Dimensional releasing two new barrel-aged beers! “Smeeses” and “Vyven” releasing in February!

January 20, 2025Leave a comment

Courtesy of Dimensional’s Facebook page:

We are ready for our first barrel aged beer release of the year. Shane and Grant have really outdone themselves on these 2 new barrel aged treats!

Deets on the 2 new BA beers:

– 2025 BA Smeeses is 15.2% ABV imperial stout aged in bourbon and rye barrels then rested on honey roasted peanuts, peanut butter, marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers.

– 2025 Vyven is a magical 15.5% ABV blend of imperial stouts aged in Heaven Hill bourbon and Blaum Brothers Rye barrels for 18-25 months.

2025 BA Smeeses will go on sale Sunday, February 2nd at 7PM CST on the OZNR App until sold out.

– Bottle pick up for 2025 BA Smeeses will begin February 8th at 11am and go until 7pm on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025.

-The limit for 2025 BA Smeeses will be 1 bottle per person, per transaction (repurchases are OK if any bottles are left after your initial purchase).

– Proxies are allowed for bottle pick-ups.

– Proxies MUST be assigned on the OZNR app to retrieve bottles, no exception

– 2025 BA Smeeses bottles can be picked up at the brewery during normal business hours.

– All Sales Final.

Vyven will be released, in person, at the brewery on February 8th at 11am. Limits TBD upon turnout. We know the weather will most likely be pretty chilly, so we will open the garage space by 9AM at the latest on the 8th for our usual line bottle share and breakfast pizzas.

Starting at 11am, we will have a killer taplist including BA Smeeses (while supplies last). The to-go fridge will be stocked full of cans and we will have Frank O’Dowd’s food truck serving super tasty food from 11-5.

Keep your eyes out for the FB event page coming soon!

Big Grove “Moon Rabbit” returns this Friday (1/24)!

January 20, 2025Leave a comment

Courtesy of Big Grove Brewery:

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡! A Japanese-Style Rice Lager: 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘁.

Coincidentally, this Lager isn’t very hoppy; it’s incredibly light, clean, and easy to drink.

Mark your calendars for 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭/𝟮𝟰) to get your hands on this premium, limited release across taprooms and in your local grocery and convenience stores.

Hop Butcher and MORE Brewing coming from Abu Nawas!

January 17, 2025January 17, 2025Leave a comment

HOP BUTCHER OF THE WORLD

HOP BUTCHER Cosmic Fountain 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale w/ Citra, Waimea, Mosaic. 7.5% ABV – IL
HOP BUTCHER Interocean 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale w/ Nectaron, Mosaic. 7.5% ABV – IL
HOP BUTCHER Your Wish Is Granted 6/4/16oz CANS – Clear Double India Pale Ale w/ Citra, Nelson Sauvin. 7.5% ABV – IL
HOP BUTCHER Double Snorkel Squad 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale w/ Citra. 8.0% ABV – IL
HOP BUTCHER Inscription Rock 6/4/16oz CANS – Clear India Pale Ale w/ Mosaic, HBC-586, Wakatu. 7.0% ABV – IL
HOP BUTCHER Two Thumbs Up 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale w/ Motueka, Nelson Sauvin & Mosaic Hyperboost. 8% ABV – IL
HOP BUTCHER Dark Hedges 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Double India Pale Ale w/ Simcoe, Peacharine & Nelson Sauvin. 7.5% ABV – IL
HOP BUTCHER Choice Stock 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy India Pale Ale w/ Nectaron, Strata. 6.5% ABV – IL

MORE BREWING CANS:

MORE BREWING Henna: Cookies & Cream 6/4/16oz CANS – Creamy Imperial Stout conditioned on Chocolate Sandwich Cookies. Tons of chocolate malt, huge additions of Oreo cookies, cacao nibs, and just a touch of vanilla beans. A dessert in a glass. 14% ABV – IL
MORE BREWING Henna: Affogato 6/4/16oz CANS – Bold Imperial Stout brewed with rich espresso from @darkmattercoffee , creamy vanilla, and luscious cocoa nibs. Notes of velvety chocolate, smooth coffee, and a touch of sweetness make this the ultimate dessert in a glass. 14.5% ABV – IL
MORE BREWING Lil Dusty 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy Pale Ale with Citra Hops. Though lower in ABV, it’s bursting with bold flavors, all thanks to the mighty Citra. 5.4% ABV – IL
MORE BREWING Zumwalt 6/4/16oz CANS – A beautiful traditional Baltic Porter. 7.6% ABV
MORE BREWING Citropic 6/4/16oz CANS – Delicious Fruited Sour Ale with Tangerine, Passion Fruit, & Dragon Fruit. 7.2% ABV – IL
MORE BREWING Hush of Night: Dark Matter 6/4/16oz CANS – Milk Stout with Dark Matter Coffee. 7% ABV – IL
MORE BREWING Premium Rye 6/4/16oz CANS – MORE original American Rye Lager brewed with premium ingredients. 5.8% ABV – IL
MORE BREWING Morever 6/4/16oz CANS – MORE Flagship Beer! This double Dry-Hopped IPA is meticulously brewed with a blend of Citra, Motueka, and Simcoe hops. Experience a wonderful blend of flavors including vibrant notes of grapefruit, pineapple, and zesty tangerine, all culminating in a delightfully refreshing and crisp finish. 6.5% ABV – IL
MORE BREWING Best Kept Secret 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Citra & Vic Secret. Double Dry Hopped Double IPA with some attitude. Citra leads the charge with mango, guava, and lychee notes, while Vic Secret adds a little spice with slight pine and herb flavors. Our brewer’s secret to making such a smooth finish? Well, it’s not lactose. We’re afraid that Best Kept Secret is under lock and key. 8.3% ABV – IL

Confluence “Stout Month” begins 1/31!

January 14, 2025Leave a comment

Courtesy of Confluence Facebook page:

February is Stout Month and we’re kicking it off one day early on January 31st!
Complete our Stout Month beer tour and receive a commemorative Stout Month glass and an amazing new Stout Month 2025 t-shirt. Check out the instructions below:

Passports will be available soon in the taproom for FREE (we will share another post when the passports arrive). Get your passport stamped for each stout release by purchasing a full draft pour, or a 4-pack or bottle (depending on the beer). Collect a stamp for each unique beer, then redeem the fully completed passport at the end of the month for the glass and t-shirt.

Release schedule:
1/31: Neapolitan & Ferryman’s German Chocolate
2/7: Not-ella & Ferryman’s Vanilla
2/14: Pralines and Creme & Ferryman’s Peanut Butter Banana
2/21: Flapjacks and Flannels & 50’s Dad (Brunch to be announced soon!)

*We will have a hefty amount of shirts printed and ready to go at the end of the month, but redeem as soon as you can as we are making our best guess at how many we’ll need. If our shirt supply runs out, we will take your info and order a shirt for you. (available sizes S-3XL). Glassware is first come, first serve. We will not be making another order of these.
**Must redeem offer by 3/31/25
***Qualifying beers may be purchased at any time throughout the month, not just on the release date

Best Pours of ’24!

January 14, 2025Leave a comment

After every year I like to run down my favorite Iowa brewed beers! This year, I’ve teamed up with one of my good buddies and an all-around beer connoisseur, the great and wonderful Duke of Drinking. We compiled our list of the 10 best Iowa beers of ’24 based on the following criteria:
*The beer had to be unique to 2024
*The beer had to be the first time either of us have tried
*Of course it has to be Iowa brewed

Of course, we didn’t get to try them all as much as we’d have liked to, so if there’s a beer that didn’t make our list but made yours, we’d love to hear about it! In fact, shoot me your list or check out this post on Facebook – Iowa Beer page and give us your top 10!

Before I ramble on with our list, a shout out to all of those wonderful brewers/breweries/restaurants/establishments that give us the opportunity to imbibe on the wonderful drink that is beer. Thank you all very much and we appreciate you! On to the list:

**Field Day Revel** – 12.55% ABV – Oak Aged Imperial Stout blended with a Fresh Imperial Stout than rested on Almonds, Marzipan, Vanilla, & Chocolate. Revel in the Drink, makes you want to dance and party during this Holiday Season. This beer packed a ton of flavor and you get the flavor of each ingredient throughout each sip. I was worried it would be too sweet, but it had just the right amount. Wonderfully done brew.

**Dimensional Gladius** – 14.6% ABV – Blend of Imperial Stouts aged in Heaven Hill and Blaum Brothers Bourbon barrels for 21-26 months. What I loved the most about this beer is that it was just a big ass imperial stout with no adjuncts. Dimensional let the barrels do the talking and they sure did. I was worried as the nose smelled hot, but damn, the flavor was delicious. Viscous and full of that lovely barrel flavor. Fantastic beer.

**Dimensional/Field Day Dang** 8% ABV – Hazy DIPA with Nelson Sauvin, Motueka Hop Kief, and Citra. Brewed in collaboration with Field Day Brewing. One of the best Iowa made IPAs of the year, and one of the best IPAs made in the world this year. Dang packed a well-balanced hop punch, and if you have Nelson Sauvin and Citra in there, it’s sure to taste good. Hoping this one gets brewed again, delicious stuff!

