Tag: Iowa beer releases

Modist, Fair State, Blackstack, Untitled Art, 56, MORE, Aslin, and Drekker coming from Pequod!

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Modist Brewing Co.

Ritual Night– 8% Mexican dark chocolate stout brewed with roasted chocolate malts, cocoa nibs, milk sugar, Mexican vanilla beans, cinnamon & Ancho chili peppers

Teal Label– WestCoast IPA brewed with Maris Otter Pale Ale malt, kettle hopped and dry hopped with our hand-selected Columbus Cryo, Simcoe, Strata & Citra

Forbidden Canyons– New England Double IPA brewed with pale ale malted barley, malted oats, malted wheat, flaked rye. Whirlpool hopped and double dry hopped with our hand-selected blend of Mosaic, Citra, El Dorado Cryo, Ekuanot Cryo and Sabro

Aslin Brewing

  • Tyson’s Grandma- Pecan Pie IPA
  • Pinkies Up- %18 AVIPA
  • Master of Oranges- Dbl IPA
  • Totally Cannon- Holiday Smoothie Sour

BlackStack Brewing

  • Plead The Fifth- Anniversary Quad IPA 

Drekker Brewing Limited Quantities

  • Braaaains Cranberry, Cherry, Plum
  • There Will Be Prrrt
  • Mass Shadows- NEIPA
  • Creepers Pet- Cider Smoothie Sour

Fair State Coop

Mr. Falcon- Hazy IPA Barrel Theory Collab

The Get Down- Coffee Stout

Lobster Stuffed With Tacos- BA Imperial Stout Bottle Logic Collab

Hop Water– new limited NA option!

MORE Brewing Co.

  • More to Life- American Lager
  • Cherry Chocolate Dbl Marbles
  • Hophorescent- TDH Hazy IPA

56 Brewing

  • Uncharted Territory- Stout
  • SSippi Squeeze- IPA

Untitled Art Brewing

  • Orange Soft Sour
  • Cherry A La Mode

Lion Bridge “Barrel-Aged January” schedule released!

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There’s no better place to warm up during the month of January in Iowa than Lion Bridge Brewing in Cedar Rapids as they have announced their “Barrel-Aged January” schedule! Beer, food, and more beer throughout the month of January, check the schedule below courtesy of Lion Bridge’s Facebook page:

BARREL-AGED JANUARY 2023

Saturday 1/7 at 11am —- THREE BEER RELEASES

Home-Baked 2023 (Imperial Stout w/ Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cacao, Love, 11%) – Dessert for your desert island. Fudge and saigon cinnamon meld with a little bit of hazelnut goodness and bourbon barrel to produce something we liken to a cookie in beer form.

Vanilla Home-Baked (Imperial Stout/ Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cacao, Vanilla, 11%) – We took our dessert for a desert island and dosed it with huge amounts of whole bean Madagascar Vanilla. An even more decadent treat!

Power Crystal (Imperial Stout w/Maple Syrup, 12%) – REWORK DESCRIPTION…. You have the power in you… Manifest/// Mind, body, spirit…. Collaboration with Illuminations Center for Enlightment in NewBo

Complimentary Donut Wall (while supplied last)

Food Special! Poblano Short Ribs on Goat Cheese Polenta 

Illuminations Center for Enlightenment will be at our Taproom with a Crystal display for sale from 12-4 

WED 1/11– Home-Baked 2022 – (Imperial Stout/ Hazelnut, Cinnamon, Cacao, Vanilla, 11%) – Last year’s Vintage of Home-Baked.

WED 1/18 Royal Wee 2017 (Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale, 10.5%) – A Lion Bridge deep cut for our loyal followers. Come try a BAJ beer from 6 years ago! Last keg in existence!

Saturday 1/21 11am- FOUR BEERS RELEASES!!!

Dark Money (Barrel-Aged Imperial Milk Stout w/Amburana wood, 12%) – Amburana wood aging contributes flavors akin to gingerbread. A fascinating addition to an already beautiful beer.

Percussive Maintenance (Barrel-Aged Macaroon Stout, 12%) – Aged 14 months in Willet Barrels, then blended with a heavy dose of toasted and untoasted coconut as well as cacao nibs. A decadent treat for a time when we need to savor every sip.

