Orange Cream DBL Marbles IPA Welcome back to š¢šæš®š»š“š² ššæš²š®šŗ šš¼ššÆš¹š² š š®šæšÆš¹š²š! It’s everything you love about our original creamsicle-inspired Milkshake-IPA taken to it’s orangiest evolution. With this recipe, we doubled the amount of orange and vanilla for the ultimate creamsicle tang, brewed with milk sugar for a dreamy mouthfeel, and then dry-hopped with Amarillo and Citra hops to add some tropical complexity. This boozy milkshake is sure to keep those great summer vibes rollin’. Happy solstice! (8% ABV)
Dino Bits DDH DIPA (Toppling Goliath Collab) – 8.2% ABV As many of you know, the Toppling Goliath crew has built an incredible reputation with iconic brands like Pseudo Sue & King Sue. So, needless to say, we are pumped to have created not one, but two incredible hop beasts, because as you know… life finds a way!
This 8.2% hazy monster has a citrus-forward and fruity bite that beautifully melds the two worlds between Juicy Bits and TG’s Sue series. We might be insinuating here, but the hop trifecta built into Dino Bits DDH comes together like a mosquito preserved in amber, and inside it holds the secrets to creating an astounding new IPA DNA.
NEW – Teal West Coast IPAĀ If thereās one thing you need to know about Teal Label, our WestCoast IPA, itās that itās packed with our hand-selected Columbus Cryo, Simcoe, Strata & Citra hops. It is an IPA, after all.
A new series of 3 pastry sours titled “Bake and Shake” will be released by Clock House this Friday with the debut beer being “Orange Dream”! Here’s more on this release from Clock House, stay tuned for future releases in this series!
New Beer and series coming at you! Our Bake āNā Shake series will be featuring 3 brand new pastry sours.
Court Avenue Brewing Company will be releasing two new collaboration beers in early July. They’ve teamed up with Lua for a double NEIPA and then also teamed up with Reunion Brewing for an Italian Pilsner. Here’s more courtesy of CABCOs brewing’s Facebook page:
Those silly ReUnion bois David and Pete came down a while ago for a low n’ slow Italian Pilsner. It’s just about finished lagering and is refreshingly crisp. WATER COOLER ROMANCE starts with an all Pilsner malt base and then we threw in some of our favorite hops: Nelson Sauvin, Huell Melon, Hallertau Blanc and that classic baddie, Saaz.
Last week Zack from Lua popped down and was like, what if we do a hazy pale? And you know what, we tried and ended up with a Double NEIPA. Wild how that works. ROULETTE DARES is dapped up with an absurd amount of Citra, Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin hops and comes in heavy at a robust 8.4%.
Braaaaaaains Mango/Orange/ BananaĀ Double Fruit SourĀ Weāre bringing back one of our favorite Braaaaaaaains! This one is stuffed with Mango, Orange, and Banana then of course we gave it our double secret smoothie treatment of sea salt, lactose, and vanilla beans
NEW Style – Evil Natured Robots DBL IPAĀ Evil Natured Robots, our crazy soft & juicy IPA hopped with NZH-107 & Mosaic! NZH-107 is a new experimental blend of New Zealand hops with some amazing tropical & citrus fruit flavor & aroma, and pairing it with Mosaic really gives this IPA some great notes of peach, guava, lychee, and lime.ā
Chonk x Hydra – Sundae Fruit SourĀ Ā (MORTALIS brewing collaboration!!!)Ā we teamed up with our pals at @mortalisbrewing to create Hydra Chonk, the absolute heftiest of chonky bois! This multi-headed monster is eating for three and completely stuffed with gobs and gobs of raspberry, mango, dragonfruit, toasted coconut, cream of coconut, andĀ NO lactose!ā
Ice Ice Prrrrty – Guava / Lime / Coconut
This one is packed with guava, key lime, lemon-lime slushy mix, and cream of coconut. Will it ever stop? Yo, we donāt know. Turn off the lights and you might not be able to see this siiiiick new PRRRT 17oz Nordic Cooler glass!
