List of Des Moines’s Top Breweries
March 22, 2019
Until we write our full guide to Des Moines, here is a list of the best breweries in the greater Des Moines area, according to Untappd, along with information about hours of operation and food options. This list will be updated frequently, but if you notice anything inaccurate on this list, or if you see that we accidentally left off a brewery, please kindly let us know and we’ll fix it as soon as we can! We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date source of brewery information possible. (For why we chose to sort by Untappd rating, please check out our FAQ.) And, as always, before going to a brewery, check their website or social media to see if they have food trucks on certain days, food delivery options, or irregular hours that day.
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NOTE: As the world continues to re-open after this spring’s COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, many who have re-opened their taprooms are now operating on a different schedule than they had in place pre-quarantine. We will be updating our site as quickly as we can, but it’s very possible that the information on our brewery lists regarding dates, times, and food availability is no longer accurate. Before heading to any brewery, please check the brewery’s social media to determine their hours of operation, and be sure to read our guide for beer travel as the pandemic continues. Thanks!
update: 6/23/20
DES MOINES:
Lua Brewing
Untappd: 4.28
Closed Monday and Tuesday
3 PM – 9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 3 PM – 10 PM Friday, 11 AM – 10 PM Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Confluence Brewing
Untappd: 3.79
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 12 PM – 10 PM Thursday, 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: No
Exile Brewing
Untappd: 3.72
Closed Mondays
11 AM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 9 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Peace Tree Brewing Co.
Untappd: 3.7
Open 7 days a week
2 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 11 AM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: No
1717 Brewing Company
Untappd: 3.6
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Court Avenue Brewing
Untappd: 3.55
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 12 AM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12:30 AM Friday, 10 AM – 12:30 AM Saturday, 10 AM – 12 AM Sunday
Food: Yes
WEST OF DES MOINES:
Barn Town Brewing
located in West Des Moines
Untappd: 3.99
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 10 PM Monday through Wednesday, 11 AM – 11 PM Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 10 AM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
515 Brewing Co
located in Clive
Untappd: 3.84
Closed Tuesdays
3 PM – 9 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday; 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: occasional food trucks
Twisted Vine Brewery
located in West Des Moines
Untappd: 3.63
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 2 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
Big Rack Brew Haus
located in Winterset
Untappd: 3.58
3 PM – 9 PM Saturday only (and by appointment)
Food: No
Fox Brewing
located in West Des Moines
Untappd: 3.55
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 4 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: No
Granite City Brewery
located in Clive
Untappd: 3.43
Open 7 days a week
11 AM – 11 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM – 12 AM Friday and Saturday, 9 AM – 10 PM Sunday
Food: Yes
NORTH OF DES MOINES:
Brightside Aleworks
located in Altoona
Untappd: 3.91
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 9 PM Wednesday, 4 PM – 10 PM Thursday, 2 PM – 11 PM Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Frequent food trucks
Fenders Brewing Company
located in Polk City
Untappd: 3.72
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
4 PM – 10 PM Thursday and Friday, 12 PM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Reclaimed Rails Brewing Co
located in Bondurant
Untappd: 3.68
Open 7 days a week
4 PM – 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 4 PM – 11 PM Friday, 11 AM – 11 PM Saturday, 11 AM – 10 Pm Sunday
Food: No
Firetrucker Brewery
located in Ankeny
Untappd: 3.67
Closed Mondays
4 PM – 10 Pm Tuesday through Thursday, 12 PM – 11 PM Friday and Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
Mistress Brewing
located in Ankeny
Untappd: 3.53
Closed Mondays
3 PM – 10 PM Tuesday through Thursday, 3 PM – 11 PM Friday, 11 AM – 11 PM Saturday, 12 PM – 8 PM Sunday
Food: direct-to-table delivery from local restaurants
BOONE COUNTY/STORY COUNTY:
Alluvial Brewing
located in Ames
Untappd: 3.98
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4 PM – 10 PM Wednesday through Friday, 12 PM – 10 Pm Saturday, 12 PM – 6 PM Sunday
Food: No
Boone Valley Brewing
located in Boone
Untappd: 3.7
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
4:30 PM – 9 PM Monday and Thursday, 4:30 PM – 10 PM Friday, 1 PM – 10 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 5 PM Sunday
Food: No
Torrent Brewing
located in Ames
Untappd: 3.62
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
4:30 PM – 10 PM Wednesday and Thursday, 4:30 PM – 11 PM Friday, 11 AM – 11 PM Saturday, 1 PM – 7 PM Sunday
Food: Occasional food trucks
