Ames Lager

MJ29

Well-Known Member
Aug 21, 2020
3,397
7,081
113
Well Im blind, was there at 5 yesterday and couldnt find it. Luckily they had Busch Light in stock.

It's on an end cap. It took us a minute to find it too. The spirits cashier tried to sell us the vodka too, but we weren't in the market for it at the moment. We'll probably go back for it though because we're suckers.
 
  • Like
Reactions: CycloneDaddy

Tailg8er

Well-Known Member
Feb 25, 2011
7,884
4,736
113
38
Johnston
Nothing at Marshalltown Hy-Vee last night. :(

Is the vodka out yet? I couldn't find that either.

Yes, all of them except the Cyclone Hazy are currently out at various places. I got the three beers yesterday from the Grimes Hy-Vee, and got the Vodka at the Urbandale Hy-Vee on Tuesday. Iowa Distilling has a search feature on their site that will tell you which stores have it in stock.
 
  • Like
Reactions: MJ29

BACyclone

Well-Known Member
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Mar 27, 2011
2,297
2,949
113
Reinbeck, IA
I was at Wall to Wall out by Jordan Creek Wednesday, they didn't have Ames Lager. They did have an empty spot on the shelf which I assume was for that.

I suspect they were waiting until "official release day" to put it out. I had forgotten that today was the official day.

Also for our Cedar Falls friends, I confirmed that, for whatever reason, we are in a distribution black hole for WestO. Unless WestO self-distributes or signs an agreement with a distributor that can get it here, we gonna have to travel to get WestO for now.
 

Al_4_State

Moderator
Staff member
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Mar 27, 2006
32,446
28,799
113
40
Driftless Region
Visit site
I was at Wall to Wall out by Jordan Creek Wednesday, they didn't have Ames Lager. They did have an empty spot on the shelf which I assume was for that.

I suspect they were waiting until "official release day" to put it out. I had forgotten that today was the official day.

Also for our Cedar Falls friends, I confirmed that, for whatever reason, we are in a distribution black hole for WestO. Unless WestO self-distributes or signs an agreement with a distributor that can get it here, we gonna have to travel to get WestO for now.
Damn it. I'm going to be in Cedar Falls next Friday afternoon and was hoping if I can't find it up here, Happy's would have it.
 

NorthCyd

Well-Known Member
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Aug 22, 2011
21,166
35,733
113
N Ankeny Hy-Vee was no bueno for Ames Lager yesterday, but I did get a 6 pack of the Legend Red Corn Ale. Pretty good! Going back today to see if Ames Lager is in stock.

All of these new Cyclone beers are not going to help me with my current weight loss efforts.
 
  • Agree
Reactions: Tailg8er

1100011CS

Well-Known Member
Oct 5, 2007
16,123
5,841
113
Marshalltown
Yes, all of them except the Cyclone Hazy are currently out at various places. I got the three beers yesterday from the Grimes Hy-Vee, and got the Vodka at the Urbandale Hy-Vee on Tuesday. Iowa Distilling has a search feature on their site that will tell you which stores have it in stock.
Where do you see the search feature? I couldn't even find the Iowa State 1858 without a direct link.

EDIT: Nvm, didn't think to click on the big banner on home page. :confused:
 

JimDogRock

Well-Known Member
Feb 21, 2010
777
977
93
Cedar Falls
Damn it. I'm going to be in Cedar Falls next Friday afternoon and was hoping if I can't find it up here, Happy's would have it.

We do get Backpocket and PeaceTree, so hopefully those beers will arrive here soon. Ames Lager.... :curse:

I was planning on checking out Happy's either today or tomorrow.

Last night I was in the Cedar Falls HyVee, and they only had Exile Storm for beers done for collectives. There were the Backpocket seasonal brews that are officially licensed - Hawktoberfest and Clone Fest. That one is redesigned for this year, and it looks much better.

Now -
649c275deceeada5f2c1311a_Beer%20Cans.png

Last year -
616640.jpg
 
  • Informative
Reactions: BACyclone

Tailg8er

Well-Known Member
Feb 25, 2011
7,884
4,736
113
38
Johnston
I was planning on checking out Happy's either today or tomorrow.

Last night I was in the Cedar Falls HyVee, and they only had Exile Storm for beers done for collectives. There were the Backpocket seasonal brews that are officially licensed - Hawktoberfest and Clone Fest. That one is redesigned for this year, and it looks much better.

Now -
649c275deceeada5f2c1311a_Beer%20Cans.png

Last year -
616640.jpg

Hawktoberfest isn't officially licensed, hence why their cans are the same as prior years. CloneFest cans updated this year because it's the first time it's been officially licensed/could use the actual logos.
 

Al_4_State

Moderator
Staff member
SuperFanatic
SuperFanatic T2
Mar 27, 2006
32,446
28,799
113
40
Driftless Region
Visit site
I think it needs to be pointed out that CloneFest's donation to the AD is likely the result of a settlement over copyright.

Because "Hawks" are such a common mascot, it's unlikely that the Iowa AD had much of an ability to force a cut of the sales the way ISU would with anything "Cyclone" related.
 

Tailg8er

Well-Known Member
Feb 25, 2011
7,884
4,736
113
38
Johnston
Crisp, clean, and crushable. It'll be perfect for the home opener, since that's looking to be a hot day.

I would agree with this. I'll add that I think there are gonna be a lot of disappointed Busch Light drinkers if they're expecting a beer with no taste. A couple others have mentioned, think more Yeungling/PBR with more flavor - I thought it was very solid and am happy it's not just a bland alcoholic water (coming from someone who crushes plenty of Busch Lights myself).
 

KnappShack

Well-Known Member
May 26, 2008
23,884
32,235
113
Parts Unknown
I would agree with this. I'll add that I think there are gonna be a lot of disappointed Busch Light drinkers if they're expecting a beer with no taste. A couple others have mentioned, think more Yeungling/PBR with more flavor - I thought it was very solid and am happy it's not just a bland alcoholic water (coming from someone who crushes plenty of Busch Lights myself).

Wait a sec.

Did you put Yeungling and PBR in the same sentence???