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
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
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
John’s Grocery Next Generation | White Ale
Made in Collaboration with John's Grocery, the iconic 4th generation family-run grocer and purveyor of fine beverages. Brewed with orange peel and coriander and fermented with Belgian Yeast, this beer never goes out-of-style, just like John's.
ABV: 5 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters
Summer Soother | Ale for Outdoors
Lemongrass, vanilla and a big addition of Citra hops give a nod to the iconic, all-gnatural repellent. Enjoy the Summer thanks to Lion Bridge and Bug Soother.
ABV: 6 | $6 Pint | $3 Tasters
RoboFest | Festbier
A bready and malty delight with a drinkability that won't malfunction your taste buds.
ABV: 6.5 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters
Oktobot 3000 | Barrel-Aged Imperial Märzen
A fusion brew with German and Czech roots in the recipe as well as the name ("robot" is a word with Czech origins). European malts are the motherboard to this amped up version of the style, while 8 months in Cedar Ridge Whiskey barrels greases the cogs and makes sure it all computes.
ABV: 9 | $8 Tulip | $3 Tasters
Cucumber Kölsch | Field Beer
We teamed up with Bass Farms to brew this intriguing take on a classic German style.
ABV: 4.6 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters
Coffee Kölsch | Field Beer
Our Kundera Kölsch base gets a little pep from a specialty roast from our friends at Dash Coffee Roasters. Light and bright in appearance with soft citrusy coffee notes makes this beer a super pleasant surprise.
ABV: 4.6 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters
Hoppy
Majestic Beast | Hazy IPA with Erebus, Citra, Mosaic
Majestic and potent; it may just bring a tear to your eye.
ABV: 7.2 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters
Wolf Shirt | Hazy IPA w/Citra, Mosaic
This beer is not a shirt. But wolf shirts are awesome. This beer is awesome.
ABV: 7.2 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters
Off Grid | Hazy IPA
Brewed to commemorate the Derecho Storm of 2020 when Cedar Rapids lost 65% of its tree canopy and we used a robust generator to keep our production going in order to brew this Galaxy-hopped IPA! $1 of every pint and 4-pack goes to ReLeaf Cedar Rapids!
ABV: 6.6 | $7 Pint | $3 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
King Crush | Imperial Kettle Sour with Crunchberry flavor
We took our fan favorite Crushberry and bumped up everything to make it the official drink of Cedar Rapids Royalty. Now with a new shockingly brilliant purple color!
ABV: 8 | $7 Tulip | $3.5 Tasters
Peachy Keen | Kettle Sour with Peach Ring Gummies
Everything's peachy, peachy keen.
ABV: 6.3 | $7 Tulip | $3.5 Tasters
Lemon Lime Cheesecake Bar | Sour with Fruit, Graham Cracker, and Cream Cheese Flavor
Bright and tangy Lemon and Lime blends with a cream cheese finish and a graham cracker crust. Save room for seconds! The Potluck dessert of your dreams.
ABV: 6.3 | $7 Tulip | $3.5 Tasters
Pickle Pucker | Dill Pickle Kettle Sour
The Real Dill!! Surprisingly refreshing with a little sweet, a little tangy, and some great electrolytes to keep you energized in the summer heat.
ABV: 5 | $7 Tulip | $3.5 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
Hard Slushie
A delicious, frozen concoction. Rotating weekly flavor. Ask your server for this week’s refreshing taste sensation!
ABV: 5.5 | $7 Tulip
COMING SOON…
Beer-To-Go
A.I Anniversary Imperial | single can | $10.99
Bohemian Premium | 6-pack | $11.99
Bridge Beer | 6-pack | $11.99
Chipper Gold | 4-pack | $12.99
Compensation | 6-pack | $12.99
Compensation | 12-pack | $20.99
Crushberry | 4-pack | $14.99
Hard Lemonade | 6-pack | $10.99
John’s Grocery Ale | 6-pack | $12.99
King Crush | 4-pack | $16.99
Lemon Lime Cheesecake Bar| 4-pack | $12.99
Lion’s Pride | 12-pack | $23.99
Majestic Beast | 4-pack | $12.99
Off Grid| 4-pack | $12.99
Oktobot 3000 | 4-pack | $16.99
Peachy Keen | 4-pack | $12.99
Pickle Pucker | 4-pack | $12.99
RoboFest | 4-pack | $12.99
Summer Soother | 4-pack | $12.99
TAG Tangerine | 6-pack | $12.99
Wolf Shirt | 4-pack | $12.99
Yard Sale IPA | 6-pack | $12.99
Yard Sale IPA | 12-pack | $20.99
Živá Voda | 6-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