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June Beer Club: Iowa

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BeerClubLogoPenrose-lemon-seltz-up-canPenrose Brewing Company
Lemon Seltz-Up
Hard Seltzer
Geneva, Illinois

The Penrose team created this award winning unique twist on a lemon shake-up with a house-made hard seltzer and pureed lemons for a throwback to warm weather and county fairs.

ABV: 6% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Hard Seltzer
BeerStyles: Hard Seltzer
Awards: 2023 BTI Gold Medal | 2023 & 2024 US Open Hard Seltzer Championship Gold Medal

Penrose-Goofy-Boots-canPenrose Brewing Company
Goofy Boots
Hazy IPA
Geneva, Illinois

A circus full of intense hop flavors fill this two time GABF® medal winning Juicy Hazy IPA. Notes of candied lime, ripe peach, and dried mango swing from your palate, landing on a pillowy wheat finish.

ABV: 7% alcohol / volume
IBU: 10
Style: IPA – New England/Hazy
BeerStyles: Hoppy & Bitter
Awards: 2020 GABF Gold Medal Winner – Juicy/Hazy Strong Pale Ale Category | 2019 GABF Bronze Medal Winner – Juicy/Hazy Strong Pale Ale Category

About Penrose Brewing Company:
Penrose Brewing Company is a small, locally owned Brewery and Taproom that specializes in small batch brewing, fresh hoppy flavors and wild / sour fermentations. They love to experiment with new styles and feature a rotating selection of great beers. Learn more about the brewery here or follow them on Untappd.

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Empyrean-Solar-Flare-Summer-Lager-canEmpyrean Brewing Company
Solar Flare Summer Lager
Lincoln, Nebraska

A stellar refreshment, if you will. Perfect for grilling season, long summer nights and chasing the last rays of daylight. This golden lager features something old and something new; German heirloom barley paired with modern German hops for a smooth, slightly sweet and crisp flavor.

ABV: 4.8% alcohol / volume
IBU: 18
Style: Lager – American
BeerStyles: Crisp & Clean

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Golden Cypher Hazy IPA
Lincoln, Nebraska

Hidden in the golden haze, a cypher unfolds. Juicy apricot and citrus notes emerge from Mosaic, Citra, and Nebraska-grown Vista hops. Smooth and sweet, with a subtle trace of bitterness. Pairs well with fried chicken, chips, crisp potato salad, tacos, burgers with BBQ sauce, fresh fruit, grilled meat, Mexican dishes and Indian curries.

ABV: 6% alcohol / volume
IBU: 15
Style: IPA – New England/Hazy
BeerStyles: Hoppy & Bitter

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Zookeeper Lemon Kolsch
Lincoln, Nebraska

Pucker up and embrace your wild side with this refreshing Kolsch-style ale fermented with lemon puree. Crafted with lemondrop hops.  Portions of the proceeds benefit the Lincoln Children’s Zoo. Squeeze the day.

ABV: 5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 22
Style: Kölsch
BeerStyles: Crisp & Clean

Emyrean-pitched-blue-canEmpyrean Brewing Company
Pitched Blue Black and Blueberry Ale
Lincoln, Nebraska

Navigate the cosmos and awaken your senses to fresh blueberry and biscuit malts with subtle, stimulating dark notes. Made with Galena hops.

ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 24
Style: Dark Ale
BeerStyles: Malty & Sweet

Empyrean-Fallen-Angel-CanEmpyrean Brewing Company
Fallen Angel Sweet Stout
Lincoln, Nebraska

Smooth and creamy, an English version of stout brewed with milk sugar. Best enjoyed with savory pork dishes, slow-grilled meats, bold cheeses and smoked game.

ABV: 5.6% alcohol / volume
IBU: 22
Style: Stout – Milk / Sweet
BeerStyles: Malty & Sweet

ABOUT EMPYREAN BREWING CO.:
Empyrean Brewing Co., established in 1990, is a Nebraska-based craft brewery with a rich history of crafting high-quality, innovative beers. With a commitment to community and creativity, they offer a diverse range of flavors, constantly pushing the boundaries of brewing. Their passion for exceptional beer and dedication to their local roots define their identity as a pioneering and dynamic brewery. Learn more about the their story here, and follow them on Untappd.

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June Beer Club: Iowa

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Hubbards-Cave-Milk-Of-The-Murder-Hornet-IPA-Blueberry-canHubbard’s Cave
Milk of the Murder Hornet
Blueberry
Milkshake IPA
Niles, Illinois

Hubbard’s Cave has artfully crafted this brew with Mosaic hops, bursting with berry flavors, real blueberries, smooth vanilla, and creamy lactose. When pouring, it reveals a rich, hazy purple hue, topped with a dense, creamy head. The nose is an aromatic bouquet of freshly picked blackberries with subtle hints of citrus and floral notes from the hops. Overall, this Imperial Pale Ale showcases the creativity of the craft experts at Hubbard’s Cave.

ABV: 8.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double Milkshake
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter

Hubbards-Cave-Milk-Of-The-Murder-Hornet-Orange-Milkshake-IPA-canHubbard’s Cave
Milk of the Murder Hornet
Orange
Milkshake IPA
Niles, Illinois

This Milkshake Imperial Pale Ale with lactose vanilla and orange is a treat for those who love orange creamsicles! It pours hazy with lemony, orange-yellow tones. The aroma is reminiscent of an orange creamsicle, with prominent sugary notes and hints of lemon. The flavor follows suit, blending sweet orange cream with sweetness that finishes with a medium bitterness. It has a creamy, smooth, medium body.  Overall, this beer is much like a slightly bitter creamsicle.