NEW to Iowa – Long haired Freaky People DBL IPAĀ Double IPA and our latest deep dive into a single hop that we just canāt get enough of. This one is brewed with all Vic Secret so it brings huge citrus, pineapple, passionfruit & stone fruit aromas that carry right into the flavor until you get hit with a nice, balanced bitterness. ā ā
Ectogasm – Hazy IPAĀ Ectogasm is a juicy, hazy, and soft NE IPA brewed with Citra & Mosaic hops. The Flagship IPA of Drekker brewing!’
Double Homestlye DBL IPA 8.2% ABV THE DOUBLE VERSION OF HOMESTYLE…MOSAIC FOR DAYS. Itās like your original favorite, but double the fun!Ā
TASTING NOTES: more, mosaic, juice
Pep Talk Pilsner 4.2% ABV (cases only) Our latest pilsner blends perle + hallertau blanc + nelson into an uplifting conversation of bright key lime, sparkling white grape cider, and overripe passion fruit, at an encouraging 4.2% to boot. We can all use a PEP TALK now and then, canāt we?
Ever Clever DDH DIPA – 8.5% ABV
DDH VERSION OF EVER CLEVER. DDH WITH SIMCOE, MOSAIC, MOTUEKA, & CENTENNIAL. Itās the cleverest of the ever-ests. Your favorite banter-slinging, foxy DIPA now bursts with a wicked double dry hop thatāll keep your taste buds as nimble as your wits.
Tunnel Vision DBL IPA Focus, focus. This IPA showcases a blurred-edge mouthfeel, multilayered juiciness of Mosaic and Citra, and a chewy, lemon starburst zing courtesy of El Dorado oil. This variant incorporates a double dry-hop of Citra, because why not more Citra?
Mood Ring Strawberry 7% ABV
A FRUITED IPA WITH STRAWBERRIES & VANILLA, HOPPED WITH MOSAIC, CITRA, & VIC SECRET.Ā Your groovy cruise director called.Ā She wants to take you down through endless fields of ripe, fresh picked strawberry + vanilla bean.Ā
Wavelenght DIPA -8.3% ABV
A DOUBLE IPA HOPPED WITH VIC SECRET, CITRA, AND EL DORADO.Ā Wavelength channels the pulse of vic secret, citra, and el dorado into an intense surge of tropical fruit.
Chula – Mango GoseĀ We’re excited to announce the return of ššµšš¹š®, our fan-favorite summer seasonal! You can look all year long, but you won’t find a beer that turns up the heat quite like Chula. Inspired by mangonadas, the original summer refresher, this fruited Gose is brewed with Mango and a Big Mich Chile Spice Blend sourced by our friendsĀ Feast CityĀ exclusively for this release. When it comes to our beer, we brew them with passion and patience hoping that they mature into something special. Sometimes, though, we get lucky and the result exceeds our expectations by a mile. (6.5% ABV)
Huntley Helles LagerĀ This German-style lager is brewed with our soft water and some of our favorite German malts and hops, then lagered in our horizontal tank. An extremely soft mouthfeel with a pleasant malt profile and hints of noble hops, then ends in an ever so smooth finish.
Sonic Painting – Fruit Smoothie styleĀ Sour 6% ABVĀ A fun smoothie style sour ale loaded with Mango, Red Prickly Pear, Pink Guava, Marshmallow and Milk Sugar. Drippy sweet mango, tart guava, and red prickly pear with slight earthiness all blend into a drink reminiscent of early vacation mornings.Ā
NEW – Corporate Sellout Move IPAĀ This is an IPA! Itās a collab withĀ Cloudburst, in Seattle.Ā They make great hoppy beer. They are industry vets, which plays into the name (weāll get to that).Ā They are the sort of small brewery that spends a ton of time doing wet hop beers, getting to know growers, learning about the business of hops, and generally just being in the loop about all things hops. Itās enlightening to talk to them, drink some of their beers, and understand that the idea that maybe IPA could look like a hazy beer but not just be a glass full of smoosh with no structure at all whatsoever.Ā Ā
Mirror Universe Hazy IPAĀ A Double Dry Hopped Hazy IPA brewed with Wheat, Oats, and (too many) Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado hops. #donthazemebro
Big Doinks West Coast IPAĀ Extra dank IPA with the stickiest of hops available
Crankin’ Foamers –Ā Modern Times brewing Collab Who’s crankin’ foamers this weekend? Itās the beer for when you need a beer and thatās why itās only available in 12-packs from your local liquor store!
