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“I Want My IPA” from Mikerphone and MORE Brewing beers coming as well!

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MIKERPHONE CANS

  • Mikerphone Brewing – I Want My IPA 6/4/16oz CANS – American-Style IPA featuring a beautiful balance of malt and hops, with the Mosaic and Citra hops showcasing their glorious smells and tastes with a nod to MTV yesteryears. 7.25% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Lunches, Brunches, Interviews 6/4/16oz CANS – Double IPA loaded with New Zealand Nelson and Motueka Hops. The Notorious B.I.G all the way! 7.75% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Mikerphone Check 1, 2 – 6/4/16oz CANS – Fresh Batch! Flagship Double Dry-Hopped Double India Pale Ale w/ Citra Hops. 8% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Stern Up The Volume 6/4/16oz CANS – A delicious Double Dry-Hopped Pale Ale with Citra Hops. Collab. w/ Stern Pinball. 5.5% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – The Limon Cello 6/4/16oz CANS – Limoncello-Inspired Soft Sour Ale w/ Sicilian Lemon and Orange Peel. Collab. w/ Maplewood Brewing. 8% ABV – IL

MORE BREWING:

  • MORE BREWING Shadows 6/4/16oz CANS – Classic West Coast IPA with Citra, Columbus & Simcoe hops. 6.7% ABV – IL
  • MORE BREWING Monogatari: Yuzu & Green Tea 6/4/16oz CANS – Gose Style Ale with Yuzu, Green Tea & Sea Salt. It blends the earthy essence of green tea, the bright zest of yuzu, and a touch of sea salt for a perfectly balanced, refreshingly tart experience. Sip, savor, and let the tale unfold. 6.5% ABV- IL
  • MORE BREWING Dole Mansion 6/4/16oz CANS – Fruited Sour Ale with Pineapple, Marshmallow & Vanilla. Inspired by a delicious frozen pineapple treat. 7% ABV – IL

Field Day Brewing + Day Drink beer collab and breakfast coming 9/21!

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Courtesy of Field Day Facebook page:

Two of your favorite beverage makers have teamed up to bring you a delicious beer! We brewed a dark lager and dosed it with maple syrup and locally roasted, single origin coffee beans. This release will allow you to drink two beers side by side. The first, Maple Noir, a dark lager with mpale syrup. The latter, Cafe Noir, which utilizes the same base beer and adds a coffee adjunct.

This release is a ticketed event that will be sold in limited quantaties!

What your ticket gets
– One 16 oz. can of Cafe Noir
– One 16 oz. can of Maple Noir
– All you can eat pancake breakfast
– Field Day Coffee Mug
– Day Drink Coffee Beans
– Draught Pour of Specialty Latte, Cafe Noir, or Maple Noir

Choose from 3 pancake preparations –
Maple Bacon
Peaches and Cream
Blueberry Lemon

We will also feature a specialty latte on draught for your enjoyment!

More Urban Chestnut beers on their way!

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URBAN CHESTNUT BREWING CO.

  • URBAN CHESTNUT FANTASYLAND 6/4/16oz CANS – Fantasyland – Noun; a place or circumstance existing only in the imagination or as an ideal; dream world. Origin – Midwest “Coast” of the United States. Need we say more?!, A wonderful West Coast Style IPA Midwestern Style, that uses Aramis, Citra, Mosaic, Cascade, Mandarina Bavaria hops. 7% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT STLIPA 6/4/16oz CANS – We pronounce it ‘sta-leep-ah’, you pronounce it how you like. STLIPA, an acronym for St. Louis India Pale Ale, is a well-balanced DIPA that uses Sterling, Cascade, Mt. Hood, Willamette, and Chinook hops. 8% ABV – MO
  • URBAN CHESTNUT ZWICKEL LIGHT 4/6/12oz CANS – Light Bavarian Lager. You Asked, They Delivered. All the deliciousness of Zwickel w/ 95 Calories, 3.7 Carbs, 4.0% ABV, and priced to compete with the big boys.
  • 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 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 DORFBIER 6/4/16oz BOTTLES – On Premise account have been seeing a lot of success with this Bottle Format, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about this classy presentation. 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 BALKAN 6/4/16oz CANS – Balkan Helles Lager. This classic Helles Lager was brewed in collaboration with Balkan Treat Box and features notes of bread and a medium low hop bitterness along with a floral, spicy hop aroma. 4.8% 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. Thirst quenching and exactly what you need for a summer day! 4.2% 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 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

