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Summer Refreshers

New Pioneer Food Co-op July 3

Your Guide to Refreshing Summer Beverages

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Big Grove Easy Eddy Hazy IPA

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS

Juicy tropical flavors of pineapple and mango are complemented by a round body and soft bitterness. This double dry hopped hazy IPA is infinitely drinkable and relentlessly flavorful.


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Deschutes King Crispy Pilsner

AVAILABLE AT IOWA CITY

From one of our favorite Oregon breweries, comes a crushable Pilsner. King Crispy was crowned the winner of the Pilsner Fest Bitburger Challenge in Portland. With a nose of Noble German hops, bread, and a floral spiciness, it’s clear golden refreshment, with a crispy finish.


Granger Brewing Orange American Sour Ale

AVAILABLE IN IOWA CITY

Soooooo delicious! This local sour is a dreamsicle come true, with orange zest and juice, vanilla, and a creamy sweetness guaranteed to put a little sunshine in your day. While you’re in a citrus mood, don’t miss Grange Brewery Tortuga Lime Gose.


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Fishback and Stephenson First Crush Watermelon Hard Cider

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS

No Coast Fruit Patch

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS & CORALVILLE

Strawberry Sour Ale Spritzy sour strawberry elixir is the perfect summer weekend fixer.


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Mi Terruno Cabernet Franc

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS & CORALVILLE

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Perrachon Beaujolais Village

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS & CORALVILLE

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Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS

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Zolo Torrontes

AVAILABLE IN CORALVILLE & IOWA CITY

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Clavel Mescladis Rosé

AVAILABLE IN IOWA CITY

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Confluence Long Ride Pale Ale

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS

This beer honors the spirit, camaraderie, and education of bike enthusiasts. Our Long Ride is paved with American two-row, Vienna, and English Crystal malts, then loaded up with Mosaic and El Dorado hops that bring notes of tropical fruits, cherries, melons, and berries. Fruity and refreshing, this pale ale boasts an aroma that will have you dreaming of the perfect sunny day.


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Dos Equis Ranch Water Hard Seltzer

AVAILABLE IN IOWA CITY

Dos Equis Ranch Water mixed 12 pk.  “Ranch Water” is the name of the West Texas Tequila Highball cocktail.  It’s super easy to make, and insanely good!  3 oz Silver tequila, 1 ½ oz fresh squeezed lime juice, 4 oz Top Chico sparkling mineral water, poured over crushed ice & garnished with a lime wedge.  Even easier?  Picking up a mixed 12 pk of Dos Equis Ranch Water Seltzer.  I love the mix of flavors in addition to the classic lime.  They’re low in carbs, calories, and alcohol so they won’t slow down your summer fun!


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Back Pocket Horseshoe Mule 

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS & IOWA CITY

Canned cocktails come in many flavors, but this one is a standout.  What’s not to love about a perfect blend of vodka, lime, and ginger?  The fact that it’s produced right here by our neighbors is a bonus!  


Firetrucker Brewing Iowa IPA

AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS

This American IPA is characterized by fruity, citrus-like resinous American-variety hop character. The IPA beer style is all about hop flavor, aroma and bitterness.  Iowa IPA has some unique hop characteristics which give it that charm that only Iowa can bring to the table.


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Willful Jezebel Pinot Noir

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS & CORALVILLE

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Abadia de San Campio Albarino

AVAILABLE IN IOWA CITY

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Umani Ronchi Montepulciano

AVAILABLE IN IOWA CITY

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Ancien Carneros Pinot Noir

AVAILABLE IN IOWA CITY

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Deschutes Squeezy Rider IPA

AVAILABLE IN CORALVILLE
& IOWA CITY

Chill out with this juicy refresher that's packed with heaps of hops to bring torrential tides of tropical flavor and a dab of dankness. Big tropical fruit punch aroma, light dank, and melon paired with clean, light malt character.


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Brewdog Hellcat Cold IPA

AVAILABLE IN IOWA CITY

Cold IPA’s are a relatively new addition to the hottest category in beer-IPA’s.  Clean & crisp, they are fermented at a lower temperature (with lager yeast) to ensure the hops shine through. Brewdog Hellcat is the perfect balance of citrus, malt, and snappy hops. Two more from Brewdog to try-the Elvis Juice Grapefruit IPA & Caddyshack Bushwood Beer.


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Untitled Art NA Italian Pilsner 

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS

An Italian Pilsner is a hoppier version to your standard Pilsner, and we love them!  


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Lake Time Brewing Iowa Nice Lager

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS & CORALVILLE

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Ercole Rosé

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS & CORALVILLE

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Kono Sauvignon Blanc

AVAILABLE IN CORALVILLE
& IOWA CITY

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Radio Boka Verdejo

AVAILABLE IN CORALVILLE
& IOWA CITY

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Chateau Galochet Bordeaux Blanc

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS

East Grove Whiskey Town Mead


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Highbrow Strawberry Rhubard

AVAILABLE IN CEDAR RAPIDS

New Pioneer Food Co-op About the Author

New Pioneer Food Co-op

New Pi is a food co-operative, owned by over 35,000 members, home-grown in Iowa. We welcome everyone to our store, regardless of membership, and focus on local and sustainable food solutions. New Pi has strong roots in Iowa City’s local food community, and continues to partner with local growers, food, and sustainability organizations to enrich Linn and Johnson County communities.