Sorry for the delay in beer updates. After the binging of Des Moines Beer Week, I slowed down for a little bit. Plus, I got some freelance opportunities (some worked well, some not so much), so I had to shift my focus for a bit to things that pay. Maybe I’ll get paid to write… Read More 365 Iowa Beers 93-99: Back to drinking
When I started thinking about my idea to try 365 Iowa beers in one year, I initially decided to limit myself to no more than two beers a day. It seemed like a good way differentiate between “challenge” and “drinking problem.” But the Des Moines Beer Week just presented too many good opportunities to try… Read More 365 Iowa Beers: 58-81 Des Moines Beer Week Part 1
Fifty beers, what an accomplishment! Wait, I guess not really. But since I’m not currently working, every little milestone helps. Beer 46: Chateau 4th St. Chipotle Porter ABV: ? Consumed at: Chateau 4th St. Notes: My father-in-law regularly changes up what he’s brewing, but this porter has been a regular for the last few years.… Read More 365 Iowa beers 46-50
Last week I attended the monthly Jimmy Carter Happy Hour at El Bait Shop and tried three homebrews by Derek Day, president of the Iowa Brewers Union. Well, to be more accurate, two of the beers were by Derek, the third was from a brewery that is no longer with us. Beers 40-42: Nordic Ale,… Read More 365 Iowa Beers 40-45, a blast from the past
My last beer post was kind of super-sized. I’ve been messing around with how many beers I want to include in each write up. For this one, I’m going slightly smaller, since beer 40 goes with beers 41 and 42. Beers 40-45 will be posted sometime later this week. Beer 36: Mayday Mayday Maibock ABV:… Read More 365 Iowa Beers 36-39, Confluence, Deal’s & Exile
I’ve made it through a month’s worth of beers, and I’m basically 1/10th of the way through this experiment. I still have so many more beers to try, and it’s starting to feel like I’ve picked local Hy-Vees clean of their individual can/bottle selection. I plan to hit up the Jimmy Carter Happy Hour this… Read More 365 Iowa Beers 26-35
I’m not sure if I’m playing catch up with this post, or if I might switch my beer posts to 10 at a time. We’ll see how lazy I’m feeling. Beer 16: Millstream John’s Generations White Ale ABV: 5.2% Consumed at: Des Moines Social Club Notes: Since I got a press pass to Wizard World… Read More 365 Iowa Beers: 16-25
Wizard World and tummy troubles caused a delay in the next batch of Iowa beers. I only skipped one day of drinking (I’m dedicated, damnit!), but since I’ve doubled up on a few days, I’m not behind schedule on consumption. The beer train stops for no man! Also, it’s American Craft Beer Week. For someone… Read More 365 Iowa Beers: 11-15
Short summary: I’m attempting to drink 365 Iowa beers in a year. You can check out the first five beers here. If you have suggestions for beers I should try (including homebrews), leave a comment or email joelawler AT gmail.com Beer 6: Backpocket Pennywhistle Wheat ABV: 5.5% Purchased at: Valley West Hy-Vee Notes: I used… Read More 365 Iowa Beers: 6-10
I enjoy a good beer, and a good challenge. I’ve decided to combine the two for a potentially crazy idea. I want to try 365 Iowa beers in the next year. Are there 365 Iowa beers? I haven’t actually counted. The Iowa Taproom has 100 some available, then there are seasonals and smaller batch stuff… Read More 365 Iowa Beers: Beers 1-5
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