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Field Day Brewing brings home a silver medal from GABF 2025!

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Courtesy of Field Day Brewing:

Field Day Brewing Takes Home a Silver Medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival® Competition

Field Day Brewing is recognized as one of the best brews in the nation at the country’s largest professional beer competition

North Liberty  — Field Day Brewing earned a silver medal at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition, hosted and presented by the Brewers Association®. 

In the 2025 competition, beers and ciders spanning 108 beer categories and six cider categories were judged by panels of professional judges.  Winning a coveted Great American Beer Festival competition medal signifies global recognition for brewing excellence, acknowledging the quality and style accuracy of the beer or cider.

Field Day Brewing was recognized in the American Fruit Beer category for its Lime Featherweight, an American lager brewed with over 80 pounds of fresh limes in each batch. Field Day Brewing is a 15-barrel brewpub located in North Liberty, Iowa, that prides itself in its Czech and German lagers.

“Having just celebrated our two-year anniversary in August, bringing home national recognition at the most prestigious and competitive beer competition in the country was a huge win for us,” said Alec Travis, Owner/Director of Brewing Operations at Field Day. “Unfortunately, we were the only Iowa brewery to secure any medals this year, which is out of the ordinary. Nonetheless, we were honored to help put Iowa on the map for world class beer in 2025 like many have before us. This wasn’t just a win for Field Day Brewing and Lime Featherweight; it was a win for the brewing industry in Iowa as a whole.”

This year’s results revealed 273 breweries and cideries earned 347 medals out of over 8,500 entries. The Great American Beer Festival panel of judges evaluated noteworthy brews and ciders across 108 beer categories, six cider categories, and the Pro-Am and Collaboration competitions.  

“The Great American Beer Festival competition is the ultimate proving ground, recognizing the absolute best in innovation and craftsmanship from brewers all over the country. Earning a medal here, whether it’s gold, silver, or bronze, is an incredible, career-defining achievement that signifies a brew’s excellence against the most rigorous standards in the industry,” remarked Chris Williams, competition director for the Brewers Association. “The Brewers Association proudly celebrates the accomplishments of every single medal winner.”

The awards ceremony, live-streamed on The Brewing Network on Saturday, October 11, 2025, was held in the festival hall at the Colorado Convention Center as part of the Great American Beer Festival before Saturday’s session. For more information on the Great American Beer Festival competition, including a complete 2025 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com. 

Barrel Aged Pipeworks and more coming from Abu Nawas!

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PIPEWORKS As You Wish 12/1/16oz CANS – A Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter in Elijah Craig 12 year old bourbon barrels for 8 months. 14.8% – ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS Barrel Aged End of Days 1/1/16oz CANS – Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout with Cacao Nib, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Chilies. 13.5% ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS Pastrami On Rye 6/4/16oz CANS – A Collab with an OG Chicago  institution, the Legendary Manny’s Deli. Rye Ale with Smoked Malt, Brown Sugar, Black Pepper, Coriander Seed, Red Pepper and Mustard Seed. Absolutely to die for. Sandwich Anyone! 6.9% ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS $ell Ray Sour – 6/4/16oz CANS – Surprisingly delicious Celery and Celery Seed Sour Ale. Refreshingly tart gose style ale brewed with celery seed, celery juice and salt. Sounds weird but it all works! 4.5% ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS All My Friends Are Monsters 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy India Pale Ale with Galaxy and Motueka Hops. 6.6% ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS Close Encounter, Black IPA 6/4/16oz CANS – Black India Pale Ale. Brewed with dark and roasted malts, this classic style is both rich and complex and also hopped with classic piney and citrus hops. 6.5% ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS Cloud King 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy American Pale Ale With Mosaic Hops. Fully Clouds Y’all! 6% ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS Lizard Blood 6/4/16oz CANS – Wonderful Hoppy Red Ale. 6.3% ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS Order From Chaos 6/4/16oz CANS – Delicious Altbier Style Ale with Cloves and Allspice. Smooth amber style brewed with baking spices that imbue a pleasant warming character. 4.9% ABV – IL
PIPEWORKS Set Phasers to Haze 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy India Pale Ale with Hazy IPA with Galaxy Hops. 7.5% ABV – IL

Confluence announces anniversary week beer lineup!

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Courtesy of Confluence Brewing:

To celebrate our 13th anniversary, we will be releasing 5 beers on Friday, October 17th!

