This summer, we recommend a light and hoppy India pale ale to awaken your palate and refresh you after a long day of hiking the trails. Favorites like Millstream’s Iowa Pale Ale will grace our shelves, along with Special Lager from Point Brewery, an affordable everyday beer. Grab a mug of Sierra Nevada or Goose Island Summerfest to keep yourself cool and refreshed all summer long.
Cheers to Beer!
As you gaze at the fine selection of beers chosen to adorn our cases, it’s evident that New Pi knows good beer. From crisp summer ales to dark, spicy porters, we’ve got the brew for you! We promote local breweries, as well as quality independent microbreweries from around the globe. Check out our selection of local beers from Millstream Brewing Company, Iowa’s oldest microbrewery located right down the road in Amana. We also offer locally-made Sutliff Cider, a dry apple hard cider that’s a great change of pace from your everyday lager.
We Know Beer
New Pi’s beer staff is truly dedicated to delivering our customers the best beer experience possible. Beer buyers Sal & Ken taste every beer on the shelves. Sal has a long background in home brewing and has done extensive research on the history of brewing, and Ken has experimented with home brewing as well. Whenever possible, these beer gurus personally taste every beer & cider before deciding whether or not to stock it. Each beer is judged on its quality, and just as importantly, on how well it fits its designated category. In other words, a pale ale must look, smell, and taste like a pale ale.
From time to time beer classes are conducted by Sal in the Coralville Co-op, or just stop in to chat, because our staff is always ready to talk beer! Beer tastings are held each Saturday at 2:30 in the Coralville store, and each Wednesday at 5:00 at the Iowa City location. Want to learn more? Check out our handy “Types of Beer” manual on the right.