Banner Day at Prestonrose, Lost Forty Lil’ Wheezy, Superior Camp S’moreswood
After spending a day with the Arkansas Brewers Guild members at their quarterly tap takeover, I’m pretty sure that there’s no place in the country quite like Prestonrose Farm and Brewing Co. (see header photo). For several hours, the beer community sipped and chatted and laughed on the sloped lawn …
Growlers: Rebel Kettle Headbanger’s Ball, Prestonrose Tap Takeover, Lost Forty Double Release
One of Central Arkansas’ best recurring IPAs is back this week at Rebel Kettle Brewing Company. In honor of National IPA Day, the brewery is releasing Headbanger’s Ball Double IPA for its 4:30 Thursday event. This year’s version has some changes, including a higher ABV at 9% and a less …
Growlers: Block on Rock Saturday, Lost Forty Hunter, Buffalo to Open Soon
This week’s big event is at Stone’s Throw Brewing near MacArthur Park, where the brewery will throw its 6th Annual Block on Rock Birthday Bash. Every year Stone’s Throw holds one of the best parties around, shutting down two blocks of Rock St. and bringing out plenty of food trucks …
Lost Forty, Pallbearer Bring Limited Edition Beer and Concert Series to Arkansas
Lost Forty Brewing has partnered with critically acclaimed Arkansas-based doom metal band Pallbearer to celebrate the band’s 10th anniversary. The collaboration features two shows in Arkansas and a collaboration beer that the band helped brew. The beer, called The Legend pilsner, will be debuting this Saturday during a special show …
Growlers: Lost Forty Wild Releases, Rebel Kettle Summer Jam, Buffalo Taproom Nears Opening
Lost Forty Brewing has a busy week that kicks off today at the taproom. For its Freshcut Monday release, Lost Forty is putting out a couple of large-format bottles. The first is Saison Victoria, a 6.3% ABV farmhouse-style ale with notes of allspice, red apple and tangerine. The brew team …
Growlers: Black Apple Crossing Arrives, Stone’s Throw Anniversary, Rebel Kettle 6th and 9th
Springdale-based Black Apple Crossing cidery is expanding its distribution into Little Rock this week with a slew of release parties. There is a release event every night this week, starting with a Q&A session at Vino’s Brewpub tonight, then Lost Forty Brewing Tuesday, Petit and Keet Wednesday, Dickey-Stephens Park for …
Staff Picks: Central Arkansas’ Best Easy-Drinking Beers
In Staff Picks, each of us tells of our favorite foods around town. We each get three top picks, so if a dish or drink falls on this list, you know it’s got to be good. This time, we’re embracing the warm weather with our favorite easy-drinking beers in Central …
Growlers: Rebel Kettle Sportzbier, Lost Forty Squirrel Sailor, Stone’s Throw Hoppy Wheat
Every now and then, a truly crazy beer hits the market, and it’s usually the guys at Rebel Kettle putting it out there. Take this week’s 4:30 Thursday release, simply called Sportzbier. Everything I’m about to tell you about this beer, by the way, is completely true. Sportzbier is a …
Rebel Kettle Poised to Open Second Brewery in Conway
Rebel Kettle Brewing Company is preparing a major expansion into Conway. The Little Rock brewery aims to be the first legal beermaking operation in Faulkner County after state lawmakers approved Act 681, which allows for the operation of microbrewery/restaurants in dry counties. Rebel Kettle is looking to start things rolling with …
Growlers: Rebel Kettle Strawberry, Lost Forty Pineapple, Stone’s Throw Kellerbier
It is officially fruit beer season, and Rebel Kettle Brewing Company has a brand new one in store this week. For its 4:30 Thursday event, the brewery is releasing Strawberry Fields Whatever, both a play on the famous Beatles song and a sneaky strong ale. This one features more than …