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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!

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!

Fat Orange Cat and Skygazer beers coming from Abu Nawas!

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FAT ORANGE CAT FOC:

  • Fat Orange Cat FOC 4th of July Kittens Ultimate Patriot EDITION 6/4/16oz CANS – Limited Edition Hazy IPA w/ Mosaic, Centennial and Simcoe. 7.4% ABV – CT 
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Free Kittens 6/4/12oz CANS – Outstanding Non-Alcoholic Lightly Hopped Pilsner. Near Beer. 0.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC I’m a Grown Ass Cat (Coconut) 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial Stout Coconut Edition. 10.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Someone In My Head MOSAIC 6/4/16oz CANS – A new Someone in my Head! DIPA Double Dry-Hopped with Mosaic. 8.75% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Stay At Home Dad With No Kids 6/4/12oz CANS – New England IPA with Citra, Galaxy and Enigma. 5.9% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walkabout Passionfruit Orange Guava 6/4/16oz CANS – Fruited Sour Ale with Passionfruit, Orange and Guava. 5.3% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walkabout PINEAPPLE 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ PINEAPPLE. 5.3% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Skipping My 1st Marriage 6/4/16oz CANS – American Amber Ale. 5.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Super Yellow Haze Teenage Kittens 6/4/16oz CANS – A Dank, Hazy IPA. Super Yellow Haze Edition! 7.1% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Crazy Cat Lady 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA w/ Krush, Idaho 7 and Citra. 8% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat Chonky Cat 6/4/16oz CANS – Double New England Style IPA w/ Citra & Mosaic. 8% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Crispy Cat 6/4/16oz CANS – Crisp American Craft Lager. 5.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Cat’s Meow 6/4/16oz CANS – Deliciously Hopped New Zealand-Style Pilsner. 5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Baby Kittens 6/4/16oz CANS – Lovely Hazy New England IPA. with a tiny hint of sweetness on the nose. Up front we find a relaxed medley of fresh citrus, mangos, and pineapple. It finishes with a hint of pine and invigorating grapefruit with just enough bitterness to cleanse your palette and invite you back for another sip. 6.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat Baby Kittens MOTUEKA 6/4/16oz CANS – Baby Kittens with MOTUEKA Hops. Hazy New England IPA. 6.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC All Cats Are Grey in the Dark 6/4/16oz CANS – FOC Legendary White Stout – 7.2% ABV – CT

SKYGAZER BREWING CO.

  • 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 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
  • Skygazer Kiwi Passion Fruit Punch 1/6bbl KEG – Sour Ale with Real Kiwi & Passionfruit. 5% ABV – CT

Lion Bridge June releases!

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  • Majestic Beast (Hazy IPA with Erebus, Citra, Mosaic, 7.2%) – Majestic and potent; it may just bring a tear to your eye. AVAILABLE NOW!
  • John’s Grocery Next Generation White Ale (5%) – Made in Collaboration with John’s Grocery, the iconic 4th generation family-run grocer and purveyor of fine beverages. Brewed with orange peel and coriander and fermented with Belgian Yeast, this beer never goes out-of-style, just like John’s. AVAILABLE NOW!
  • Summer Soother (Ale For Outdoors, 6.0%) – What started as April Fool’s Fun has become a reality! No Bug Soother in this brew, but lemongrass, vanilla and a big addition of Citra hops give a nod to the iconic, all-gnatural repellent. Enjoy the Summer thanks to Lion Bridge and Bug Soother. AVAILABLE 6/10
  • NEW! King Crush (Imperial Sour, 8%) – We took our fan favorite Crushberry and bumped up everything to make it the official drink of Cedar Rapids Royalty. Now with a new shockingly brilliant purple color! AVAILABLE 6/17
  • Peachy Keen (Kettle Sour with Peach Ring Gummies, 6.3%) – Everything’s peachy, peachy keen. AVAILABLE 6/23
  • Lemon Lime Cheesecake Bar (Sour with Fruit, Graham Cracker, and Cream Cheese Flavor, 6.3%) – Bright and tangy Lemon and Lime blends with a cream cheese finish and a graham cracker crust. Save room for seconds! The Potluck dessert of your dreams. AVAILABLE 6/23
  • Pickle Pucker (Dill Pickle Kettle Sour, 5%) – The Real Dill!! Surprisingly refreshing with a little sweet, a little tangy, and some great electrolytes to keep you energized in the summer heat. AVAILABLE 6/23
  • Wolf Shirt (Hazy IPA w/Citra, Mosaic 7.2%) – This beer is not a shirt. But wolf shirts are awesome. This beer is awesome. AVAILABLE 6/23

B Nektar meads coming from Abu Nawas!

