This is not a winery. This is a retail shop for local Iowa wineries with a smaller tasting…read moreavailable for a few select bottles. The employee was unwelcoming as if it was an in-convenience for us to be there, nonetheless we were the only ones there. My wife asked to use the restroom and the lady said there isn't one but "where-ever we go to next there will be one." When I went to pay for the bottles we chose the credit card was snatched out of my hand like I was still an inconvenience for supporting a local business. I wouldn't recommend this place as a must stop on a winery tour of the area. We run a wine review page and sadly there will not be one done for this location.

The lady that waited on us was very helpful,she made us feel right at home with having to ask…read morequestions,to witch she knew the answers.We will keep going there to get our wine making supplies.Michelle and Bobby Royal,from Clinton say Thank-you

Came here on a warm sunny Friday afternoon. From out of town, the weather was gorgeous but…read moreextremely humid. We brought our dog, grabbed a couple of beers and drank on the patio. Loved the small town vibe, you could tell that was a local spot people loved. I would love to come back next time I'm here and support. The bartenders were absolutely amazing as well and very knowledgeable. Awesome service, very happy to have found this spot.

It's a clean and friendly place. My favorite beer they make is a mango IPA…read more The only reason I gave it three stars is because several of their beers taste odd They may be a place for people that don't like beer because several of their recipes don't taste like beer or even hint at being beer like.

I have had Adventurous Brewing on my "to try" list for not quite as long as many other breweries…read morebut it was good as always to mark a "check" on any of the breweries that I have on my list. For Adventurous Brewing Steve and I shared the Adventurous Warrior which is an IPA of the Imperial sort. Characteristics to pick up as flavor goes with this brewery are juicy, fruity and hoppy. The texture of the beer is smooth and soft. A lot of these flavors are typical with IPA'S so I wouldn't go as far to say anything was groundbreaking here but the IPA was enjoyable enough and hopefully a return trip can fall into place to try out more of their beers.

Nice, fun venue. Great service. Aptly named because they brew a lot of unique beers. I was not a…read morefan of the pizza beer but half strawberry/half margarita beer is a good combo. I also had their red ale and their hefe and they did not disappoint. We will definitely return. We were there with a group of friends and everyone had a good time. The Mean Eats food truck was there as well and they were killing it.

Heavy metal riffage in a ice cold glass…read more To round out a day of exploring the Quad Cities, Emily and I dropped into Wake Brewing to have a beer and a few rounds of Uno and a few other card games to relax before the drive. I didn't look into the place before we stopped here so I assumed it was either surfer-themed or was attached to a coffeehouse. Little did we know it was a heavy metal/groove metal nanobrewery. I thrive on heavy metal so perfect for me, not so much for Emily. There were about 10 beers on tap to pick from so I got the Midlife Crisis (fitting as I near 40) and Emily got the Green Mind. The place was filled with what felt like the regulars so we took a spot over in a corner to drink one last beer before the road and play some card games in my 'pub kit' as seen in the cover photo above. My pub kit is a simple plastic container I got from Walmart that is full of quick and easy games to play at breweries, coffeehouses, or wherever you are. It just happens to be plastered in stickers from my travels. Anywho, back to the topic at hand. I really liked Wake Brewing. I have been into IPAs lately and tried a West Coast one for the first time. It was tasty but since I've been drinking hazy or tropical ones, it didn't quite hit like I am used to but that's on me and not the beer itself. Emily really liked her gose beer. I was eyeing the other IPAs on the menu but with a 2 hour drive back, I didn't want to delay us getting home before too late. While we sat there, some really nice groove metal was playing. It reminded me of Tool but less technical and more foot tapping. Shazam said it was King Buffalo and I'll have to check them out once life settles down a bit. If the heavy metal scene scares you, don't be intimidated. Most metal heads are big nerds and are some of the chillest people around. We didn't stick around too long but I wish we had. I loved the entire vibe of this place and would've liked to try some of their other beers. They do have some merch for sell, so you know Emily and I got all their stickers for this trip. If luck finds us back here again, I will def get a shirt. Anything to support heavy metal (and beer). As a side note, do know that trying to park here had me miss the parking lot's few entrances quite a few times. So, if it's your first time, be vigilant of the weird layout and multiple entrances. Rock on!

