding and worth the drive to Marshalltown alone!

BURGERS/DOGS/SANDWICHES

Burger #1 – The Tombstone – The Undertaker would be proud to have this burger named after him. Tons of flavor in this one. Toppings of havarti cheese, guac, bacon, sour cream, and a hot sauce called Death Valley Hot Sauce that added a perfect kick to this burger. Would order again.

Burger #2 – The Briscoe Burger – an homage to the Briscoe Brothers and patty melts! Nothing like a patty melt starting off with Brioche Texas Toast! Add swiss/american cheese, smoked bacon, mayo and tomato and you have a tough to beat patty melt!

Burger #3 – The Vinnie – pretty much a Big Mac on steriods. My favorite of the bunch and definitely worth seeking!

Sandwich #1 – Jake the Steak – smoked tri-tip thinly sliced and doused in a chimichurri, bell peppers, onions, cheese, and mayo. Tri-tip smoked right out back on one of their smokers and the flavor shined. Perfect amount of smoke, extremely tender chew. Absolutely, a wonderful sandwich.

Dog #1 – The Punk – named after the “Second City Saint” CM Punk, this is their take on the traditional Chicago style hot dog but amped up a bit. Neon green relish, pickle spear, sport peppers, red onion, diced Roma tomato, mustard and celery salt. Delicious!

There’s no question I will go back. Terrific food, tasty beer, and a wonderful and unique ambiance and experience for a pro wrestling fan. Not a pro wrestling fan? No worries, the food here is totally worth your trip!

“Imperial Jam” and “Color TV” coming later this month from Big Grove!

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An imposing and impressive display of imperial might. This beer is a victory parade of big and bold fruit flavors with Passionfruit, Mango, Strawberry, and Tangerine that both form and balance out, this full-bodied 9.0% Imperial Kettle Sour.

This double dry-hopped double IPA features an irresponsible amount of Galaxy hops. It’s juicy, high in citrus, and one of Big Grove’s greatest hazies. Bigger, better, brighter… nothing beats Color TV!

Hop Butcher back in Iowa with Abu Nawas! Here’s what to expect this week!

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HOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLD:

  • HOP BUTCHER Ruby Waves 6/4/16oz CANS – Red India Pale Ale hopped with Chinook & Simcoe. 7% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Reply Hazy Try Again 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India Pale Ale hopped with Citra, Motueka & Simcoe. 7.5% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Tavern Cut 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India Pale Ale hopped with Citra, Vic Secret. 7.5% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER All Beef Frank 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India Pale Ale hopped with Simcoe, Nelson Sauvin. 8% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Normalize The Signal 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India Pale Ale hopped with Mosaic & Sabro. 7.5% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Cool Bay 6/4/16oz CANS – India Pale Ale hopped with Nelson Sauvin, Southern Cross. 6.5% ABV – IL

Big Grove releasing “Gravity of the Situation” April 6th! Online preorder available now!

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Courtesy of Big Grove:

GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION

Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout

April 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

375 ML Bottle
9.0% ABV
Our highest-density stout ever, which folds and warps spacetime and taste. This limited and exclusive barrel-aged program release will pass by only once.

Aromas of vanilla and a strong whiskey, with dark and roasty flavors. Hints of fruit and coffee and an almost red wine-like quality. A sweet molasses finish that lingers on the tongue.

Preorder HERE!

Urban Chestnut and Superstition Meadery coming from Abu Nawas!

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URBAN CHESTNUT BREWING:

  • URBAN CHESTNUT HOP WATER ORANGE 6/4/16oz CANS – Infused with natural Orange flavor and American hops, UC Orange Sparkling Hop Water is unsweetened and naturally free of both Alcohol and Calories. 0% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT HOP WATER GRAPEFRUIT 6/4/16oz CANS – Infused with natural Grapefruit flavor and American hops, UC Grapefruit Sparkling Hop Water is unsweetened and naturally free of both Alcohol and Calories. 0% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT DORFBIER 6/4/16oz BOTTLES – Munich Dunkel. Some refer to the Dunkel style as the original bier of Munich and its surrounding villages (Dörfer). This everyday bier ranges in color and sweetness depending on the amount of Munich and roasted malts used. The sweetness of the malt is then balanced by the use of another Bavarian friend…the Hallertau hop…in this specific case, Hersbrucker, grown near Wolnzach, Hallertau. 5.2% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT ZWICKEL 6/4/16oz BOTTLES- Bavarian Lager. Pronounced ‘zv-ick-el’, the flagship lager of Urban Chestnut. It is an unfiltered, unpasteurized, German classic that finishes as a smooth-drinking, naturally cloudy bier. 5% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT DORFBIER 6/4/16oz CANS – Munich Dunkel. Some refer to the Dunkel style as the original bier of Munich and its surrounding villages (Dörfer). This everyday bier ranges in color and sweetness depending on the amount of Munich and roasted malts used. The sweetness of the malt is then balanced by the use of another Bavarian friend…the Hallertau hop…in this specific case, Hersbrucker, grown near Wolnzach, Hallertau. 5.2% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT ZWICKEL 6/4/16oz CANS – Bavarian Lager. Pronounced ‘zv-ick-el’, the flagship lager of Urban Chestnut. It is an unfiltered, unpasteurized, German classic that finishes as a smooth-drinking, naturally cloudy bier. 5% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT Prickly Pear Ku’damm 6/4/16oz CANS – Prickly Pear Berliner Weisse. Prickly Pear Berliner Weisse is pale gold and hazy with clean, lemon-like tartness, light body and light doughy-ness. 4.2% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT Big Shark Tangerine Radler 6/4/16oz CANS – Tangerine Radler. In German, “Radler” means cyclist and it also means: Bier-mixed-with-soda. 4.2% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT STAMMTISCH 6/4/16oz CANS – German Pilsner. A “Stammtisch” is an informal group meeting held on a regular basis – more directly translating to ‘table for regulars’. Our Stammtisch was brewed to celebrate this idea of community and socializing. It’s a traditional German Pilsner featuring a blend of Hallertau and Strisselspalt hops, giving it a pronounced herbal and spicy aroma. It’s crisp and dry with a light grainy malt profile. We think it’s the perfect accompaniment to any gathering. 5.4% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT SCHNICKELFRITZ  6/4/16oz CANS – Bavarian Weissbier. The unmistakable characteristics of this Bavarian Weissbier are achieved with a yeast that is decidedly fruity and phenolic. You may note clove, nutmeg or even vanilla and/or banana-like aromas and flavors. 5% ABV – MO

SUPERSTITION MEADERY:

  • Superstition Fallen Mist 24/12oz CANS – Fallen Mist takes cider making to a new place, both exciting and familiar. Apples and cinnamon delight the senses with nostalgia while gunpowder green tea, rose petals and rose hips offer a savory character and complexity, all brought together by aging on oak. 6%  ABV – AZ
  • Superstition BeeMosa 24/12oz CANS – Your favorite mimosa inspired mead is now available in 12oz cans. This bubbly session mead with oranges is perfect for brunch, or whatever adventure awaits you. 6% ABV – AZ. 
  • Superstition BeeLini 24/12oz CANS – BeeLini is a bubbly session mead made with white peaches and honey, and drinks like a bellini in a can. BeeLini is the perfect accompaniment to a great brunch and it is impossible to sip without a smile. 6% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Crystal Sail 24/12oz CANS – Crystal Sail is your license to chill in the form of a delightful bubbly mango at a crushable 6% ABV. Let your imagination sail away on the good-good-good-good tropical vibrations in this beautiful 12oz can.
  • Superstition Dune Bloom 24/12oz CANS – Wild West inspired session mead is now available in 12oz! This bubbly mead is made with prickly pear and invokes the vibrant terroir of the Southwest and the ephemeral character unique to Arizona’s Sonoran desert. 6% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Pillars of Creation 12/750ml  BOTTLES – The sister product to our top rated Blueberry Spaceship Box. Pillars Of Creation is an apple cider made with both tart and sweet dark cherries for a flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Tart and juicy, it’s the perfect bubbly drink for any time of year! 5.5% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Blueberry Spaceship Box 12/750ml BOTTLES – Blueberry Spaceship Box, the top rated hard cider in the world, a spectacular blend of sweet and tart, of apple and blueberry. 5.5% ABV – AZ

Lua “Weathered” BA stout goes on sale 3/5 @ 10 am via TOAST!

