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2 more beers added to Clock House Anniversary Party! 7th Anniversary Stout and “Ground Cover” Brett added for 9/14!

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Courtesy of Clock House Brewing’s Facebook page:

We have two more releases for you this Saturday during our 7 Year Anniversary Party!🎉

⛰️Ground Cover: An American Brett beer fermented in French Oak with a rare strain of Brettanomyces. Lightly dry-hopped with Citra and El Dorado. Slightly tart with notes of hay, and citrus. Naturally carbonated in 750 ML bottles. Bottle only release. Bottles can be consumed in the taproom. $12 per bottle

🎰7th Anniversary Stout: Long-Boiled Imperial Stout aged in Cedar Ridge Bourbon Barrels for 17 months then rested on Toasted Coconut, Ecuador Cacao Nibs, and Madagascar Vanilla Beans. Available on draft and in 500ML bottles. $28 per bottle

Field Day “Illuminati” double hazy IPA releases today! (9/10)

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The third and final installment of Field Day Brewing’s Conspiracy Theory series has arrived! “Illuminati” double hazy IPA is ready on tap and to go!

This beer checks in at 8% and is brewed with simcoe, citra, and experimental hop HBC638!

More from the brewery below:

The New World Order has arrived. The trilogy is complete! The third installment of the conspiracy series, Illuminati, is in cans and chilled down in the to-go coolers for you! Pick up in the taproom now!

“I Want My IPA” from Mikerphone and MORE Brewing beers coming as well!

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MIKERPHONE CANS

  • Mikerphone Brewing – I Want My IPA 6/4/16oz CANS – American-Style IPA featuring a beautiful balance of malt and hops, with the Mosaic and Citra hops showcasing their glorious smells and tastes with a nod to MTV yesteryears. 7.25% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Lunches, Brunches, Interviews 6/4/16oz CANS – Double IPA loaded with New Zealand Nelson and Motueka Hops. The Notorious B.I.G all the way! 7.75% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Mikerphone Check 1, 2 – 6/4/16oz CANS – Fresh Batch! Flagship Double Dry-Hopped Double India Pale Ale w/ Citra Hops. 8% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Stern Up The Volume 6/4/16oz CANS – A delicious Double Dry-Hopped Pale Ale with Citra Hops. Collab. w/ Stern Pinball. 5.5% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – The Limon Cello 6/4/16oz CANS – Limoncello-Inspired Soft Sour Ale w/ Sicilian Lemon and Orange Peel. Collab. w/ Maplewood Brewing. 8% ABV – IL

MORE BREWING:

  • MORE BREWING Shadows 6/4/16oz CANS – Classic West Coast IPA with Citra, Columbus & Simcoe hops. 6.7% ABV – IL
  • MORE BREWING Monogatari: Yuzu & Green Tea 6/4/16oz CANS – Gose Style Ale with Yuzu, Green Tea & Sea Salt. It blends the earthy essence of green tea, the bright zest of yuzu, and a touch of sea salt for a perfectly balanced, refreshingly tart experience. Sip, savor, and let the tale unfold. 6.5% ABV- IL
  • MORE BREWING Dole Mansion 6/4/16oz CANS – Fruited Sour Ale with Pineapple, Marshmallow & Vanilla. Inspired by a delicious frozen pineapple treat. 7% ABV – IL

Field Day Brewing + Day Drink beer collab and breakfast coming 9/21!

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Courtesy of Field Day Facebook page:

Two of your favorite beverage makers have teamed up to bring you a delicious beer! We brewed a dark lager and dosed it with maple syrup and locally roasted, single origin coffee beans. This release will allow you to drink two beers side by side. The first, Maple Noir, a dark lager with mpale syrup. The latter, Cafe Noir, which utilizes the same base beer and adds a coffee adjunct.

This release is a ticketed event that will be sold in limited quantaties!

What your ticket gets
– One 16 oz. can of Cafe Noir
– One 16 oz. can of Maple Noir
– All you can eat pancake breakfast
– Field Day Coffee Mug
– Day Drink Coffee Beans
– Draught Pour of Specialty Latte, Cafe Noir, or Maple Noir

Choose from 3 pancake preparations –
Maple Bacon
Peaches and Cream
Blueberry Lemon

We will also feature a specialty latte on draught for your enjoyment!

Mikerphone, Humble Forager, B. Nektar, and Superstition Mead coming from Abu Nawas!

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MIKERPHONE BREWING:

  • Mikerphone Brewing – Mikerphone Check 1, 2 – 6/4/16oz CANS– Fresh Batch! Flagship Double Dry-Hopped Double India Pale Ale w/ Citra Hops. 8% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – The Limon Cello 6/4/16oz CANS – Limoncello-Inspired Soft Sour Ale w/ Sicilian Lemon and Orange Peel. Collab. w/ Maplewood Brewing. 8% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Break Em Off 6/4/16oz CANS – West Coast-Style Pale Ale w/ Citra, Amarillo, Idaho 7, and Cashmere Hops. Heavy handed with the Hops on this one, but dialed down the ABV. It’s a CRUSHER that packs a punch! 5.7% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Stern Up The Volume 6/4/16oz CANS – A delicious Double Dry-Hopped Pale Ale with Citra Hops. Collab. w/ Stern Pinball. 5.5% ABV – IL
  • Mikerphone Brewing – Raindrop Drop-Top 6/4/16oz CANS – Double Dry-Hopped Double India Pale Ale with Citra and Riwaka Hops. It scored a 99 out of 100 in Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine. 8% ABV – IL

HUMBLE BUMBLE:

  • 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 V1 CITRUS 1/6 bbl KEG – 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 V7 MANGO AND MANDARIN 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
  • 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 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 V1 (Painkiller) 1/6 bbl KEG – 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 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 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 Sunrise V1 1/6 bbl KEG –  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 Sunshine V4 1/6 bbl KEG –  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 Forager Coastal Sunset V7 1/6 bbl KEG – Intensely Fruited Pastry Sour w/ Mango, Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla beans, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar. VEGAN 6% ABV – MN
  • 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

B. NEKTAR MEADERY:

  • 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 Orange Cream Delight 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Natural Orange and Vanilla. 5.9% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Tropical Cream Delight 6/4/12oz CANS – Mead with Tropical Fruit, including Pineapple, Mango, Papaya, Dragonfruit, Coconut and vanilla. 5.9% 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 Mango Sorbet 6/4/12oz CANS – Mango Mead with a hint of Black Pepper. 6% ABV – MI ***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 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 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 Blood Amulet 6/4/12oz CANS – Hard Cider With Raspberries & Cranberries. 6.2% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Black Fang 6/4/12oz CANS – A Mead Made with Blackberries, Clove, and Orange Zest. 6.4% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Core Crusher 12/500ml BOT – Bone-Dry Hard Cider. Fresh Rich Apples. 6.8% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • 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 LIMITED RELEASE:

  • B. Nektar Zombies Take Manhattan 12/500ml – Apple Mead With Cherries And Aged In Rye Whiskey Barrels! 13.9% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Wildberry Pyment 12/375ml – A ‘Pyment’ (Pie-ment) is a Mead made with Grapes. This one is made with Clover Honey, Shiraz Grapes, and Wildberries. It Is Full-bodied And Semi-sweet. 15% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar Shadow Thicket 12/375ml – Honey Wine with Raspberry & Black Currant. 15.7% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
  • B. Nektar B. Nektar Apple Pi 12/375ml – Apple Mead with Spices including Cinnamon, Allspice, Nutmeg. Absolutely out of this world. 14% ABV – MI ***Gluten-free***
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SUPERSTITION MEADERY:

  • Superstition BeeMosa 24/12oz CANS – Your favorite mimosa inspired mead is now available in 12oz cans. This bubbly session mead with oranges is perfect for brunch, poolside, or whatever adventure awaits you. 6% ABV – AZ.
  • Superstition BeeLini 24/12oz CANS – BeeLini is a bubbly session mead made with white peaches and honey, and drinks like a bellini in a can. BeeLini is the perfect accompaniment to a great brunch and it is impossible to sip without a smile. 6% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Crystal Sail 4/6/16oz CANS – Sparkling Mango Session Mead at a Crushable 6% ABV.
  • Superstition Dune Bloom 24/12oz CANS – Wild West inspired session mead is now available in 12oz! This bubbly mead is made with prickly pear and invokes the vibrant terroir of the Southwest and the ephemeral character unique to Arizona’s Sonoran desert. 6% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Fallen Mist 24/12oz CANS – Fallen Mist takes cider making to a new place, both exciting and familiar. Apples and cinnamon delight the senses with nostalgia while gunpowder green tea, rose petals and rose hips offer a savory character and complexity, all brought together by aging on oak. 6% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Blueberry Spaceship Box 12/750ml BOTTLES – Blueberry Spaceship Box, the top rated hard cider in the world, a spectacular blend of sweet and tart, of apple and blueberry. 5.5% ABV – AZ
  • Superstition Pillars of Creation 12/750ml BOTTLES – The sister product to our top rated Blueberry Spaceship Box. Pillars Of Creation is an apple cider made with both tart and sweet dark cherries for a flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Tart and juicy, it’s the perfect bubbly drink for any time of year! 5.5% ABV – AZ

Ten Wasp Brewing in Sumner, Iowa’s latest beer destination!

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Wandering through the rolling hills of Northeast Iowa daily now, I’m always on the lookout for a new place to eat, drink, or both and a place I’ve had my eye on for a few months now is Ten Wasp Brewing in Sumner. A little background info on Jacob and Diana, brewer and owners:

BACKGROUND

Jacob’s history in brewing is widespread. He brewed at Mankato Brewery, Rhombus Guys, Voyageur and Urban Growler. They moved back to Saint Paul and he brewed at Urban Growler, and really started to talk about wanting to open his own brewery. There were some lifelong friends that had moved to the Sumner area two years ago, and they also wanted to start a brewery. After about a year brainstorming, saving, roadtripping to look at businesses and buildings, in the spring of 2023, they drove through Sumner and they were sold. There were a number of locals who had been working hard to add vibrancy to the community, and knew they wanted a place that was committed to its own future. They moved to Sumner on July 1st, 2023 and purchased the building on the same day. The official opening day was on Feb 17th, 2024, and they just celebrated six months last weekend.

BEER

What can I say, the place is stunning. Well lit, colorful, inviting, and positive vibes surround the place. Diana, Jacob, and staff are incredibly friendly and make you feel welcome. Beer styles varied and there are options for every beer drinker. Light beer drinker? Cassville cream ale? Dark beer fan? Hamilton Porter…and so on. I started with a flight and enjoyed every beer I had. Porter, West Coast IPA, cream ale, shandy, and an amber. The porter hit home for me as it reminded me so much of one my favorite beers, Founders Porter. So, after my flight, I enjoyed a few more of those. With only being open for 6 months, and seeing their popularity soar there’s no question there will be more beer and more styles added.

Having good beer to enjoy is definitely a reason to visit, but once you talk to the people behind the beer and the space and realize that sense of community is vital to them and to revitalize a town, it makes it even easier to support. When you visit, make sure you take a look at the history that is hanging on the walls, the amazing art work by the stairs, and get yourself a sweet looking t-shirt and grab a beer glass as well. Wonderful people with wonderful values. I’ll be back, hopefully sooner than later. Oh….I hear their pizza on Friday nights is a must, so add that to your calendar as well!