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  • B. Nektar Odin’s Blessing 6/4/12oz CANS – Traditional mead made with orange blossom honey. Slightly sweet with a light carbonation to tickle the taste buds. 6.5% ABV – MI  ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Yacht Rock 6/4/12oz CANS – Mango mead with pineapple juice and natural passionfruit & pineapple. 8% ABV – MI  ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Dwarf Invasion 6/4/12oz CANS – The Dwarf Invasion from B Nektar is a mead made with tart Balaton cherries and Styrian Golding hops. It is named after the Detroit urban legend of Le Nain Rouge, a dwarf with blazing red eyes. 6.1% ABV – MI  ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Kill All The Golfers 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Black Tea and Lemon juice. Floral honey followed by robust black tea and sweet, rich lemon peel. Did anyone say Arnold Palmer? 6% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Slice of Life 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Ginger and Lemon. Tart with a mild sweetness and fresh, bright ginger zest. Round fermented apple flavor through the middle is reminiscent of a Spanish Sidra. Crisp and light mouthfeel with a clean, dry finish. 5.5% ABV – MI
  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer – Variety Pack 4/6/12oz CANS – A killer pack! Six cans of delicious Zombie Killer in three flavors – Peach, Blood Orange, and the original, Cherry! 5.5% ABV – MI  ***Gluten-free*** 
  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer 6/4/12oz CANS – The Award Winning Hard Cider that put our friends on the map. Deep Pink Hard Cider with Michigan Star Thistle Honey and Tart Cherries, lightly carbonated. Perfection! 5.5% ABV ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Zombie Killer – Cranberry 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Honey and Cranberry. B. Nektar Famed concoction with Cranberry twist fit for the season! Absolutely wonderful balance of tartness and sweetness. 5.5% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Blood Amulet 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider With Raspberries & Cranberries. 6.2% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Orange Cream Delight 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Natural Orange and Vanilla. 5.9% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Mango Sorbet 6/4/12oz CANS – Mango Mead with a hint of Black Pepper. 6% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar The Dude’s Rug 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Tea and Chai Spices including Cardamom, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger & Vanilla. 5.5% ABV ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Stupid Man Suit 6/4/12oz CANS – Fresh pressed Michigan Cider, Balaton Cherry, Raspberry & Black Currant juices. Donnie Darko makes an appearance! 5.5% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Punk Lemonade 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider with Raspberry & Lemon. 6.3% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar New Wave Lemonade 6/4/12oz CANS – Orange Blossom Honey Mead with Blueberries and Lemon 6.4% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Sunrise Bay 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Pineapple. Delicate notes of fresh pineapple lend a subtle sweetness to the understated honey character. Mild citrus acidity compliments and balances the gentle sweetness. Light body and soft mouthfeel with a semi-dry finish. 4% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Core Crusher 12/500ml BOT – Bone-Dry Hard Cider. Fresh Rich Apples. 6.8% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***

More Fat Orange Cat brews coming from Abu Nawas!

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  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Free Kittens 6/4/12oz CANS – Outstanding Non-Alcoholic Lightly Hopped Pilsner. Near Beer. 0.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Crazy Cat Lady 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA w/ Krush, Idaho 7 and Citra. 8% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Skipping My 1st Marriage 6/4/16oz CANS – American Amber Ale. 5.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat Chonky Cat 6/4/16oz CANS – Double New England Style IPA w/ Citra & Mosaic. 8% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Kittens Summer Ale 6/4/16oz CANS – Crushable American Pale Wheat w/ Citrus. Absolutely delicious! 5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Baby Kittens 6/4/16oz CANS – Lovely Hazy New England IPA. with a tiny hint of sweetness on the nose. Up front we find a relaxed medley of fresh citrus, mangos, and pineapple. It finishes with a hint of pine and invigorating grapefruit with just enough bitterness to cleanse your palette and invite you back for another sip. 6.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat Baby Kittens MOTUEKA 6/4/16oz CANS – Baby Kittens with MOTUEKA Hops. Hazy New England IPA. 6.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC All Cats Are Grey in the Dark 6/4/16oz CANS – FOC Legendary White Stout – 7.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Crispy Cat 6/4/16oz CANS – Crisp American Craft Lager. 5.2% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Cat’s Meow 6/4/16oz CANS – New Zealand-Style Pilsner. 5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walkabout Passionfruit Orange Guava 6/4/16oz CANS – Fruited Sour Ale with Passionfruit, Orange and Guava. 5.3% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walkabout Pina Colada 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ Coconut & Pineapple. 5.3% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Walkabout PINEAPPLE 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ PINEAPPLE. 5.3% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC You Had Me At Meow 6/4/16oz CANS – Sour Ale w/ Fruited Sour brewed with Cara Cara & Starfruit . 5.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Stay At Home Dad With No Kids 6/4/12oz CANS – New England IPA with Citra, Galaxy and Enigma. 5.9% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat Remove The Beer From The Bottom Of The Ocean 6/4/16oz CANS – Hazy IPA with EUREKA and MOSAIC hops. The combo creates a complex cornucopia of stone fruit and berry flavors but also very earthy and dank. 7.5% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC All The Kool Kats on the Back of the Bus 6/4/16oz CANS – Imperial NE-IPA with Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic and Nugget. 8.4% ABV – CT
  • Fat Orange Cat FOC Super Yellow Haze Teenage Kittens 6/4/16oz CANS – A Dank, Hazy IPA. Super Yellow Haze Edition! 7.1% ABV – CT

Backpocket 13th Anniversary set for June 20th!

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Courtesy of Backpocket’s Facebook page:

Backpocket Brewing’s 13th Anniversary Bash! 

We’re turning 13 — and you’re invited to help us party like teenagers (with beer, of course)! 

 Join us for the perfect evening celebration, beer, music, and good vibes as we mark 13 incredible years of craft brewing in Iowa.
Beer Releases:
– The 13th Anniversary Stout–Our 13th Anniversary Russian Imperial Stout is aged in Mississippi River Distilling bourbon barrels while resting on roasted coconut then generously infused with Madagascar vanilla bean.
– Ruby Rays – A crisp, citrusy burst of real grapefruit juice blended with a light lager—this refreshing radler is made for summer sipping. Bright, zesty, and low ABV, it’s your perfect companion for hot days and long, lazy evenings.
– 13th Anniversary Variant – Dubai Chocolate – 13th Anniversary Stout infused with Dubai Chocolate bars, cacao nibs, and roasted pistachios.

 Live Music 

Dogs on Skis | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
High-energy hits and good-time vibes to keep the party rolling!
Plus:
Games & giveaways
Free cake (because every birthday needs cake)
Outdoor fun and beer garden vibes
Family- and dog-friendly atmosphere!
Admission:
FREE – Just bring your crew and your party spirit. Let’s raise a pint to 13 years of beers, cheers, and community