Sample craft beers and support three great causes this weekend. (Photo: Dubuque on Ice Brewfest)
Expand your palate and your horizons at three booze-tasting events around Iowa.
Dubuque on Ice Brewfest: At the 12th annual showcase on Feb. 24, sample a variety of craft beer, liquor, wine and locally roasted coffee from more than 60 vendors at the Grand River Center in Dubuque. Tickets are on sale now, and all proceeds benefit three nonprofits.
Coon Rapids Wine Walk: Businesses in downtown Coon Rapids offer shopping deals and wine samples from 4-6 p.m. Feb. 29.
Guided whiskey tastings: The folks at Wildcat Distilling Co. in Webster City host whiskey tastings on the first Saturday of every month. The next one, on March 2, includes a presentation about the distillation process and the various products it yields. Each program lasts about an hour. Sign up for a time slot between noon and 2:30 p.m., then hang out afterward in the cozy tasting room to sample more cocktails or buy your favorite bottle.
