Another week and another round of delicious sounding beers coming from the wonderful brewers at Clock House Brewing and Lion Bridge Brewing! Here’s what’s in store for us:
**CLOCK HOUSE RASPBERRY XXPLOSION**
The third variant of our sour XXplosion series features an excessive amount of fresh Raspberries from our friends at Buck Creek Hops. Thick, tart and sweet. This sour XXplodes out the glass and will leave you wanting more!Available on draft and in 16 oz 4-packs. No holds or pre-sales will be available prior to the release.
**LION BRIDGE COFFEE KOLSCH AND GOODY**
The classic diner pairing you know and love comes to you in beer form. This Wednesday 5/26 we are serving up, for the first time in cans, a @dashcoffeeroasters version of our Kölsch that is sure wow and surprise with beautiful coffee aroma and flavor, but no added color.And, as an “a la carte” addition we are offering Goody, an Imperial Cinnamon Roll Stout made with cream cheese icing, vanilla, and cinnamon.We highly recommend enjoying them together over good conversation about the weather and the 17 year cicada hatch.Pre-order now (click the link below) for Wednesday pick-up!https://www.toasttab.com/lion-bridge-brewing-company…/v3
Something the Map Room in downtown Cedar Rapids does once a month is host a charity or fundraising event for those in need, and on Tuesday June 8th, they are hosting one that hits home for me. A co-worker and good friend of mine and his wife are currently expecting their first child in July, recently she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Upon hearing, I reached out to many establishments who have graciously extended a helping hand and the wonderful people at The Map Room is going to donate 10% of all sales they make on June 8th to my friend’s family! I cannot thank Christina Springman and her staff enough, they are what makes living in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City wonderful. Please choose to dine in or order out from the Map Room on June 8th and continue to support them after as well! Cheers!
Finally, a brewery that is making some N/A craft beer and N/A seltzers for those who aren’t able to drink alcohol! Athletic Brewing Company is here for you! No matter the reason for you not to imbibe on an all alcohol beer/seltzer, Athletic has given you an option that for reaches a sixer of O’douls, especially if you are a craft beer fan. Many options are available from this brewery as far as style goes, you can pick from any of the following:
*IPA *Hazy IPA *Golden Ale *Mexican Lager *Gose *Extra Dark *Witbier *Justin’s Peanut Butter Brew *Selzers
I’m looking forward to trying more Athletic beers as they become available, and right now, in Iowa, the distro is limited but I’m hoping to help expand that. So, if you’re interested, hit the link below, try a few, pass it on and hopefully we can get some more Athletic on the shelves! Right now, you can get 10% off of your order, if you are in the IC/CR area and want a taste, please reach out and I can try to make that happen for you. Bar owners, please let me know if you are interested in a N/A beer to carry in your establishment! Cheers!
The next stop on the Keeping It Craft tour takes us to Shakespeare’s Pub & Grill on the east side of Iowa City. An absolute hidden gem that’s been doing big things for the last 22 years. Check out the video, and see why this modern-day Cheers means so much to everyone who steps through their doors.
Stillwater New Gold 6/4/16oz CANS – Outstanding Hoppy Modern Blonde Ale. all the vibes you want from an IPA with a Blonde Ale Twist. 6% ABV.
Stillwater Premium (Postmodern Beer) 6/4/16oz CAN – A deconstruction of the post-prohibition industrial lager. Fermented with Brettanomyces – heavy dose of Hallertau Mittelfrüh & Blanc, and an accent of Galaxy. Welcome to the future! 4.5% ABV. We truly ❤️ This Beer!
Stillwater Business 6/4/12oz CANS – Formerly Known As On FLEEK. Imperial Stout brewed with Molasses and Muscovado Sugar. 13% ABV.
Stillwater / Casita Brewing Collab. – Flat Earth 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Stout with Burnt Caramel, Black Truffle, and Lava Salt. MIC DROP! 13% ABV.
