Tee-sign Contest!
We know you patrons of el Bait Shop are not only beer savvy, but also incredibly creative. We want to tap into that with our first ever tee shirt design contest! I’ve been working here for 5 years, and our … Continue reading
Fall For Cider
With craft beer sales on the rise and new and exciting styles coming into existence, it’s only fitting that cider is getting exciting too. Crispin Cider Company is one of those companies doing unique, delicious things with apples. Experimentation with … Continue reading
Beer + Cheese = Heaven
For those of you who haven’t tried beer with cheese, let me just tell you now, it’s a whole different experience. I’ve had cheese with wine plenty of times, but never had the WOW factor until I tried artisan cheese … Continue reading
Rock Out With Your Bock Out!
Downtown Des Moines’ 8th Annual Oktoberfest might be over, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop the celebration! Munich’s party lasts 3 weeks, and though we can’t keep it up for that long, we decided to keep the specials … Continue reading
Efficient German Fun
Oh fall, my favorite time of year. A time when the color of the beers at my favorite watering hole seem to change with the leaves in the trees. Crisp wheats and pilsners, full of the hues of summer, give … Continue reading
The Eccentric Bell’s Circus, This Saturday Only!
Come one, come all to the most eccentric party of the summer! This Saturday only, 5 specialty Bell’s beers, carnival games and prizes, and so much more!! Bell’s decided to pack up their crazy party and take it on the … Continue reading
El Bait Shop Smorgasbord
Say that 10 times fast! Since we have so much going on these days, I think I will keep this post focused on the variety of activities you can participate in at el Bait Shop, and get to the beer … Continue reading
American Craft Beer Week!
The Mother of all Beer Weeks is right around the corner! American Craft Beer Week, May 16-22nd, has become the largest national effort focused on Craft Beer in the states. 2011 is the first year that all 50 states will … Continue reading
Calling All Fire-Breathing, Face Painting Clowns!
Come one, come all, to the greatest show on earth! El Bait Shop is now seeking lion tamers, snake charmers, knife throwers, trapeze artists, and contortionists to be a part of our very own circus! Continue reading
Your Own High Life Throne
Do you want a little part of the High Life to call your own? Well now you can sit on a piece…literally. We recently updated to new fancy commercial toilets that won’t clog when someone flushes their underwear (for what … Continue reading
Introducing Toby, Our Resident Beer Genius!
It’s the same story every time. You have way too many beers! How am I supposed to choose? Wow! This is overwhelming! As a bartender at the best beer bar in Iowa (ok, so I might be a bit biased … Continue reading
Social Medium
Social media is a huge part of our lives thanks to Facebook and other social platforms that have taken over pornography as the most frequently used online activity (crazy, right?!?). We use them to connect with out of touch friends, … Continue reading
- Plus, it's still Shiner Tunesday, so Shiner Bock is $3 all day, and music from our old friend Andy Fleming starts at 8 PM. Don't miss out!