N/A URBAN CHESTNUT:

  • URBAN CHESTNUT PILOT N/A 4/6/12oz CANS – Made using the same Lagering techniques as the beloved Zwickel! minus the alcohol. Nicely carbonated, light-bodied, well-attenuated, refreshing NA lager.
  • 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

Mikerphone, Humble Forager, B. Nektar, and Superstition Mead coming from Abu Nawas!

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MIKERPHONE BREWING:

  • Mikerphone Brewing – Mikerphone Check 1, 2 – 6/4/16oz CANS– Fresh Batch! Flagship Double Dry-Hopped Double India Pale Ale w/ Citra Hops. 8% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – The Limon Cello 6/4/16oz CANS – Limoncello-Inspired Soft Sour Ale w/ Sicilian Lemon and Orange Peel. Collab. w/ Maplewood Brewing. 8% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Break Em Off 6/4/16oz CANS – West Coast-Style Pale Ale w/ Citra, Amarillo, Idaho 7, and Cashmere Hops. Heavy handed with the Hops on this one, but dialed down the ABV. It’s a CRUSHER that packs a punch! 5.7% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Stern Up The Volume 6/4/16oz CANS – A delicious Double Dry-Hopped Pale Ale with Citra Hops. Collab. w/ Stern Pinball. 5.5% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Raindrop Drop-Top 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry-Hopped Double India Pale Ale with Citra and Riwaka Hops. It scored a 99 out of 100 in Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine. 8% ABV – IL

HUMBLE BUMBLE:

  • Humble Forager Humble Bumble CITRUS V1 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 1: Blood Orange and Calamansi Lime. 5% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Humble Bumble V1 CITRUS 1/6 bbl KEG – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 1: Blood Orange and Calamansi Lime. 5% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Humble Bumble V7 MANGO AND MANDARIN 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 7: Mandarin, Mango, Calamansi, Chamomile, Wildflower Honey. 5% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Humble Bumble PINEAPPLE AND MORELLO CHERRY V8 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 8: Pineapple, Morello Cherry, Calamansi, Honeysuckle, Basswood Honey. 5% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Humble Bumble POMBERRY V9 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Made with 100% real fruit and sweetened with honey. They are gluten-free, packed with bold flavors, and contain absolutely no artificial flavoring and are very low calories. Version 9: Pomegranate, Blueberry, Black Currant, Rose Hips, And Alfalfa Honey. 5% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Humble Bumble Mixed Pack 2/12/12oz Sleek CANS – Brand New Bumble Buzzed Seltzers Mixed 12 Pack (2/cs) Featuring: Humble Bumble v1: Citrus Humble Bumble v3: Mango Piña Colada Humble Bumble v8: Pineapple Cherry *New to the Mixed Pack* Humble Bumble v9: Pomberry

HUMBLE FORAGER MockAles:

  • Humble Forager Enchanted Island V1 (Painkiller) 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS – Painkiller CocktAle Inspired by one of our favorite Caribbean cocktails, The Painkiller. Packed with pineapple, orange, coconut cream, and nutmeg, we gave this creamy delight a gentle carbonation for extra refreshment. Drink it straight from the can, over ice, or with a shot of coconut rum. Our Painkiller Cocktale is sure to give your tastebuds a tropical beach bar vacation. 9% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Enchanted Island V1 (Painkiller) 1/6 bbl KEG – Painkiller CocktAle Inspired by one of our favorite Caribbean cocktails, The Painkiller. Packed with pineapple, orange, coconut cream, and nutmeg, we gave this creamy delight a gentle carbonation for extra refreshment. Drink it straight from the can, over ice, or with a shot of coconut rum. Our Painkiller Cocktale is sure to give your tastebuds a tropical beach bar vacation. 9% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Enchanted Island V2 (Jamaican Punch) 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS  – This version of Enchanted Island is inspired by a Jamaican Punch cocktail. Vibrant passion fruit, juicy orange, and smooth coconut take center stage, backed by zesty lime, a touch of cranberry and sweetened by pomegranate simple syrup. VEGAN 9% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Enchanted Island V7 (Lava Flow) 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS – Tropical tones blend with the bright berry vibes from some delicious strawberries, We modeled this after the lively creamy Lava Flow cocktail. CocktAles brings inspiration from tropical beach drinks from around the world. VEGAN 9% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Enchanted Island Mixed Pack 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – CocktAle Inspired Delicious concoctions 6 Pack (4/cs) Featuring Enchanted Island (v1) Painkiller: Pineapple, Coconut, Orange, Nutmeg. VEGAN  9% ABV – MN Enchanted Island (v2) Jamaican Punch: Passionfruit, Tangerine, Cranberry, Lime, Pomegranate Simple Syrup, Coconut. VEGAN 9% ABV – MN *BRAND NEW* Enchanted Island (v7) Lava Flow: Pineapple, Coconut, Strawberry, Banana. VEGAN 9% ABV – MN

HUMBLE FORAGER FRUITED SOURS:

  • Humble Forager Coastal Sunrise V1 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS –  Intensely Fruited Breakfast Pastry Sour w/ Blueberry, Maple Syrup, Vanilla, Cinnamon. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Coastal Sunrise V1 1/6 bbl KEG –  Intensely Fruited Breakfast Pastry Sour w/ Blueberry, Maple Syrup, Vanilla, Cinnamon. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Coastal Sunshine V4 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS –  Intensely Fruited Sour w/ Passionfruit, Mango, Pink Guava. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Coastal Sunshine V4 1/6 bbl KEG –  Intensely Fruited Sour w/ Passionfruit, Mango, Pink Guava. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Coastal Sunset V7 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS – Intensely Fruited Pastry Sour w/ Mango, Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla beans, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Coastal Sunset V7 1/6 bbl KEG – Intensely Fruited Pastry Sour w/ Mango, Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla beans, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN
  • Humble Forager Coastal Mixed Pack 4/6/12oz Sleek CANS – Intensely Fruited sours like you’ve never had before. 6 Pack (4/cs) Featuring: Coastal Sunrise (v1). Fruited Breakfast Pastry Sour w/ Blueberry, Maple Syrup, Vanilla, Cinnamon. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN Coastal Sunshine (v4): Fruited Sour w/ Passionfruit, Mango, Pink Guava. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN Coastal Sunset (v7): Fruited Pastry Sour w/ Mango, Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla beans, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN

B. NEKTAR MEADERY:

  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer – Variety Pack 4/6/12oz CANS – A killer pack! Six cans of delicious Zombie Killer in three flavors – Peach, Blood Orange, and the original, Cherry! 5.5% ABV – MI  ***Gluten-free*** 
  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer 6/4/12oz CANS – The Award Winning Hard Cider that put our friends on the map. Deep Pink Hard Cider with Michigan Star Thistle Honey and Tart Cherries, lightly carbonated. Perfection! 5.5% ABV ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer – Cranberry 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Honey and Cranberry. B. Nektar Famed concoction with Cranberry twist fit for the season! Absolutely wonderful balance of tartness and sweetness. 5.5% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Orange Cream Delight 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Natural Orange and Vanilla. 5.9% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Tropical Cream Delight 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Tropical Fruit, including Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Dragonfruit, Coconut and vanilla. 5.9% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Kill All The Golfers 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Black Tea and Lemon juice. Floral honey followed by robust black tea and sweet, rich lemon peel. Did anyone say Arnold Palmer? 6% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Mango Sorbet 6/4/12oz CANS – Mango Mead with a hint of Black Pepper. 6% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Stupid Man Suit 6/4/12oz CANS – Fresh pressed Michigan Cider, Balaton Cherry, Raspberry & Black Currant juices. Donnie Darko makes an appearance! 5.5% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Sunrise Bay 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Pineapple. Delicate notes of fresh pineapple lend a subtle sweetness to the understated honey character. Mild citrus acidity compliments and balances the gentle sweetness. Light body and soft mouthfeel with a semi-dry finish. 4% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar The Dude’s Rug 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Tea and Chai Spices including Cardamom, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger & Vanilla. 5.5% ABV ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Blood Amulet 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider With Raspberries & Cranberries. 6.2% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Black Fang 6/4/12oz CANS – A Mead Made with Blackberries, Clove, and Orange Zest. 6.4% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Core Crusher 12/500ml BOT – Bone-Dry Hard Cider. Fresh Rich Apples. 6.8% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Punk Lemonade 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Raspberry & Lemon. 6.3% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade 6/4/12oz CANS – Orange Blossom Honey Mead with Blueberries and Lemon 6.4% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***

B. NEKTAR LIMITED RELEASE:

  • B. Nektar Zombies Take Manhattan 12/500ml – Apple Mead With Cherries And Aged In Rye Whiskey Barrels! 13.9% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Wildberry Pyment 12/375ml – A ‘Pyment’ (Pie-ment) is a Mead made with Grapes. This one is made with Clover Honey, Shiraz Grapes, and Wildberries. It Is Full-bodied And Semi-sweet. 15% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Shadow Thicket 12/375ml – Honey Wine with Raspberry & Black Currant. 15.7% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar B. Nektar Apple Pi 12/375ml – Apple Mead with Spices including Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg. Absolutely out of this world. 14% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
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SUPERSTITION MEADERY:

  • 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, poolside, 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 4/6/16oz CANS – Sparkling Mango Session Mead at a Crushable 6% ABV.
  • 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 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 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
  • 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

Ten Wasp Brewing in Sumner, Iowa’s latest beer destination!

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Wandering through the rolling hills of Northeast Iowa daily now, I’m always on the lookout for a new place to eat, drink, or both and a place I’ve had my eye on for a few months now is Ten Wasp Brewing in Sumner. A little background info on Jacob and Diana, brewer and owners:

BACKGROUND

Jacob’s history in brewing is widespread. He brewed at Mankato Brewery, Rhombus Guys, Voyageur and Urban Growler. They moved back to Saint Paul and he brewed at Urban Growler, and really started to talk about wanting to open his own brewery. There were some lifelong friends that had moved to the Sumner area two years ago, and they also wanted to start a brewery. After about a year brainstorming, saving, roadtripping to look at businesses and buildings, in the spring of 2023, they drove through Sumner and they were sold. There were a number of locals who had been working hard to add vibrancy to the community, and knew they wanted a place that was committed to its own future. They moved to Sumner on July 1st, 2023 and purchased the building on the same day. The official opening day was on Feb 17th, 2024, and they just celebrated six months last weekend.

BEER

What can I say, the place is stunning. Well lit, colorful, inviting, and positive vibes surround the place. Diana, Jacob, and staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel welcome. Beer styles varied and there are options for every beer drinker. Light beer drinker? Cassville cream ale? Dark beer fan? Hamilton Porter…and so on. I started with a flight and enjoyed every beer I had. Porter, West Coast IPA, cream ale, shandy, and an amber. The porter hit home for me as it reminded me so much of one my favorite beers, Founders Porter. So, after my flight, I enjoyed a few more of those. With only being open for 6 months, and seeing their popularity soar there’s no question there will be more beer and more styles added.

Having good beer to enjoy is definitely a reason to visit, but once you talk to the people behind the beer and the space and realize that sense of community is vital to them and to revitalize a town, it makes it even easier to support. When you visit, make sure you take a look at the history that is hanging on the walls, the amazing art work by the stairs, and get yourself a sweet looking t-shirt and grab a beer glass as well. Wonderful people with wonderful values. I’ll be back, hopefully sooner than later. Oh….I hear their pizza on Friday nights is a must, so add that to your calendar as well!

