Iowa beer distro news

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  1. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Since the "Iowa Rumors" got locked, I thought we could start a new thread to post confirmed or rumored Iowa distribution news and updates.

    I know it's been noted in other threads, but Crooked Stave has officially hit Iowa markets as of last week courtesy of Abu Nawas Beverage (who is killing it with bringing awesome beers to our state lately).
    http://www.crookedstave.com/

    More distro news is that Big Wood Brewery out of White Bear Lake, MN is now in Iowa. Big Wood Morning Stout and Bark Bite IPA are confirmed currently available in Des Moines. Johnson Brothers is handing distribution, so all markets in their footprint should eventually see this I'd think.
    http://www.bigwoodbrewery.com/
     
    #1 BottleCaps80, Sep 17, 2013
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  2. mnstorm99

    mnstorm99 Initiate (0) May 11, 2007 Minnesota

    My favorite brewery which is not distributed to me...so I am jealous of this. But, they are getting closer, fingers crossed. I assume the beers won't be easy to find though.
     
    #2 mnstorm99, Sep 17, 2013
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  3. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    I'm thinking the 4 core beers in their lineup will be more common. No word on what/if we'll be seeing any of their beers outside of those as of yet.
     
    #3 BottleCaps80, Sep 17, 2013
  4. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    Had a Hop Savant last night and man, was it worth it. Was a bit hesitant to buy more hoppy beer (a little hopped out from the summer) but this was very welcomed.
     
    #4 HawkeyeNation, Sep 17, 2013
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  5. redblacks75

    redblacks75 Initiate (0) Oct 29, 2010 Iowa


    From what I know, it will be just the four core beers. That's all NY is seeing, and all of the other places that are now getting distro.
     
    #5 redblacks75, Sep 17, 2013
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  6. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    I take it Crooked Stave beer is pricey?
     
    #6 Ri0, Sep 18, 2013
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  7. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    Yes. $7.99 and $9.99 per 12oz bottle. Haven't tried the Surette yet but Hop Savant was worth the $8 (though of course I'd prefer to pay a little less!). Local draft house posted their bottles on FB and can only imagine what they're selling those for!
     
    #7 HawkeyeNation, Sep 18, 2013
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  8. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    Anyone know when we will get this years batch of FBS?
     
    #8 HawkeyeNation, Sep 18, 2013
  9. DollCraftTrav

    DollCraftTrav Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2012 Iowa

    I like the new thread
     
    #9 DollCraftTrav, Sep 18, 2013
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  10. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    Hope to see you post any Doll Craft distro news you have in here, Travis! BTW...wassup, man....it's Nick from Twitter, etc. :slight_smile:
     
    #10 BottleCaps80, Sep 18, 2013
  11. bossfan23

    bossfan23 Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Iowa

    Any news on Dogfish Head heading back to Iowa? IA Beer Baron had a post last year saying there was a chance by the end of 2013. Haven't heard anything since besides them entering Wisconsin and Indiana again.
     
    #11 bossfan23, Sep 19, 2013
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  12. DollCraftTrav

    DollCraftTrav Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2012 Iowa

    As I am sure you all know, I can post anything until pen is put to paper, but...sitting on some awesome info
     
    #12 DollCraftTrav, Sep 19, 2013
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  13. DollCraftTrav

    DollCraftTrav Initiate (0) Aug 14, 2012 Iowa

    *can't
     
    #13 DollCraftTrav, Sep 19, 2013
  14. dckepley

    dckepley Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2006 Iowa

    Oskar Blues? Lagunitas? Any updates?
     
    #14 dckepley, Sep 19, 2013
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  15. bossfan23

    bossfan23 Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Iowa

    Is this related to my DFH post?
     
    #15 bossfan23, Sep 19, 2013
  16. BottleCaps80

    BottleCaps80 Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Iowa

    My guess (really, my wish): distribution deal with TG for Central Iowa after they are fully up and running with their new brewhouse/bottling line and turning out bottles on a consistent basis. Hopefully in the next few months.
     
    #16 BottleCaps80, Sep 19, 2013
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  17. chadillac3

    chadillac3 Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2012 Iowa

    I certainly wouldn't complain if Odells was coming to Iowa...fresh Myrcenary all the time would rock.
     
    #17 chadillac3, Sep 19, 2013
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  18. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    Saw Big Wood at Johncy's last night so it should be in the Iowa City area.
     
    #18 HawkeyeNation, Sep 20, 2013
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  19. chadillac3

    chadillac3 Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2012 Iowa

    Black Butte 25 released in Cedar Rapids today...HyVee Oakland Road got 5 cases.
     
    #19 chadillac3, Sep 20, 2013
  20. HawkeyeNation

    HawkeyeNation Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2013 Iowa

    $14.99 per if anyone is interested ^^

    I may pick one up. Really hoping Take the Black Stout gets here soon though and also BBQ.
     
    #20 HawkeyeNation, Sep 20, 2013
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