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Lion Bridge Brewing release news for March!

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A busy month for Lion Bridge as they celebrate their 9 year anniversary this Sunday, March 5th starting when the doors open at 11!

Along with their anniversary they are releasing a whole bunch of tasty brews as well. Here’s what is coming from Lion Bridge this month!

TAG Tangerine (Tangerine Wheat Beer, 4.2%) Inspired by German “Radlers” that combine soda and beer to produce a light and refreshing beverage. Tag is a juicy and hazy wheat beer with the zesty citrus bite of tangerine. Enjoy a Tag! Enjoy the Day!”

Giving Crew Brew (Blonde Ale w/Comet Hops, 5.2%) – Brewed in Collaboration with the Iowa Giving Crew to support their fundraising initiatives.

Wolf Shirt XXL (Imperial IPA w/Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, 8.5%) – More hops, more ABV, robot wolves fighting intergalactic space battles in front of an epic moon. What’s not to love? RELEASE DATE : 3/5

Anniversary Imperial (Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout w/Ghanaian Cacao Nibs, 12%) – A whopping 17lbs of cacao nibs per barrel of beer. Brewed for our 9th Anniversary! Cheers! RELEASE DATE : 3/5

Živá Voda (Czech-style Pilsner, 4.8%) – Named for the “living water” of Czech fairy tales that heals infirmities and counteracts spells. RELEASE DATE : 3/15

House Project #1 (West Coast IPA, 7.1%) – This R&D IPA utilizes Simcoe and Citra. RELEASE DATE 3/15

Peachy Keen (Kettle Sour with Peach Ring Gummies, 6.7%) – Everything’s peachy, peachy keen.

RELEASE DATE : 3/22

Lion Bridge 9th Anniversary set for March 5th!

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9 years in the books for Lion Bridge Brewing on March 5th! And to celebrate they are releasing some wonderful sounding beers! Here’s what’s in store for this celebration courtesy of Lion Bridge’s Facebook page:

Save the date! Join us to celebrate our 9th Anniversary all day on Sunday, March 5th.

Live music by Dr. Z’s Experiment (2pm – 5pm)

FREE CAKE for everyone to celebrate all things Lion Bridge. (while supplies last)

Food Specials!

The release of 2 BRAND NEW beers!!

Wolf Shirt XXL (Imperial IPA w/Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, 8.5%) – More hops, more ABV, robot wolves fighting intergalactic space battles in front of an epic moon. What’s not to love?

Anniversary Imperial (Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout w/Ghanaian Cacao Nibs, 12%) – A whopping 17lbs of cacao nibs per barrel of beer. Brewed for our 9th Anniversary! Cheers!

Lion Bridge has become the catalyst to conversation and community that we always dreamed it could be. Come join us, raise a glass, and enjoy some cake to celebrate an amazing 9 years of Lion Bridge Brewing Company!! 

Big Grove “Citrus Surfer” enters year round portfolio!

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Big Grove Brewery has added “Citrus Surfer” to their year round release portfolio. Released to markets earlier this week on now available on tap at all Big Grove locations, this is the perfect beer to get into the warmer weather mindset, or to add to your Super Bowl Party spread! Here’s the press release courtesy of Big Grove Brewery:

[Iowa City, IA]: Today, Big Grove announced a brand-new fruited wheat release to join their year-round beer portfolio. Now pouring in their Iowa City, Solon, and Des Moines taprooms, Citrus Surfer is loaded with real orange and lemon citrus at a crushable 4.8% ABV. Each taproom will feature citrus-inspired culinary dishes to celebrate the beer release. 

A refreshing new twist on Big Grove’s past award-winning wheat beers, Citrus Surfer offers fans “significant drinkability,” according to Andy Joynt, Director of Brewing. The brewery team produced ten concept batches spanning eight months, beginning with research and development at their Solon pilot brewery before scaling to their Des Moines system as an intermediate step, ultimately crafting the beer for full-scale production at the Iowa City brewery.

“The finish and aromatics were something we focused on. We wanted pop with the right citrus flavor, plus a clean and satisfying finish, bringing you back for another sip,” remarked Joynt. 

The beer is anticipated to create a big wave in Iowa, giving Blue Moon Belgian White and Leinenkugel’s Wheat drinkers a more widely available, Iowa-made alternative. “Although Iowa is not coastal, nor is it a state known for its surfing, Citrus Surfer represents that mentality and a laid-back approach to life and the moments it brings,” said Bryan Farrell, Director of Integrated Sales & Marketing. “Iowans love to seek out new experiences and travel, especially in the winter months. We’re offering a call-to-action for fans to ‘Find Your Moment’ through trip and experience giveaways.” 

Throughout 2023, Big Grove will be giving away flights, Airbnb gift cards for unique Iowa rentals, and other fun offers and experiences. Fans can enter to win flight vouchers to any destination of their choosing, redeemable at major Iowa airports (CID, DSM, DBQ, SUX, ALO). Keep an eye out for more waves of giveaways and experiences throughout the spring and summer months. To enter, go to biggrove.com/pages/find-your-moment.

Check out your favorite local beverage shop to catch the closest Citrus Surfer near you. Citrus Surfer is available on draft, six-packs, and 12-packs at a majority of retail locations across Iowa.