Forgotten Time (Barrel-Aged Barley Wine, 12%) – The real deal Barley Wine. Brewed in collaboration with our friends at Clockhouse Brewing. Aged for 18 months in 10-year-old Templeton barrels. Sherry, chocolate, dark fruit for days.

Remembered Time 2022 (Barrel-Aged Strong Ale, 12%) – Our first Barrel-Aged January Collaboration ever! We worked with our friends at Clock House to brew a rich Barley Wine and then blended it with some strong stout from our cellar to make something entirely new and amazing.

Brunch & Music !!

Food Special- Brunch Boards for sharing (4 or 2 people)

6-9pm Blake Shaw & Nolan Schroeder LIVE MUSIC 

ALL MONTH FOOD SPECIAL!

Maple Bacon Burger

Beef burger topped with house-made maple coffee jam, bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce and garlic aioli all on a pretzel bun and served with kettle chips or your choice of upgraded side. (Add a sunny side up egg and/or cheese!)

Suggested pairing Home-Baked 2023

Drink These! Dimensional/Marto 300 Series!

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I haven’t done a Drink This! write up in a while and after finishing off the 2nd beer of the collab between Marto Brewing and Dimensional Brewing I thought it would be the perfect time to talk about these 2 outstanding beers.

First off, I need to thank Zach Crawford for getting me a bottle of each of these brews. There’s always that beer guy in the back of my head telling me to cellar for a while and then kick them out randomly but I don’t have the will to do so…

Here’s the release info on these two collab beers courtesy of Marto’s Facebook page:

Two beers brewed by two breweries using the same ingredients and methods, designed to be mixed together.

Ok, yes, designed to be mixed together, only I didn’t, and I loved them both. So, after I give you my break down of each beer, if did blend the two I would love to hear your thoughts. Marto 300 West first!

300 West (Marto) – this beer comes in at 12.8% aged in Rabbit Hole bourbon barrels with maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla beans. Sometimes with cinnamon added to beers I can be a bit apprehensive as it can be an overwhelming adjunct, but not with this beer. The balance was spot on and maple and barrels are a match made in heaven. Add that cinnamon spice at the end and you really have a delicious, decadent beer, perfect for this time of year!

300 East (Dimensional) – this beer comes in at 12.8% aged in Blaum Brothers bourbon barrels with peanuts, peanut butter malted milk balls, marshmallow, and vanilla. Had this post Thanksgiving meal and it was the perfect dessert! I got a bit of the peanuts/peanut butter malted milk but the star of the show in this beer was the marshmallow! Once again, the balance of the beer was wonderful. Not one dominant flavor but a sample of each adjunct hitting you at different times. Damn tasty!

Overall: I love when Iowa breweries do collabs together, and when they go big like Dimensional and Marto did here the results can be amazing like they were with this series of beers! Definitely beers you can cellar, but definitely beers that you can drink right now, wish I had a few more! Turn the house lights off, light up the Christmas trees, fireplace going, soft music in the background and Drink These beers! Cheers!

Lion Bridge releasing “Incredible True Story” rye IPA on 12/28!

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Lion Bridge continues a busy few months as they lead into their big barrel aged filled month of January! At the end of December comes another new release, as “Incredible True Story” rye IPA will be available at the brewery! Here’s more on this beer courtesy of Lion Bridge’s Facebook page:

Incredible True Story (Rye IPA w/Columbus, Amarillo, Chinook, Citra, 7%) – Yes, it’s true, and it’s incredible. Rye IPA is amazing and we have one right here for you. Come and enjoy this beauty.

Lion Bridge releasing “The Full English” Baltic Porter on 12/14!

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A baltic porter just in time for the holidays coming at you from Lion Bridge Brewing as they prepare to release “The Full English” on December 14th! Here’s more on this release courtesy of Lion Bridge Facebook page:

The Full English (Baltic Porter, 8.5%) – A strong, dark lager that gained fame when introduced to London’s working class. Akin to an imperial stout; an extended lagering period smooths out this big beer, and the results are beautiful.

Pontoon Brewery coming to Iowa via Pequod! Plus Blackstack, Untitled Art, Modern Times, Humble Forager, Weldwerks, and Wiley Roots!

