Skip to content
RichardtheWhale2024-LOGO_Main Logo 1.png__PID:9b893832-7c7e-4226-b893-d5245a8f6c2a
Iowa City • Richard the Whale Release Party & Brunch | December 7
Iowa City • Richard the Whale Release Party & Brunch | December 7

Iowa City • Richard the Whale Release Party & Brunch | December 7

$110.00

There are parties. And then there's Richard the Whale 🐋

Release Party & Pick-up time: 9am - 12pm 
*regular menu will begin at 11am*

It's our annual celebration of craft beer, great food, and good times among friends. Now available for pre-order is Richard the Whale, a barrel-aged Russian Imperial Stout, available on December 7.

Richard the Whale Package & Prices

4-Pack Richard the Whale Bundle - $110

All 4-pack bundle purchasers will receive:

  • Chef-made all-you-can-eat brunch
  • Two (2) 375 mL bottles of 2024 Richard the Whale 
  • Two (2) 375 mL bottles of 2024 Jean Luc Richard 
  • One (1) 2024 Richard the Whale commemorative glass
  • One (1) pour of Richard the Whale on draft
4-Pack Richard the Whale - $85

All 4-pack purchasers will receive:

  • Two (2) 375 mL bottles of 2024 Richard the Whale 
  • Two (2) 375 mL bottles of 2024 Jean Luc Richard 
  • One (1) 2024 Richard the Whale commemorative glass
  • One (1) pour of Richard the Whale on draft
2-Pack Richard the Whale - $50

All 2-pack purchasers will receive:

  • Two (2) 375 mL bottles of 2024 Richard the Whale 
  • One (1) 2024 Richard the Whale commemorative glass
  • One (1) pour of Richard the Whale on draft

Beer must be picked up at your selected location, without exception. 

Golden Ticket Variant

More information below.

Joining the Party

Available for pre-order or for purchase on Saturday, December 7 (pending availability).

Organic Cold IPA | 4pk-16oz $11.99 | Organic Cold IPA with organic Bravo and Sultana hops. Crisp and clean, with notes of citrus and pine.

Organic Dunkel | 4pk-16oz $11.99 | Organic Dunkel with organic Eureka and Contessa hops. Dark and malty, with notes of chocolate and toast. Featuring Organic Weyermann Malts. A malt-forward beer with lo hop presence, built so you can have two pints. 

Triple IPA | 4pk-16oz $16.99 | Triple IPA with Nectaron and Strata hops. Hoppy yet smooth, with notes of cannabis, apricot, and melon. 

Release Day Brunch Party

Brunch service begins at 9am with bottle pick-up period from 9-12am

Brunch can be pre-purchased or purchased when you arrive on December 7. It is not a required purchase to attend our release party but is recommended as inventory is limited.

Brunch $30 and includes the following: 

Breakfast Items:
  • Scrambled Egg Station
  • Crepes Suzette Station
    • Crab Cakes/Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Station

  • Buffet:
    • Cheddar Bay Biscuits
    • Papas Bravas
    • French Bacon
    • French Sausage
    • Spanish Tortilla
    • Sausage Breakfast Pizza
    • Mushroom Gravy Pizza
    • Chorizo and Egg Pizza

  • West/East Coast Oysters, Shrimp Cocktail Station

  • Everything Seasoned Demis, Gravlax Cream Cheese

  • Confection Station:
    • Banana Bread
    • Macarons
    • Millionaires Shortbread
    • Croquembouche
    • Tartlettes
    • Blueberry Muffins

  • Donut Wall:
    • Chocolate
    • Homer Simpson
    • Maple Bacon
    • Traditional Glaze
Iowa City • Richard the Whale Release Party & Brunch | December 7
Iowa City • Richard the Whale Release Party & Brunch | December 7

Pre-Order Special Releases

Richard Special Release Triple IPA | 4 Pack
Richard Special Release Triple IPA | 4 Pack

Richard Special Release Triple IPA | 4 Pack

$16.99
Richard Special Release Cold IPA | 4 Pack
Richard Special Release Cold IPA | 4 Pack

Richard Special Release Cold IPA | 4 Pack

$11.99
Richard Special Release Dunkel | 4 Pack
Richard Special Release Dunkel | 4 Pack

Richard Special Release Dunkel | 4 Pack

$11.99
RichardtheWhale-Thumb_GoldenTicket.jpg__PID:6a276e3f-5e03-4bc6-941d-1848dd06b391

Richard the Whale Golden Ticket

Available on a first come, first served basis to a limited number of guests at each Big Grove location. Richard the Whale Golden Ticket 2024 is inspired by Crème brûlée with delicate notes of coconut, almond, and macarons.

It will also be served in very limited draft at our breweries. 

$48 per Richard the Whale Golden Ticket bottle (500mL), limit 1 per guest in order of arrival. If you're picking up Richard the Whales on behalf of another guest (proxying), you may purchase the Golden Ticket beer on their behalf with a copy of their ID and order number. 

Richard 2024 Merch

Big Grove End of Season Sale 

Close (esc)

Popup

Use this popup to embed a mailing list sign up form. Alternatively use it as a simple call to action with a link to a product or a page.

Text "Easy Eddy" to 123456 to be entered for a chance to win an Easy Eddy Paddleboard

Let's See Some ID

By clicking enter you are verifying that you are old enough to consume alcohol. Do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age.

Search

Your cart is currently empty.
Shop now