John’s Grocery is celebrating 70 years as a staple of Iowa City’s northside by focusing on what they do best: beer. John’s is hosting an anniversary party in their parking lot from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, offering beer and wine samples from visiting breweries and wineries, as well as chances to win prizes.
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BrewFest at Oktoberfest ticket prices increase as of Sept. 1
Oktoberfest Northside — Saturday, Sept. 24 BrewFest 12-3 p.m. The 21st Annual Iowa City BrewFest will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. at Northside Oktoberfest, showcasing the Bohemian nature of Iowa City’s Northside Neighborhood through craft beer and local food. Exclusive BrewMaster tickets sold out earlier this summer, though General Admission […]
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Here’s what you need to know about the 2015 Northside Oktoberfest
Northside Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 3 The ever-evolving Northside Oktoberfest takes place this Saturday, Oct. 3 at 12 p.m. In anticipation of the event, Little Village and the Iowa City Downtown District have compiled a list of the newest changes and additions to the festival, and answered some frequently asked questions. Changes and Additions This year […]
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Iowa City historian to highlight 19th century brewery, beer caves
Archaeologist, historian and Little Village contributor Marlin Ingalls will give a presentation on the history of prohibition, breweries and…
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Science-themed brewery and fermentation lab to open downtown
For brewer Drew Letcher, yeast is more than just an ingredient for brewing beer: A microscopic fungus that converts sugar into alcohol…
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Eat and drink for a cause this weekend at the Stout and Oyster Festival
Enjoy an ice-cold stout and plate of oysters this Saturday, Feb. 7 from 2 – 7 p.m. at Club 76 (2349 Mehaffey Bridge Rd. N.E., North Liberty) for their…
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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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Iowa Brews: A look at the state’s beer industry in 2014
The Iowa brewing industry is growing so quickly, even industry experts and representatives have a hard time keeping up. When Iowa Pints: A Guide to Iowa Breweries was published in June, the author, J. Wilson, featured profiles of 51 established breweries, two cider makers and three breweries set to open over the summer. It also […]
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Yeti Imperial Stout by Great Divide Brewing Company is LV’s December 2014 Brew of the Month
Much like its mythical namesake, Yeti Imperial Stout, is beastly and complex. Great Divide Brewing Company recently started distributing their beer…
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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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Steroid Stout by Kalona Brewing Company is LV’s November 2014 Brew of the Month
Early morning tailgating before Hawkeye home games can be a challenge for us night owls. Groggy and perhaps a teensy bit hung over from Friday evening…
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Zombie Monkie Porter by Tallgrass Brewing Company is LV’s October 2014 Brew of the Month
Tallgrass Brewing’s Zombie Monkie is a fantastic, robust porter that the brewery says is “carefully brewed for the post-apocalyptic world to come.” Sold in…
