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
Disaster at Meux | Brown Porter
Dessert for your desert island. Fudge and saigon cinnamon meld with a little bit of hazelnut goodness and bourbon barrel to produce something we liken to a cookie in beer form.
ABV: 5.6 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters | $14 Meowler | $20 Growler
Zombie Awakening | Black Ale w/coffee
In collaboration with Bloomsbury Farm. Black as the inside of a buried coffin, with enough Dash dark roast coffee to put a pep in the step of the even the most lumbering undead walker.
ABV: 7 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters | $14 Meowler | $20 Growler
Spice Must Flow | Maple and Cinnamon Dark Ale
A melange of Maple and Saigon Cinnamon meld with a robust black ale to form this luxurious treat. “Whoever controls the spice, controls the universe!"
ABV: 7 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters | $14 Meowler | $20 Growler
Fair Fudge | Stout w/Cacao Husk and Nibs
Brewed exclusively for the Iowa State Fair 2024. Chocolate decadence in liquid form with the drinkability you need at the fair.
ABV: 6 | $7 Tulip | $3 Tasters | $17 Meowler | $24 Growler
Comfy Pants | Winter Warmer
Work is done. Go ahead and slip into something a little more comfortable with a pint of Comfy Pants. This rich, full-bodied English Strong Ale layers a complex malt profile filled with dark fruits and caramel on top of a touch of floral hops. Sit down, relax, and Get Comfy!
ABV: 6.8 | $7 Pint | $2.5 Tasters | $14 Meowler | $20 Growler
Mallow Gold | Imperial S’mores Stout
We brewed an exceptionally decadent stout and s'moresified it! Marshmallow, Ghanaian Chocolate, and Graham Cracker meld beautifully in this campfire beer.
ABV: 9 | $8 Tulip | $4 Tasters
Forevermore | Scottish Export
When a brewer gets married, you make a special beer. A classic Scottish export, this ale boasts rich, sweet malty flavors with hints of caramel and a smooth finish.
ABV: 5.3 | $7 Pint | $3 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
Blood Orange Radler | Light Golden Ale with Soda
Our light, refreshing Bridge Beer with house-made Orange Soda.
ABV: 3.6 | $6 Pint | $3 Tasters | No Meowlers/Growlers
Honey Gold | Golden Ale with Local Honey
Hard to imagine a sweetness more beautiful than a drop of honey. In this collaboration with the Indian Creek Nature Center Apiarists we've blended an expertly crafted golden ale with the bounty of their bees to bring to you this Honey Gold.
ABV: 4.6 | $7 Pint | $3 Tasters | $14 Meowler | $17 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
Hoppy
Off Grid | Hazy IPA
Brewed to commemorate the week of production after 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 and brew this Galaxy-hopped IPA beer! $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
Peachy Keen | Kettle Sour with Peach Gummy Rings
Everything’s going to be peachy, peachy keen.
ABV: 6.0 | $7 Tulip | $3.5 Tasters | $12 Meowler | $20 Growler
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 for server for this week’s refreshing taste sensation!
ABV: 5.5 | $8 Tulip
COMING SOON
Czech Dark | Dark Lager
AVAILABLE 11/20
Subtle roast and chocolate flavors with a Czech Pilsner Malt base and a touch of Czech Saaz hops. A long, cool fermentation and lagering produces this exceptionally easy drinking beer.
ABV: 5.2 | $7 Pint | $2.5 Tasters
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
Silvia | 500 mL Bottle | $14.99
RoboFest | 4-pack | $12.99
Off Grid | 4-pack | $12.99
The Spice Must Flow! | 4-pack | $12.99
Disaster at Meux | 6-pack | $12.99
Honey Gold | 6-pack | $12.99
Comfy Pants | 6-pack | $12.99
Mallow Gold | 4-pack | $16.99
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