Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
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Explore the beer scenes in the quad cities, events, news and more! The Quad Cities is a creative and connected place on the mighty Mississippi River. Visit Quad Cities is your official guide for the region.
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
1y ago
Get Hopping! The Second Annual Frog Town Craft Beer Festival is back ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
1y ago
With the Oktoberfest events featuring beer, we can’t overlook the number of great microbreweries in the Quad Cities. It’ll be easy to fill out your QC Ale Trail passport with this list of fall beers to try! Prost! Find out what’s on tap this fall in the QC ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
2y ago
Wake Brewing is known for its “Doom Metal” inspired ethos and recently hosted a concert in their parking lot consisting of music acts both local and from out of the area representing a full spectrum of live metal music. Find out about their homebrewing roots, their connection with music, and is there a Wake food truck coming to the Quad Cities ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
2y ago
Who doesn’t enjoy a freshly brewed beer full of flavor and body, and even better, if you brewed it yourself ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
2y ago
Oktoberfest may have been cancelled in Germany this year but Quad Cities brewers are ready with great Fall beer. Let’s check in on the stories behind some of the most traditional Fall styles, new and innovative local flavors, and even a recipe you can brew at home yourself ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
2y ago
When local homebrewer Kurt Smelser passed away on April 15th, 2021 (his 62nd birthday) he left behind more than just a legacy of great brewing experience. Five local brewers stepped up to make sure Kurt’s recipe was brewed to his specifications and tapped for all to enjoy ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
2y ago
We have officially entered patio season 2021. Local breweries are an easy choice when trying to decide where to spend your time outdoors. From food trucks to live music and so many other events, there's no better way to enjoy them on a summer day than with a handcrafted beer! Here's a list of a few of the best brewery patios in the Quad Cities and the best beer to enjoy while there ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
2y ago
Blue Cat was awarded bronze medals for their Vino #2 Wild Ale and Papa Bear Scotch Ale, a silver medal for their Emersyn Juliet Hefeweizen, and a gold medal for their Finnegan’s Dry Irish Stout. They were also named “Illinois Irish Style Brewery of the Year ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
2y ago
While the U.S. craft beer industry of today is largely performed by men, there has definitely been a growth in gender diversity. We see many women finding roles not only in the tap room and manager positions, but also in actual beer brewing roles. I talked to my good friend Rachel Leiby about her experience as the only woman Head Brewer in the Quad Cities ..read more
Quad Cities Ale Trail Beer Blog
2y ago
Twin Span Brewing’s Head Brewer and Certified Cicerone, Adam Ross, is continuing to tell the story of beer with his historical and innovative brewing style. Twin Span’s love for great food and great beer is a match made in heaven for one of the newest breweries in the QC. Adam tells all about his love for collaboration brews, connecting with customers, and his passion of Iowa corn ..read more