Peace Tree Brewing Co. became one of the pillars of the Iowa craft beer scene almost as soon as Megan McKay founded the brewery in her hometown of Knoxville in 2009. Eight years later, Peace Tree expanded beyond its original taproom in Knoxville, opening a second location in Des Moines’ East Village. “The brewery has […]
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Beer-makers on opposite sides of the state are spreading the word about vision cures brewed up at the University of Iowa
Plenty of Iowa breweries go out of their way to support charitable organizations, but only one, it seems, was founded with the express goal of supporting a humanitarian cause. That brewery is Blind Butcher Brewing, and that cause is the cure for hereditary blindness. In 2009, Rob Hage was diagnosed with a hereditary disease of […]
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Iowa beer picks inspired by new and classic horror movies
Whatever movies you watch this October, don’t just sit there with glazed eyes dipping your hand into the Halloween candy bowl over and over again until you realize the trick-or-treaters are knocking and all that’s left for them are a few Tootsie Rolls and orange Starburst. Drink some local beer as well! The concepts are […]
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Zach Wahls hosting Iowa Senate campaign event with Mazahir Salih, Jason Kander
Zach Wahls’ campaign for the Iowa Senate District 37 seat will continue with a celebration at Backpocket Brewing in Coralville Friday, with notable guests.
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Carl Edgar Blake II on Big Summer Bash Boucherie: A whole lotta hog!
On Saturday, June 27, Cajun tradition comes to Iowa in the most relatable form that it possibly can: lots and lots of tantalizing, farm raised goodness.
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Backpocket’s winter beer fest sells out for the fourth year in a row
If you haven’t already purchased your ticket to BrrrFest 2015, you’re out of luck. Backpocket Brewing co-owner and brewer Jake Simmons says…
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Corridor on Tap festival to offer taste of 100 beers
The inaugural Corridor on Tap beer festival will kick off the weekend this Friday, Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex (350 1st Ave. NE), offering samples of 100 different beers from a variety of national and international breweries. Corridor on Tap will offer unlimited samples of beers to […]
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Wake Up Iowa City and Backpocket Brewing collaborate on new coffee stout
Backpocket Brewery will introduce Wake Up Iowa, their new coffee stout made in collaboration with local coffee-roaster Wake Up Iowa City …
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Border Hop Indoor Tailgate to offer rare Minnesota beers during this weekend’s football game
Though the Iowa football team plays at Minnesota this Saturday, the Border Hop Indoor Tailgate will give Hawkeye fans the opportunity …
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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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Border Hop Fest to offer tasting of rare Midwestern brews
We’ve all done it — crossed Iowa’s borders to buy beer unavailable in the Hawkeye State, be it from New Glarus or Half Acre. This Saturday, May 24 from 1-5 p.m. though, beers that normally require visiting a neighboring state to enjoy will be coming to Backpocket Brewing for Border Hop Fest, located on the top level of the Coralville Marriott parking ramp.