Stillwater / Tired Hands Brewing Collab. – Smoking Buddies 6/4/16oz CANS – DIPA with bright Citra, tropic Galaxy, deep Mosaic & dank Columbus aged on Spanish Cedar; for a wisp of smoke. 8% ABV.
Stillwater / AZ Wilderness Big Bunny is Everything 6/4/12oz CANS – Bold American Milk Stout. 8.0% ABV.
Stillwater EXTRA DRY 6/4/16oz CANS – Definitely one of our Island Beers. Sake Style Saison brewed with sake rice and dry-hopped with Citra, Hallertau Blanc, and Sterling. 4.2% ABV.
Stillwater Extra Dry Chu-Hi With Red Grapefruit 6/4/16oz CANS – A brighter & lighter take on the familiar Saison, topped up with a touch of citrus and fermented dry. RED GRAPEFRUIT is the first flavor. 4.2% ABV.
Stillwater Cellar Door 6/4/12oz CANS – Twist on Belgian witbier with a touch of sage. Perfect on a hot day! Surprising and delicious. 6.6% ABV.
Stillwater Gin Fizz 6/4/16oz CANS – Cocktail Series: A nitro sour ale inspired by Gin Fizz, brewed with orange blossom, juniper berries, lemon, lime, and lactose. 5.5%
Stillwater Log Out 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India pale ale quadruple dry-hopped with Mosaic, Galaxy, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin. 9% ABV.
Stillwater NU TROPIC 6/4/12oz CANS – Tropical IPA with Mango & Passionfruit. 6% ABV.
Stillwater Mainstream Pop 6/4/16oz CANS – Double IPA brewed with Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic hops. 8% ABV.
Stillwater Insetto 6/4/12oz CANS – Dry-hopped Sour with Italian plum. The beer-drinkers’ rosé. 5% ABV.
SPARKLING STILLWATER Seltzers and Such: Look for Everything Seltzer under their own Category!
Stillwater Dry White 6/4/16oz CANS – Blanc Sour Ale Spritzer with Sauvignon Blanc Grape, Lime and Sea Salt. 4.5% ABV.
Stillwater Hot Pink 6/4/16oz CANS – Rosé Sour Ale Spritzer with Grenache Grape, Raspberry and Lemon. 4.5% ABV.
Stillwater Dank Citrus India Pale Seltzer 6/4/24/16oz CAN – All-natural India Pale Hard Seltzer Dry-Hopped w/ El Dorado, Mosaic & Simcoe. Cane Sugar & Agave Nectar fermented. Dry and intensely hopped. A lighter, crisper, hoppy alternative. 6% ABV. 0g sugar 2g carbs. Gluten-free – Vegan. 160 calories.
Stillwater Tropic Juicy Hard Seltzer 6/4/24/16oz CAN – All Natural India Pale Hard Seltzer dry-hopped with Sabro, Citra, & Galaxy. Cane Sugar & Agave Nectar fermented. Dry and intensely hopped. A lighter, crisper, hoppy alternative. 6% ABV. 0g sugar 2g carbs. Gluten-free – Vegan. 160 calories.
Stillwater Sparkling Red 6/4/12oz CAN – All natural hard seltzer with juicy pinot noir grapes, sour cherries, and a squeeze of lemon. 4.5% ABV. 0g sugar 2g carbs. Gluten-free – Vegan. 110 calories.
Stillwater Sparkling White 6/4/12oz CAN – All natural hard seltzer with sauvignon blanc grape, tropical passion fruit, and fresh-squeezed lime. 4.5% ABV. 0g sugar 2g carbs. Gluten-free – Vegan. 110 calories.
Stillwater Sparkling Rose Rosé 6/4/12oz CAN – All natural hard seltzer with rose hips, hibiscus, and Schisandra berries. 5% ABV. 0g sugar 2g carbs. Gluten-free – Vegan. 110 calories.
Stillwater Sparkling Citrus Haze 6/4/12oz CAN – All natural hard seltzer with tangerine and grapefruit. Fermented dry & lightly dry-hopped with Citra and Mosaic. 5% ABV. 0g sugar 2g carbs. Gluten-free – Vegan. 110 calories.
