The Indian Creek Nature Center is adding a new twist to this year’s annual Maple Syrup Festival. To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the festival will offer locally made Maple Fest beer and maple ice cream for sale at the event, happening Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25, 2018. Related: Nature Center, Frontier Co-op announce […]
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Lion Bridge brews sustainable future
By Cindy Hadish/for Radish Magazine CEDAR RAPIDS – Operating a brewery is energy-intensive, but the owners of Lion Bridge Brewing Company in Cedar Rapids have forged a sustainable future based on their environmental beliefs. “It’s definitely at the forefront of our business ideals; how can we be more efficient and greener,” said Ana McClain, who […]
New Czech Village brewpub opens to crowd...
CEDAR RAPIDS – The long-anticipated opening for Lion Bridge Brewing Company came Wednesday in Czech Village. The brewpub has been creating buzz since owner Quinton McClain first had hopes to move into the historic White Elephant building on the other side of the Cedar River. When those plans didn’t come to fruition, McClain instead set […]
Local brews and food showcased in NewBo ...
Home-brewed beer is seeing a resurgence and the NewBo City Market will recognize that popularity with its first BBQ & Brew event on Saturday, July 20, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. NewBo’s BBQ & Brew aims to provide local and regional food producers and home brewers with a venue to gain exposure to […]