There are parties. And then there's Richard the Whale.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.
Release Party & Pick-up time: 9am - 11am
*regular menu will begin at 11 am*
Richard the Whale Package & Prices
🐋4-Pack Richard the Whale - $85
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
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
Golden Ticket Variant
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.
Joining the Party
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.
Beer must be picked up at your selected location, without exception.
🍳Brunch • $30 and includes the following:
Scrambled Egg Station
Crepes Suzette Station
Crab Cakes/Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict Station
Buffet
Confection Station
Donut Wall
👨🍳Friday Night Interactive Tasting Dinner • $275
Join us on Friday, December 6 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 7 tapping party at the location of your choice, 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
Event Venue
1225 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States
Tickets
