Introducing Clockhouse on 3rd! The latest venture from Clockhouse Brewing Company!

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News courtesy of Clock House Brewing’s Facebook page:

‼️Big news from the Clock House crew!

We’re proud to share that Clock House Brewing will be continuing the legacy of Iowa Brewing Company. As part of this exciting transition, we’ll soon be taking over operations at their historic 3rd Street taproom — and we’re getting ready to breathe new life into the space while honoring everything that’s come before it.

🍺 Honoring Iowa Brewing’s Impact

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank Matt, Craig, and Brian — the founders of Iowa Brewing Company — for everything they’ve built. Since opening in 2016, Iowa Brewing has played a key role in shaping Cedar Rapids’ craft beer scene. Their dedication to quality, creativity, and community laid a strong foundation that we’re proud to build upon.

Their taproom became a gathering place for locals and visitors alike, and their beers — from Surf Zombies to Iowa Eagle — became staples across Eastern Iowa. One of their proudest accomplishments was earning a silver medal at the World Beer Cup for Eagle Amber, brewed by longtime head brewer Mike Wing, whose craftsmanship helped define the brewery’s reputation.

👏 We’d like to congratulate Brian and Craig on their well-earned retirement. Their hard work, vision, and passion helped cultivate something truly special here in Cedar Rapids. We wish them all the best in their next chapter and are honored to continue what they started.

🚲🍻 Introducing: Clock House on 3rd

We’re reimagining the Iowa Brewing taproom as Clock House – 3rd Street, a lively, welcoming extension of our brand. Over the coming months, we’ll be renovating the patio, installing a small kitchen, and turning the space into a hub for cyclists, live music, and community events.

🎶🍺 Clock House on 3rd will be a laid-back, inviting spot to connect with friends over a great pint.

We’ll be keeping Iowa Brewing’s core brands alive and well, continuing to brew, can, and distribute them across the state. At Clock House on 3rd, guests will be able to enjoy Clock House beers alongside Iowa Brewing favorites — including past hits and new releases that carry forward the creativity and spirit Iowa Brewing has long been known for.

🎉 We’re also excited to continue some of Iowa Brewing’s most beloved traditions — including the Annual Thanksgiving Day Cousin Eddie party and Blessing of the Bock.

📦 Wider Reach for Clock House Beer

With expanded production capacity, we’re excited to begin statewide distribution of Witch Slap, our flagship hazy IPA, alongside a fresh rotation of specialty beers and seasonal favorites.

🛠️ Temporary Taproom Closure

To prepare for this exciting transition, the taproom will be closed starting today as we begin renovations, deep cleaning, and reorganization to ensure everything meets our standards for quality, service, and experience. We appreciate your patience and can’t wait to welcome you back to the 3rd street taproom.

This is a big step for us — and we’re so grateful to the community that made it possible. Stay tuned for updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and reopening announcements!

Cheers to what’s next,

– The Clock House Brewing Team

Phase Three, Abomination, and Stillwater coming from Abu Nawas!

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PHASE THREE BREWING:

  • Phase Three Lake Trip 6/4/16oz CANS – Delicious American Pale Ale with notes of pine & citrus zest. 5.5% ABV – IL
  • Phase Three Protocol 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry-Hopped Hazy DIPA with Citra, El Dorado and Galaxy Hops. 8% ABV – IL
  • Phase Three Rule of Thirds 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry-Hopped Hazy DIPA with Citra, Galaxy and Nelson Sauvin Hops. 7.7% ABV – IL
  • Phase Three LULZ Pink Lemonade 4/6/16oz CANS – Pink Lemonade Hard Seltzer. Ultra clean and tasty hard seltzer base and with Pink Lemonade treatment. So crisp, refreshing and pink, you will want to pound these babies at all your outdoor functions. 5% ABV – IL

STILLWATER ARTISANAL ALES:

  • Stillwater RED SAUCE 6/4/16oz CANS – Clean , Crisp Italian style Pilsner brewed with Hallertau Mittelfruh Blanc, and Anchovy Hops. A crispy, hoppy, assertive beer at 4.6% ABV – WA
  • Stillwater INSETTO 6/4/12oz CANS – A Dry-Hopped Sour Ale with Italian Plum. Refined rosé vibes, with a sour ale twist. 5% ABV – WA
  • Stillwater EXTRA DRY 6/4/16oz CANS -The Legend returns. Japanese Rice Saison brewed with Citra, Hallertau Blanc and Sterling. 4.2% ABV – WA
  • Stillwater SUPERHOP 6/4/16oz CANS – Extraordinarily hopped, modern IPA is back and better than ever before.. loaded with Citra, Mosaic, @freestylehops Nelson Sauvin, @segalhopranch high-oil Cascade & Anchovy hops then fermented with our unique #controlledchaos blend of Kveik & thiolized wine yeast for an elegantly lean finish with bright flavors of tropical fruit and subtle hints of northwest pine. 6.9% ABV – WA
  • Stillwater X Dubfire EXTRA LOUD 6/4/16oz CANS – India Pale Saison Ale brewed with Japanese rice. 7% ABV – WA
  • FILSON X Stillwater – MARITIME GOSE 6/4/16oz CANS – A tart wheat base with notes of citrus, pine & fresh grass and a dry, clean finish of pure Pacific Northwest harvested sea salt evoke elements of both land and sea. 6% ABV – WA
  • Stillwater CELLAR DOOR 6/4/12oz CANS – Farmhouse Wheat Ale brewed with White Sage. 6.6% ABV – WA
  • Stillwater DRY WHITE 6/4/24/16oz CANS – Blanc Sour Ale Spritzer with Sauvignon Blanc Grapes, lime, & sea salt. 4.5% – WA

ABOMINATION BREWING:

  • Abomination Brewing Drippy Popsicle Mango Sorbet 6/4/16oz CANS – Fruited Smoothie Sour Ale With Mango and Vanilla. POPSICLE AT HOME! 1. STICK CAN IN FREEZER 2. WAIT AN HOUR 3. OPEN, POUR AND SERVE! 5.5% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Drippy Popsicle Rocket Pop 6/4/16oz CANS – Fruited Smoothie Sour With Cherry, Blueberry & Raspberry. Tastes Just Like the Half Melted Rocket Pops We All Remember. POPSICLE AT HOME! 1. STICK CAN IN FREEZER 2. WAIT AN HOUR 3. OPEN, POUR AND SERVE! 5.5% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Fog Juice (Key Lime) 6/4/16oz CANS – Double dry-hopped hazy IPA w/ Key Limes. 8% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Tea Time Terror (Mango) 6/4/16oz CANS – Hard Iced Tea w/ MANGO. 9% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Make Sure It’s Dead 6/4/16oz CANS – Smoothie Style – Sour Ale With Soursop, Curuba And Pink Guava. 7.4% ABV – ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Wandering Into the Fog – KRUSH 6/4/16oz CANS –  DIPA Triple Dry Hopped with Krush Hops. 8.6% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Everyday Fog 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with Mosaic, Pacific Jade, Citra, Summit & Enigma NE Hazy IPA – ABV 7.1% – CT
  • Abomination Everyday Fog STRATA 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry Hopped Double IPA w/ STRATA. 7.1% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Dark Places 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Stout brewed with Chocolate, Vanilla Beans, & Ancho Chilis. 13% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Midsomer’s Night Snack 6/4/16oz CANS – Stout Brewed w/ Chocolate, Marshmallow, Graham Cracker & Milk Sugar. 7% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Midnight Snack Tiramisu 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Pastry Stout Brewed with Mascarpone, Lady Fingers, Whipped Cream, Coffee & Cacao Nibs  14% AVC – CT
  • Abomination Brewing The Belgian Beast 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double Belgian Ale, brewed With Saison Yeast. 8% ABV – CT

Pipeworks coming to Iowa!

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Still waiting on dates on 100% confirmation, but it sounds like Pipeworks Brewing Company will be sending their beers to our wonderful state in the very near future. Known best for their Ninja vs Unicorn series, Pipeworks has over 1.76 million Untappd check-ins, we can expect to get some of their most popular and tasty brews to our state. Stay tuned for more info, once I get confirmation I will start sending out locations that are getting this brewery. Cheers!

More Hop Butcher on its way and an Urban Chestnut pale ale!

