Ok so this blog will not be about beer, but I thought I would bring some attention to other local entrepreneurs looking to make a living in the world of drinking.
First up Mississippi River Distilling Company http://www.mrdistilling.com/ . MUGZ was lucky enough to have n opportunity to tour and have our club meeting the end of January. Currently they are only distilling and selling their River Baron Vodka. The soon will be distilling and selling their River Rose Gin. They also have plans to distill a Bourbon as well. The really cool thing about MRDC is that they are working with local farmers to supply them the grains to make their spirits with. As far as water they use city water that they filter in a couple of ways to arrive at the base water they want. The tour is quite informative and for some the most important part is the end when you have an opportunity to sample the vodka.
They are open M-S 10 am to 5pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm, with tours at 12, 1, 2, 3 and 4pm. The distillery is located at 303 N. Cody Rd in Le Claire, IA on the north end of the downtown. The owners are Ryan and Garrett Burchett, they do the distilling as well. Go check out MRDC when you can but remember to support them at your local liquor store. They are building up their regional distribution, one of the easiest places to find River Baron is at your local HyVee. It is great to have this team trying to make it by distilling spirits here in the QC area.
The second business is Irish Dog Bloody Mary Mix http://www.drinkirishdog.com/ a natural tie in with the River Baron Vodka. This is the brainstorm of a local couple Kelly and Steve Duecy. This is their personal blend of spices and tomato juice to arrive at the Irish Dog Bloody Mary Mix. They distribute mainly in the Midwest, but do go beyond. While your in Hy Vee picking up your River Baron look in the Bloody Mary Mixes and you will find Irish Dog. Then go home a mix away.
These two business are local so remember " Buy Local, Drink Local". As we do for our brewpubs/ microbreweries in the QC do for these to businesses.
Drink up
QC Beerguy
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