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Blaze the QC Ale Trail

Go on a self-guided craft beer tour of the Quad Cities regional destination.

Try Them All

Not sure which local brew to try? Try a flight and then get a growler or crowler carry-out to enjoy at home.

Take a Piece of the Quad Cities Home

Souvenir growlers or crowlers are a great way to take some QC local brew home with you.

Craft Beer and Chill at Home

Relax with a pint in hand from one of our local breweries.

Start Your Craft Beer Adventure

The QC Ale Trail introduces you to the craft breweries on both sides of the big and bold Mississippi River in the Quad Cities.  This riverfront region has a long history of brewing beer, and we invite you to taste the top-quality pints from our current batch of brewers.

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How It Works

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The QC Ale Trail invites beer lovers on a self-guided tour of the craft breweries across the Quad Cities bi-state region. Check in at participating breweries via your QC Ale Trail passport, available on this website, to receive FREE QC Ale Trail prizes from Visit Quad Cities.
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At each brewery you visit, the server can check you in on your mobile device (or a stamp for paper passport users) as you blaze the trail, enjoy our amazing craft beer scene, and meet fellow craft beer fans.
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Visit four locations and get a sweet Ale Trail bottle opener. Visit all the locations and earn a QC Ale Trail pint glass. All prizes are redeemed through Visit Quad Cities.