Carroll, IA Hy-Vee

And still getting better everyday. Best you can get in the West Central part of the State without going to Ames, Des Moines, or Omaha.

 

Ran ass-backwards into $4.00 sixers of Founders Pale Ale and $5.00 sixers of Dirty Bastard there this winter. Couldn't f-ing believe my eyes. I've still got some of the Dirty's, I bought so much.

 

THANK YOU, SIR! WOULD YOU LIKE ANOTHER?!

 

Props to all Hy-Vees with a killer beer selection (like mine )!

 

Amen to that. I know Zroc(BA member on here) has been working his ass off trying to get that area more into craft. Anyone close needs to do yourself a favor and stop in. Hell, as far as I know, Fort Dodge doesn't hold a candle to comparing to what is in Carroll. But I also doubt there are any craft nerds in FD...

 

Hello everyone and thanks for the kind words. I have indeed been working my tail off to get this to happen but I couldn't be happier with how its turning out. What's really helped me out is working with Frederique from Abu Nawas. That man is just as passionate as anyone out there and his beer portfolio literally makes me drool at times. For anyone out there that hasn't been to my store, stop in and see whats going on! I have the full Jolly Pumpkin line, Stillwater, Pretty Things, Jester King, Mikkeller....just to name a few....and I took a slight gamble with this and bought a little on the heavy side so while many stores have been out of some of the highly sought after products, I still have a few sitting around......but its getting down there Next in line is starting to organize a few bottle shares in the area and encourage people to come hangout, talk beer, and build friendships. Once again, ill be working with Frederique to line up a keg of something delicious and encourage some folks to travel out my way and see whats going on. Carroll finds itself in a "dead spot" unfortunately. Were 1hr 30min from dsm and about the same to Omaha and we don't get some of the distribution favors that dsm and council bluffs gets, but im hoping to curve that soon. Id really like to see some folks show up from Omaha/Dsm for the bottle shares and maybe establish some trading partners with some of the local beer advocates that roam the Carroll area....they are out there! Ill be making another order list here soon and hopefully have some new offerings within the next few weeks....stay tuned and thank you!

 

I've been tempted to make a run up to Carroll, as I have heard about this store. I haven't yet because at that distance DSM and El Bait Shop etc. seem to make more sense (for me). Anyway, keep up the good work!

 

While I cant rival the tap selection that the Bait shop gets, I can rival the bottles for your own stash!! Shoot me a BM if you like and let me know what your after and ill set some stuff back for you. Ill gladly work with anyone that's willing to make the trip and fill a box. That's what the good ol boys did for me in DSM and Ames when I would make the venture down, so ill pass it right back down the line. Hope everyone starts there week out with high spirits! I think a Maracaibo is in store for this guy tonight Cheers!

 

Hello everyone, hope your sunday funday is a good one! Just wanted to give a heads up to everyone/anyone interested that im getting another order from Abu Nawas on Thursday. Some of the highlights from this order include: Upright 4-6-7, Mikkeller Beer Geek Weasel-Its ALIVE agd in Chard brls with mango, Tilquin Geueze and Lambic, De Molen stouts, and To Ol DIPA-Red wine brl aged Trippel. Cant wait to get my hands on these brews!! I also ordered some various hoppy treats for my local hopheads from Frederique and a few other vendors, so if you want to try some new hoppy brews ya gotta move with the quickness. The locals sweep through it rather quickly! Has anyone out been aging any Jolly Pumpkin stuff? Ive been sampling a few bottles that are pushing the 1 year mark and the "funk" seems to be mellowing some and the flavors are becoming more pronounced.....at least to this palate and im enjoying them more then fresh. Today im going to try an EPIC Epicurian: Imp stout w coffee and fig. Havent had this one yet so im kind of excited to pull the trigger finally. Anyways, sorry for the rambling. I love craft beer!! Have a great day fellow BA's!

 

This one!?! http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/25923/85743

If so, see you Thursday

edit? What do you think those will run $?

 

That's them!! Geueze should run 20ish Lambics prolly 25-28ish???? Just guessing off of the order sheet price, gotta keep the guys upstairs happy with what im doing in that store and all their money im spending but like I said, if your willing to travel ill work with ya!

 

Thanks for the reply, ZROC. I could definitely use some tilquin, jester king, de molen, and upright!

I think I'll be in touch

 

Sounds good to me! Ill be there all week haha. And just to rub it in a lil deeper, I assume by the avatar you like saison brett?? I may or may not have some 2012 & 2013 chilling at the store Well, its Monday and ive got chores to do before I get to work at the store. Hope everyone out there has a rockin Monday and let me know if I can help ya find anything! Seeya

 

This is really cool to hear. I'm glad that Hy-Vee is supporting craft beer! I grew up going to Hy-Vee in Maryville, MO. My folks still live there so I always stop in to the liquor store at the Maryville Hy-Vee and almost always find something awesome. They don't have a giant selection, but their offerings are solid and they always have some stuff that would fly off the shelf in other places. The last couple times I've been there they had the latest Stone Enjoy By, and they also still had some Rye-on-Rye sitting on the shelf as well.

 

You know what? Thank you Chad for being who you are and enjoying craft beer! I cant help but thank everyone in this scene and for blowing it up to what it has become......as for this guy....I gotta go to bed as ive got chores in the morning and im already behind....blah....but come check out the store....I have some goodies!!!

 

Without having been to this Hy-Vee to compare, it would be tough for me to believe that their beer selection is better than John's Grocery in Iowa City, or Benz in Cedar Rapids.

John's has a better Belgian section than I've seen in almost any store in Wisconsin, and almost every store in Chicago I've been to.

But, I will check it out if I ever make it over that way.