Templeton Rye + Boulevard = Delicious!

Posted on Monday, March 26th, 2012 in: Beer News, Special Events | by Ashley

Rye on Rye is back this Thursday!  In case you aren’t familiar, Boulevard Brewing Company, the ones who bring us delicious brews like Tank 7 and Sixth Glass, paired up with Iowa’s own Templeton Rye for a delicious collaboration of … Continue reading →

Tee-sign Contest!

Posted on Thursday, March 1st, 2012 in: Uncategorized | by Ashley

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 →

Time for a change

Posted on Monday, February 13th, 2012 in: General | by Sean

As many of you know, every Friday at 5:55PM and 6:05 respectively, High Life and El Bait Shop have a trivia contest on Twitter. Continue reading →

Meet the Groundhog

Posted on Monday, January 30th, 2012 in: Special Events | by Sean

My friends, after a long and arduous process, the judges have made a decision. Continue reading →

Hopslam!

Posted on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 in: Beer News, Special Events | by Sean

Oh, that slightly sweet, golden, hoppy deliciousness. I crave this stuff. Continue reading →

Wanted: One Groundhog

Posted on Friday, January 6th, 2012 in: Special Events | by Sean

Ahhh, Groundhog Day. One of the only things in the world that will make me drag myself out of bed and into work by 6 AM. Even in last year’s blizzard. Continue reading →

Stabby, the Christmas Swordfish

Posted on Monday, December 12th, 2011 in: General | by Sean

Our friend Stabby has shown up in two blog posts lately and I assure you that you will be seeing a great deal more of him as we progress through the holiday season. His festive spirit (made obvious by the jaunty wreath he’s sporting) sums up all that is good and right with this season of peace and joy. Plus, if he sticks you with the end of that thing on his nose, it’ll totally mess you up. There’s just one problem. He’s not a swordfish. Continue reading →

Gift Ideas for the Beer Lover

Posted on Friday, December 9th, 2011 in: General, Special Events | by Sean

In that spirit, we here at El Bait Shop offer some helpful hints for the beer lover in your life. Come get some. Continue reading →

A very Anchor Christmas (party)

Posted on Sunday, December 4th, 2011 in: Special Events | by Sean

This Thursday, we’re having our first ever Anchor Christmas party. Starting at 5 PM, we’ll be so freakin’ jolly, it’ll hurt. Continue reading →

Fall For Cider

Posted on Thursday, October 27th, 2011 in: Special Events | by Ashley

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 →

Ghosts, and Goblins, Zombies, and Charlie Sheen?

Posted on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 in: Music, Special Events | by Sean

According to my admittedly less than thorough research, the two most popular Halloween costumes this year are the Angry Birds and Charlie Sheen. Surely we can do better, Des Moines. Continue reading →

Beer + Cheese = Heaven

Posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 in: Special Events | by Ashley

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 →