Hot Beer Poker? Great Revivalist Brewery Revives Lost Art

Get ready for a blast from the past with the Great Revivalist Brewery's "Doppelbock Hot Poker Event" happening on February 17th from 5-8pm.

The brewers will be taking you back in time with the lost art of "Beer Caramelization" or "Bier Stacheln" as it's known in Germany. This traditional process, which dates back over 400 years, involves heating a metal stick (or "poker") to 1112°F and dipping it into a cold glass of beer to bring it to drinking temperature.

And what better beer to bring this process back to life with than their Doppelbock? This is no ordinary beer-tapping event, it's a full-on sensory experience! You'll smell the toasted marshmallow as the beer foams and steams. The Great Revivalist Brew Lab team is fired up (pun intended) to share this unique experience with you!

Brewer Charlie Cole says, "We're all about innovation and experimentation in the craft beer industry, but it's also really fun to bring back traditional brewing practices like Bier Stacheln. We can get natural toasted marshmallow flavors without adding any other ingredients."

While the beer tapping is for those 21 and up, the kids can still join in on the fun with s'mores cooked in their wood-fired pizza oven. And if that's not enough, the kitchen will also be open for regular service. So grab your friends, family and a beer (or two) and head over to the Great Revivalist Brew Lab located at 1225 S Oakwood Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254.

Let's bring the tradition of Bier Stacheln back to life

Upcoming Events to Check Out

Saturday 2/11 11:00am – Quad Cities Beer Club at Twin Span Brewing – Join The Club!
Saturday 2/25 12:00-4:00pm – Dubuque on Ice Brewfest - Tickets On Sale Now
Monday 3/6 6:00pm – Beer Pairing Dinner at Twin Span Brewing

What's On Tap

Jezebel in Hell Cream Ale at Radicle Effect Brewerks
Big Deal Hazy IPA at Five CIties Brewing
Blueberry Sleazecake Fruited Sour Frost Hammer DDH Hazy IPA at Wake Brewing
Remedy Double Barrel Aged Imperial Stout at Adventurous Brewing
DePesci Mode Pilsner and Tongue Bender Sour at Stompbox Brewing
Perfect Water Rum Barrel Aged Sour and Duffy's Irish Red Ale at Contrary Brewing
Hazy IPA, Oatmeal Stout and Crimson Simco at Midwest Ale Works
Skipping Down the Dark Path Sour at Rebels & Lions Brewing
322 Pale Ale and American Beauty Brown Ale at Front Street Brewery
Bird Song Blonde and Local Harvest Hazy IPA at Great Revivalist Brew Lab
Gnarly Roots Pale Ale and River Bottom X Red Ale at Green Tree Brewery