The Amana Colonies’ Oktoberfest kicks off this Friday, Oct. 3, with singing, dancing, eating and drinking that will continue throughout the weekend.
Casey Wagner
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Prost! Backpocket Brewing to host Munich-inspired Oktoberfest
This Saturday, Oct. 4, Backpocket Brewing will transform the Coralville Marriott exhibit center into a Munich-inspired beer hall for their Oktoberfest celebration.
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Cedar Rapids Homebrew Festival offers taste of rare and unavailable beers
Homebrewers from across Iowa will offer samples of their one-of-a-kind, homemade beers this Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1-5 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Homebrew …
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Northside Oktoberfest: The boozy block party returns with beer from over 70 breweries
The Northside Oktoberfest’s 19th annual Iowa City Brewfest will give beer lovers a chance to try beers from around the block and the world this Saturday, Sept. 27 …
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Great Divide Brewing Company to cross into Iowa with tap takeover at Reds Alehouse
Get ready to see Yetis at your favorite beer retailer and bar — Yeti Imperial Stout, that is. Great Divide Brewing Company of Denver, Colorado announced that …
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‘Barley and Me Puppy Pale Ale’ by Confluence Brewing Company is LV’s September 2014 Brew of the Month
Barley and Me Puppy Pale Ale, Little Village‘s beer of the month, is for the dogs. And cats, rabbits, ferrets, pigs and the many other animals sheltered…
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Quarter Barrel arcade and brewery to open in Cedar Rapids
There are bars with arcade games and arcades with bars. And then there are “barcades,” establishments that Chris Ellis, co-owner and brewer of…
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Is this the year? 2014 Hawkeye football predictions
The Iowa Hawkeyes’ football team recovered from a disappointing 2012 campaign with eight wins in 2013 and a trip to a January bowl game. The 2014 Hawkeyes have the experience and talent to not only win more than eight games, but to also compete for the Big Ten title. Strength of schedule: Iowa has a […]
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Amana gets crunk: Festival of Iowa Beers to feature more than 100 brews
Over 100 beers from 26 Iowa breweries will be available for tasting at the 10th annual Festival of Iowa Beers this Sunday, August 31, 1–5 p.m. in Amana. The festival…
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New Holland Brewing’s beers and spirits are coming to Iowa
New Holland Brewing Company from Holland, Mich. has announced that it will begin distributing its beers and spirits in Iowa by mid-September as the brewery expands its footprint in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions. Mad Hatter IPA, Sundog Amber Ale, Full Circle Kolsh and Dragon’s Milk Barrel-Aged Stout are among the New Holland beers […]
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Beer Review: Left Hand Brewing Company’s Milk Stout Nitro
Nitrogen beers such as Guinness are served on draft using a pressurized mix of nitrogen and carbon dioxide, that results in a beer with a velvety smooth, creamy mouthfeel and little carbonation. Because nitrogen has a low solubility in liquid (meaning it cannot be dissolved), beers poured “on nitro” feature a distinctive cascade of bubbles that is caused by rising nitrogen.
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2nd annual Bikes and Brews ride set for this Saturday
This Saturday, Aug. 16, the Bikes and Brews bicycle ride between Reds Alehouse and Blackstone is back for its second year. Sam Hall, the general manager at Blackstone, said this year’s route is reversed from last year’s, when riders both started and finished at Blackstone. A layover at Joe’s Place in downtown Iowa City has also been added. At each stop, riders will be able to enjoy a selection of beers brewed by co-sponsor Boulevard Brewing Company.
