Reunion announces “Imperial Banshee” taproom only release for December 10th!

November 29, 2022Leave a comment

A perfect opportunity for you to check out Reunion’s stellar new taproom in downtown Iowa City or head back to old faithful on the Coralville strip, either way, make sure you get to one of those locations as they prepare to release “Imperial Banshee” barrel-aged stout! Here’s more on this release courtesy of Reunion’s Facebook page:

Our feared IMPERIAL BANSHEE Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout gets a dual release at both ReUnion Iowa City and the Coralville Taproom on Saturday, December 10th. This special 2022 vintage was aged for TWO YEARS in bourbon barrels. Stay tuned for more release details…

Lion Bridge releasing “Incredible True Story” rye IPA on 12/28!

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022Leave a comment

Lion Bridge continues a busy few months as they lead into their big barrel aged filled month of January! At the end of December comes another new release, as “Incredible True Story” rye IPA will be available at the brewery! Here’s more on this beer courtesy of Lion Bridge’s Facebook page:

Incredible True Story (Rye IPA w/Columbus, Amarillo, Chinook, Citra, 7%) – Yes, it’s true, and it’s incredible. Rye IPA is amazing and we have one right here for you. Come and enjoy this beauty.

Iowa Brewing releasing BA Imperial Oja + variants on Black Friday! 11/25!

November 10, 2022Leave a comment

Big news out of Cedar Rapids as Iowa Brewing Company will be coming off of their ever popular Cousin Eddie Thanksgiving Day party and on Black Friday releasing Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja and variants. Here’s a rundown of this release courtesy of Iowa Brewing’s Facebook page:

We’re releasing FOUR barrel-aged beer variations of our popular Oja Baltic Porter. Availability starting on Black Friday.

Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja – Regular

Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja – Double Vanilla

Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja – Cordial Cherry

Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja – Praline Coconut

All four variations have been aged in Cedar Ridge bourbon barrels.

Tin Roost holding “mini” tap takeover featuring Fair State Brewing on 11/14!

November 9, 2022Leave a comment

If you want to try 3 beers from Fair State Brewing, one featuring Iowa’s own Lua Brewing Company, you’ll want to head to Tin Roost in North Liberty on Monday November 14th! Here’s more on this “mini” tap takeover courtesy of Tin Roosts’ Facebook page:

It’s time for a MINI TAP TAKEOVER!
Monday, November 14th, Fair State Brewing Cooperative is taking over Tin Roost tap lines to showcase their delicious brews. From 4-6PM you can try out their beers, speak with the expert owners, and get your hands on some sick Fair State swag.

The three beers we are showcasing are…
Dad Hat Amber Ale (In collaboration with Lua Brewing), Mirror Universe Hazy IPA, and Work Life Balance English Barleywine.

Find more information on these beers on the Untappd App or Fairstate.coop online.

Tap = Taken over

Give Away Time! Win an Iowa Beer Advent Calendar from the Local in Mt. Vernon!

October 27, 2022November 16, 2022Leave a comment

It’s that time of year! For the 3rd year in a row I’ve teamed up with Gly-Mawr The Local in Mt. Vernon, IA to put together an Iowa-only beer advent calendar! We tried to include as many Iowa breweries as possible and also to include different options than we had last year! With that being said, I’ll be giving one calendar away to one lucky winner! Here’s how you can win!

**Comment on any of my Facebook/Twitter/Instagram pages (@iabeerbaron) where this link is posted by telling me your absolute favorite Iowa brewed beer, Iowa brewery and tag one of your friends and share the post!

-Deadline: Last time to comment to enter the drawing will be Wednesday, November 16th @ 8:00 p.m. I will be randomly drawing a name and will contact the winner. Pick up times for the calendar are as follows:

Wednesday, 11/23…10A-4P
Friday, 11/25…12-8P
Saturday, 11/26…8A-6P
Wednesday, 11/30…10A-3P

Please spread the word! There are a few calendars left for purchase as well and they make wonderful gifts! Cheers and good luck! For more info on the calendar please click HERE!

Lion Bridge releasing “Polotmavy” Czech Amber on Wed. 11/9!

October 24, 2022Leave a comment

A new beer coming from Lion Bridge brewing in a couple of weeks as they are set to release Polotmavy (pronounced polo t’ma veh) on Wednesday November 9th when the doors open at 3 p.m. Here’s more on this brew from Lion Bridge:

This Czech Amber Lager utilizes floor-malted Bohemian Pilsner Malt and Saaz hops to produce a beautifully-clean drinking experience.

Backpocket releasing “This is Fire” double dry hopped IPA and “Iowa Nightmare” pumpkin stout this week!

