Keith Reins & Tara McGovern – 5th Anniversary Event
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaKalona Brewing Company is celebrating 5 brew-tiful years with music by eclectic folk duo Keith Reins and Tara McGovern. Called by Little Village "Some of the best musicians in Iowa City" and chosen by Iowa Public Radio as a Best of 2017 Folk Music pick, guitarist Reins and fiddler McGovern will bring their phenomenal musicianship […]
Society of Broken Souls – 5th Anniversary Event
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaKalona Brewing Company is celebrating 5 brew-tiful years since co-owners Lew Brewer and Ted Nagy opened KBC, with a special Saturday night event featuring Society of Broken Souls, the folk noir songwriting duo of multi-instrumentalists Dennis James and Lauryn Shapter. Performing their own brand of American Roots Music, the duo writes unflinching songs that confront […]
Ryne Doughty
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaRyne Doughty is a roots-Americana musician based in Des Moines, Iowa, whose music is deeply rooted in real life stories of love, loss, work, and play. His stripped down, earthy sound is directly influenced by the small, rural town where he was born and raised. The hard-working, simple living, and friendly way of life of […]
Drink or Treat Night Featuring Nearly Elvis
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaFor the grown ups who love Halloween, we're offering food and drink deals, the special in-house only brew Trick or Treat (a Jolly Rancher-infused pale ale), and a very fun musical performance by Nearly Elvis with Ron Semler. Bring the kids and they can try our special batch of cream soda made with Jolly Ranchers! […]
KBC Beer Tasting at North Liberty Community Library
North Liberty Community Library 520 West Cherry Street, North Liberty, IowaTake a break at the wonderful North Liberty Library and enjoy an evening of beer tasting with friends! The event is free, but you must reserve your spot through Eventbrite here. To attend you must be at least 21 years old and provide a valid photo ID.
Dan Trilk
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaRecently Dan Trilk has begun focusing on his solo work, and has been in bands of various styles most of his life. While the guitar is Trilk's primary instrument he is also known for his bass guitar work with “The Golden Gods”, a rock & roll power trio that was based out of the San […]
Photos with Santa
Get a great photo with Santa at this free family Kalona Brewing Co. event.
New Year’s Eve Craft Beer or Wine Pairing Dinner – SOLD OUT
For a very special New Year's Eve, enjoy this reservation-only five course dinner created by Kalona Brewery head chef Oliver Hassman. Each course is paired with either a specially chosen craft beer, or wine. Head brewer Warren “W” Yoder will, throughout the dinner courses, give special insights into each Kalona Brewery beer pairing. THIS SPECIAL […]
Two-Bit Maniac
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaThe talented cover band Two-Bit Maniac, with vocalist Aimee Underwood, guitarist Jeff Roush, and percussionist and bassist Laurie Haag, draws from a wide range of artists, from Van Morrison to The White Stripes and everything in between. Head to the brewery for a night of musical surprises, great food, and favorite brews. No cover. Scratch kitchen […]
Lauren Willberg
The Brewery is proud to present Iowa City-based musician Lauren Willberg in a rare solo appearance. Lauren captivates audiences with her boldly confessional performances. Her soulful, folksy sound is inspired by strong female artists like Fiona Apple and Feist. Through honest storytelling she draws listeners along on a passionate exploration of love, loss, and the […]
KBC Trivia Night
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaEvery third Thursday, test your knowledge at Kalona Brewery with FREE trivia night by Andrew's Bar Exam, and play for prizes including Kalona Brewery gift cards, swag, and brews. Bring all your smart (or fun friends) - no team size limit!