Stillwater Sparkling Electric Yuzu 6/4/12oz CAN – All natural hard seltzer with yuzu, lemon, lime. Gently dosed with sansho and Sichuan Peppercorns. 5% ABV. 0g sugar 2g carbs. Gluten-free – Vegan. 110 calories.
Stillwater Sparkling Ritual Pineapple 6/4/12oz CAN – All natural hard seltzer with pineapple and white sage. 5% ABV. 0g sugar 2g carbs. Gluten-free – Vegan. 110 calories.
Fat Orange Cat FOC AQUACAT 6/4/16oz CANS – Hard Seltzer Series, with Dragonfruit & Lemon. This super refreshing, bubbly, and pretty seltzer is flavorful and FOC’s first gluten-free selection. 4.8% ABV.
Prairie Artisan Ales Moscow Mule 6/4/12oz CANS – Moscow Mule Double Hard Seltzer. 8.7% ABV.
Skygazer / Fat Orange Cat Collab. Strawberry Floofer 6/4/16oz CAN – Collaboration Imperial Milk Stout with Strawberry, Chocolate, and Peanut Butter. 10% ABV.
Skygazer Brewing Watercolors Replay v2 – Passion Fruit, Mango, Tangerine, Peach, Apricot & Pineapple 6/4/16oz CAN – Watercolors Replay – Berliner Style Weiss Beer with Passion Fruit, Mango, Tangerine, Peach, Apricot, Pineapple, Vanilla, and Milk Sugar. 5.5% ABV. This batch is tasting just outstanding! 😍
FAT ORANGE CAT:
Fat Orange Cat FOC All Cats Are Grey in the Dark 6/4/16oz CANS – White Stout – A light-colored stout with a hint of coffee and strong notes of both chocolate and vanilla. 7.2% ABV.
Fat Orange Cat FOC AQUACAT 6/4/16oz CANS – Hard Seltzer Series, with Dragonfruit & Lemon. This super refreshing, bubbly, and pretty seltzer is flavorful and FOC’s first gluten-free selection. 4.8% ABV.
Fat Orange Cat FOC Walkabout Passionfruit Pineapple 6/4/16oz CANS – A Juicy Sour Ale with Passionfruit and Pineapple. 5.3% ABV.
Fat Orange Cat FOC WELCOME TO HARGA 6/4/16oz CANS – Double IPA copiously hopped with Nelson and Motueka. 8.5% ABV.
Fat Orange Cat FOC Baby Kittens 6/4/16oz CANS – NE IPA with Citra, Simcoe & Galaxy Hops. 6.5% ABV.
Fat Orange Cat FOC Dazed and Confused Teenage Kittens 6/4/16oz CANS – Awww, they’re growing up and going through those awkward & rebellious teenage years! A slightly amped up version of Baby kittens, and aggressively hopped and dank. clocking in at 7.10% ABV.
Fat Orange FOC Cat Living In Our Own Private Idaho 6/4/16oz CANS – NE-IPA with Idaho 7, Azacca and Simcoe hops. Citrusy with a hint of that undeniable piney Idaho 7 hop flavor on the end. 7.5% ABV.
Fat Orange Cat FOC Severe Tire Damage 6/4/16oz CAN – New England-style IPA hop forwarded with Simco, Citra and Mosaic hops. It’s a big beer that clocks in at 9.4% ABV.
Fat Orange Cat FOC I Don’t Like Mondays 6/4/16oz CAN – New England style IPA brewed with Galaxy, Mosaic, and Simcoe hops. 7.5% ABV.
