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About Richard the Whale
Big Grove Brewery celebrates the 10th anniversary of Richard the Whale with the annual return of this highly anticipated bottle release. This celebrated Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout, anchors our yearly release event, featuring location based bottle pickup, special variants and experiences, a brunch event in Iowa City, and of course the sought after Richard the Whale Release Dinner.
Richard the Whale 2025 Events
Iowa City Richard the Whale Interactive Dinner
Friday, December 5th from 6-9pm
Iowa City Richard the Whale Bottle Release & Brunch
Saturday, December 6th from 9-11am
All Iowa location Bottle Pickup
Saturday, December 6th from 9am - noon
Richard Resurfaces
Richard the Whale emerges for its grand return on Saturday, December 6th!
After 11 months of aging, our beloved Russian Imperial Stout is ready to make its highly anticipated arrival. Crafted with passion, we can’t wait to share this with you. Join us for the biggest event of the year! These bottles are limited so don’t miss your chance, pre-order now! And there’s more - our brewers have brewed up some extra surprises for this special occasion. Get ready to enjoy exclusive, brand-new limited brewers available for pre-purchase!
Correctly selecting your location is important to ensuring we can fulfill your order on Release Day. If you need assistance or feel you have clicked on the wrong location, please contact our team via email at richard2025@biggrovebrewery.com. For any additional info or questions, please see our FAQ page below!
Tasting Dinner
Join us on Friday, December 5th in Iowa City for an extraordinary culinary experience. Our multi-course menu promises to take you on a flavorful journey, with each dish thoughtfully crafted to leave a lasting impression. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to indulge in unforgettable creations before Richard’s highly anticipated return.
We will contact you after your purchase to confirm the arrangement of your table. The menu will be released at a later date. The ticket price includes a multi-course meal plus gratuity, a welcome pour of Richard the Whale, complimentary beer and wine, a brunch ticket for the Saturday, December 6th tapping party in Iowa City, and a special box including 1 bottle of Richard the Whale, 1 Bottled of Richard the Whale Jean Luc, and a Richard the Whale Glass.
Doors open at 5:30 | Dinner service begins at 6pm
Brunch & Release Party
In Iowa City, the chefs have curated a spread of brunch dishes that you absolutely cannot miss. Whether you prefer classic dishes or bold flavors, we have something for everyone.
FAQs
If you have a question that is not answered here please contact our team via email at richard2025@biggrovebrewery.com