ABV: 8.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: IPA – Imperial/Double Milkshake
Beer Style: Hoppy & Bitter

Une-Annee-Peche-American-Wild-Ale-canUne Année Brewery
Pêche
American Wild Ale
Niles, Illinois

This American Wild Ale with peaches pours an opaque yellow-gold with no head. The aroma blends notes of sweet peaches with creamy vanilla, tart lemon and a hint of pepper. The taste is funky, featuring tart peach and lemon with malt and vanilla. Sharp oak, white pepper, tart peach and light bitter notes emerge on the finish. Medium-bodied with mild carbonation, it has a refreshing and tart mouthfeel. Overall, it’s clean, nicely sour and very enjoyable.

ABV: 6.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Wild Ale – American
Beer Style: Sour, Tart, and Funky

Une-Annee-No-canUne Année Brewery
No Regrets
American Wile Ale
Niles, Illinois

American Wild Ale is fermented with limes and dry-hopped with Mosaic hops. The aroma is intensely sour and filled with citrus notes, dominated by lime, with hints of yeast and orange sherbet. The taste is very tart, similar to a sour beer. On the palate, lime is the predominant flavor, complemented by notes of orange sherbet and grape. There are subtle oak undertones with a touch of yeast and a hint of salt that appear on the finish. The mouthfeel is exceptionally smooth, slightly acidic, and dry on the finish. Overall, this is a delicious beer with a balanced tartness and sweetness that ebb and flow beautifully. 

ABV: 5.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: N/A
Style: Wild Ale – American
Beer Style: Sour, Tart, and Funky

Hubbard's Cave + Une Année

Photo by Hubbard’s Cave: Une Année and Hubbard’s Cave Brewery

ABOUT THE BREWERIES:

Une Année:
Une Année is an independent craft brewery, born in 2013 near the west side of Chicago, with the quest of making fine Belgian inspired ales for all beer lovers.

Founded by architect, former Marine, and Chicago native, Jerry Nelson, the brewery has since become a family operation when Jerry’s brother, Dave joined in. The name was inspired by Jerry’s architecture abroad program in Versailles, France. Une Année, meaning “One Year” in French, began with a seasonal rotation of annual Belgian beers, which have since become weekly and bi-weekly releases. 

Une Année has expanded its offerings over the years with an emphasis on fruited and unfruited American Wild Ales (read: Sour Beers) and Barrel Aged Stouts. In 2017, the brewery moved to a neighboring Chicago suburb, Niles, IL, and expanded to include a taproom. The new brewery allows everyone to get home more frequently for quality time with the kids. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

Hubbard’s Cave:
In 2015, Hubbard’s Cave was developed as an alternative to Une Année’s Belgian style ales. Producing American style ales, primarily imperial stouts and Hubbard’s Cave signature Fresh IPAs, Hubbard’s Cave is a refreshing addition to the Une Année family. Named after the Chicago Hubbard Street traffic tunnel on Interstate 90/94, next to where the brewery was born, Hubbard’s Cave has quickly grown to produce some of their most popular offerings. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd. 

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June Beer Club: Iowa

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BeerClubLogoBlack_Stack_Fugazi_beerBlackStack Brewery
Fugazi
Italian-Style Pilsner
St. Paul, Minnesota

This Italian-Style Pilsner is dry-hopped adoringly with Czech Kazbek making it the real deal. A lively carb with soft lemon and heavy snap vibes.

Beer Style: Crisp & Clean
Style: Italian Style Pilsner
ABV: 4.8% alcohol / volume

It's Legal ThereBlackStack Brewery
It’s Legal There
Double IPA
St. Paul, Minnesota

No fruit was harmed in the making of this extremely fruit forward beer. Made with the “stickiest/ickiest” Michigan Chinook & Michigan Copper from Hop Heads Farms on a clean base of Briess Pils Malt. The name came with the saying, “Can you smell that? I’ve heard it’s legal here.”

Beer Style: Hoppy
Style: Double IPA
ABV: 8.0% alcohol / volume

working-titleBlackStack Brewery
Working Title
Wheat Ale
St. Paul, Minnesota

This beer has gone many monikers since being one of the four beers on tap when BlackStack first opened. It is brewed with a touch of coriander & orange peel; and this time around it is fermented in a French Oak Foeder.

Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy
Style: Wheat Ale
ABV: 5.1% alcohol / volume

ABOUT BLACKSTACK BREWERY:
A family owned and operated brewery, the Johnston family have had a long love affair with great beer. In the 1990’s, Scott Johnson, the patriarch of the family, owned of All Saints Brands, Inc., a distribution company bringing European classic beers into Minnesota. Finally, in 2017, the entire family was able to launch BlackStack Brewing. Learn more about the their brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

Laser RaptorsAslin Beer Co.
Laser Raptors
Double IPA
Alexandria, Virginia

“When exploring the French alps, we came across something we did not know exists. While hiking, Joel screamed “That’s a Laser Raptor! I thought they went extinct thousands of years ago!”  Little did we know, this Raptor was friendly. He had been outcast decades ago and started his own brewery in Switzerland. After a few beers with this Raptor, we decided to do a collaboration and dedicate this beer after him! If you are wondering his name, it’s Jeff or El Jefe after a few beers.”  – Aslin Beer Co.

This Double IPA is brewed with Chinook, Simcoe and Mosaic hops.

Beer Style: Hoppy
Style: Double IPA
ABV: 8.3% alcohol / volume

ABOUT ASLIN BEER CO.:
Founded in 2015 by Andrew Kelley and Kai Leszkowicz, Aslin Beer Co. comes from the family name, Aslin, the family that connected Andrew and Kai through marriage (they each married a daughter from the Aslin Family). Andrew had a background in finance, while Kai worked in public service. They bonded over a mutual interest of craft beer and home brewing. Learn more about their brewery here, and follow them on Untappd.

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