Backpocket announces 2023 release calendar!

January 13, 2023Leave a comment

SingleSpeed “Tip the Cow” (1/14) day release information!

January 11, 2023Leave a comment

Tip the Cow day approaches! This Saturday (1/14) in Waterloo, hit up SingleSpeed Brewing Company to get your hands and tastebuds on some excellent brews! Here’s what is releasing this Saturday:

Roll call: Saturday’s 𝘩𝘺𝘱𝘦𝘳-𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 Tip the Cow Day releases.

ꜱᴀᴄʀᴇᴅ (11.4% ABV): The intensity level of the distinctive barrel character is elevated beyond anything we have presented in a release before, creating a flavor ride filled with immense depth and personality. Waterloo (Draft) Exclusive.

ᴛᴡᴏ ᴄᴏᴡꜱ (10.9% ABV): The journey to the barrel had worn on our beloved cow friends. Both arrived weary from the travel. Once they reached their destination, they settled in for an extended oak-rest. A full year later, just in time for the day created in their honor, they are awake, they are refreshed, and they are ready to visit your palate. Available on tap and in bottles at our Waterloo Taproom + on tap in our Cedar Falls Taproom.

ᴄᴏᴄᴏɴᴜᴛ ᴍɪɢʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (7.4% ABV): If you like Piña Coladas, and/or getting caught in the rain, you’re gonna be feeling this beer. Available on tap at both locations, limited can quantity available at our Waterloo Taproom.

The key to not missing out on these three? This Saturday, January 14. 11am at our Waterloo Taproom. Be there.

Big Grove announces 2023 beer release calendar!

January 10, 2023Leave a comment

Lion Bridge releasing “Heart Strings” kettle sour on January 25th!

January 9, 2023Leave a comment

Even though barrel aged January is upon us, Lion Bridge is still releasing other styles of beer besides barrel aged brews. On January 25th, they’ll be releasing their latest kettle sour titled, “Heart Strings”. This sour will have pineapple, raspberry, and blueberries. Here’s more from Lion Bridge:

Heart Strings (Pineapple, Raspberry Sour, 5.5%) – Tropical pineapple melds with tart and tangy raspberry. A new sour to bring a little more love into your life.

Big Grove releasing “Citrus Surfer” w/ beach themed release party at Reds Alehouse on 2/17!

January 5, 2023Leave a comment

Forget these winter blues for a few hours on February 17th! Big Grove will be releasing a citrus wheat beer called “Citrus Surfer” and Reds Alehouse is throwing a beach themed party to celebrate this release! Here’s more on the beer and the party courtesy of Reds’ Facebook page:

Friends!! Big Grove is releasing their new citrus wheat beer, Citrus Surfer next month. This beer packs an epic amount of orange zest and we can’t wait to get our hands on it.

We’re planning a fun, beach themed release party! Mark your calendars to be at Reds on February 17th at 4pm. Wear your best Hawaiian shirt and come drink some beers with us!

Lion Bridge “Barrel-Aged January” is here!

January 3, 2023Leave a comment

Saturday 01/07 Release @ 11 AM

Home-Baked 2023

(Imperial Stout w/ Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cacao, Love, 11%)

Dessert for your desert island. Fudge and Saigon cinnamon meld with a little bit of hazelnut goodness and bourbon barrel to produce something we liken to a cookie in beer form.

Vanilla Home-Baked 2023

(Imperial Stout w/ Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cacao, Vanilla, 11%)

We took our dessert for a desert island and dosed it with huge amounts of whole bean Madagascar Vanilla. An even more decadent treat!

Power Crystal

(Imperial Stout w/ Maple Syrup, 12%)

Imperial Stout with Maple Syrup Collaboration with Illuminations Center for Enlightment in NewBo.

Reunion releasing “All Gas, No Brakes” Triple IPA collab with Wake Brewing!

