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Best Breweries in Iowa, USA
1. Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
Decorah, Iowa, United States
Named 2023 & 2021 US Beer Open Grand National Champions. Founded in 2009 in beautiful Decorah, Iowa. World-renowned for IPAs and barrel-aged stouts, distributing to over 30 states and brewing more than 35 beers. TG prides itโs-self in crafting truly top-shelf beer and is honored to be growing with the support of its many customers worldwide.
2. Lua Brewing
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Lua Brewing produce's world class beer and is ranked #2 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Sun For Miles", which is a New England IPA and "Call It Dreaming", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
3. Pulpit Rock Brewing Company
Decorah, Iowa, United States
Pulpit Rock Brewing Company produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #3 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Saftig", which is a New England IPA and "Rhyme Animal", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
4. Adventurous Brewing
Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Adventurous Brewing produce's flawless beer and is ranked #4 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Citraculture", which is a New England IPA and "Rolling 7โs", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
5. Dimensional Brewing Company
Dubuque, Iowa, United States
โWhat Dubuque makes, makes Dubuque.โ In a city with a rich history of brewing beer dating back to the late 1800โs, we are proud to continue this great tradition of original hand crafted beerโฆ We are looking forward to serving youโฆ Cheers!
6. Marto Brewing Company
Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Brewery and taproom located in downtown Sioux City, Iowa. Our beer is available in our 105 seat taproom that features 50 additional seat on our outdoor patio. While craft beer is the heart our operation, word class wood-fired food is featured alongside the beer. We can't wait to have you visit our taproom! Cheers!
7. Alluvial Brewing Company
Ames, Iowa, United States
Alluvial Brewing Company produce's flawless beer and is ranked #7 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Helix NEIPA", which is a New England IPA and "Lutris Pale Ale", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
8. Clock House Brewing
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
9. Big Grove Brewery
Solon, Iowa, United States
We live what we love and we love what we do in the heart of Iowa. Our goal's been the same since we opened our doors in 2013: to produce clean, effervescent, aromatic beers using the best ingredients. Thank you for being a part of the magic.
10. Field Day Brewing Company
North Liberty, Iowa, United States
Field Day Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #10 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Juice Belly", which is a New England IPA and "Bromance Field Day", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
11. Barn Town Brewing
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Barn Town Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #11 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Neon Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Groovy Ruby", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
12. Stompbox Brewing
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Stompbox Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #12 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Strength of the Mind", which is a New England IPA and "Flood Insurance", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
13. Gezellig Brewing Company
Newton, Iowa, United States
Gezellig Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #10 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Newtonian Haze", which is a New England IPA and "Hug Deal Gone Sideweiss", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
14. Lion Bridge Brewing Company
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Lion Bridge Brewing Company is a neighborhood brewery and beer hall located in the historic Czech Village / New Bohemia Main Street District in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We always have 8-20 beers available in our beer hall as well as a beer-centric food menu. Year-round beers are: Compensation English Mild Ale (GABF Gold Medal 2016 & 2014), Disaster at Meux Brown Porter (GABF Gold Medal 2015; GABF Silver Medal 2021), Bridge Beer Golden Ale, and Yard Sale IPA. We distribute beer throughout Iowa and are found wherever great draft and canned beer is sold.
15. Brightside Aleworks
Altoona, Iowa, United States
Drink on the Brightside of craft beer! 480 Center Place Altoona, Iowa 50009 WED: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. THU: 4 p.m. โ 10 p.m. FRI: 2 p.m. โ 10 p.m. SAT: 12 p.m. โ 10 p.m. SUN: 12 p.m. โ 7 p.m. Who Ya Gonna Call? (515) 967-9989
16. Textile Brewing Company
Dyersville, Iowa, United States
17. SingleSpeed Brewing Company
Cedar Falls, Iowa, United States
Our mission is to brew beers built for the venturesome beer drinker, those unafraid to stray from the beaten path of simple flavors established by breweries much larger in size but not in creative energy.
18. Jackson Street Brewing
Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Starting out as a labor of love in our kitchen, Jackson Street Brewing is our dream come true. We love beers and living off of the land and if you do, too, you've come to the right place! We brew, in-house, several varieties of our own hand-crafted seasonal ales, porters, fruit beers from our orchard harvests, and stouts. All of our beers are available on tap and we will soon be filling growlers so you can enjoy them at home too. So stop by Jackson Street Brewing in Sioux City and meet the head brewer and owner, Dave Winslow. See our small but mighty facility, purchase flights or a snifter of craft beer and then you can sit back and enjoy.
19. IOWA BREWING Co.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Combining tradition and innovation to make great beers for the people of Iowa...and beyond! IOWA BREWING Co. is a 30-barrel production brewery and taproom, located on the SE side of Downtown Cedar Rapids.