Lewis Knudsen
We welcome Lewis Knudsen, an internationally-touring, mixed-genre, multi-instrumentalist songwriter based out of the Quad Cities for our Second Sunday music event this March. Come for an evening of great music, delicious food, and craft beer. No cover; scratch kitchen open till close. ABOUT LEWIS KNUDSEN In the past few years Lewis has toured coast to […]
Nikki Lunden Acoustic Show
Nikki Lunden has been a working musician and songwriter since 1998. She is also a sound engineer and can be spotted around Iowa City from time to time sitting behind the console of some rockin' shows. She also fronted L.A. based band Lunden Reign and recently returned to Iowa City. Nikki will be performing at […]
Easter Brunch
Bring family and friends to enjoy our made-from-scratch buffet this Easter. Brunch includes coffee and: house salad, fruit plates, salmon lox, scrambled eggs, bacon, egg bakes, sausage, steak scramble, hash browns, chocolate chip pancakes, french toast, chicken Alfredo pasta, mixed vegetables, kid favorites french fries and chicken fingers, and an assortment of delicious desserts. Adults, […]
Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat mom to Sunday brunch with KBC's made-from-scratch buffet! 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Adults, $18 Children 10 years old and under, $10 Children 3 years old and under, FREE Reservations recommended, 319.656.3335 The restaurant closes at 2 p.m. on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, then reopens at 5 p.m. for dinner (full menu) and […]
Mother’s Day Harpist Bethany Wheeler
A special treat for Mom this Mother's Day - a live harpist at Kalona Brewing Company. Bethany Wheeler is a harpist, music teacher, and board-certified music therapist based in the Iowa City area. She is an Eastern Iowa native and a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where she earned a Bachelor of Music […]
Four Course Beer Pairing Dinner – American Craft Beer Week
We are celebrating American Craft Beer Week, the nationwide celebration of U.S. small and independent craft brewers with an optional four course beer pairing menu curated by head chef Oliver Hassman. Order the full four course menu, or choose dishes à la carte alongside our regular dinner menu. Group reservations available at 319.656.3335 FOUR COURSE […]
Beer-Themed Trivia – American Craft Beer Week
Every third Thursday, test your knowledge at Kalona Brewery with FREE trivia night by Andrew’s Bar Exam, and play for prizes including Kalona Brewery gift cards, swag, and brews. Bring all of your smart (or fun friends) – no team size limit. This night has a special theme - beer (in music, pop culture & […]
Jordan Sellergren – Live Music, American Craft Beer Week
Join us for the hauntingly beautiful music of folk-blues singer-songwriter Jordan Sellergren, Friday, May 17 at 6 pm. Born on the bluffs of the Mississippi in Burlington, Iowa, visual artist Jordan Sellergren began actively songwriting in 2009 while living and working in Auckland, New Zealand, returning to Iowa in 2010. A talented songwriter, mother, artist, […]
Firkin Tapping – American Craft Beer Week
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaAt restaurant opening, 11 am, on Saturday, 5/18, we'll tap a firkin on the bar and serve pints fresh from it throughout the day. For this American Craft Beer Week firkin, head brewer W. Yoder has created a new brew of Mango Chipotle Quick Wit aged on medium toasted oak. Try it and tell us […]
KBC 1952 Chevy Panel Truck Unveiling
Come down and see our new KBC 1952 Chev Panel truck, beautifully restored by Midwest Rod and Restoration in Wapello, Iowa. The truck is refrigerated and keg-ready for special events! See it this Sunday in the Kalona Brewery beer garden from 1 pm - 3 pm.
Kalona Classic Spin-A-Thon
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaPedal for a purpose!! Join us for the Kalona Classic Spin-A-Thon on Saturday June 8th in the Kalona Brewery beer garden for a fun fundraiser for purchasing needed new spin bikes for the Kalona YMCA. Each session includes a free drink ticket, so you can enjoy a beer or non-alcoholic beverage with friends after you […]
KBC Trivia Night with Andrew’s Bar Exam
Every third Thursday, test your knowledge at Kalona Brewery with KBC's monthly free trivia night by Andrew’s Bar Exam, and play for prizes including Kalona Brewery gift cards, swag, and brews. Bring all of your smart (or fun friends) – no team size limit. Bringing a large group? Grab a reservation at 319.656.3335
Flash in a Pan
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaAugust's Second Sunday Music at KBC brings one of the area's most fun and talented ensembles, Flash in a Pan, an Iowa City-based band that blends contemporary music with traditional folk and grass flavors. Come for heavenly brews, made-from-scratch food, and great live music; no cover. ABOUT FLASH IN A PAN A collective of Iowa […]
Dan Trilk
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaDan Trilk comes to us from Des Moines for September's Second Sunday Music night. Join us! No cover. Heavenly beers on tap. Scratch kitchen open till close. ABOUT DAN TRILK Dan Trilk has recently begun touring with his solo work, and has been in bands of various styles most of his life. While the guitar […]
KBC Anniversary Featuring David Zollo
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaCelebrate six heavenly years with us on the evening of Saturday, September 13. Be there for the 2019 release of our bourbon barrel-aged anniversary beer, Old Soul Wee Heavy Scotch Ale, menu features by Chef Oliver Hassman, and a night of music with electric roots rocker and Midwestern legend David Zollo. No cover. Heavenly beers […]
Oktoberfest at KBC
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaWhen Kronprinz Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in October of 1810, the citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. And the rest is Oktoberfest history...! Come hang out with us at Kalona Brewery […]
The Soft and Low
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaThis October, the brewery is pleased to present the new folk rock duo The Soft and Low with celebrated eastern Iowa musicians Tara McGovern (fiddle and vocals) and Jeffrey C. Capps (guitar and vocals). Join us for this 2nd Sunday music event; no cover, with heavenly beers on tap and scratch kitchen open till close. […]