Foamers LimeĀ Foamers Lime is our idea of a perfect summer day, in can form. Itās our favorite drinking beer, Crankinā Foamers, with some really choice lime puree thrown into the mix. Bright, zesty, juicy, maximally crisp and drinkable.
Dreamyard Reloads!! New England IPA thatās made from oats and wheat. Splendidly hazy with aromas of stonefruit, pineapple, and citrus. An insane amount of Citra and Sultana hops per barrel make this beer an incredibly juicy and citrusy treat with an approachable level of bitterness.
DDH Dad Jokes DBL IPAĀ 8.6% ABV Can you pass me the grill tongs? I canāt make it, I have to mow the lawn. When was the last time you got your oil changed? Our yearly salute to all the dads, aspiring dads, dad figures & dad joke enthusiasts out there. This round with double the love by way of our hand selected Citra, Mosaic, Cashmere & Vic Secret. And for the last timeā¦ Donāt touch that f*%&ing thermosta
LOUDBITS –Ā Weldwerks/Blackstack Collab (juicy bits meets loud pack) 8% ABVĀ An 8% DDH Double New England IPA, brewed in collaboration withĀ WeldWerks Brewing.Ā It is a combined recipe of their famousĀ Juicy BitsĀ and our yearly favoriteĀ Loud Pack. It features BlackStack’s hand selected Citra, Mosaic and Australian Galaxy, in combination with El Dorado hops selected by WeldWerks.
Sprudel Kolsch Sprudel is our German-Style Kolsch. This pseudo lager/ale is technically an ale but fermented cool to create a clean character with little fruity esters that play off the crackery pilsner malt and touch of toasty Munich malt we used. Subtle noble hop character for balance at the end.
Pixel DensityĀ Our core hazy, exclusively hopped with our hand-selected Citra. Clocking in at 6.5%, this beer is a versatile, full-of-flavor, not-too-heavy, bright, pillowy hazy IPAĀ to reach for. Oh yea, it’sĀ Ā a 4.1rating on UNtappd too.Ā
P3 Pilsner This American-Style pilsner is made with 6-row American barley. This will provide a distinct character unique to American lagers. We took the ABV to 4.7% to further increase the drinkability. Lightly-hopped to provide balance to the malt. This beer isnāt hoppy, it isnāt malty, itās simple at its core and the perfect companion to hiking, grilling, sitting by the pool, or enjoying in a hammock.
Misty Mirage DDH Hazy IPA This 8% Hazy IPA is made with Citra Lupomax, Galaxy, Idaho7 Lupomax, and Mosaic Lupomax hops and is made @ Fair State Brewing Co-op.
Quite the update from Pequod this week with the announcement of two new breweries joining their portfolio. The first is a homegrown Iowa brewery, as Alluvial will start their distro footprint slowly with kegs only in the Des Moines/Ames market and slowly expand from there. Phase Three out of Lake Zurich, IL will be both keg and cans and their first update is below!
Pixel Density – Hazy IPAĀ Our core hazy, exclusively hopped with our hand-selected Citra. Clocking in at 6.5%, this beer is a versatile, full-of-flavor, not-too-heavy, bright, pillowy hazy IPAĀ to reach for.
P3 PilsnerĀ This American-Style pilsner is made with 6-row American barley. This will provide a distinct character unique to American lagers. We took the ABVĀ to 4.7% to further increase the drinkability. Lightly-hopped to provide balance to the malt. This beer isnāt hoppy, it isnāt malty, itās simple at its core and the perfect companion to hiking, grilling, sitting by the pool, or enjoying in a hammock.
