The “chew” in the beer of the month — Confluence’s ChewBOCKa — is the unintended but delicious result of a common brewing complication. One of the problems that can vex […]
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LV’s December Beer of the Month: You Be You by Kalona Brewing Company
It’s cold — or at least it’s supposed to be cold in December. Regardless, it’s not an ideal time of the year for citrusy and tropical IPAs. They’re still drinkable, […]
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LV’s September 2016 Brew of the Month: Your guide to local Oktoberfest beers
Dust off your one-liter beer mug because September is the time to enjoy the many Oktoberfest beers being brewed in eastern Iowa — perhaps even at one of the area’s […]
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Gose Shore by Exile Brewing Company is LV’s August 2016 Brew of the Month
The beer of the month is a tart but tasty and drinkable brew that should wet your whistle on the hot, sticky, long days of August — Gose Shore, brewed […]
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Arms Race Pale Ale by Big Grove Brewery is LV’s July 2016 Brew of the Month
It’s that time of year when bicyclists are hitting the trails and country roads hard, training for RAGBRAI. One popular and effective (some may even say masochistic) route runs from […]
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ReUnion Lager by ReUnion Brewery is LV’s June 2016 Brew of the Month
Lager gets a bad rap. Commonly associated with the macro pilsners stacked ceiling-high in walk-in coolers across the nation, lager is panned by many craft beer enthusiasts as boring and […]
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Pompeii by Toppling Goliath Brewing Company is LV’s April 2016 Brew of the Month
The beer of the month, Pompeii, is a tropical and citrusy dream come true, ideal for enjoying on warm, early spring afternoons when wearing t-shirts and shorts feels weird, but […]
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CocO Stout by West O Beer is LV’s March 2016 Brew of the Month
This St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy the world-class, Iowa-brewed cream stout that has brought two straight gold medals home to West Okoboji: CocO Stout, brewed by West O Beer. According to […]
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12 oz Curls: Three cheers for holiday beers
Holiday cheer makes its way to the beer aisle in the form of cherished seasonals and festive one-offs, perfect for enjoying and sharing at holiday gatherings and ugly sweater parties. Among the many tasty holiday beer options are these three beers of the month.
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LV Recommends: Goldmine hard cider by Wilson’s Orchard
Iowa City’s Wilson’s Orchard just added hard cider to their list of apple offerings — “Goldmine.” I found a bottle of it at the Co-Op (it’s also available at John’s […]
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Bell’s Best Brown Ale is LV’s October 2015 Brew of the Month
It doesn’t get much better than October. Cooler temperatures perfect for hooded sweatshirts, colorful autumn foliage, hayrack rides, football, peaceful walks along leaf-covered trails and Friday the 13th marathons. It’s […]
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Workman’s Compensation by Lion Bridge Brewing Company is LV’s September 2015 Brew of the Month
In honor of Labor Day, this month’s beer of choice is an award-winning, tasty, low-alcohol compensation that is perfect to enjoy after a hard day of work: Workman’s Compensation, brewed […]