Fun place - best brewery I visited (out of 3) while I was in town for several days for a…read moreconference. The IPA I had was solid, and the barrel aged barleywine I bought to take home was outstanding. Staff are a little gruff, but no more so than some places. Not jerks, just folks tired of dealing with idiots, and they don't know yet if you are an idiot. The smashburger food truck screwed up my order so was only able to eat half the food I ordered, but not really Wake's fault. The vide was nice, I loved the industrial patio. If I were in town longer, I would have made another visit. Worth stopping by if you are a brewery person!

Thank you for hosting our after party on Friday, September 26, 2025. The Ladies of Vital Essence…read moreof Augustana College had a great time at your wine bar. We were intentional about patronizing woman and/or minority-owned businesses during our visit to Rock Island. One of our alumni sisters who lives in the quad cities suggested your establishment. Another alumni sister requested a specialty drink for our reunion-your mixologist delivered! We enjoyed the "Lovebation." I'd started calling it our "go to" spot whenever we're in town. We loved the atmosphere and decor, with its very comfortable, intimate vibe. It's a lovely space inside and the seating out front was inviting as well. The staff were great! I recognize there were many of us at once, but we all got served and had extended time with friends we hadn't seen in many years. Michelle Ford Chair, Planning Committees The Ladies of Vital Essence of Augustana College 45th Anniversary Celebration

This place was really nice. Friendly service, good beer and the food came out quick and made to…read moreorder. The sandwiches were excellent. The pizza was solid as well. Even the pretzel and bruschetta were great. Can't say enough good things.

I got the margarita pizza and a pink lady drink and it was good. The pizza was so good the crust…read morewas soft and so good. I would definitely get it again and then the drink was really good as well. Would definitely recommend

Stopped in for a quick drink after the Mercado on Fifth. It is down a back alley in a sense. Pretty…read moreweird vibe. But overall a solid place for craft brew.

Stopped here on our brewery trail through the Quad cities. Neat little place on the river. Tried…read moresome pizza from Bad Boyz while we were here. I enjoyed their Irish red brew called Bag 'o d*cks. Definitely funny to say that you're drinking it. Perfect timing for St. Patty's day!

3/24/21 Dr. Pepper and Snappleare two drinks I loved growing…read moreup as a kid.  I remember seeing the ad on tv for Dr. Pepper ad on tv and thinking to myself, I gotta try this drink. Little did I know the drink has been around since 1880. The drink has been improved on and since the 1880.  I remember opening a can of Dr. Pepper and taking a swig.   The eye popping taste was just as good as Mountain Dew.    So good that I mixed these two drinks together at times. Can you say Mmm Mmm Good?     In high school my roommate had Nantucket Nectars sent to him because he was a juice guy. I tried several of the juices guys drinks, but later on I went back to Snapple because it was made from the best stuff on earth. My favorite drink has been Mango Maddness and Snaple Apple. I enjoyed drinking these from the glass bottles they were in, but I also think the juice is just as good in the glass like plastic bottles. There were time I wasn't sure if the bottle was glass or plastic.  I saw this little clipping about Snapple and what the business went through.  "Snapple was sold to Triarc Companies in 1997. Snapple Beverage Group was purchased by London-based Cadbury Schweppes from Triarc Companies, Inc. in October 2000. In 2008, the Best Stuff on Earth got even better with a new formula, reduced calories, and a new package. Today, Snapple is part of Plano, Texas-based Dr Pepper Snapple Group, an integrated refreshment beverage business marketing more than 50 beverage brands throughout North America."   There is a name in there that I will be writing about after my snaple review.  I have been seeing this name and if it has nothing to do with the actual candy, then I will be the next guy to wear any woman's swimsuit.  However,  I know I am not wrong.   Anyhow, I have a feeling the next time I go to Big Lots, I will be picking up some more gal bottles of Snapple Apple. I might have to mix it with water, but it will still taste very good. It truly is made from the best stuff on earth.