Bent River Brewing Co

Bent River Brewing Company was conceived by Tim Koster of Koski Home Brew Fixens Ltd. April 1993, Koski Home Brew Fixens, opened its storefront in downtown Moline. In the fall of 1996, the Bent River bar opened to the public without brewing equipment in that location. It would be a couple years before the first keg of our American Pale Ale flowed from the beautifully-polished, Bohemian Brau Haus copper kettles. In 2009, local restaurateur and patron of Bent River Brewing Co., Joel Krogman, joined the team to expand and protect our brewing traditions and transform the Moline location into a fully-operational, top-notch brew pub–complete with a full bar, lunch-and dinner restaurant and big outdoor patio. Located in the heart of the National Registered Historic District of Moline, Illinois, this turn-of-the-century building-with its decorative stone arches-is a leader in the rejuvenation campaign spearheaded by the Moline Centre Main Street organization. To perpetuate the restorative visions of the Moline community, the brew pubs facade was renovated to enhance its brick-styled after the Italian Renaissance-while retaining its handsome, architectural aesthetics and structural integrity. A dropped-bracketed cornice completes the facades unique features. The Rock Island Brewery, Bar, Special Events Room and Distribution Center opened its doors in spring of 2012 to meet the demand of Bent River Brewing Co.s explosive fan base and retail accounts. With a brand new fermentation system and bottling line, Bent River quickly expanded beyond its Mississippi River Valley roots and can be found in stores, bars and restaurants across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin–and as of 2016, Nebraska. With the help of many determined investors, and the dedication of Koster and the Bent River Brewing Co. Crew, the dream became a reality. Under the supervision of General Managers Nick Bowes and Toni Finch, and Head Brewer Steve Ratcliff, Bent River annually produces nearly 10,000 barrels of h