05 Sep 2025

Introducing “Corn Queen”: Hailey Whitters & Big Grove Collaborate, Toasting Iowa Roots with New Limited-Edition Beer

By Bryan Farrell

IOWA CITY, IOWA (September 5, 2025) — There’s no better pairing than great beer and great music — and Big Grove Brewery is raising a glass to both. Teaming up with Iowa-born, acclaimed country-music star Hailey Whitters, Big Grove is offering the limited-edition Corn Queen, a crisp lager brewed with Iowa-grown corn and inspired by Hailey’s brand-new album of the same name.

13 Aug 2025

Big Grove Doubles Its Community Support During Neighborhood Block Party Events and Double Donation Weekend

By Bryan Farrell

IOWA CITY, IOWA (August 13, 2025) — Block party season is here — and Big Grove Brewery is bringing the good vibes and good deeds. From Friday, August 15, through Sunday, August 17, all Iowa Big Grove locations will host the Neighborhood Block Party weekend — a celebration of our local neighborhoods and powering community projects.

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