818 just wrapped up a whirlwind Colorado brewery tour! The 2014 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) was held in Denver, CO, just a 9-ish-hour drive away from Des Moines. What better time to explore the incredible Colorado brewing scene than with 9,000+ other brewing...
Bike Month occurs every May in Iowa and while there were many celebrations and festivities there is one in particular bike lovers and artists alike look forward to. PedalArt (formally known as ArtCrank) is a bicycle poster show showcasing original artwork from local...
What is there to do when it’s the middle of winter and 818 is getting tired of the cold? Go to a craft beer event! Melissa and I packed up last weekend for a trip to Coralville, Iowa to attend the 2nd annual Brrr Fest. Brrr Fest is an event that promotes Midwest...