Ames Lager

cyfanbr

Well-Known Member
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Dec 13, 2013
1,918
2,034
113
IL
Has anyone had any luck finding Ames Lager around Des Moines? The Hy-Vees out in WDM don't have it (not even a spot for it), and University Liquor was out. Heck, one of the managers at Hy-Vee told me "oh they stopped making that", which I told him wasn't accurate but got blown off.
We were in town Thursday/Friday and my wife and sister in law got me two six packs at one of the hyvees around Merle Hay Mall area. Not sure which one, but I asked for some for the game on Thursday night and they found it first stop.
 
  • Like
Reactions: NWICY

CyByrd

Member
Aug 9, 2021
76
53
18
35
Has anyone had any luck finding Ames Lager around Des Moines? The Hy-Vees out in WDM don't have it (not even a spot for it), and University Liquor was out. Heck, one of the managers at Hy-Vee told me "oh they stopped making that", which I told him wasn't accurate but got blown off.
Which Hyvee did you check? Thr one at 51st and Mills Civic had some about a week ago. Some Kum and Go's have it too
 

Cycsk

Year-round tailgater
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Aug 17, 2009
27,154
15,205
113
Has anyone had any luck finding Ames Lager around Des Moines? The Hy-Vees out in WDM don't have it (not even a spot for it), and University Liquor was out. Heck, one of the managers at Hy-Vee told me "oh they stopped making that", which I told him wasn't accurate but got blown off.

Can't stand it when these "managers" are confident . . . and wrong. So lazy. Surely it can't come down to them being Hok fans, can it?
 
  • Like
Reactions: NWICY and ZJohnson

Erik4Cy

Well-Known Member
Jan 22, 2007
9,725
924
113
Johnston, IA
www.cyclones.com
I've had good luck finding Ames Lager at Hy-Vee in Grimes. Johnston Merle Hay Hy-Vee sometimes has it, but they're more likely to get stocked up on Backpocket since it's just down the street. They so usually have both ISU beers from BP (blonde ale & hazy IPA)
 
  • Like
Reactions: MJ29

BCClone

Well Seen Member.
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Sep 4, 2011
62,107
56,755
113
Not exactly sure.
Somebody needs to get a KC bar involved in selling Ames Lager at next year's big12. The amount of beer I saw being drank down there would fund a couple guards and forwards. I haven't had this good a reason to drink since I left the ex.
60 beers per keg would require a lot of kegs in the P&L.
 

CYCLNST8

Well-Known Member
Jul 19, 2008
10,914
12,418
113
Urbandale
www.gimikk.com
Has anyone had any luck finding Ames Lager around Des Moines? The Hy-Vees out in WDM don't have it (not even a spot for it), and University Liquor was out. Heck, one of the managers at Hy-Vee told me "oh they stopped making that", which I told him wasn't accurate but got blown off.
It took a while, but Urbandale HyVee @ 86th & Douglas has been stocking it consistently. The nearby Fareway @ 86th & Meredith usually has it as well. What mystifies me is still seeing born-on dates from last October.
 

DSMCy

Well-Known Member
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Feb 1, 2013
5,120
6,404
113
West Des Moines
Has anyone had any luck finding Ames Lager around Des Moines? The Hy-Vees out in WDM don't have it (not even a spot for it), and University Liquor was out. Heck, one of the managers at Hy-Vee told me "oh they stopped making that", which I told him wasn't accurate but got blown off.
HyVee on Jordan Creek and university has always had it when I’m in there. Just got some last week

It’s on the shelf, not in the cooler or in the cold shelves. And it’s on the bottom shelf, so could be hard to spot
 

cyfanbr

Well-Known Member
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Dec 13, 2013
1,918
2,034
113
IL
Any places to buy in CR Marion? I used to hit local craft but they've been out....
Have you checked the Marion Hyvee? In CR only place I’ve checked a few times was the Hyvee on Mt Vernon Rd and they had it every time.
 
Last edited:

NWICY

Well-Known Member
Sep 2, 2012
29,578
25,054
113
@ZJohnson is Ames Lager going to be on tap at Cy's House of Trivia on April 20th? You are missing a good opportunity if not.
Also don't forget Niang trivia in June (?) They actually sell the beer there so you should even make a profit or make a deal where a buck of each beer goes directly to the BB version of we will since it is the BB teams that attend and support his charity.

Well thanks for taking the time to read this.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Cycsk

BCClone

Well Seen Member.
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Sep 4, 2011
62,107
56,755
113
Not exactly sure.
Last night I saw a posting at the OP in Clear Lake that they have swarm in cans. Forgot to ask about Ames Lager. Is AL in bars frequently?