Metro area
Within 13 miles of Des Moines we track 12 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 2 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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
Ankeny, Iowa, United States
What was once an old Ford showroom and garage, Uptown Garage Brewing Company provides a modern taproom experience in a setting that’s preserved the character of its past. Vintage automotive signs and original dealership décor line the walls of this 275-seat taproom providing the perfect casual environment to enjoy a tasty beverage. To round out the experience, Uptown Garage Brewing Company has a stage for live music, a large outdoor patio with plenty of seating and games (coming soon), a rentable conference room, and even a spot for the kids! All right in the heart of the Uptown District in Ankeny, Iowa. Stop in and slide on up to the longest bar in the Des Moines metro and enjoy a soda, canned cocktail, wine, or one of the 30+ rotating beers and ciders we’ve got on tap.
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Court Avenue Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "Honest Lawyer IPA", which is an American IPA and "Pointer Brown Ale", which is a Brown Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Brown Ales.
Ankeny, Iowa, United States
Firetrucker Brewery resides in the old Ankeny fire station, and its interior still reflects that history. We believe that beer is art! Our craft beers span many styles from our Brigade Golden Ale, our collection of ginger beers, to our rotating seasonal brews! We have a style to satisfy every beer drinker.
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery produce's okay quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA and "Red Rocks Red Ale", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
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