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Another delicious sounding stout is coming from Lua Brewing, and tickets are going on sale tomorrow morning (3/5) at 10 a.m. via TOAST. Here’s more on “Weathered” and how to get your bottle below courtesy of Lua Brewing:

WEATHERED (16.4%)

Hello my friend we meet again, it’s been a while, where should we begin? How about over a bottle of WEATHERED, a barrel-aged stout we brewed with our friends at Back Channel Brewing. Aged 26 months in Elijah Craig barrels, expect baker’s chocolate, crème brûlée, and a pleasant warmth lent by the barrels. When you see the signs, don’t stop dancing, ‘cause when you’re with me, I’m careless and I believe.

Sales for WEATHERED bottles go live tomorrow (Tuesday, 3/5) at 10AM online via TOAST (link in our bio) and will remain on sale, online, during our regular business hours until sold out.

WEATHERED will be sold as solo 375mL bottles, limit three bottles per person & proxies are absolutely allowed. Picking up for a proxy? Just be sure to have their name/order number ready for us when you’re picking up 🥰.

Draft pours and bottle pickup start at 11AM here in our Sherman Hill taproom on Friday, March 8 and may be picked up anytime during regular business hours by end of day Sunday, March 10.

Humble Forager coming back to Iowa via Abu Nawas!

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Humble Forager will return to Iowa with Abu Nawas! Here’s more on this news courtesy of Humble Forager! Here’s more from Abu Nawas:

Good morning Iowa,

Call it Mektoub or Kismet, your lot in life, or fate, but sometimes the stars line up. We have known Austin and the beautiful humans north of us in Rochester, MN for over a decade. Our paths first crossed when we heard of these innovators foraging ingredients and making beer with it. Their Moto: Think Globally, Forage Locally, Live Humbly and Drink Adventurously! is very much in concurrence with ours.

It took over a decade but our paths have finally merged! We are thrilled, privileged and humbled (see what we did there?), but we’ll let them break the news.

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Lion Bridge celebrating 10 years this week!

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BEERS! BEERS! & MORE BEERS!
Tag Tangerine (Tangerine Wheat Beer, 4.2%) – Inspired by German “Radlers” that combine soda and beer to produce a light and refreshing beverage. Tag is a juicy and hazy wheat beer with the zesty citrus bite of tangerine. Enjoy a Tag! Enjoy the Day!”AVAILABLE 3/5
Živá Voda (Czech-style Pilsner, 4.8%) – Named for the “living water” of Czech fairy tales that heals infirmities and counteracts spells.AVAILABLE 3/5
Easter Fun Size (Porter with Vanilla and Chocolate, 6.0%) – Madagascar Vanilla and cacao nibs yield big, delicious surprises in this small beer. AVAILABLE 3/5
Splendor (Double IPA with Strata CGX, Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, 7.9%) – Brewed in collaboration with Matt Franklin, President of the Cedar Rapids Brewing Society. Your purchase supports our local Homebrew Club.AVAILABLE 3/9
Anniversary Imperial (Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout w/Ugandan Cacao Nibs, 12%) – A whopping 17lbs of cacao nibs per barrel of beer. Blended and packaged for our 10th Anniversary! Cheers!AVAILABLE 3/9
En Vivo (Mexican Lager, 5%) – Living for the “En Vivo” or “Live” moments is what Lion Bridge is all about. Whether it’s with friends at the taproom or holding a LBBC beer at your favorite event, “En Vivo” and enjoying the moment is the way to be! Brewed in collaboration with our friends at the Groove Life Podcast.AVAILABLE 3/9
Mimosa Sour (Passionfruit, Mango Sour, 5%) – Heavily fruited seltzer base with Mango and Passionfruit. A tangy, citrusy treat for brunch, lunch or dinner! Orange Foolius (Orange Creamsicle Sour, 5.5%) – Cara Cara orange seltzer base with cheesecake give this sour that creamsicle treat flavor you know and love!
AVAILABLE 3/9