Hoof Hearted Brewing: Hoof Hearted TURBOWATER – Methode Champenoise 6/4/16oz CANS – Chardonnay Grape, Vanilla, and Almonds Hard Seltzer. Collaboration w/ Evil Twin. 5.5% ABV. Hoof Hearted Skin Froot 6/4/16oz CANS – Fruited Sour Ale with heavy amounts of Peach and Mango. 4.5% ABV. Hoof Hearted Rose Gose 4/6/16oz CAN – Gose Brewed with Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Coriander, Hibiscus, then soured with Lactobacillus and fermented with Saison yeast. 4.2% ABV. Hoof Hearted Tailpipin’ 6/4/16oz CANS – IPA brewed with Pilsner Malts and Hopped with Citra and Sirachi Ace. 6.5% ABV. Hoof Hearted One More Again 4/6/12oz CAN – Czech-Style Pilsner. 4.5% ABV. Hoof Hearted $60 Nachos 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA w/ the gooiest Citra, Simcoe, & El Dorado. 8% ABV.
OMNIPOLLO:
OMNIPOLLO Daidalos 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Almond Double Chocolate Double Coffee Imperial Stout. A rich decadent Imperial Stout full of Almonds, Cocoa Nibs, and Coffee reminding us of the flavorful cakes we love. Contains Nuts. 12% ABV.
Omnipollo / Evil Twin Collab. Coffenade IPA 6/4/12oz CANS – Coffee IPA brewed with Lemon. Think of a Modern Ice Tea. 7% ABV.
OMNIPOLLO DEVIN THE DUDE 6/4/12oz CAN – Beautifully made German-style pilsner. 5.2% ABV.
OMNIPOLLO AGAMEMNON 6/4/16oz CAN – The original Maple Syrup Imperial Stout is back and better than ever in 16oz cans. 12.5% ABV.
OMNIPOLLO Hilma 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry-Hopped Imperial IPA brewed with Vanilla, Crispy Fries, and Burger Buns. 8% ABV.
OMNIPOLLO Lustro 6/4/12oz CAN – IIPA with The smoothness and haze of a New England style IPA, yet the bite and crushability of a west coast IPA. 8% ABV.
Clock House will continue their popular Sour Patch series by releasing version #IV this coming Friday starting at 3 p.m.! This version will be the pink gummies added to their base sour and will be available on draft and in cans! Here’s more on this release courtesy of Clock House:
Join us this Friday, May 14th as we release the 4th variant of the Sour Patch Man series. This time around we infused our flagship sour with pink sour gummies! Our spin on what adult candy would taste like!Available on draft and in (16 oz) individual cans. 2 can limit per customer.
Backpocket will be celebrating their 9th anniversary this June! Stay tuned for more details on this event that is going to take place on the 26th! Variants to be released along with their popular Anniversary stout and allotments will be posted and updated up until the day of the party so keep following Backpocket on social media! Cheers!
OFF COLOR BREWING: Off Color Beer for Cafes 6/4/16oz CANS – Chai Style Ale with Black Tea and Chai Masala Spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves) added. 4.0% ABV Off Color Beer for Golf 6/4/16oz CANS – Witbier brewed with Lemon & Black Tea. 4.5% ABV. Off Color Very, Very Far 6/4/16oz CAN – Great American Beer Festival® 2019 Gold Medal for Other Belgian-Style Ale. Golden Belgian Style Ale has subtle fruity notes of Apricot, Lychee, Currant, and Honey layered with Noble Hop spice. 6% ABV. Off Color Cherry Beer for Pizza 6/4/16oz CANS – Cherry Cola-Style Ale. Secret Ingredient, Maraschino Cherries. 4.5% ABV. Off Color Beer for Pizza 6/4/16oz CAN – Cola-Style Ale, Inspired by pizza and pop parties. 4.5% ABV. Off Color Beer for Tacos 6/4/16oz CAN – Gose Style Beer with Lime Juice, Pink Himalayan Salt, Coriander. Margaritas anyone? Just make sure you grab some Tacos. 6.5% ABV. Off Color Apex Predator 6/4/16oz CAN – Sometimes John gets tired of telling the yeast what to do. For Apex Predator Farmhouse Ale, he pitches the yeast cold, turns off the temperature control, and let the yeast do its thing. 6.5% ABV. Off Color Bare Bear 6/4/16oz CANS – Finnish style Sahti brewed with rye malts and juniper berries, and Nugget Hops. 7% ABV. Off Color Dino’Smores 24/16oz CAN – Imperial stout brewed w/ graham flour, marshmallow, molasses, cocoa nibs & vanilla bean. 10.5% ABV. Off Color Coffee Dino’Smores 24/16oz CANS – Imperial stout brewed w/ coffee, graham flour, marshmallow, molasses, cocoa nibs & vanilla bean. 10.5% ABV.