Lucky 13, Irish Stout w/Dark Cacao & Mint, 6.1% ABV
– “Call it fate. Call it luck. Call it karma. I believe that everything happens for a reason.” – Dr. Peter Venkman
We’ve been unquestionably lucky for 13 years now. To grow and thrive as we have in the craft brewing industry is a testament to the passion, hard work and perseverance of our team. The creativity and ingenuity of our brewers, the persistence and determination of our sales and distribution department, and the warm and friendly nature of our taproom staff has helped propel us past plenty of trials and tribulations. But ability is of little account without opportunity, and over the last 13 years we have been so lucky that you, our fans, have given us the opportunity to put our skills to use and thrive doing what we love. Lucky 13 was brewed in celebration of that good fortune, an approachable stout, brewed to be sweet and chocolatey, but not too heavy bodied. The addition of refreshing and cool mint provides a delightful contrast to the richness and slight bitterness of the roasted cacao nibs creating an experience that is decadent and bright. We think it’s the perfect brew to sip on and reflect back on just how lucky we truly are. Here’s to you, our wonderful fans, and to many more years of fantastic beers!

Harvest IPA, Fresh Hop India Pale Ale, 6.0% ABV
– From a classic Czech Pilsner to the trendiest of milkshake IPAs, kiln dried and pelletized hops are the industry standard for almost every beer you enjoy throughout the year. We say almost, because once a year, when the fresh hops are ready for harvest we have the opportunity to brew a “Wet” Hopped IPA. We overnighted freshly picked Cascade from the Crosby hop yards in Oregon, and within 48 hours these unkilned hops go directly from bine to our kettles. We keep the malt bill simple to allow that distinctive smooth fresh hop character to shine through. In fact, most of the fresh hops are saved for the whirlpool, where the Cascade is encouraged to impart its orange, grapefruit and floral flavors and aroma to the beer without excess bitterness. Brewed fresh to be enjoyed fresh, pick up a four pack and help us bring in the harvest!

Bourbon Barrel Ferryman’s, Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout, 13.4% ABV
– Legend has it that on occasion the confluence of the Des Moines and the Raccoon rivers are met by an ethereal third, known to some as the river Styx. It’s trafficked by a cloaked and mysterious black figure who, since time immemorial, has conveyed souls from one bank to the other, pausing only occasionally to refresh his own weary spirit. We’ve managed to save away a small measure of that otherworldly tonic, and preserved it in carefully selected bourbon barrels until the time was right. A rich blend of roasted and chocolate malts meld seamlessly with the heat, caramel and dark macerated fruits from the whiskey casks resulting in precisely the treat needed to sustain our shadowy visitor and bring a smile to his face. We hope this legendary beer­ does the same for you, our legendary fans. Cheers!

Ferryman’s Mocha, Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout with Coffee, Cacao & Vanilla, 13.4% ABV
– Legend has it that on occasion the confluence of the Des Moines and the Raccoon rivers are met by an ethereal third, known to some as the river Styx. It’s trafficked by a cloaked and mysterious black figure who, since time immemorial, has conveyed souls from one bank to the other, pausing only occasionally to refresh his own weary spirit. With a rich decadent blend of chocolate malts layered over fudgy cacao nibs and enough freshly roasted coffee beans to wake the dead., this stout is precisely the treat needed to sustain this eternal mission and bring a smile to his face. We hope this legendary beer­ does the same for you, our legendary fans. Cheers!

Ferryman’s Pistachio Cream, Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout with Pistachios & Vanilla, 13.4% ABV
– Legend has it that on occasion the confluence of the Des Moines and the Raccoon rivers are met by an ethereal third, known to some as the river Styx. It’s trafficked by a cloaked and mysterious black figure who, since time immemorial, has conveyed souls from one bank to the other, pausing only occasionally to refresh his own weary spirit. With a rich, decadent blend of roasted and chocolate malts layered over a pile of sweet, toasted pistachios and complemented by indulgent, creamy Tahitian vanilla bean, this stout is precisely the treat needed to sustain his eternal mission and bring a smile to his face. We hope this legendary beer does the same for you, our legendary fans. Cheers!

Press Release: Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing to Relocate Production to Waterloo

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Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing to Relocate Production to Waterloo

Waterloo to Become Home to One of Iowa’s Largest and Most Award-Winning Brewery Hubs

Waterloo, Iowa — With the City of Waterloo’s approval of a new development agreement, SingleSpeed Brewing Co. is excited to announce that Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing will relocate their production to SingleSpeed’s Waterloo brewery at 325 Commercial Street beginning in early 2026.

The move unites three of Iowa’s most celebrated craft breweries under one roof, creating one of the largest and most award-winning brewery locations in the state.

“This is a win for Waterloo, for Iowa craft beer, and for every fan who has supported our breweries along the way,” said Dave Morgan, Founder, SingleSpeed. “By bringing these teams together at our WonderBread facility, we’re building a destination that showcases the best of Iowa beer and sets the stage for future innovation.”

Highlights of the partnership include:

Backpocket Brewing and Peace Tree Brewing will move their production operations to Waterloo, joining SingleSpeed at the expanded facility. The combined operation will be branded as The Brewery @ WonderBread, offering production, collaboration, and a vibrant taproom experience.

