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Debbie Davis Manager & Bartender // Wake Brewing
In the Quad Cities craft beer scene, few names resonate as strongly as Debbie Davis. Recently awarded the 2024 Quad-City Times Bartender of the Year, Davis is not only an accomplished brewery operations manager but a passionate ambassador for QC craft brewing. Her extensive experience across multiple breweries, including Bent River, Radicle Effect, Crawford, and now Wake Brewing, has made her a fixture in the community. For over 17 years, Davis has built her
“QC Ale Girl” persona. Originally a blog she created to promote craft beer, QC Ale Girl has become a trusted voice for beer recommendations and insider tips on the QC Ale Trail . “I started it as a resource for craft beer fans,” she explains. “Back then, there were only three or four breweries here, but I wanted to share the growing beer culture.” Davis’s dedication to customer service
Old Oaks Winery
and hospitality has earned her a loyal following. “I’m passionate
WINERIES The Quad Cities wine scene is as diverse as its landscape. At Old Oaks Winery , Napa meets the Midwest. Surrounded by rolling hills and lush vineyards, this picturesque winery crafts elegant wines perfect for savoring with family and friends. Lavender Crest Winery in Colona offers a serene escape, pairing its award- winning wines with breathtaking views of its vineyards. For a rustic yet refined experience, visit Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery , where the wine-making process is steeped in passion and care. At Wide River Winery , the widest part of the Mississippi River inspires both the name and the sense of togetherness that defines this family-owned winery. With three inviting tasting rooms in Clinton, LeClaire, and Davenport, Wide River delights guests with its handcrafted wines and popular wine slushies. From cocktails to cabernets, the Quad Cities’ spirits and wineries invite you to sip, relax, and enjoy the best of the region’s handcrafted beverages.
about good service and the craft of beer,” she says. “People know they can come to me for great beer recommendations and be treated with kindness and respect.” Having worked closely with Visit Quad Cities and contributing to the development of the QC Ale Trail, Davis is a strong advocate for the role of craft beer in local tourism. “Each brewery offers something different, and craft beer fans love to explore,” she notes. “The Ale Trail gives people a reason to visit and experience everything the Quad Cities has to offer.” For newcomers, she recommends stops at Green Tree Brewery in LeClaire, Stompbox Brewery in Davenport, and Adventurous Brewing in Bettendorf. Each, she says, captures the unique spirit and quality that defines the QC beer community, a scene she’s proud to be part of and promote.
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