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Big Grove Brewery & Taproom






1225 South Gilbert Street
Iowa City IA 52240
Telephone: +1 319-354-2687
Hours: Open daily 11:00am-11:00pm.
Brewer: Andy Joynt
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Iowa City IA 52240
Telephone: +1 319-354-2687
Hours: Open daily 11:00am-11:00pm.
Brewer: Andy Joynt
[Contact] [Update]
Notes
Visited: April 24, 2019
Opened: 2017
Contributors: Siegfried Binge, Nick Hildenbrandt, Ralph Wells
Big Grove has another location in Solon IA.
Updated: October 18, 2020
Beer List
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6.90% abv.
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Date: April 24, 2019 (#10025)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 13 pointsAppearance (3)
Bright amber. Low head.Aroma (3)
Herbal, grassy. Lots of esters, some yeast.Mouthfeel (6)
Medium-big body, moderate carbonation. Sweet malt. Esters and some acetaldehyde. (More than "some".)Overall Impression (1)
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7.00% abv.
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Date: April 24, 2019 (#10023)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 18 pointsAppearance (3)
Golden, slight haze. Dense head.Aroma (3½)
Melon and grapefruity hops. Very mild biscuity malt.Mouthfeel (9)
Medium body, fizzy. Big fruity-citrus hop flavor, fairly bitter. Melon and mango. Mild bready malt background. Lingering fruity-bitter finish.Overall Impression (2½)
Good beer.
Awards:
- Bronze Medal, 2020 Great American Beer Festival
6.50% abv.
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Date: April 24, 2019 (#10024)Package: draughtPlace: at the breweryScore: 16½ pointsAppearance (3)
Very dark red. Low dense head.Aroma (3)
Mildly roasty, sweetly malty.Mouthfeel (8)
Medium body, moderate carbonation. Malty, chocolatey, roasty. Low grassy hop flavor and bitterness, nicely balanced.Overall Impression (2½)