Beer Menu
We believe that we can turn anybody into a “beer person.” We craft highly drinkable and approachable beers but also give our brewers free rein to produce whatever style he or she feels is needed on tap. Our hope is to create loyalty through our consistent core beers and a sense of curiosity via our unique limited-edition drafts that are sure to keep you guessing (and smiling).
Compensation
English Mild Ale
Notes of biscuit, toffee, and chocolate meld with a silky mouthfeel to produce this world-class session beer.
Gold Medal Winner at the 2014 & 2016 Great American Beer Festivals.
Notes: Malty, Toasty, Caramel
ABV: 4.5%
Yard Sale
India Pale Ale
Juicy flavor and a pungent, tangy, nose of citrus and tropical fruit. A nice, clean bitterness paired with a slight alcohol heat and dry finish makes this an exceptionally easy drinking brew.
Notes: Citrus, Pine, Punchy
ABV: 6.2%
Bridge Beer
Golden Ale
Bridge Beer is our take on an American Golden Ale, with just a bit more panache. It doesn’t demand hours of contemplation but you just might contemplate drinking it for hours.
Notes: Crisp, Refreshing, Light
ABV: 3.6%
On Draft
YEAR-ROUND
Compensation | English Mild Ale
Notes of biscuit, toffee, and chocolate meld with a silky mouthfeel to produce this world-class beer.
ABV: 4.5 | $6 Pint | $3 Tasters | $12 Meowler | $17 Growler
Yard Sale | American IPA
Juicy flavor and a pungent, tangy, nose of citrus and tropical fruit. A nice, clean bitterness paired with a slight alcohol heat and dry finish makes this an exceptionally easy drinking brew.
ABV: 6.2 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters | $12 Meowler | $17 Growler
Tag Tangerine | Tangerine Wheat Beer
Inspired by German "Radlers" that combine soda and beer to produce a light and refreshing beverage. Tag is a juicy and hazy wheat beer with the zesty citrus bite of tangerine. Enjoy a Tag! Enjoy the Day!"
ABV: 4.2 | $6 Pint | $3 Tasters | $10 Meowler | $15 Growler
Crushberry | Kettle Sour with Blueberry and Berry Flavor
For our 8th Anniversary, we wanted to come up with something that embodies the "terroir" of Cedar Rapids. When Crunchberry Day gives its sweet aromatic embrace to our fair city, we take a deep breath and are whisked away to the sweet cereal of our youth. We hope this beer is fun for you. Drink on Crunchberry Day for extra enjoyment.
ABV: 6.7 | $7 Tulip | $3.50 Tasters | $15 Meowler | $22 Growler
LIMITED RELEASE
Dark / Robust
Olde 17 | Irish-Style Stout
The official beer of the Cedar Rapids St. Patrick's Day Parade Society (SaPaDaPaSo) and 2023 World Beer Cup Silver Medal Winner. This is the classic pub stout you know and love. Roasty, with hints of dark chocolate, nuttiness, and a rich, creamy mouthfeel. Sláinte!
ABV: 4.8 | $6 Pint | $2.5 Tasters
Anniversary Imperial | Barrel-Aged Imperial Mexican Stout w/Cacao, Chiles, Cinnamon, and Vanilla Bean
Guajillo, Ancho, and Pasilla peppers meld with cacao nibs, cinnamon, and whole vanilla beans to produce this decadent concoction worthy of 11 years of Lion Bridge beer!
ABV: 12 | $9 Tulip | $5 Tasters
The Emperor of Ice Cream | Imperial Milk Stout w/Strawberry, Chocolate, Vanilla.
Let be be finale of seem. The only emperor is the emperor of ice cream.
ABV: 10 | $9 Tulip | $5 Tasters
Lagers / Wheat
Bohemian Premium | Lager
Brewed with Czech Saaz Hops as well as flaked rice and a blend of American and Bohemian Pilsner malts, Bohemian Premium embraces Old World hop character right alongside the New World utilization of rice to lighten the body and increase drinkability. Bohemian Premium is the story of us: using our past to inspire our future…all while making it our very own.
ABV: 4.8 | $6 Tankard | $2.50 Taster
Tag Tangerine | Tangerine Wheat Beer
Inspired by German "Radlers" that combine soda and beer to produce a light and refreshing beverage. Tag is a juicy and hazy wheat beer with the zesty citrus bite of tangerine. Enjoy a Tag! Enjoy the Day!"
ABV: 4.2 | $6 Pint | $3 Tasters | $10 Meowler | $15 Growler
Bridge Beer | Light Golden Ale
Bridge Beer is our take on light beer with just a bit more panache. It doesn't demand hours of contemplation, but you just might contemplate drinking it for hours.
