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 …
Growlers: Flyway Pints for Flood Relief, Lost Forty Dig the Ride, Stone’s Throw Two-Timing IPA, Refined Ale Closed
A new IPA out today at Lost Forty Brewing kicks off this week in Central Arkansas’ beer scene. For today’s Freshcut Monday release, Lost Forty is unveiling its Dig the Ride Trail-ready IPA, a 6.3% ABV brew with notes of citrus, honey and herbs. Lost Forty says to expect some …
Growlers: Buffalo Brewing Moving, Lost Forty Tigre Suave, Rebel Kettle Urban Farmer
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months for Buffalo Brewing Company. The brewery that started at The Water Buffalo first announced in April it was opening a Heights taproom next door to Burge’s Smoked Turkeys later this summer. Then before the spot could open (construction is still underway), Buffalo Brewing …
Growlers: Blues and Brews on 22 Event, Rebel Kettle Barrel Aged, Lost Forty Pilot Batch Saison
Rebel Kettle’s annual Beer and Loathing event got hit by a monsoon on Saturday. This is good news for everyone who didn’t make it, there was plenty of barrel aged beer remaining that will be released this Thursday at 4:30. Rebel Kettle is also canning their Working Glass Hero blonde …
Growlers: Beer and Loathing Saturday, Locally Labeled Returns, Lost Forty Orange Saison
Whatever else you have going on this week, you won’t want to miss Rebel Kettle’s third birthday party on Saturday. Beer and Loathing in Little Rock is back for a third year, featuring beer yoga starting at 10 a.m. and the main party kicking in at 11 a.m. Rebel Kettle’s …
Rumbles: Changes at Nichols BBQ, Ginger’s Handlebar Opens, Petit and Keet Turns 2
A series of changes is coming to Nichols’ Smokehouse BBQ in Sherwood. The barbecue restaurant is merging with Woodland Bakery and Bistro beginning May 14. The two will operate under the Nichols name, and the menu will reflect many customer favorite dishes from both restaurants. Woodland was already operating out …