The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery

Cedar Rapids, IA

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-16 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

The Quarter Barrel Arcade & Brewery is a pizzeria, brewery, and pinball/video arcade that brews its own beer. Burke Beer, an American Lager, is also available in cans. A rotating Oktoberfest Märzenbier appears in season. Weekday happy hour pricing applies to all house beers, and samples are offered so customers can try before committing.

What should I order?: Burke Beer, the 4.2% American Lager, is available as a $5 pint and in cans. Baseline Drift, a 4.7% Kettle Sour with passion fruit and pear, is served in a $6 tulip. Little Truckee, a 6.5% West Coast IPA with Centennial and Citra hops, is a $6 pint.
Who will enjoy this place?: People who want a brewery's own lagers, IPAs, sours, stouts, and ales alongside pizza and pinball or video games. Samples are offered so customers can try before committing. The program suits anyone who prefers house-brewed beer over name-brand options.
When should I go?: Weekday happy hour pricing applies to all house beers. The Oktoberfest Märzenbier is available when in season. During Cubs games, a pint of Burke Beer is included with the Chicago Dog Pizza.
What should I expect to spend?: House beers are priced $5-$7 per pour depending on format and beer. Burke Beer is $5 a pint, Baseline Drift is $6 a tulip, Little Truckee is $6 a pint, Knockboy is $7 a pint, and Oktoberfest is $6 a half litre when in season. Weekday happy hour pricing applies to all house beers.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: The venue combines a pizzeria, brewery, and pinball/video arcade. Its house-brewed beers are available to-go in cans, and a pint of Burke Beer is included with the Chicago Dog Pizza during Cubs games. Samples are offered so customers can try before committing.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Beer

Beers are available to-go in cans. A rotating Oktoberfest Märzenbier appears in season. Samples are offered so customers can try before committing.

Menu strengths

— Broad house-brewed range spanning lagers, IPAs, sours, stouts, and ales.
— Beers available to-go in cans.; Weekday happy hour pricing on all house beers.

Standout selections

— Burke Beer, an American Lager at 4.2% ABV, light bodied, $5 pint and also available in cans.
— Baseline Drift, a Kettle Sour with Passion Fruit & Pear at 4.7% ABV, $6 tulip.
— Little Truckee, a West Coast IPA at 6.5% ABV with Centennial and Citra hops, $6 pint.
— Knockboy, an Irish Extra Stout at 6% ABV with cocoa and coffee notes, $7 pint.

Pricing: House beers $5-$7 per pour; weekday happy hour pricing on all house beers

How it sits with the food

A pint of Burke Beer is included with the Chicago Dog Pizza during Cubs games. The venue also operates as a pizzeria.

Inebrious does not score kitchens, food or the restaurant overall. We review the beverage program only.

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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