CLOWN SHOES CANS:
Clown Shoes Ancient Hills 1/12/19.2oz “Stovepipe” CAN – Chocolate Malt Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels. 10% ABV.
Clown Shoes Origin Story 1/12/19.2oz “Stovepipe” CAN – IPA Aged in Bourbon Barrels. Rich and complex notes of bourbon and oak mingle uniquely with subtle hoppiness and a sturdy, slightly sweet malt backbone. 9.75% ABV.
Clown Shoes Mango Farm 6/4/16oz CAN – Crisp and juicy IPA with Mango hopped with Mosaic, Cascade, Azacca, and Simco. Hits the spot on a hot summer day! 5.75% ABV. 🥭🥭🥭
Clown Shoes Rainbows are Real 6/4/16oz CAN – Hazy IPA Infused with Terpenes. 6.75% ABV.
Clown Shoes Tuscan Picnic 6/4/16oz CAN – Rosé India Pale Ale brewed with Lambrusco Grape Juice for sweet fruit flavor and a refreshing dryness reminiscent of a picnic under the Tuscan Sun! 6.5% ABV.
Clown Shoes Space Cake 6/4/16oz CAN – Double IPA with Mosaic and Citra Hops. 9% ABV.
Clown Shoes Space Cupcake 6/4/16oz CANS – Every Space Cupcake has been evil…until now. Space Cake’s signature sweet malt backbone and juicy hop profile meet a sessionable ABV in this American IPA. Mosaic hops are front and center in the citrusy aroma and flavor this delectable IPA presents. 5.75% ABV.
Clown Shoes Bubble Farm IPA 6/4/16oz CAN – American IPA maintains an approachable medium-body without sacrificing any of the full aroma and flavor of copious dry-hopping additions of Simcoe, Azacca, and Idaho 7 hops. 6.5% ABV.
Clown Shoes DDH Zen Garden 6/4/16oz CAN – Double Dry Hopped New England India Pale Ale, flush with full-bodied, hazy flavor from wheat and oat in the malt bill and a steady stream of hop additions. Hopped with Azacca, Citra, and Mosaic. 6.75% ABV.
Clown Shoes DDH YEEEHAAW! 6/4/16oz CANS – This year’s edition of this New England IPA doubles down on its tropical citrus focus with a double dry hopping in the fermentation tank. With Citra, Azacca, and Mosaic hops leading the way. 7% ABV.
Clown Shoes Undead Party Crasher 6/4/16oz CAN – American Imperial Stout, with a kiss of smoke. Rich notes of coffee and chocolate mingle throughout an intense and full-bodied Stout. Holy Water is on the ingredients list, We are not kidding! 9% ABV.
Clown Shoes Galactica IPA 6/4/16oz CAN – Clown Shoes Famed Double IPA Dry hopped with Galaxy Hops, this one balances a hop profile of light bitterness and notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and pine with a clean malt backbone.. 8% ABV.
Clown Shoes Tropical Blender 6/4/16oz CANS – Smoothie IPA with Guava, Pineapple, Mango, and Lactose. 7% ABV.
Clown Shoes Galacticake 6/4/16oz CAN – Double IPA Featuring a base brew of Space Cake dry-hopped per Galactica specs, Galacticake combines Clown Shoes signature Double IPAs to make for a bevy of tropical citrus aromas and flavor. A balanced body showcases notes of both pine and citrus. 9% ABV.
Clown Shoes Haze Cake 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double IPA with Mosaic, Citra, and Centennial hops, Honey, and 2-row malts, wheat. 9% ABV.