20. Exile Brewing Company
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Beer fulfills our purpose. It cultivates our community of free-spirits, oddballs and outsiders. It ties us together and builds our festivities. The product of an unparalleled commitment to innovation and quality, itโs our labor of love for our uncommon family. Welcome to Exile, weโre far from ordinary.
21. Backpocket Brewing
Coralville, Iowa, United States
Keep the good things close. Iowa Born. Iowa Brewed. Backpocket Brewing strives to make World-Class beer for Iowa right here in Iowa. We create traditional German lagers along with innovative IPA's, sours and barrel-aged beers.
22. Fat Hill Brewing
Mason City, Iowa, United States
Fat Hill Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #22 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Rongorongo NEIPA", which is a New England IPA and "Robust Porter", which is an American Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
23. Confluence Brewing Company
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Confluence Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #23 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Des Moines IPA", which is an American IPA and "South Side Citra Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
24. 515 Brewing Company
Clive, Iowa, United States
Centrally located in the Des Moines metro area and on the Clive Greenbelt Trail, 515 Brewing Company is known for handcrafting some of the best beers in Iowa. With a seven-barrel brew system and over 150 (and growing) recipes, brewing innovation isnโt a term we throw around lightly. We live it. From unexpected ingredients to the challenge of making excellent true-to-style classics, 515 crafts high caliber brews. And itโs not just us or our loyal patrons who think so. Two of our beers, Mexican Spring and #Quadgoals, won gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival.* Within the weathered beauty of 515's taproom walls, you will find a comfortable atmosphere, charm and camaraderie. And when the weather is nice, enjoy our trailside patio. 515 is a great place to share a beer, cider or seltzer with friends and family. Welcome to the 515 neighborhood. We look forward to greeting you. _____ *Great American Beer Festivalยฎ Awards Mexican Spring โ Gold Medal in the 2016 Fruit Wheat Beer category #Quadgoals โ Gold Medal in the 2017 Belgian Dubbel or Quadrupel category
25. Contrary Brewing Company
Muscatine, Iowa, United States
Contrary Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #21 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Peanut Butter Porter", which is an American Porter and "Pollinator", which is a Honey Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
26. Wise I Brewing Company
Le Mars, Iowa, United States
Wise I Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #26 in Iowa. They are most well known for "The Waco Kid IPA", which is an American IPA and "The Ringo Kid IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
27. Franklin Street Brewing Company
Manchester, Iowa, United States
Franklin Street Brewing Company produce's good quality beer and is ranked #27 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Drugstore Cowboy", which is a New England IPA and "Mango Fett", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
28. Full Fledged Brewing Co
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
We are the sum total of our experiences. Whether by fate or chance, you have found your way to a comfortable corner stool at a family-owned brewery in Iowa. Sharing a pint and a story with Marshall and Dessie feels comfortable and almost familiar, like youโve been here before. But the experience is fresh and new, offering a pathway to enjoyment that goes well beyond craft. All thatโs left is to commit. Join us in our passionate pursuit of better beer. Welcome to Full Fledged Brewing Company.
29. House Divided Brewery
Ely, Iowa, United States
House Divided Brewery produce's good quality beer and is ranked #29 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Back In Black IPA", which is a Black IPA and "Whole Latte Love Blonde Stout", which is a White / Golden Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
30. West Hill Brewing Company
Indianola, Iowa, United States
Founded in 2019 in Indianola, IA on the Historic Square district. West Hill Brewing Company was started to create a place for craft beer enthusiasts, and friends to gather, have fun, and drink their adventure with local small batch craft beer!
31. 5ive Cities Brewing
Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
5ive Cities Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #31 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Bikini Bottom Pineapple Wheat", which is a Wheat Beer and "Schwifty Hippie", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Specialty Beers.
32. Twin Span Brewing
Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Twin Span Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #32 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Uncle Juicy", which is a Fruit Beer and "The Davenporter", which is an Other Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
33. Hot Air Brewing
Creston, Iowa, United States
Hot Air Brewing is a 7 BBL brewery located in the rural southwest Iowa town of Creston. A kid friendly space, Hot Air is the only brewery in the region and will provide a venue for events, live music, trivia nights, and more.
34. ReUnion Brewery
Coralville, Iowa, United States
ReUnion Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #34 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Tank Puncher IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Juice Factory Pale Ale", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
35. Kinship Brewing Co.
Waukee, Iowa, United States
Kinship Brewing, we are dedicated to ensuring the land and community we protect provides the caliber of experience expected from a brewery dedicated to providing the educated hospitality we all deserve. We rejoice in the creative spirit driving our independent beer program and relish the timeless stories told around the flame that illuminates our past, present and future. Kinship Brewing is not defined by its place. It is defined by its people. They represent the hearts on our sleeve and why we fly a flag dedicated to proudly declaring who we are and why we choose this place to call home.
