Bier Cave Tour and Film with John's Grocery - Hammers and Hardhats Live Auction

ABOUT THE HAMMERS AND HARDHATS LIVE AUCTION
This exclusive package will only be available during the live auction at Hammers and Hardhats on October 8. Learn more about our event here. If you can’t attend but would like to set up proxy bidding, contact [email protected]. For more information on proxy bidding, please see below.

Thanks to Doug Alberhasky and John’s Grocery, we have 15 spots available for an exclusive tour of Iowa City’s Bier Caves! 

This is a once in a lifetime experience to tour the historic underground of Iowa City’s famous Bier Caves with John’s Grocery own Bier Guy, Doug Alberhasky.

The tour starts at Brewery Square, home of the Holtz and Geiger/Union/Graf brewing company. You’ll travel back to the 1870s and descend almost 30 feet into the underworld. Not for the faint of heart, you will climb down a 24-foot ladder where you will come back into contact with Iowa City’s rich brewing heritage. Upon exiting (hopefully with a huge thirst), guests will travel down the block to the tasting room of John’s Grocery, where Doug will lead the group on a power point tour of the History of Beer in Iowa City and how this amazing history has come alive in the feature film DEATH OF A BREWER! A date for the tour will be determined through availability poll of attendees and also based on Doug Alberhasky’s availability.

So, what would you pay for an experience of this magnitude? This outing is PRICELESS—the Bier Cave Tours are only hosted for charity, and most fetch at least $250 per attendee.

Can't join us on October 8? No problem!
PROXY BIDDING: As you discuss the fantastic lineup of live auction items with friends, consider letting those who cannot attend know about the option to bid by proxy. Contact us before October 8, and we can assign someone to step in to bid for you. Also, consider phoning a guest in at the event so they can join in the fun and get in on the bidding wars!

GROUP PACKAGE ITEM PAYMENTS: If you are considering going in on a live package with friends who are not in attendance or even uncertain who your guests might be for one of the party packages, don't hesitate to bid! Email [email protected] or discuss options with IVHFH staff to split payments with friends after the event.