Cedar Rapids Brewing Society August “Happy Hour” set for Big Grove Solon location!

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The Cedar Rapids Brewing Society will host its August happy hour in the taproom at Big Grove Solon on Sunday, August 25th, from 3-5 pm. Big Grove will be tapping a new English porter, Afternoon Gatekeeper, a GABF Pro-Am entry brewed with CRBS club member Travis Cook based on the recipe he used in the recent CRBS wort rally. The beer will also be available in a cask on Sunday during the event.

The wort rally, hosted by CRBS, had 16 entries judged by Big Grove brewing staff including Kent Ball, a BJCP-certified judge. The competition was stewarded by Mark Jensen, who also brewed the wort for the rally. The winner was then given the opportunity to brew his beer on the system at Big Grove Solon.

The Cedar Rapids Brewing Society is a 501(c)(7) social club that meets in the Cedar Rapids area. Happy hours are held the last Sunday of each month and give the public a chance to sample beer, mead, wine, and cider produced by club members and connect with the local brewing community.

Evil Twin NYC, Timber, and Fat Orange Cat coming from Abu Nawas!

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EVIL TWIN NYC:

  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – OTHER HALF Collab. CRÈME DE LA CRÈME DE LA CRÈME 6/4/16oz CANS – TDH Triple IPA. Oat Cream Triple IPA, Triple Dry-Hopped with Citra, Citra Cryo, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, & Galaxy. ET Hoppiest Beer Ever! Tasting Notes of Melon, Orange, Passion Fruit and Lychee. 10% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – I INSTANTLY GET ANNOYED BY ANY HYBRID FOOD CREATION, NO MATTER HOW DELICIOUS IT SOUNDS – 6/4/16oz CANS – Triple IPA. Double dry-hopped with Citra & Riwaka. 10.1% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – DEW BERRY MORE 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale Brewed with blueberry, raspberry, Concord grape. 7% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – WOODY’S ORANGE CREAM 6/4/16oz CANS – Soda-Style Sour Ale. Major nostalgic flavors of the classic orange cream soda. This brew reminds us of that warm day paired with melted creamsicle push-pops. Light. Crisp. Effervescent. Nostalgic. 6% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – EKIDEN BEER 6/4/16oz CANS – Outstanding Rice Pale Ale, Brewed and hopped with Nelson Sauvin. 5% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – OUR MOST POPULAR IPA 6/4/16oz CANS – Flagship IPA brewed and Double Dry-Hopped with all Citra hops. 6% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – OUR SECOND MOST POPULAR IPA 6/4/16oz CANS – Flagship West Coast IPA! Brewed with Columbus, Simcoe, & Citra hops. 6.5% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – I USED TO DRINK DIPA. I STILL DO, BUT I USED TO, TOO 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Hazy IPA, Double dry-hopped with Cashmere, Comet. 8% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – THE HARDEST THING ABOUT FINDING TOILET PAPER IS THAT I’M ALWAYS SO SPOILED FOR CHOICE 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Hazy IPA Double dry-hopped with Galaxy and Cashmere hops. A tropical forward IPA with notes of passion fruit, orange, lemon and lime. Medium bodied. Creamy mouthfeel. Subtle bitterness. 9% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – TRAFFIC SIGNALS IN NEW YORK ARE JUST ROUGH GUIDELINES – 6/4/16oz CANS – Triple IPA, Double dry-hopped with Riwaka. 9.6% – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – A BLOOD ORANGE AND A TANGERINE WALKS INTO A BAR… 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Milkshake IPA, Brewed with Blood Orange, Tangerine, and Vanilla. 8% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – PEACHES N CREAM 6/4/16oz CANS – A Deliciously Refreshing Sour Brewed With Peach, Vanilla, And Milk Sugar! 5.5% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – ET STAY HOME 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale. Brewed With Passion Fruit, Mango, Peach, & Peach Tea. Notes Of Peach Snapple, Sour Gummies, & Mango Juice. 7% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – AN ODE TO THE FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST 6/4/16oz CANS – English Porter, Brewed And Conditioned On Coffee And Maple Syrup. 7% ABV – NYC
  • EVIL TWIN BREWING NYC – FREEZER FRESH SUNDAE – MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Stout, Brewed With Soft Serve, Cacao Nibs, & Peppermint. 11% ABV – NYC