**Clock House Orange Stripe** 13% ABV – Long-Boil Imperial Stout aged in a Driftless Glen Bourbon De Naranja barrel for 12 months. Rested on a bed of Madagascar Vanilla Beans and Ghana Cacao Nibs. Tasting notes of Orange Cream and Dark Chocolate. The perfect timing of this release as it tastes just as those chocolate covered oranges you see during the holidays do. Clock House always does a wonderful job with their stouts, long boil which equates to a viscous bottle of greatness. The orange was the perfect subtle flavor at the end of your sip. Another winner from Clock House!

**Dimensional Survey Says** – 10% ABV – Hazy Triple IPA with HBC 1019 Cryo, NZH 105, and Citra. Brewed in collaboration with G5 Brewing. You want to talk about a scary triple IPA? Survey Says is just that…absolutely delicious and scarily drinkable for a Triple IPA. This was well-balanced and smooth. Just an outstanding job by Dimensional.

**Clock House Veltross** – 8% ABV – Sanction #2. Double NEIPA dry-hopped with premium lot selected Nectaron and Citra. Not only does Clock House excel at the big boy stouts, their IPA and double IPA game are always on point as well. This year they gave us Veltross, a definite beer of the year contender, part of their “Sanction” series, which hopefully doesn’t mean we won’t see it again. Maybe if we ask Todd and Blake nicely they will brew this baby up again? Pretty please?

**Big Grove Richard the Whale: Golden Ticket 2024** – 13% ABV – The 2024 Richard the Whale Golden Ticket variant is inspired by coconut almond macaroons and we blended this extra special batch of Richard The Whale infused with toasted organic coconut and almonds. Year after year this is an extremely sought after brew, and year after year Big Grove delivers it’s decadence. Hard to get, but if you’re lucky enough, savor this baby, it’s delightful.

**Pulpit Rock Alma Mater**- 5.38% – Alma Mater pale ale is the official craft beer of Luther College. A portion of proceeds support The Luther Fund. Skal Norse! The official craft beer of Luther College should maybe be the pale ale of the state of Iowa! Extremely crushable, wonderfully refreshing, and full of flavor. Pulpit Rock really nailed this pale ale!

**Lua Respiro** – 16% – Made for Iowa Craft Beer Fest 2024. Aged in bourbon barrels for 21 months, then conditioned on Teddy Graham’s, coconut, Saigon & Korintje cinnamon, cacao nibs and vanilla soft serve. I was lucky to be in Des Moines when Lua tapped this brew. All the flavors shone and blended extremely well. Was hoping the cinnamon wouldn’t be overpowering and it wasn’t. Subtle, spot on brew. Excellent for dessert!

**Pulpit Rock BA $ticker $Shock** – 13% ABV – $ticker $hock 2024 is a blend of 35 and 38 month barrel aged imperial stouts then rested on copious amounts of toasted coconut and almonds. Pulpit wows with this one, extremely thick and full of coconut flavor, not too sweet, just the perfect amount and the barrel and chocolate blend perfectly. Another taste of decadence.

There you have it! Our “Pours of ’24”! Let us know what you think and what your list would look like! 2025 should be outstanding for Iowa Beer! Cheers! Join the Iowa Beer Facebook group by clicking HERE:

Phase Three beers coming from Abu Nawas!