36. West O Beer
West Okoboji, Iowa, United States
West O Beer produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #36 in Iowa. They are most well known for "CocO Stout", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "Smoked Red", which is a Smoked Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
37. Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company
Bondurant, Iowa, United States
Our brewery and taproom is housed in the former legion hall that was built in 1948. This two story brick has rich community history and we will strive to continue that heritage. This truly is a brewery like no other in the state! The entire 2500 sq ft lower level is dedicated to the brewing process from start to finish. The 2500 sq ft upstairs is where the beer enters the glass, in the taproom. There is seating for over 100 people and a historic stage that is a must see. Come join us and see why we feel this is a great destination brewery!
38. Worth Brewing Company
Northwood, Iowa, United States
Worth Brewing Company has reintroduced a great tradition, the locally owned brewery serving hand-crafted, high quality, distinctive beers. The nation's small and mid-sized towns were once dotted with such breweries. Today Worth Brewing brings a bit of those days back to the delight of the growing number of those who appreciate locally brewed beers. After nine years in it's original location North Iowa's oldest brewery has expanded! With a brand new 7 bbl system in a 120 year old building Worth Brewing is now able to distribute and host large parties and events.
39. Allerton Brewing Company
Independance, Iowa, United States
Allerton Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #39 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Wapsi Daisy", which is an American IPA and "Marshall D's", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
40. PIVO Brewery
Calmar, Iowa, United States
Five GABF awards and forty taps are great reasons to make PIVO your destination. Tucked away in NE Iowa, the brewery and taproom opened in November 2018. Outdoor seating, food menu, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere make this a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Blepta Studios upstairs offers social art classes by appointment. Event Center for rent seats 350 people. Taproom open Wed-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-6.
41. Lake Time Brewery
Clear Lake, Iowa, United States
Lake Time Brewery produces and sells craft beer in Clear Lake Iowa. The Brew Pub will have 10 different beers on tap at all times including specialty and seasonal brews. Lake Time is special because everything we have on tap is crafted specifically for our customers and served in an inviting atmosphere that is conducive for conversation. There is not another place in Clear Lake where people can go to relax and enjoy a locally made craft beer.
42. Third Base Brewery
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Third Base Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #36 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Flying Aces", which is an American Pale Ale and "Bees Knees Honey Ale", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
43. Crawford Brew Works
Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Crawford Brew Works is a craft brewery located in Bettendorf, Iowa, and is a member of the Iowa Brews Guild. The 3500 square foot space features Crawford Brewing Equipment and a taproom offering a number of flagship beers and seasonal options. There is both indoor and outdoor seating and the staff can accommodate groups of various sizes and with a Mezzanine area that is available to rent for private events.
44. Fenders Brewing
Polk City, Iowa, United States
Fenders Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #44 in Iowa. They are most well known for "8:13", which is an American Pale Ale and "Morning Ride", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
45. River Ridge Brewing
Bellevue, Iowa, United States
River Ridge Brewing was founded in 2016 in the small river town Bellevue, IA. We have since grown but stick to our core values. Beer For Everyone โข Locally Owned โข Sustainably Operated โข Community Driven
46. The Grange Public House And Brewery
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States
The Grange Public House And Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #46 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Merry Jane Amber", which is an American Red Ale and "Hay Wrap Porter", which is an American Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Wheat Beers.
47. NoCoast Beer Co
Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States
NoCoast Beer Co produce's good quality beer and is ranked #42 in Iowa. They are most well known for "Yoga Poser", which is an American Pale Ale and "Make Waves", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
48. Green Tree Brewery
Leclaire, Iowa, United States
Green Tree Brewery โ where the beer is always flowing, and the view can't be matched ! Check out our exciting brew selection, and be sure to come see us at our amazing brewery right on the river in Le Claire, Iowa!
49. 7 Hills Brewing
Dubuque, Iowa, United States
7 Hills Brewing produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #49 in Iowa. They are most well known for "7 Headed Monster", which is an American IPA and "Bernie's Red Ale", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
50. Jubeck New World Brewing
Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Dubuque's first craft (nano) brewery. All beer is brewed on site with a custom built 50 gallon brewing system. Jubeck New World Brewing crafts new beers weekly with an emphasis on seasonal brewing so the lineup of beers on tap is always changing. Typical beers available include: apricot IPA, lavender honey wheat, warrior stout, black IPA, blond ale, robust porter, English pub ale, coffee stout, etc. Great beer, great people, great community!