Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
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Press release dated April 27, 2026 in which U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, names Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. of Winneshiek County, Iowa, her Small Business of the Week. Clark and Barbara Lewey have run the brewery since 2009, growing it from a small microbrewery into an internationally recognized craft beer brand in northeast Iowa. The release says the family-owned business has over 150 employees and a Decorah taproom with more than 40 beer options. It repeats that Ernst plans to honor a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties.
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“Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.”
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Title: Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. Date: 2026-04-27 Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. April 27, 2026 Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. of Winneshiek County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Since 2009, Clark and Barbara have brewed up an internationally recognized establishment known for its award-winning craft beer,” said Chair Ernst. “Through their commitment to quality, innovation, and community, they have tapped into what makes a successful business.” Founded with the goal of creating unique, high-quality craft beer in northeast Iowa, Clark and Barbara Lewey grew Toppling Goliath Brewery from a small microbrewery into an internationally-recognized brand. With the help of over 150 employees, the business serves the Decorah community as a family-owned operation, offering a taproom with more than 40 beer options. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ### Permalink: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2026/4/ernst-names-small-business-of-the-week-toppling-goliath-brewing-co
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