January 8, 2025Leave a comment

PHASE THREE

Phase Three Geo 6/4/16oz CANS – West Coast Pilsner Lager hits two of our favorite styles. The best of both worlds, a midpoint between an IPA and a crispy pilsner. A clean base of pilsner malt, Noble Hops, & German lager yeast with tons of Mosaic and Citra added after fermentation. Big, fruity, dank hops with a kiss or herbal character, all on a soft, crispy-clean base beer. 4.7% ABV – IL
Phase Three P3 Pils 6/4/16oz CANS – A craft lager fit for everyday drinking. A crispy clean lager with flavors reminiscent of lightly toasted bread, a touch of citrus, and herbal tea. 4.7% ABV – IL
Phase Three Proper Trollied 6/4/16oz CANS – English-Style Dark Mild Ale. Crafted for session drinking, with a delicate blend of English malts. 3.9% ABV – IL
Phase Three Proper Trollied – Coffee 6/4/16oz CANS – English-Style Dark Mild Ale with Heady Cup of Coffee. Crafted for session drinking, with a delicate blend of English malts. Refreshing and Absolutely Crushable 3.9% ABV – IL
Phase Three Mini Pixel 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy IPA with Citra Hops. A favorite Pixel iteration that tones down the ABV of the flagship hazy to an exceptionally easy-drinking with no sacrifice to the tasty notes of lime peel, passion fruit, and pulpy grapefruit. 4.5% ABV – IL
Phase Three DDH Double Pixel 6/4/16oz CANS – Flagship hazy IPA, times two! This hazy double IPA has been double dry-hopped with our favorite 100% Citra hops. Enjoy dank notes of lime peel, tropical passion fruit, and pulpy grapefruit on our fluffy, hazy base. 8% ABV – IL
Phase Three Perception of Depth 6/4/16oz CANS – This Brown Ale lands somewhere between an American Brown and an English Brown. 100% English malts with some American hop character. Pale chocolate malt and biscuit malt provide subtle coffee and fresh baked artisan bread flavors. 6.5% ABV – IL
Phase Three Winter Lager 6/4/16oz CANS – German-Style Munich Dunkel with notes of bread crust, caramel, and roasted nuts. 5% ABV – IL
Phase Three Tinned 6/4/16oz CANS – West Coast Pale Ale with Mosaic, Amarillo hops. Delicious notes of Orange Zest, Pine and Grapefruit. 5% ABV – IL
Phase Three Hazy Methods 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Amarillo, El Dorado and Galaxy hops. Notes of Peach Rings and Pineapple. 8.4% ABV – IL
Phase Three F-Stop 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Citra, El Dorado, Vic Secret hops. Notes of Orange Pulp, Passionfruit and Pineapple. 7.5% ABV – IL
Phase Three DDH Unchecked Imagination 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Citra, Motueka hops. Notes of Fluffy Clouds, Tropical Fruit and Lime Zest. 7.8% ABV – IL
Phase Three Snow Pants 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy DIPA with Meridian, Motuere, Mosaic hops. Notes of Fresh Berries and Pineapple. 7.9% ABV – IL

More Humble Forager hitting the shelves!

January 3, 2025Leave a comment

HUMBLE FORAGER MIXED PACKS:

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 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
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 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 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 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 Sunshine V4 6/4/12oz Sleek CANS – 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 BUMBLE CRAFT SELTZERS:

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 MANGO AND MANDARIN V7 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

Clockhouse double release Friday! “Solveig” wild ale and “Cozy Campfire” American porter coming at ya!

December 19, 2024Leave a comment

Courtesy of Clock House Brewing:

Double Release this Friday, December 20th!

SOLVEIG (Faction #4) is a Wild Ale that was inoculated with a blend of Lactobacillus, Brettanamyces, and Pediococcus. After resting in a Tawny Port Wine Barrel for 3.5 years, we emptied and refilled the same barrel with a golden ale base. 1.5 years later these two beers were blended together to create a luscious and fragrant wine like beverage. Expect notes of caramel, tart cherry, and oak. Available in 500ML bottles only. Bottles can be consumed in the taproom.

Be sure to bring in your Centra of Factions map to earn your 4th stamp! Those who collect all 5 stamps will be able to redeem a free signature collectible after the final release in the series!

Cozy Campfire is an American Porter that was rested on Comoros Vanilla Beans and specialty Ecuador cacao nibs. Bold flavors of toasted marshmallow, chocolate, and vanilla can be found throughout every sip! Available in 16oz 4-packs and draft!

Lion Bridge announces “Barrel-Aged January” lineup and dates!

December 19, 2024Leave a comment

Courtesy of Lion Bridge Brewing:

Ten Wasp Brewing tapping 2 new sours today! “Guava the Nut” and “Berry Boo v2” hitting the tap lines in Sumner today!

December 6, 2024Leave a comment

Courtesy of Ten Wasp’s Facebook page:

FRIDAY!

Any sour beer lovers in the house?!?

We’ve got *TWO* brand new sours on tap today!!

Guava the Nut is filled with coconuts and pink guava; you’ll get creamy coconut & sweet, bright floral notes from the guava. Beat the winter blues & pretend you’re at the beach with this one! 5.4% ABV

Berry Boo v2: Blackberry-Raspberry Edition {yes, that’s the entire name } is FULL of blackberries and raspberries; its got a bright, jammy berry flavor with a 5.8% ABV

**Both sours will be on tap only; no to-go cans this time around**

It’s also PIZZA POP-UP today from 12-8pm; the menu is in the comment section!

Reminder: we’re doing pizzas 12-8pm TODAY {Friday}, 12-8pm TOMORROW {Saturday} and 12-5pm on Sunday. Pizzas this Saturday are a one-off; NOT a permanent addition to the weekly schedule!