TIMBER ALES:

  • Timber Ales Beer for Drinking at Dusk 6/4/16oz CANS – Dark Lager perfect for a cooling evening. 5.2% ABV – NY
  • Timber Ales Blueberry Pancakes by Campfire 6/4/12oz CANS – Snack Stout Conditioned On Maple, Coffee And Blueberry. 6% ABV – NY
  • Timber Ales Daydreams at Dusk 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Hazy IPA w/ Galaxy. 8.2% ABV – NY
  • Timber Ales French Toast by Campfire 6/4/12oz CANS – Snack Sized Stout Conditioned on Maple Syrup, Coffee and Cinnamon. 6% ABV – NY
  • Timber Ales Strawberry Brulee 6/4/12oz CANS – Snack Sized Stout Conditioned on Maple Syrup, Coffee, and Strawberries. 6% ABV – NY
  • Timber Ales I Must Be Dreaming 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour w/ Blueberries, Peaches, Graham Cracker, Vanilla Beans & Milk Sugar. 6% ABV – NY
  • Timber Ales Vanilla Maris 6/4/16oz CANS – Barleywine Aged on a Blend of Select Vanilla Beans. 12% ABV – NY

FAT ORANGE CAT:

  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Cautionary Tale 6/4/16oz CANS – Pumpkin Ale with Vanilla and Spice. 8% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Pumpkin Spice Latte 6/4/16oz CANS – Oatmeal Stout brewed with Pumpkin & Coffee. 6% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Purrkatory (Mexican Blend) 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Milk Stout with Single-Origin Mexican Coffee!⁠ 11% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walkabout Pina Colada 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ Coconut & Pineapple. 5.3% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walk on Water 6/4/16oz CANS – SKYGAZER Collab. Sour Ale w/ Orange, Blood Orange, Tangerine and Tangelo Purees and Marshmallow. 5.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC You Had Me At Meow 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ Fruited Sour brewed with Cara Cara & Starfruit⁠. 5.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Crispy Cat 6/4/16oz CANS – Crisp American Craft Lager. 5.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC All Cats Are Grey in the Dark 6/4/16oz CANS – FOC Legendary White Stout – 7.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Less Monster 6/4/16oz CANS – New England Style Double IPA brewed with Mosaic, Galaxy and Enigma!⁠ 8.4% ABV – CT

Dimensional releasing two new IPAs!

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Courtesy of Dimensional’s Facebook page:

We have two brand new IPAs ready to go leading into Dimensional Woodstock Anniversary Weekend!

DANK-A-RONI is American IPA with Cashmere hops, Waimea hops, and Skywalker OG Terpenes! As the title says, this one mixes a dank and herbal aroma and flavor with a fruit forward hop bill to give it a super unique and enjoyable DANK taste.

BOOT STOMP TED is a hazy IPA with Mosaic, HBC 1019, Vic Secret Hops! This hazer brings a tropical and bubble gum aroma followed by a nice hoppy finish! “Don’t put it out with your boots, Ted!

Both beers are available on tap and in cans!!

Pumpkin Beers on the way! Fat Orange cat bringing “Cautionary Tale” to Iowa plus more!