The Nightmare Before Christmas on the Big Screen
Get into the holiday spirit with Tim Burton's loved 1993 stop-motion animated musical film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. This film showing is free; comfy chairs or bean bags encouraged. The film is rated PG for some scary images. In the story Jack Skellington, the talented but broody King of Halloween Town accidentally finds the portals […]
Drink or Treat Night with Coppers & Brass’ Haunted Irish Show
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaOur 2nd annual Drink or Treat Halloween-themed night features Coppers & Brass' Haunted Irish Show, with spooky ballads from across the pond performed by Keith Reins, Tara McGovern, Frank Claudy, and Joe Dutcher. The Champagne Academy Irish Dancers will be joining us for a bit of extra fun! Specially on tap for this event will […]
Miss Christine
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaMiss Christine, after years of working as an internationally touring bassist based in Nashville, recently returned to her Iowa roots to begin her solo career. Her first album, Conversion came out in 2018. See her in a live appearance at Kalona Brewing Co. for November's 2nd Sunday Music Night. No cover; heavenly brews on tap, […]
Holiday Movie Showing
During Christmas in Kalona, come by the brewery with the family to warm up, have some food or heavenly beer or micro-brewed soda, and watch a free showing of the holiday classic movie A Christmas Story (1983) on our big screen. It's 1940, in the northern Indiana town of Hohman. 9-year-old Ralph "Ralphie" Parker wants […]
Hawkeyes Holiday Bowl Watch Party
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaWatch our Iowa Hawkeyes take on the USC Trojans in San Diego on Kalona Brewing Co.'s big screen. Enjoy a draft of your favorite beer or microbrewed soda with made-from-scratch menu items and game day specials! Sports Illustrated article: Fans at Holiday Bowl to Do 'Iowa Wave' for Children's Hospital Patients
Joe & Vicki Price
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, Iowa"Members of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Joe & Vicki Price have been making their own brand of blues music for decades. Hailing from Iowa, this husband & wife duo spend more time on the road then some musicians half their age. Their take on the traditional blues is unique and authentic at the […]
Big Game Watch Party
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaWatch the pregame coverage and The Big Game on the big screen starting one hour before kick-off (5:30pm CT), and enjoy craft beer and added game day menu items that include: Beef Skewers with a Belgian Dubbel-Beer Mustard Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Nachos Taco Salad and a Goat Cheese Pesto Turkey Club Coming with a group […]
Polar Pint
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaWhat started as one winter afternoon of drinks with friends in the KBC beer garden as a jolly protest against the cold is now Kalona Brewing Company’s 6th annual Polar Pint – a winter afternoon of outdoor comradery. During the event, get a stein for the price of a pint for the featured beers: 'Tis […]
Free Movie Showing: Rise of the Guardians
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaAs part of our Polar Pint celebrations, we’ll have a free moving showing of Rise of the Guardians for the little polar bears (or grown ups!) inside on our big screen. This animated film features the character Jack Frost and his friends Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and Sandman who must work together to […]
Yeardley
For February's Second Sunday Music Night, KBC welcomes the up-and-coming smart & mellow indie rock band, Yeardley. Based in Grinnell, Iowa, Yeardley's 2018-19 releases garnered praise from music blogs, playing on indie radio stations in both the US and the UK. Check out tracks from their 2019 debut album faux pacifico at yeard-ley.bandcamp.com No cover; […]
Valentine’s Dinner & Jazz
Indulge your romantic side this Valentine's Day at KBC. Our menu will have all of the favorites throughout the day plus curated beer pairing features by Chef Oliver Hassman for this special night. From 6pm-8pm enjoy the romantic jazz stylings of the Saul Lubaroff Trio (no cover). Tapping for Heart Day, our Red Rover Cherry […]
Kalona Historical Society, Czech Area Heritage Event
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaThis February at the brewery, join our friends from the Kalona Historical Society for their special event Celebrating Our Area's Czech Heritage. For this special event we brewed a microbatch of a Czech-style Pilsner, and will have Czech-themed dinner features throughout the weekend. Event Schedule 3:00pm - Social Hour 4:00pm - Immigration and Revolution: A […]
Elliot’s Farewell Party
Elliot Lamb, Kalona Brewing Company's General Manager for the last four years, is transitioning careers to his family's area business. Elliot embodies all of KBC's core values: honesty, trustworthiness, kindness, passion, and a love of community. We can't express how much we will miss working with him each day, but we're going to try with […]
Tail Light Rebellion
Tail Light Rebellion is stopping by KBC on their tour, out of North Carolina and weaving through the Midwest! See them live for Second Sunday Music Night; no cover; scratch kitchen open till close. Tail Light Rebellion is an amalgamation of roots music genres, incorporating styles from Irish, Slavic, Canadian, Jamaican, and American folk music. […]
St. Patrick’s Day To-Go Food & Beer & Virtual Music
Kalona Brewing Company 405 B Ave, Kalona, IowaWatch our live, virtual music performance by solo world folk artist Nielo Gaglione, 3/17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm here on Facebook! UPDATE ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY. With the safety recommendations changing daily, and the President's encouragement to keep groups under 10, starting tonight from 5pm-8pm, and for the next fifteen days, we will be doing to-go […]