JANUARY 20, 2024
Every year, we brew one of the most famous styles of German beer–the Bock. To celebrate, we throw a huge party dubbed ChewBOCKa Fest!
In the 18th century, monks brewed this rich, bready beer for sustenance during their long Lenten fast. The first time we brewed ours, it came out big, burly, and chewy, and rightfully dubbed it ChewBOCKa. A beer this good deserves a day all it’s own to celebrate, so every February we throw our annual ChewBOCKa Fest!
We always offer a special package deal for the day which includes a commemorative mug, a free beer, and $1 off refills all day long. Beyond the beer, we have a multitude of activities and entertainment spread throughout our taproom, outdoor beer garden, and packaging area spaces. Enjoy live music throughout the day, including the best polka band in town to kick things off. Compete for prizes in our stein holding competition and Chewbacca call contest. Yes, it’s exactly what you think–step up to the microphone and belt out your best impersonation of Chewbacca. The crowd will judge who’s best!
We also have a hot poker station where we (safely) dunk a red hot poker into your mug of ChewBOCKa. The heat caramelizes the residual sugars in the beer to create a one-of-a-kind delightful treat. Finally, we always have a food truck on-site all day to satisfy your hunger. We hope you can join us!
ANNUAL EVENTS

Oktoberfest
September 30th 2023We hope that you can join us for our version of Germany’s most famous festival–Oktoberfest! As you enter our building, you’ll get an amazing look at our brewing equipment and fermenters that line the hallway on your way to the taproom. Enjoy the...

Halloween
OCTOBER 28th 2022A favorite holiday of our taproom staff, we hope that you can join us for our annual Halloween party! We transform the taproom into Confluence BOOery for the day with spooky decorations, and also have buckets of candy available at every table for...

Chili Cook Off
January 6, 2024We’re all too familiar with Iowa winters. The ice and snow and blistering cold tends to keep us inside a bit more than we’d like. So, every year on a mid January Sunday, just when we’re experiencing the coldest temps of winter, we give everyone a reason...

Firkin Fest
February 17, 2024We have an exhaustive brew schedule at Confluence, which brings you guys at least 1 new beer every single week. This typically brings our yearly release total to roughly 100+ unique beers! How the heck do we come up with new brew ideas? Well, aside...

St. Paddy’s Day
March 17, 2023 4-11 PMWho doesn’t like to get their Irish on? Help us celebrate St Paddy’s Day with a pint of our Imogene Red Irish Ale or Thumbwise Irish Stout! Plus, we'll have new Confluence St Paddy's Day shirts available for purchase in the taproom (while...
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