Aquatic GardensĀ –Ā DBL Hazy IPAĀ –Ā 7.8% Double IPA featuring a hop combination of Vic Secret, Amarillo and Wai-iti. Aromas of pineapple, strawberry and passionfruit, and tastes like candied orange wedges and mango dipped in blueberry resin.
DDH Protocol DBL Hazy IPAĀ –Ā 8% Brewed with Citra, El Dorado and Galaxy for a smooth, creamy body, loaded with citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavors.Ā
Lulz R & R Smoothie Seltzer – Currently rated 5thĀ best in the world Smoothie-style hard seltzer with guava, coconut, pineapple + orange
Juice Drops Peach Nectaron IPA – This one is really good! India Pale Ale with Nectaron hops, peach juice and peach flavor. Say hello to your new best friend for the summer. Notes of peach rings in this fantastic IPA
Everhaze – Hazy IPAĀ Ever Haze is an India Pale Ale brewed w/ Cashmere, Citra, and Amarillo
Juggling Five Dbl IPAĀ Weāve aimed at staying trippy when it comes to hops by using experimentals, playing with proportions, tweaking our hop schedules, all that jazzy stuff. Weāve come to really love a specific handful of them, so we went for a tripping FIRST and threw all FIVE of the bad boys into a DIPA. Youāll have a tropical rainforest of aromatics and notes, rounded out with a distinct crisp dryness.
Killer Kolsch A clean, crisp beer, Kƶlsch offers a very slight fruity flavor and aroma. It is light gold in color, with a delicate head. This light-bodied beer appeals to nearly everyone who samples it.
No Mames – mexican Style lagerĀ A crisp, clean, massively refreshing Mexican lager with subtle notes of flaked corn. Limitlessly crushable, beyond satisfying.
The Ultimate Trip -fruit sourĀ Fruited Sour conditioned w/ Blueberry, Pistacho, Vanilla, and Lactose
Who Loves Orange Soda? – soda inspired fruit beerĀ Introducing the second installment to our soda-POP inspired FRESCO SERIES, were bringing you animals the orange FIZZY right out of your childhood memories just pop, pour, sip and repeat Be careful with this one yāall, its not your average orange soda. Although it sure drinks like it and not a soul would be none the wiser.Ā Ā
DBL Fractal Hilbert Curve DDH DIPAĀ Pouring a bright mango yellow, aromas of tangerine and green grapes lead into flavors of dank grassy fields, OJ and papaya juice, pineapple, berry compote, and a touch of faint white pepper with our signatureĀ #EQJuiceĀ finish.
Fluctuation DDH DIPA – KEG ONLYĀ Fluctuation has bright tropical notes of passion fruit, mango, pineapple, and lychee with an undercurrent of sorbet and cream await!
HDHC Dream Wave Fluctuation (Other half Brewing Collab) HDHC Dream Wave Fluctuation glows while releasing aromas and flavors of deep saturated passion fruit, pineapple syrup, overripe stone fruit, and creamy lime pudding. Intense fruit flavors are explosive with a tropical fruit custard finish lined with ourĀ #EQjuiceĀ melon finish. HDHC Dreamwave Fluctuation is dangerously smooth and is sure to fluctuate your dream waves.
Limited releaseĀ – Coconut Almond Delight – Imp stout (almond joy bar) We wanted to liquify one of our favorite candy bars so we boiled up a big base stout and conditioned it on shredded coconut, almonds, Madagascar vanilla, and cacao nibs.
Data Points – DBL IPAĀ Pouring vivid yellow in color, aromas of OJ, rainbow melon, and a blueberry strain of the devilās lettuce lead into dank flavors of passionfruit juice, ruby red grapefruit, Frankenberry cereal, melon, complex concord grape, and strawberry.
