Region
We track 101 breweries in Iowa, United States. 9 rate Exceptional and 13 rate Great. Lua Brewing in Des Moines leads the list at 4.70 (Exceptional).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
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.
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 it’s-self in crafting truly top-shelf beer and is honored to be growing with the support of its many customers worldwide.
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.
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 7’s", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
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.
Dubuque, Iowa, United States
“What Dubuque makes, makes Dubuque.” In a city with a rich history of brewing beer dating back to the late 1800’s, we are proud to continue this great tradition of original hand crafted beer.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. – 10 p.m. FRI: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. SAT: 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. SUN: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Who Ya Gonna Call? (515) 967-9989
Waterloo, 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.
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!
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.
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, it’s our labor of love for our uncommon family. Welcome to Exile, we’re far from ordinary.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iowa Falls, Iowa, United States
Timbukbrü was created in the middle of nowhere and we think that is a great place to be! This is where hard work and sticktoitiveness are celebrated. Driven by their mission to Do Epic Shit, the scenic city location is where a guy, a gal their CrÜ, continue their quest to make the world’s most innovative beer, in the most unexpected location. Enjoy the brew, enjoy the view and welcome to the other middle of nowhere.
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 you’ve been here before. But the experience is fresh and new, offering a pathway to enjoyment that goes well beyond craft. All that’s left is to commit. Join us in our passionate pursuit of better beer. Welcome to Full Fledged Brewing Company.
Muscatine, Iowa, United States
Small Town Brewery, Big Time Flavor Taproom: MONDAY: 4-9pm TUESDAY: 4-9pm WEDNESDAY: 4-9pm THURSDAY:4-9pm FRIDAY: 4-10pm SATURDAY: 12-10pm SUNDAY: 12-6pm Kitchen closes 1 hour before close of business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Calmar, Iowa, United States
Six 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.
Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Created in January 2018 through the love of brewing and craft beer between local brewer Matt Hubert and local businessman/brewer Kelly Quinn. Brioux City is Sioux City's only Brewpub located at 1306 Court St inside of Marty's Tavern, a city staple established in 1962. Cheers!
Milford, 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.
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.
Independence, 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.
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.
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