October 4, 2022Leave a comment

Two big releases this week coming from Backpocket Brewing! “This is Fire” will be released this Friday (10/7) and “Iowa Nightmare” will be coming at us on Saturday (10/8)! Here’s more on these two delicious sounding releases!

Friday 10/7 THIS IS FIRE! This double dry hopped IPA was brewed with our friends at Reserve Artisan Ales! This hazy IPA is crafted with Flaked Wheat and Golden Promise Malt for a full body and soft, pillowy mouthfeel. Ekuanot and Galaxy hops create a flavorful IPA, with flavors of citrus, peach and passionfruit.

Saturday 10/8 Iowa Nightmare! This pumpkin stout was barrel aged in Mississippi River Distilling Company barrels for 9 months. This big, bold stout has flavors of oak, coffee, chocolate, and dark fruits. After being in barrels, we added squash purée and pumpkin pie spices for the perfect seasonal treat!

Big Grove “Richard the Whale” tickets go on sale Oct. 19th! Plus 2 beers returning benefiting Iowa’s Waterways!

September 21, 2022Leave a comment

Richard the Whale 2022

Wednesday, October 19 at 10am — Richard the Whale will go on sale for pre-order… then you can sip and sit back with our favorite barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout when he resurfaces on December 3 in our Iowa City, Solon, and Des Moines taprooms.

But it does beg the question… which variant styles should we pull from the oceans of options?? Chocolate Coconut Cake, Well Baked, and Coffee were reallllly tasty in 2021.

Wade Wisely and Greener State of Mind Returning

Wade Wisely and Greener State of Mind each return on Friday, September 30 with a mission to improve the quality of Iowa’s waterways!

Raise a glass of our annual Oatmeal Coffee Stout project with coffee from JBC Coffee Roasters and you’re benefiting The Driftless Flyathlon. And when you pick up our citrus-forward pale ale in collaboration with GreenState Credit Union, proceeds support the mission of Wings2Water.

And after they hit the shelves of our breweries, they’ll both find their way across Iowa to your favorite beer coolers in the first week of October.

Clock House celebrating 5 year anniversary this Saturday! (9/24) Tons of releases!

September 21, 2022Leave a comment

This Saturday (9/24) starting at noon you’ll have the opportunity to get your hands on some tasty beers at Clock House as they will be celebrating their 5 year anniversary and will be spoiling us beer lovers in doing so! Here’s what they have in store for us:

*BA 5th Anniversary Stout: 14 hour long-boiled Imperial Stout aged in Cedar Ridge Bourbon Barrels for 12 months then rested on toasted coconut, cacao nibs, and vanilla beans. Available in 500 ML bottles. $25 per bottle. No limit.
*Clock House Black Lager: Crafted with a blend of pilsner and dark roasted malt then bittered with Hallertau Mittelfruh. This easy drinking Black lager has notes of floral and smooth coffee. Available in 16oz 4-packs.
*Glow Frog: Dry-Hopped with Strata, Nelson, and Cryo-Pop. Huge mouthfeel with notes of lemon, mango, papaya, and grape.
*Lucasville Slugger: The man, the myth, the Clock House legend. Lucasville Slugger is a New England IPA dry hopped with Citra and Sabro. It was then rested on 500 Grade A Madagascar Vanilla Beans. ‘Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.’ Available in 16 oz 4-packs.
*Tropical Snozzical: A tropical version of Snozzberry Sour! Brewed with Dragonfruit, Prickly Pear, Mango, and Passionfruit! Available in 16oz 4-packs. S
*Sour Patch Man: Our base kettle sour infused with loads of Blue Sour Patch Kids. Our spin on what adult candy would taste like. Available in 16 oz 4-packs. One 4-pack limit per customer.
*Watermelon Sour Patch Man: The Sour Patch Man series continues with a watermelon version! Loaded with multiple pounds of watermelon gummies! Draft only.
*Firkin Tapping Lineup:
4 PM: Root Beer Lager
5 PM: Anniversary Stout w/ Peanuts and Nutter Butter Cookies
6 PM: Tropical Snozzical w/ Ghost Peppers

Lion Bridge releasing “My Second Rodeo” imperial milk stout this Wednesday! (9/21)

September 19, 2022Leave a comment

Another delicious sounding release coming from an Iowa brewery this week! This time, it’s happening in the Czech Village at Lion Bridge! Hope to see you there this Wednesday! Here’s more on this release courtesy of Lion Bridge’s Facebook page:

This Wednesday we are releasing MY SECOND RODEO in bottles and on draft.

This is an Imperial Milk Stout w/Vanilla, Cacao, Cinnamon, 10.5% – Rested on Madagascar Vanilla Beans, Ecuadorian Cacao, and Saigon Cinnamon, this stout has seen a thing or two. Not their first rodeo.

Look out for this special beer!