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Beer of the Day · Sep 24th, 2026
Bitter Monk
Anchorage Brewing Company · Anchorage, AK
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Backpocket Brewing903 Quarry Rd, Coralville, IA
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Top Local Beers
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Wooden Nickel Scottish Peated Lager
Backpocket Brewing
A Scottish-inspired peated lager with smoky malt character, subtle caramel sweetness, and a clean lager finish.
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Wake Up Iowa Coffee Stout
Backpocket Brewing
A coffee stout brewed with roasted malt and coffee character, offering notes of dark chocolate, espresso, and a smooth roasty finish.
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Slingshot Dunkel
Backpocket Brewing
A Munich-style dunkel lager with rich toasted bread and caramel malt notes, mild hop bitterness, and a smooth lager finish.
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Raygun
Backpocket Brewing
A bright, assertive IPA featuring citrusy and resinous hop flavors with a clean malt base and firm bitterness.
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Penny Whistle Wheat
Backpocket Brewing
A refreshing wheat beer with a soft grainy body, light fruit notes, low bitterness, and a crisp finish.
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Jackknife
Backpocket Brewing
A hop-forward pale ale with bright citrus and floral hop notes balanced by a moderate malt backbone.