Old Capitol Brew Works

Brewpub in Iowa City, Iowa, United States 🇺🇸

Established in 2004

Closed in 2008

Contact
525 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Description
Brewpub in Iowa City that operated for 4 years before moving the equipment and opening Great River Brewery. Remained a craft beer bar until 2015.

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5.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Poured with a small off white head that quickly faded no lace and a hazy amber color. Aroma is old beer with a hint of chocolate. Flavor is similar to nose, more sweet than bitter, slight amount of carbonation. Found this squirreled away chilled, in an old cooler since God knows when.

Tried on 11 Nov 2016 at 22:18


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Canned (thanks heemer77!). Dark amber colour, beige head. Aroma is malty caramel and some hops. Flavour is roasted malts, some hops along with bittering fruits. Not the most exciting brew, but indeed a nice and refreshing thing.

Tried from Can on 10 Jul 2007 at 01:06


7
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Can
Dark brown color, not much head. A bit smoke and tar in the nose. Cold coffee and toasted malts in the flavor. Crisp carbonation. Refreshing, more porter than brown ale -like, light ale. Flavors fade away quickly.

Tried from Can on 03 Jul 2007 at 10:47


6.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

Canned. Cloudy brown, rich creamy head. Dominated by light roasty malt. Light-medium bodied with rounded mouthfeel and some light earthy malt as well as red berries. Finishes with low bitterness. An easy going beer, being pleasant without sticking out.

Tried from Can on 03 Jul 2007 at 05:25