To Space we go DDH DIPA –Ā Unseen Creatures Brewing & BlendingĀ Collab Vivid yellow with a tropical aroma, flavors blast off into notes of syrupy pineapple chunks, mango candy, passionfruit, cannabis, complex berry and black currants all wrapped in super dank flavor.
Early Admission DBL IPAĀ DIPA (8.0%) Brewed with our buds & famed State Fair Craft Sud SlingersĀ @ballparkcafeĀ for their āKick Off the Summerā Event at the State Fair Grounds. Featuring a particularly juicy quartet of Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Cashmere & El Dorado Hops. Better stock up before the hoarders get there.
Stack At the Lab DDH DIPA – Equilibrium Collaboration!Ā (8.4%) Had to catch a cab back to the lab with our buds at Equilibrium Brewery from Middleton, New York. We did some mind melding to intertwine our respective approaches to hop processes & brewing larger IPAs and this is where we landed: Hand-selected Strata, Strata CGXā¢, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryoā¢ & Australian Galaxy on a bed of Pilsner & 5 different types of Oats & Wheat. Primo Stack Sauce, Straight outta the Lab.
Pull Tabs – Hazy pale Ale
Citra, Strata, Idaho7 Cryo… Pull up, win those Dollas!Ā
Local 755 Hazy IPA
Our Foggy Favorite. Azacca, Amarillo & a Gwop of Citra. Soft, Juicy & Hazy like 70’s Home Movies.
Fugazi – Italian PilsnerĀ Italian-Style Pils dry-hopped adoringly with Czech Kazbek. It’s the Real Deal.
Tater Tot Hotdish DDH DIPA – Other half Collaboration We teamed up with our friends at Other Half to create this DDH Double IPA thatās sure to be the star at any potluck. Hot and fresh out the oven and being brought to liquor stores today is Tater Tot Hotdish!
Braaaaaaains Cherry/Mango/PineappleĀ Double Fruit Sour This one is absolutely stuffed with Cherry, Mango, & Pineapple and then of course we hit it with our double secret smoothie treatment of sea salt, lactose, and vanilla for an absoluteĀ Ā flavor combo.ā
NEW Style – Sometime Around Midnight – Dbl IPAĀ A brand spankinā new Double IPA! We brewed this one with oats and spelt for a light, fluffy body and hopped it with NZH107 & Vic Secret. Then we fermented this one HOT with Nordic Kviek yeast to really crank up the citrusy flavor & aroma, so youāll get not-so-subtle notes of citrus & tropical fruit like guava, passionfruit, grapefruit, and lime.
Chonk PB & J Supreme – Sundae Fruit SourĀ PB&J Supreme Chonk is absolutely stuffed with strawberry, blueberry, plum, banana, lactose & vanilla beans
NEW to Iowa – King of the Thing – All Citra Hopped Double Hazy IPA
King of the Thing, our liquid ode to the magnificence & splendor of Citra hops! This super soft and royally juicy Double IPA reigns supreme with notes of lychee, candied lemon, and peach bellini
Slang Du Jour – Pineapple Upside down CakeĀ We get asked to bring this one back all the time so once again we went full on Pineapple Upside Down Cake and stuffed in a ton of pineapple, cherry, brown sugar, granola, cinnamon, lactose, and vanilla beans for another one of those flavors that probably shouldnāt taste so much like the real thing but it totally does.
Chonk Strawberry/Guava/Banana/Fluff Sundae Fruit SourĀ Our lovable hefty boi is back and this time heās absolutely slathered with strawberry, guava, banana, and marshmallows. Our little absolute unit is suuuuper sticky but having a great time & breathing all heavy because this combo of flavors is extra decadent and tasty as hell.
Backpocket Brewing’s 10th Anniversary is coming up this Saturday (6/11), and over the years their stout release is one of Iowa’s most anticipated releases and this year will be no different. I was lucky enough to get a bottle a few days before this year’s release and give it a taste.
Our 10th Anniversary Russian Imperial Stout is aged on roasted coconut, followed by 24 months in Mississippi River Distilling bourbon barrels with a heavy dose of vanilla bean. Rich whiskey flavors with accents of cinnamon, vanilla and oak.