SingleSpeed Brewing Co. will acquire Backpocket Brewing’s intellectual property and integrate its team, ensuring the continued growth of the Backpocket brand. 

“This collaboration ensures our brands and Iowa’s craft beer tradition will not only endure, but thrive,” said Aaron Vargas, Owner, Backpocket/Peace Tree. With this expansion, Waterloo strengthens its role as a centerpiece for craft brewing in Iowa, drawing visitors and beer enthusiasts from across the region.

For more information, visit:

singlespeedbrewing.com

backpocketbrewing.com

Hop Butcher beers coming from Abu Nawas!

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HOP BUTCHER Hop Water 6/4/12oz CANS – Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Hop Water w/ Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado. 0% ABV – IL 

HOP BUTCHER Chicagohenge 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale With Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo, Motueka. 7.5% ABV – IL

HOP BUTCHER Tree Flat 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy India Pale Ale With Simcoe, Amarillo, Idaho 7. 6.75% ABV – IL

HOP BUTCHER Almost Magical In Symmetry 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy India Pale Ale With Mosaic, Idaho 7, Sabro, Strata, Mosaic Hyperboost, Wet Chinook. 6.75% ABV – IL

HOP BUTCHER Tavern Cut 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale With Citra, Vic Secret. 7.5% ABV – IL

HOP BUTCHER Lord Octopus 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale With Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo. 7.5% ABV – IL

Cantillon, Brasserie De La Senne, and Gueuzerie Tilquin coming from Abu Nawas!

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Brasserie CANTILLON – Brasserie De La Senne:

Cantillon / De La Senne – Biere de Coupage 24/330ml BOT – Created for the 25th birthday of Cantillon’s Quintessence. This beer uses an ancient and typically Belgian technique called ‘Coupage’: the blend of a sour beer with a young ale. The sour beer used is 2-year-old Lambic from Cantillon. The result is a 6.2% abv amber beer, with an appealing tartness and a deep, complex vinous character. 6.2% ABV – BE

De La Senne Taras Boulba 24/330ml BOT – A world-class hoppy pale ale from one of Belgium’s best craft breweries. Noble Hop Bomb. A thirst-quencher, light and refreshing, but with a well-affirmed character. Blond and slightly hazy, it develops fragrances of noble hops in dry hopping, which give it herbal, floral, and light citrus notes. It has a powerful bitterness and a dry finale. Its profile is completed by malty notes of fresh cereals, as well as by fruity/spicy fermentation flavors. 4.5% ABV – BE

De La Senne Jambe-de-Bois 24/330ml – Brilliant hop-forward triple. Very balanced, and treacherous: the alcohol is never aggressive, which makes it dangerously easy to drink. 8% ABV – BE

De La Senne Coucou Puissant 24/330ml BOT – An exhilarating and full-bodied Dry-Hopped Quad. It’s deep amber in color with a creamy head and aromas of stone fruits, persimmon, flowers and spice. Generous dry-hopping with German hops adds a beautiful long bitterness to the malty flavor, bringing balance to the palate. 9.5% ABV – BE

De La Senne Stouterik 24/330ml BOT – Belgian Stout in the Irish style. Light, dry, and freshly bitter with complex roasted notes. The scent is pleasantly fragranced by the presence of an English aromatic hop particularly appreciated by connoisseurs. 5% ABV – BE

Gueuzerie Tilquin:

  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Gueuze L’Ancienne 6/750ml – Blend blend of 1, 2 and 3 lambics from Lindemans, Cantillon & Girardin; Aged and blended by Tilquin – 5.3% ABV – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Gueuze L’Ancienne 12/375ml – Blend blend of 1, 2 and 3 lambics from Lindemans, Cantillon & Girardin; Aged and blended by Tilquin – 5.3% ABV – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Mure A l’Ancienne 6/750ml – Spontaneous fermentation beer obtained from the fermentation of fresh or frozen blackberries in young lambics, blended with 1, 2 and 3 years lambic to reach a final concentration of fruits of 260-300 gr fruit per liter – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin MURE-RULLQUIN 6/750ml – A rare and tasty blend of a 1-year-old Lambic from Tilquin and a Belgian Brown ale from Belgian brewery La Rulles (Stout de Gaume) that is then fermented with blackberries. Amazingly complex notes of sour dark fruit, some roastiness, great barnyard funk notes, vinous, oak and dark malts – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Stout Rullquin 6/750ml – Beer of mixed fermentation, the Stout Rullquin is obtained from a blending of 7/8 of Rulles Brune (Stout de Gaume) and 1/8 of a blend of 1-year-old lambics, which has matured for 8 months on oak barrels – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Quetsche A L’Ancienne 12/375ml – The Quetsche Tilquin à l’Ancienne is a spontaneous fermentation beer obtained from the fermentation of de-stoned fresh purple plums in young lambics, blended with 1, 2 and 3 years lambic to reach a final concentration of fruits of 260 gr fruit per liter. 6.4% ABV – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Quetsche A L’Ancienne 6/750ml – The Quetsche Tilquin à l’Ancienne is a spontaneous fermentation beer obtained from the fermentation of de-stoned fresh purple plums in young lambics, blended with 1, 2 and 3 years lambic to reach a final concentration of fruits of 260 gr fruit per liter. 6.4% ABV – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Quetsche A L’Ancienne Avec Prunes de Namur 12/375 ml – Spontaneous fermentation beer obtained from the fermentation of de-stoned fresh Prunes de Namur in young lambics, blended with 1, 2 and 3 years lambic to reach a final concentration of fruits of 260 gr fruit per liter – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Quetsche A L’Ancienne Avec Prunes de Namur 6/750ml – Spontaneous fermentation beer obtained from the fermentation of de-stoned fresh Prunes de Namur in young lambics, blended with 1, 2 and 3 years lambic to reach a final concentration of fruits of 260 gr fruit per liter – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Myrtille Sauvage 12/375ml – Spontaneous fermentation beer obtained from the fermentation of frozen wild blueberries in young lambics, blended with 1, 2 and 3 years lambic to reach a final concentration of fruits of 200 gr fruit per liter
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Gewurzt Tilquin a l’Ancienne 6/750ml BOT – Beer of spontaneous fermentation, the Oude Gewurzt Tilquin à l’ancienne is made from the fermentation of 250 g of Gewurztraminer grapes by liter of lambic – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Riesling Tilquin a l’Ancienne 6/750ml – Beer of spontaneous fermentation, the Oude Riesling Tilquin à l’ancienne is made from the fermentation of 270 gr of Riesling grapes by liter of lambic – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Pinot Gris Lambic 6/750ml – Beer of spontaneous fermentation, the Oude Pinot Gris Tilquin à l’ancienne is made from the fermentation of 290 gr of Pinot Gris grapes by liter of lambic –  BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Pinot Noir Lambic 6/750ml – Beer of spontaneous fermentation, the Oude Pinot Noir Tilquin à l’ancienne is made from the fermentation of 260 gr of Pinot Noir grapes by liter of lambic – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Oude Rhubarbe Tilquin a L’Ancienne 6/750ml BOT – Beer of spontaneous fermentation, the Oude Rhubarbe Tilquin à l’ancienne is made from the fermentation of 250 gr of Pinot Noir grapes by liter of lambic – BE
  • Gueuzerie Tilquin Gueuze Squared 12/37.5cl BOT -This is a higher abv version of the Oude Gueuze Tilquin containing the blend of 1, 2 and 3 year old lambics in oak barrels – BE

Clock House Brewing celebrating 8 years this Saturday! New beers coming!

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Here’s what’s being released this Saturday at Clock House Brewing’s 8th Anniversary party!

Cahoots (Amber Lager) Smooth, moderate-strength amber lager. Clean, toasty malt character, balanced bitterness, finishes dry with just a touch of sweetness.

8th Anniversary Stout Long-boil Imperial Stout aged in 12-Year Elijah Craig bourbon barrels, then rested on toasted coconut, cacao nibs, and Madagascar vanilla beans. Decadent and bold with chocolate notes, bourbon warmth, and a smooth finish.

Peach Habanero Sizzler (Kettle Sour) Brewed with ripe peaches and fresh habaneros. Juicy peach up front, finishing with a spicy kick.

Pineapple Witch Slap (NEIPA Variant) Our flagship Witch Slap NEIPA taken to warmer places. Infused with pineapple during primary and secondary fermentation for a tropical twist on our hazy staple.

Bake N’ Shake: Lemon Cake (Dessert-Inspired Sour) Brewed with lemon purée and lemon cupcakes. Tart, sweet, and refreshingly indulgent.

October releases from Lion Bridge Brewing!

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The Spice Must Flow! (Black Ale w/spices, 7.0%) – A melange of Maple and Saigon Cinnamon meld with a robust black ale to form this luxurious treat. “He (she) who controls the spice, controls the universe!”

House Project (West Coast Lager, 5.5%) – Clean and clear with high crushability. This beautiful beverage is hopped with Sterling, Idaho 7, and Citra. House Project is an always evolving beer where we can experiment with fun new ingredients and processes.

Comfy Pants (Winter Warmer 6.8%) – Work is done. Go ahead and slip into something a little more comfortable with a pint of Comfy Pants. This rich, full-bodied English Strong Ale layers a complex malt profile filled with dark fruits and caramel on top of a touch of floral hops. Sit down, relax, and Get Comfy!
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