Category Archives: Special Events
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
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
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
Are you ready for the Urban Assault?
What’s got 2,400 wheels, seven obstacles, lot’s of beer and will take you all over Des Moines in just a couple of hours? The 2011 Urban Assault Ride, of course. Continue reading
International IPA Day!
Whether you prefer the earthy, malty, goodness of a Samuel Smith IPA, or the straight up, rip your face off, citrus and herbal explosion of the Oracle from Bell’s, Thursday, August 4 is our day to celebrate. 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
Get down with the Derby Dames
As some of you may know, we’re (or more accurately, the High Life is) a proud sponsor of the Des Moines Derby Dames roller derby league. 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
What’s in your Back Pocket?
Tonight from 4-6, Head Brewer Jacob Simmons will be here with five brews from our newest friends at Back Pocket Brewery. Continue reading
Coming soon, video trivia.
That’s right, video trivia. Plenty of groups out there do a weekly trivia question, sometimes on their website, sometimes on Twitter. How many of them make it as cool as we’re about to? Continue reading