Nose of vanilla, coconut and some chocolate. Head dissipates quickly, the flavor is a hint of sweet coconut up front, the barrel and vanilla mesh extremely well. Some coffee and chocolate notes in there as well, light, creamy, smooth and delicious. Definitely a beer worth seeking!
Along with the release of their 10th Anniversary Stout, Backpocket will have the following beers/food/events going:
Special releases include our TENTH Anniversary Stout, TWO special pin releases at noon and 2pm, BA Tiki Sour, Mallow Vibes, and Black Hive!
11am weāre kicking the day off with 9Round Fitness Hits and Hops workout
Combo Plate Double IPAĀ Ā Extremely crushable and vibrant double IPA with the perfect balance of soft juiciness and hop bitterness. Dry Hopped w/ citra and wai-iti
HTX IPAĀ (from the former head brewery of Other Half) New Recipe –Ā Hazy Double IPA featuring Citra and Strata hops
Sur Urbano – Mexican LagerĀ Bright MexicanĀ style lager, perfect for crushing some tacos or grilling Brats.Ā
Spilled Candy Paint Job – J Wakefield Collab We had so much fun at Wakefest with our homies at J.Wakefield that we just had to bring you a 2nd iteration of our Spilled Paint Job collab. Remember Ice Cream Paint Job? Now introducing Spilled: Candy Paint Job, a heavily fruited sour with strawberry, mango, passionfruit and over 100lbs of mango gummi bears!!
Double Spilled Caribbean MixĀ Our downright delicious Double Spilled Sour base conditioned on enormous amounts of Pineapple, Mango, and Strawberry Puree paired with Coconut to complete
Song of Rice and FireĀ This little summer crusher is made with drinkability in mind. We brewed up this batch with rice then fermented with a neutral lager strain to keep it light and refreshing before dry hopping with Wakatu
Rocket Popsicle Seltzer Making it’s annual return is Rocket Pop our sparkling blue friend. That famous Blue Razz flavored seltzer sure to tickle your nose and remind of simpler days.Ā
Pixie Mix Citrus Punch Who wants some alcoholic Sunny D in their lives? This is the next in line for their “nostalgic series” hard seltzers.Ā
NEW- Clamp & Gasket DDH Hazy IPA
DDH IPA with Amarillo, Citra, Strata, and Idaho-7. This batch we’re tasting notes of pungent florals soaked in mango marmalade sodden with darjeeling tea, crushed goose berries, and zested red grapefruit. Tangy citrus is also at the forefront and gives way to a nice sophisticated bitterness that is anything but overpowering.
To the trees IPA
American West-Coast style IPA that’s a bit boulder…errā¦bolder than your every day IPA. Brewed with a lush combo of Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe hops, this IPA is a hoppy trailblazer whoās not afraid to take the lead and set the trend.
Open Fields Cream Ale
This all-day, light-bodied beer is brewed with flaked corn to lend a crisp, dry finish. Soft, ultra-pure water helps yield a delicate mouthfeel, refreshing taste, and lingering fruity notes from the hops that makes this easy drinking ale so crushable, you might even forget to hit a home run.
Agra Pina Colada SeltzerĀ This fresh, juicy seltzer is awash with fresh coconut juice and tangy pineapple that surfs over an extremely clean and soft water base. Clocking in at 5% ABV, our seltzers are made with REAL FRUIT while still maintaining extreme crush-ability. Brewed naturally gluten & dairy-free with virtually no bitterness.
Set your calendars for Saturday June 11th and get to Backpocket’s 10th Anniversary party featuring the release of their 10th Anniversary stout and much more! Complete lineup below:
Mark your calendars and help us celebrate TEN YEARS!!
Special releases include: TENTH Anniversary Stout, BA Tiki Sour, Mallow Vibes, and Black Hive!
11AM-12PM Hits and Hops Kickboxing inspired workout with 9Round Fitness
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