Fans can also sample Clone Fest in the Iowa Craft Beer Tent during Day 4 of RAGBRAI (Ames to Des Moines) on July 26, and at the Iowa State Fair, August 10-20. My wife, Jenny, is an alumna and couldn't be more excited to represent her alma mater!'Ī traditional, golden festbier lager, Clone Fest will be available on draft at Backpocket Brewing locations and in Iowa State branded cans at participating retailers seasonally across the state of Iowa from August through October. 'Our family has strong ties to the University, and we wanted to create a craft beer that can help support Iowa State University and all that it represents.
'We are extremely honored and excited to partner with Iowa State University on an officially licensed craft beer for Cyclone Nation,' said Aaron Vargas, Backpocket Brewing Managing Partner.
There will be sampling, give-a-ways, and Cyclone specials.
at its Pin and Pixel location at 6205 Merle Hay Road in Johnston, Iowa. AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University and local brewer Backpocket Brewing have teamed up to launch Clone Fest, the first officially licensed craft beer of the Iowa State Cyclones.Ĭlone Fest will be introduced by Backpocket Brewing at a public launch event on Friday, July 14, from 3 to 7 p.m.