Clown Shoes Clementine 6/4/16oz CAN – White Ale with Spices, All Natural Clementine Flavor, Sweet Orange Peel, Coriander, Mandarina Hops. 6% ABV.
Clown Shoes Mango Kolsch 6/4/16oz CAN – American Kōlsch with All Natural Mango Flavor, Columbus, and Huell Melon Hops. 5.5% ABV.
Clown Shoes Zebra Warren 2021 24/16oz CAN – Double IPA Mango and Pink Guava. 8% ABV.
Clown Shoes Hammer of the Lion 24/16oz CAN – Imperial Stout blended with Wee Heavy Ale aged in Rum, Bourbon, and Brandy Barrels. Rich malt sweetness paired with complex notes of Rum, Bourbon, and dark chocolate. 11% ABV.
Downtown Iowa City has announced the return of Northside Oktoberfest! This years version will be broken up in to 3 elements:
Northside Oktoberfest in a Box (Friday, September 3rd, 10th, and 17th)
Thanks to the success of the 2020 Northside Oktoberfest in a Box, we have been asked to bring this feature back as part of the 2021 festival. The 2021 Northside Oktoberfest in a Box will once again be a take-home box including a variety of beers and your favorite treats from Northside businesses. Each box is built for 2 people to enjoy and can be customized when ordering.
Iowa City BrewFest (Saturday, October 2nd, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
After taking a break from the in-person festivities in 2020, the sampling event is back to celebrate in-person with a new twist. For 2021, Iowa City Brewfest sponsored by FLY CID will be more exclusive than ever, with ONLY 600 BrewMaster tickets available. That means fewer lines and more beer for you to enjoy!
Northside Oktoberfest Outdoor Bier Hall (Saturday, October 2nd, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
*New for 2021, Northside Oktoberfest will host an outdoor Bier Hall on Linn Street for general admission. Attendees can purchase a $15 Bier Hall mug to refill with at Northside restaurants and bars. Grab a drink, sit outside, and enjoy the traditional Oktoberfest entertainment that will be happening from the afternoon through the evening.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 5th @ 7:00 a.m. and you can order them by clicking here!
Here is what is included with each event listed above:
Northside Oktoberfest in a Box includes:
12 “Old World Classic” beers hand-selected by John’s Grocery & Iowa City’s “Bier Guy”, Doug Alberhasky
Take and bake Pagiliai’s Pizza of your choice
A featured kitchen item from Prairie Kitchen Store
(1) Bottle of wine from Brix Wine & Cheese Shop (choice of white or red)
$30 of gift cards to Northside businesses: $15 Gift Card for Dinner from a neighborhood restaurant & $15 Gift Card to a neighborhood shop
Northside Oktoberfest in a Box will be available for PICK-UP ONLY (Friday, September 3rd, 10th, and 17th)
Iowa City BrewFest ticket includes:
Exclusive access (only 600 available) to unlimited samplings from over 40 vendors from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Northside Oktoberfest 2021 chalice glass
$5 for lunch at Northside vendors
25th Anniversary Iowa City BrewFest shirt (choice of Brewer Work Shirt button-up or classic t-shirt, designed and supplied by Jonnie 5 Apparel)
First beer free at the new* Northside Oktoberfest outdoor Bier Hall
Northside Oktoberfest Outdoor Bier Hall
$15 Bier Hall Mug (available to purchase only the day-of)
1 free drink with purchase (while supplies last)
Can purchase wine and beer at Northside businesses to take to the street and enjoy
Another week and another refreshing sounding release coming from Clock House Brewing. This Friday, Clock House will be releasing “Tidal Waves” tropical sour in 4 packs and on draft! Get there to get yours! Here’s more on this release courtesy of Clock House’s Facebook page:
You spoke, we listened! After hearing several requests to bring back this delicious sour, we decided it was time to brew more! Join us in our taproom this Friday, May 7th as we bring back Tidal Waves! A tropical punch inspired sour splashed with waves of cherry, pineapple, passion fruit, and lemon.Available in cans and on draft. No growler fills due to limited supply. 4-packs will be sold in-store only. No presales or online ordering
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