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Pontoon Brewery out of Sandy Springs, GA will be hitting Iowa shelves in the coming week thanks to Pequod! To check out their portfolio and learn more about them click HERE to visit their website! Here’s more on this week’s releases:

Witching Hour Belgian

Czech Under the Bed

Down with the Thickness Imperial Stout

MARGS! Sour

SEASONAL RELEASES

  • Blackstack Brewing – Straight from the Can Gose – LIMITED
  • EQ – Mobius Porter – NEW SEASONAL
  • EQ – Peanut Cloud Imperial Stout
  • Untitled Art – Waffle Stout
  • Humble Forager – Smells Like a Humble Adventure – Mikerphone Collab
  • Humble Forager – BA Existential Bliss
  • Weldwerks – Little Man Oreo Stout
  • Wiley Roots – Deep Roots Porter
  • Wiley Roots – Breakfast at Wiley’s Cinnamon Roll
  • Wiley Roots – You Had an Extra Pair of Gloves??

Blackstack Brewing

  • 86: Mosaic Cryo
  • Are We Clear? California IPA

Untitled Art

  • Candied Canteloupe
  • Juice Drops IPA

Modern Times

  • Dungeon Map
  • 12pk of Radness

Weldwerks Brewing Company

  • Blueberry Cobbler
  • Nerdy Professor – NERDS SOUR

Wiley Roots Brewing Company

  • Three C’s IPA
  • Stick Shift Ranchero

Iowa Brewing releasing BA Imperial Oja + variants on Black Friday! 11/25!

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Big news out of Cedar Rapids as Iowa Brewing Company will be coming off of their ever popular Cousin Eddie Thanksgiving Day party and on Black Friday releasing Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja and variants. Here’s a rundown of this release courtesy of Iowa Brewing’s Facebook page:

We’re releasing FOUR barrel-aged beer variations of our popular Oja Baltic Porter. Availability starting on Black Friday.

Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja – Regular

Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja – Double Vanilla

Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja – Cordial Cherry

Barrel-Aged Imperial Oja – Praline Coconut

All four variations have been aged in Cedar Ridge bourbon barrels.

Tin Roost holding “mini” tap takeover featuring Fair State Brewing on 11/14!

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If you want to try 3 beers from Fair State Brewing, one featuring Iowa’s own Lua Brewing Company, you’ll want to head to Tin Roost in North Liberty on Monday November 14th! Here’s more on this “mini” tap takeover courtesy of Tin Roosts’ Facebook page:

🍻 It’s time for a MINI TAP TAKEOVER!
Monday, November 14th, Fair State Brewing Cooperative is taking over Tin Roost tap lines to showcase their delicious brews. From 4-6PM you can try out their beers, speak with the expert owners, and get your hands on some sick Fair State swag.

The three beers we are showcasing are…
Dad Hat Amber Ale (In collaboration with Lua Brewing), Mirror Universe Hazy IPA, and Work Life Balance English Barleywine.

Find more information on these beers on the Untappd App or Fairstate.coop online.

Tap = Taken over

Give Away Time! Win an Iowa Beer Advent Calendar from the Local in Mt. Vernon!

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It’s that time of year! For the 3rd year in a row I’ve teamed up with Gly-Mawr The Local in Mt. Vernon, IA to put together an Iowa-only beer advent calendar! We tried to include as many Iowa breweries as possible and also to include different options than we had last year! With that being said, I’ll be giving one calendar away to one lucky winner! Here’s how you can win!

**Comment on any of my Facebook/Twitter/Instagram pages (@iabeerbaron) where this link is posted by telling me your absolute favorite Iowa brewed beer, Iowa brewery and tag one of your friends and share the post!

-Deadline: Last time to comment to enter the drawing will be Wednesday, November 16th @ 8:00 p.m. I will be randomly drawing a name and will contact the winner. Pick up times for the calendar are as follows:

Wednesday, 11/23…10A-4P
Friday, 11/25…12-8P
Saturday, 11/26…8A-6P
Wednesday, 11/30…10A-3P

Please spread the word! There are a few calendars left for purchase as well and they make wonderful gifts! Cheers and good luck! For more info on the calendar please click HERE!