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N/A CANS:

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

HOP BUTCHER OF THE WORLD CANS:

  • HOP BUTCHER Kielbasa King 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale w/ Mosaic & Nelson Sauvin. 7.5% ABV – IL 
  • HOP BUTCHER California Cornhole Champions 6/4/16oz CANS – Clear India Pale Ale w/ Simcoe, Riwaka & Krush. 7.0% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Unwind Your Mind 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale w/ Mosaic, Motueka & El Dorado. 7.5% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Aspect of Cancer 6/4/16oz CANS – American Pale Ale w/ Riwaka. Brewed with Peach. 5.25% ABV – IL
  • HOP BUTCHER Sweet Home 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy India Pale Ale w/ Citra, El Dorado & Motueka. 6.5% ABV – IL

URBAN CHESTNUT CANS:

  • URBAN CHEST Urban Underdog American Pale Ale 6/4/16oz CANS – A dry-hopped, effervescent Ale…and natural companion/best friend to Urban Underdog American Lager. This Pale Ale features citrus, tropical fruit, and piney hop flavors, moderate hop bitterness balanced by low, bread-like malt character, and a lime-like yeast note, creating a refreshing beer. Everyone loves an underdog…or two! 5.1% ABV – MO

Welcome to Iowa Old Nation Brewing!

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Courtesy of Confluence Distribution Instagram account:

Counfluence Brewing Distribution has announced that they will be distributing Old Nation Brewing in Iowa! Terrific news for Iowa beer lovers. Located in Williamston, Michigan, Old Nation is best known for their M-43 IPA. Stay tuned on when, where and what beers will be hitting Iowa shelves! Cheers!

Abomination, Hoof Hearted, Off Color, and Skygazer beers coming from Abu Nawas!

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Abomination Brewing:

  • Abomination Brewing Wandering Into the Fog – KRUSH 6/4/16oz CANS –  DIPA Triple Dry Hopped with Krush Hops. 8.6% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Wandering Into the Fog – ANCHOVY 6/4/16oz CANS – Double India Pale Ale, Double Dry Hopped W/ Anchovy Hops. 8.6% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Everyday Fog 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with Mosaic, Pacific Jade, Citra, Summit & Enigma NE Hazy IPA – ABV 7.1% – CT
  • Abomination Everyday Fog STRATA 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry Hopped Double IPA w/ STRATA. 7.1% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Fog Juice (Key Lime) 6/4/16oz CANS – Double dry-hopped hazy IPA w/ Key Limes. 8% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Tea Time Terror (Mango) 6/4/16oz CANS – Hard Iced Tea w/ MANGO. 9% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Make Sure It’s Dead 6/4/16oz CANS – Smoothie Style – Sour Ale With Soursop, Curuba And Pink Guava. 7.4% ABV – ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Dark Places 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Stout brewed with Chocolate, Vanilla Beans, & Ancho Chilis. 13% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Midsomer’s Night Snack 6/4/16oz CANS – Stout Brewed w/ Chocolate, Marshmallow, Graham Cracker & Milk Sugar. 7% ABV – CT
  • Abomination Brewing Midnight Snack Tiramisu 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Pastry Stout Brewed with Mascarpone, Lady Fingers, Whipped Cream, Coffee & Cacao Nibs  14% AVC – CT
  • Abomination Brewing The Belgian Beast 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double Belgian Ale, brewed With Saison Yeast. 8% ABV – CT

Hoof Hearted:

  • Hoof Hearted Rosé Gosé 6/4/16oz CANS – Gose with  Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, Coriander, Hibiscus. Feels like some Dirty Dancing is in the Air! 4.2% ABV 
  • Hoof Hearted Konkey Dong Aquatic Ape 6/4/16oz CANS – Quadruple Dry Hopped Triple Ipa With Citra, Nectaron, El Dorado & Motueka. 9.5% ABV – OH
  • Hoof Hearted $60 Nachos 6/4/16oz CANS – The legendary DIPA is Back! Citra, Mosaic, El Dorado & NZ Motueka DDH DIPA. 8% ABV – OH
  • Hoof Hearted $120 Nachos 6/4/16oz CANS – Quadruple Dry-Hopped Triple IPA with 100% Citra Hops. We are aiming beyond LEGEND on this one! 12% ABV – OH
  • Hoof Hearted Maxxx Profitz 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Frappe-Style IPA brewed with Strawberry, Vanilla, Pink Guava, Tahitian Vanilla, & Milk Sugar. 6% ABV – OH

Off Color:

  • Off Color Juicy Beer for Burgers 6/4/16oz CANS – Pale Ale Brewed with whole cone hops. Off color most hopped beer EVER! Double hop backings Cascade, Citra, and Mosaic hops brought out the aromatic pleasures of a hip rub including sweet, savory and slightly dank aromas with fruit notes of passion fruit, cantaloupe, honeydew, and candied fruits. 6% ABV – IL
  • Off Color Raspberry Beer for Golf 6/4/16oz CANS – Wit style beer with lemon Juice, Raspberry juice, and black tea. 4.8% ABV – IL
  • Off Color Beer for Beaches 6/4/16oz CANS – Beach house style ale with cranberry, Peach, and lemon juices added. 6% ABV – IL
  • Off Color Crispy Beer for Pizza 4/6/12oz CANS – Italian pilsner is a modern style with origins in Northern Italy where it was concepted as German pilsner with an English hopping schedule. The style takes its cues from Italian cooking where simple, fresh ingredients create fantastic flavor. Unfiltered and full flavored, our hop-backed pilsner’s finish will wipe your palate clean for your next bite of pie. 5% ABV – IL
  • Off Color Apex Predator 6/4/16oz CANS – Off Color Flagship Beer. American-Belgian hybrid style combines free rise fermentation with a traditional Belgian Saison yeast and a hefty, American style dry hopping. 6.5% ABV – IL
  • Off Color Double Predator 6/4/16oz CANS – The imperialized version of Apex Predator. Subtle notes of rose, lilac, and ripe pineapple, subdued prey you will soon become. This beast merely leaves a warming dryness as the only sign of the stupor to follow. Chinook and Audacia hopped. 9% ABV – IL
  • Off Color Eat Pray Mango 6/4/16oz CANS – A Robust Dose Of Mango, Passion Fruit, And Pear Is Added To Our Farmhouse Ale And Imparts Overtones Of A Tropical Riesling Cocktail. The Explosive Fruit Mouthfeel Is Luscious With Hints Of Honeysuckle Yet Finishes Silky Smooth. 5.8% ABV – IL

SKYGAZER:

  • Skygazer Summer Shandy (Pink Lemonade) 6/4/16oz CANS – Summer Shandy Pink Lemonade Edition is here! Made with real Lemon Juice + Raspberries. 4.5% ABV – CT
  • Skygazer Summer Shandy (Pink Lemonade) 1/6 bbl KEG – Summer Shandy Pink Lemonade Edition is here! Made with real Lemon Juice + Raspberries. 4.5% ABV – CT
  • Skygazer Summer Shandy 6/4/16oz CANS – Fact: beer + lemonade = joy!⁠ A warm weather crusher, perfect for the coming months!⁠ Made with real Lemon Juice. 4.5% ABV – CT
  • Skygazer Watermelon Strawberry Sour Spritz 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ Watermelon & Strawberry. 4.5% ABV – CT
  • Skygazer Watercolors Margarita 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ Peach, Tangerine, Pineapple, Lime, Natural Flavor & Milk Sugar. 5.5% ABV- CT
  • Skygazer Brambleberry Sour 6/4/16oz CANS – A departure from their heavily fruited Watercolors series. Tart Raspberries & Blackberries Sour Ale. 5% ABV – CT
  • Skygazer Go To’s Raspberry Peach 6/4/16oz CANS – A smoothie sour dedicated to one of the best cocktails of all time! The Margarita! Brimming with big flavors of Passion Fruit, Blood Orange, Mango, Lime, milk sugar and a little somethin extra to give it that Margarita vibe! 🍊🥭🍹🍊🥭🍹 5.5% ABV- CT🇺🇲🇺🇲
  • Skygazer Kiwi Passion Fruit Punch 6/4/12oz CANS – Sour Ale with Real Kiwi & Passionfruit. 5% ABV – CT

Backpocket 13th Anniversary Party set for June 20th!

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We’re turning 13 — and throwing a party worthy of a teenager with a smoker and a beer license. 🍻🎂

Friday, June 20 at 4PM

Join us for Backpocket’s 13th Anniversary Bash — featuring smoked ribs hot off the grill, cold beer, live music, and all the good vibes you can handle.

🔥 Smoked Ribs

🎶 Live music from Dogs on Skis | 6–9 PM

🍺 New Beer Releases:

– 13th Anniversary Stout (bourbon barrel-aged, coconut + vanilla)

– Ruby Rays Radler (grapefruit + lager)

– Dubai Chocolate Stout Variant (chocolate + pistachio)

🎂 Free cake

🎯 Games & giveaways

🌞 Beer garden vibes

🐶 Dog- and family-friendly!

FREE to attend — just bring your appetite and your party crew.

Let’s raise a rib and a pint to 13 years of Iowa craft beer!