ABV: 3.6 | $6 Pint | $3 Tasters | $10 Meowler | $15 Growler
Life is BrewTeaful | English Summer Ale with Tea, Honey & Lemon
Silly name, serious sentiment. Enjoy life and enjoy great beer with the people you care about.
ABV: 5 | $6 Pint | $3 Tasters
Library Lager | Pale Lager
Brewed to celebrate the new Westside Library and National Library Week (4/6-4/12). This highly drinkable lager utilizes pilsner malt, Hersbrucker Hops, and a touch of corn to lighten it up. Support Libraries and all they do for our community!
ABV: 5 | $6 Pint | $3 Tasters
Živá Voda | Czech-style Pilsner
Named for the "living water" of Czech fairy tales that heals infirmities and counteracts spells.
ABV: 4.8 | $7 Tulip | $3 Tasters
Hoppy
Wolf Shirt XXL | Imperial IPA w/Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Lotus
Flavor as intense as robot wolves fighting intergalactic space battles in front of an epic moon. What's not to love?
ABV: 8.5 | $7 Tulip | $3.5 Tasters
Sour
Crushberry | Kettle Sour with Blueberry and Berry Flavor
For our 8th Anniversary, we wanted to come up with something that embodies the "terroir" of Cedar Rapids. When Crunchberry Day gives its sweet aromatic embrace to our fair city, we take a deep breath and are whisked away to the sweet cereal of our youth. We hope this beer is fun for you. Drink on Crunchberry Day for extra enjoyment.
ABV: 6.7 | $7 Tulip | $3.50 Tasters | $15 Meowler | $22 Growler
Heart Strings | Pineapple, Raspberry, Blueberry Sour
Tropical pineapple melds with tart and tangy raspberry. A new sour to bring a little more love into your life.
ABV: 5.5 | $7 Tulip | $4 Tasters
Hard Seltzer/Cocktail
Old Fashioned
Old Forester Bourbon garnished with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry. Served on the rocks in a tulip glass.
ABV: 14 | $11 Tulip | $1.50 Sample
COMING SOON…
Chipper Gold | Golden Ale w/Chocolate & Madagascar Vanilla Beans
Golden in color with a comforting aroma of chocolate and vanilla; an unexpected delight
ABV: 5 | $7 Pint | $2.5 Tasters
AVAILABLE 5/?
Beer-To-Go
Bohemian Premium | 6-pack | $11.99
Bridge Beer | 6-pack | $11.99
Compensation | 6-pack | $12.99
Compensation | 12-pack | $20.99
Crushberry | 4-pack | $14.99
Hard Lemonade | 6-pack | $10.99
Lion’s Pride | 12-pack | $23.99
Yard Sale IPA | 6-pack | $12.99
Yard Sale IPA | 12-pack | $20.99
TAG Tangerine | 6-pack | $12.99
Olde 17 | 6-pack | $12.99
Shadow Puppet 2025 | single can | $8.99
Fracas 2025 | single can | $8.99
Twice Baked 2025 | single can | $9.99
Wolf Shirt XXL | 4-pack| $16.99
A.I Anniversary Imperial | single can | $10.99
Emperor of Ice Cream | 4-pack | $17.99
Chipper Gold | 4-pack | $12.99
Additional Options
GUEST BEERS/CIDERS
OG Apple | Gluten Free
Jefferson County Works, Fairfield, Iowa
ABV: 6 | $7 Pint
Sour Cherry | Gluten Free
Jefferson County Works, Fairfield, Iowa
ABV: 6 | $7 Pint
WINE
Underwood Wine, Union Wine Company, Oregon
Pinot Gris | Rose' | Pinot Noir
$14 (12.7 oz Can)
Stella Rosa Sparkling Semi-Sweet
Pineapple | Blueberry | Grapefruit | Watermelon
$7
NON-ALCOHOLIC
Lion Bridge Orange Soda
Citrusy and invigorating. Orange in color and a well-balanced sweet and tangy taste. Meowler/Growler fills are available.
$3.50 Pint
Lion Bridge Root Beer
Our very own root beer sports a thick, creamy head, lots of aromas, and plenty of delicious root beer taste. Meowler/Growler fills are available.
$3.50 Pint
Virgin Blue Raspberry Slushie
An alcohol-free blue raspberry slushie. Perfect for the kids or NA lovers!
$6 Tulip
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade, Iced Tea
$2.50 Cans
Untitled Art - (Mango Dragonfruit Sour, Italian Pilsner, Juicy IPA) $6.50 Cans
Athletic Brewing NA Beer - Chocolate Dark Brew $6.50 Cans