Time for a change
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
My friends, after a long and arduous process, the judges have made a decision. Continue reading
Hopslam!
Oh, that slightly sweet, golden, hoppy deliciousness. I crave this stuff. Continue reading
Wanted: One Groundhog
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
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
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)
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
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?
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
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
There’s a Crispness in the Air
No way around it sun worshipers, the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and the beer is getting maltier. It’s time for the fall seasonals. Continue reading
