Nerdspeak Brewery is Celebrating with Nerd-o-Ween

Stacey Ickes, from Nerdspeak Brewery in Bettendorf, came in this week to talk to Charlie Cole (Blue Cat Brewing Co) and me about a fun scavenger hunt they've got going on.

Nerd-O-Ween

Of course, Nerdspeak just recently celebrated their 1 year anniversary last week with Nerd-Toberfest and are now looking for a fun way to celebrate Nerd-O-Ween at the end of the month.

You'll need to follow Nerdspeak on Facebook because they'll be scavenger hunt items to look for at OTHER QC breweries to bring in to Nerdspeak to win some big prizes on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Stacey was pretty tight-lipped on the specifics of these prizes, but when you're asked to go to one brewery and meet back at another brewery I'd say we are all winners.

Then on the last Saturday of the month, we'll all meet at Nerdspeak and find out who won.

QC Ale Trail

Of course, when you play along be sure to check in to the QC Ale Trail for a shot at additional prizes just for visiting breweries in the Quad Cities.

Events to Check Out

Saturday, October 8 – Village Hops in the Village of East Davenport 3:00pm-6:00pm TIckets Still Available
Saturday, October 8 – QC Beer Club at Adventurous Brewing 4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday, November 26 – Frogtown Craft Beer Fest at the Rust Belt 11am-3pm TIckets On Sale Now

What's On Tap

Superstar Belgian Golden Ale at The Granary
Stonebreaker Fruited Sour at Stompbox Brewing
Strawberry Sleazecake Fruited Sour at Wake Brewing
Peace Train Coconut Porter at Great Revivalist Brew Lab
Mimes Shoot Blanks Pilsner at Rebes & Lions Brewing
Sweetness Hazy IPA, Festbier and Emersyn Hefeweizen at Blue Cat Brewing
Barry S. Pumpkins Coffee White Stout, German's Chocolate Cake and Harvest Festbier at Contrary Brewing
Festbier, The Crusher IPA and Boot Camp Lager at Crawford Brew Works
Glizzy Goblin DDH Double IPA and Ryetoberfest at Twin Span Brewing
Blue Razz Sour Kettle Sour at Adventurous Brewing
Carny Fluff Sour at Green Tree Brewery
Pucker Up Blooder Cup Blood Orange Sour and Oktoberfest at Five Cities Brewing
Wyvern Haze Blueberry Ale and Weiz Guy Hefeweizen at Front Street Brewery
Breach The Soil English Style Oatmeal Stout and Red Headed X Red Ale at Radicle Effect Brewerks
Harvest Ale and Sweet Potato Ale at Bent River Brewing
MAWKTOBERFEST Marzen and Coffee Stout at Midwest Ale Works

Join the Club!

The Quad Cities Beer Club

On the second Saturday each month, local craft beer fans get together at a local brewery, taphouse, or pub to support the local craft beer scene.

QCBC members get exclusive deals on beer during meetups, take part in the six-pack mix-pack bottle share, get chances to win giveaways each month, and access to discounted and FREE tickets to some of the best craft beer events.

Come make some new friends, sign up at CraftQC.com today!

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Plus, they're having a Nerd Costume contest! In case you're looking for ideas...here are some of our favorite nerds:

Napoleon Dynamite

One of the most quotable movies I've ever seen with some truly nerdy characters. Take your pick of Napoleon, Uncle Rico, Kip, or Deb.

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Doc Brown

Here's an example using our very own Dwyer & Michaels. Proving that it is possible to be a nerd AND a dork.

Egon Spengler

Ghostbusters most nerdy scientist. Hobbies include collecting "spores, molds, and fungus." Bonus points if you have a petri dish for your samples.

youtube.com/ghostbusters

Pee Wee Herman

When people call you a nerd, tell them "I know you are, but what am I?"

Richard E. Aaron/Redferns, Getty Images

McLovin

Straight outta Superbad, from Honolulu, Hawaii...it's McLovin! No costume is complete without your Aladdin vest.

Movieclips via YouTube

Revenge of the Nerds

It's a little "on the nose" but any character from this iconic 80s movie could put you in the race. And I don't mean the one where you ride a tricycle and have to chug beers.

20th Century Fox

Barbecue, Pizza, & Beer-Illinois' Route 84 has Some Hidden Gems This Time of Year

Road trips aren't complete until you've stopped into some hidden gems along the way.

Quad City Pumpkin Patches

It's pumpkin pickin' time in the Quad Cities. Pumpkins make great fall decorations and they are obviously fun to carve. If buying a pumpkin at a store doesn't cut it and you want the full experience of a pumpkin patch, we have the full list of pumpkin patches throughout the Quad Cities. If we are missing any local pumpkin patches, email us here.