What are they building west of Big Grove? A pond? — Richard, Iowa City, via Facebook […]
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Botchway kicks off city council campaign focused on affordable housing, mental health and economic development
Kingsley Botchway kicked off his campaign for reelection to his at-large Iowa City Council seat with an event at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom last Friday. As people gathered in the game room to talk about issues, play ping-pong and share a meal, Botchway discussed three issues he plans to focus on if re-elected: affordable housing, mental health and economic development, including supporting small businesses. […]
Sarah Shook and the Disarmers at Big Grove
Since Big Grove Brewery opened its taproom in Iowa City, they have been booking music showcasing local and touring country, rock and roots music. That theme continues with North Carolina’s Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, who take over the taproom June 27. Shook and company are touring on ‘Sidelong,’ the band’s first full-length out on Bloodshot Records.
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‘The songs don’t care what you’re wearing’ — Brian Johannesen releases ‘Northern Town’ with a party at Big Grove
Iowa City’s Brian Johannesen celebrates the release of his first solo full-length album this weekend with an album release party Saturday, May 6 at Big Grove Brewery and Tap Room — Iowa City, which is quickly becoming a vibrant music venue, since its opening in March. Northern Town, which releases tomorrow, marks Johannesen’s second outing recording with Luke Tweedy at Flat Black Studios, following his 2013 self-titled EP. […]
LV’s April Beer of the Month: Boomtown by Big Grove Brewery
MCF: Free Rock Show Saturday — April 8 at 2 p.m. Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, Iowa City April marks the beginning of my favorite pastime: lawn mowing. Though I love baseball (another great pastime that begins its long season in April), lawn mowing has a special place in my heart. My first (though unofficial) […]
Big Grove Brewery and Taproom brings a homey vibe to former lumberyard
The new Big Grove Brewery and Taproom, 1225 S Gilbert St, aims for a homey feel; but unlike the conventional home, it brews its own craft beer, is staffed by a top-notch chef and maintains features of the lumberyard that previously occupied the building. […]
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 Iowa City to the old Sutliff Bridge via the beastly hills of Sugar Bottom Road. It is a ride worthy of the beer of the […]
Cedar Rapids’ Cobble Hill visits Pullman for Corridor Mash-Up
On Monday, May 9, Pullman Bar & Diner hosted the first Cobble Hill + Pullman Corridor Mash-Up. The sold-out event featured meals and cocktails prepared by the staff at both restaurants, and, thankfully, this will not be the last time the two restaurants will work together. On Wednesday, May 25, Cobble Hill returns the hospitality, […]
Solon’s Big Grove Brewery requests funds for Iowa City expansion
Tomorrow the Iowa City Economic Development Committee will review a request from Big Grove Brewery to support facade upgrades for a planned Iowa City facility. The brewery’s original Solon location will continue to function as the flagship brewpub and restaurant, with the Iowa City locale serving as a production brewery and taproom. The brewery is […]
Review: ‘New Prairie Kitchen’ celebrates local food, highlights area chefs
Solon’s Big Grove Brewery is hosting a release reception for New Prairie Kitchen (Midway Books 2015), a cookbook by Summer Miller that promotes… […]
Are hops the future of Iowa’s agricultural economy?
Solon Farmer Mark Pattison is now growing hops on land that has historically been used for soybeans and corn. The 25-acre Buck Creek Hops operation will be home to 25,000 new hops plants this year — and 1,600 22-foot poles for the crops to climb — making it one of the largest hopyards in the […]
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 […]