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FAT ORANGE CAT:

  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Cautionary Tale 6/4/16oz CANS – Pumpkin Ale with Vanilla and Spice. 8% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Pumpkin Spice Latte 6/4/16oz CANS – Oatmeal Stout brewed with Pumpkin & Coffee. 6% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Purrkatory (Mexican Blend) 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Milk Stout with Single-Origin Mexican Coffee!⁠ 11% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Kittens Summer Ale 6/4/16oz CANS – Crushable American Pale Wheat w/ Citrus. Absolutely delicious! 5% ABV – CT First time in CANS and Summer ain’t over yet!
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Baby Kittens GALAXY 6/4/16oz CANS – Baby Kittens with Galaxy Hops. Hazy New England IPA. 6.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walkabout Pina Colada 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ Coconut & Pineapple. 5.3% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walk on Water 6/4/16oz CANS – SKYGAZER Collab. Sour Ale w/ Orange, Blood Orange, Tangerine and Tangelo Purees and Marshmallow. 5.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC You Had Me At Meow 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ Fruited Sour brewed with Cara Cara & Starfruit⁠. 5.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Crispy Cat 6/4/16oz CANS – Crisp American Craft Lager. 5.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC All Cats Are Grey in the Dark 6/4/16oz CANS – FOC Legendary White Stout – 7.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Less Monster 6/4/16oz CANS – New England Style Double IPA brewed with Mosaic, Galaxy and Enigma!⁠ 8.4% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Severe Tire Damage 6/4/16oz CAN – Hazy Double IPA. 8.0% ABV – CT

MORE Brewing back in Iowa via Abu Nawas! Plus more beers from Hop Butcher!

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MORE BREWING CANS:

  • MORE BREWING Goodnight Express (Hop Butcher Collab.) 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Triple IPA with Mosaic & YCH 1019 hops. Collab with our friends at Hop Butcher For the World. 10% ABV – IL
  • MORE BREWING Lil Dusty 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Pale Ale with Citra Hops. 5.4% ABV – IL
  • MORE BREWING Udderly Fresh SIMCOE 6/4/16oz CANS – Oat Cream DIPA with Simcoe Hops. Contains Lactose. 8% ABV – IL
  • MORE BREWING Mango Double Marbles 6/4/16oz CANS – Tropical Milkshake-style DIPA with Mango & Vanilla. Whirlpool/Dry-Hopped with a heap of Mosaic. 8% ABV – IL
  • MORE BREWING Coral Riff 6/4/16oz CANS – Fruited Sour with Pink Guava. 6.2% ABV – IL
  • MORE BREWING Kolsch 6/4/16oz CANS – New and improved Kölsch brewed with 2 varieties of German Pilsner malt and Cryo-Saaz. 4.9% ABV – IL
  • MORE BREWING Henna 6/4/16oz CANS – MORE BREWING Legendary Imperial Stout. Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Imperial Stout Conditioned on Cocoa Nibs & Marshmallow. 14% ABV – IL

HOP BUTCHER FOR THE WORLD:

  • HOP BUTCHER X MORE BREWING Goodnight Express 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Triple IPA with Mosaic & YCH 1019 hops. Collab with our friends at Hop Butcher For the World. 10% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Snorkel Squad 6/4/16oz CANS – India Pale Ale w/ Citra & Citra Cryo. 6.5% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Megabite 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India Pale Ale w/ Citra & Amarillo. 7.5% ABV
  • HOP BUTCHER Live From Chicago 6/4/16oz CANS – India Pale Ale w/ Simcoe, Citra, Galaxy, Talus. 6.75% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Grid 6/4/16oz CANS – American Pale Ale w/ Citra & Mosaic. 5.75% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Blazed Orange Milkshake 6/4/16oz CANS – Milkshake Double India Pale w/ Citra, Strata. 7.5% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Kielbasa King 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India Pale Ale w/ Mosaic & Nelson Sauvin. 7.5% ABV
  • HOP BUTCHER Triple Presto Change-o 6/4/16oz CANS – Triple India Pale Ale w/ Mosaic & Simcoe. 10.5% ABV – IL – Artwork being produced as we speak.
  • HOP BUTCHER Onyx Fly 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India Pale Ale w/ Waimea, Mosaic. 7.5% ABV – IL