December 20, 2022Leave a comment

Just in time for your Christmas holiday and to warm you up for this upcoming snowstorm is a triple IPA from Reunion in collaboration with Wake Brewing! The last time these two got together for a collab they made one of the better beers of the year. Get yours this weekend! Here’s more from Reunion’s Facebook page:

Fresh off the line! ALL GAS NO BRAKES is our collab Triple IPA brewed with the coven @wakebrewing. Keep your eyes out as this Nelson Sauvin and Summit hopped monster makes its way to bars and stores shelves starting this weekend.

Need Pizza and Exile teaming up for a tap takeover on January 24th!

December 19, 2022Leave a comment

Pizza and beer is a match made and heaven and on Tuesday, January 24th Need Pizza in Cedar Rapids will be teaming up with Exile Brewing in Des Moines for a tap takeover! Please check back with more details and get this event marked on your calendar! Cheers!

Follow Need’s event page on Facebook for updates as well by clicking HERE!

Lion Bridge “Barrel-Aged January” schedule released!

December 13, 2022Leave a comment

There’s no better place to warm up during the month of January in Iowa than Lion Bridge Brewing in Cedar Rapids as they have announced their “Barrel-Aged January” schedule! Beer, food, and more beer throughout the month of January, check the schedule below courtesy of Lion Bridge’s Facebook page:

BARREL-AGED JANUARY 2023

Saturday 1/7 at 11am —- THREE BEER RELEASES

Home-Baked 2023 (Imperial Stout w/ Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cacao, Love, 11%) – Dessert for your desert island. Fudge and saigon cinnamon meld with a little bit of hazelnut goodness and bourbon barrel to produce something we liken to a cookie in beer form.

Vanilla Home-Baked (Imperial Stout/ Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cacao, Vanilla, 11%) – We took our dessert for a desert island and dosed it with huge amounts of whole bean Madagascar Vanilla. An even more decadent treat!

Power Crystal (Imperial Stout w/Maple Syrup, 12%) – REWORK DESCRIPTION…. You have the power in you… Manifest/// Mind, body, spirit…. Collaboration with Illuminations Center for Enlightment in NewBo

Complimentary Donut Wall (while supplied last)

Food Special! Poblano Short Ribs on Goat Cheese Polenta

Illuminations Center for Enlightenment will be at our Taproom with a Crystal display for sale from 12-4

WED 1/11– Home-Baked 2022 – (Imperial Stout/ Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cacao, Vanilla, 11%) – Last year’s Vintage of Home-Baked.

WED 1/18 Royal Wee 2017 (Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale, 10.5%) – A Lion Bridge deep cut for our loyal followers. Come try a BAJ beer from 6 years ago! Last keg in existence!

Saturday 1/21 11am- FOUR BEERS RELEASES!!!

Dark Money (Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout w/Amburana wood, 12%) – Amburana wood aging contributes flavors akin to gingerbread. A fascinating addition to an already beautiful beer.

Percussive Maintenance (Barrel-Aged Macaroon Stout, 12%) – Aged 14 months in Willet Barrels, then blended with a heavy dose of toasted and untoasted coconut as well as cacao nibs. A decadent treat for a time when we need to savor every sip.

Forgotten Time (Barrel-Aged Barley Wine, 12%) – The real deal Barley Wine. Brewed in collaboration with our friends at Clockhouse Brewing. Aged for 18 months in 10-year-old Templeton barrels. Sherry, chocolate, dark fruit for days.

Remembered Time 2022 (Barrel-Aged Strong Ale, 12%) – Our first Barrel-Aged January Collaboration ever! We worked with our friends at Clock House to brew a rich Barley Wine and then blended it with some strong stout from our cellar to make something entirely new and amazing.

Brunch & Music !!

Food Special- Brunch Boards for sharing (4 or 2 people)

6-9pm Blake Shaw & Nolan Schroeder LIVE MUSIC

ALL MONTH FOOD SPECIAL!

Maple Bacon Burger

Beef burger topped with house-made maple coffee jam, bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce and garlic aioli all on a pretzel bun and served with kettle chips or your choice of upgraded side. (Add a sunny side up egg and/or cheese!)

Suggested pairing Home-Baked 2023