The "Batch" line of DDH IPAs they regularly release are nearly always outstanding. Plus I love that their cans are widely distributed in Iowa.
Des Moines Metro beer tiers 2021
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The "Batch" line of DDH IPAs they regularly release are nearly always outstanding. Plus I love that their cans are widely distributed in Iowa.
One that I forgot about and probably is too far away is Gezellig in Newton. They are new but they have put out some great beers. I would put them as a B tier.
A-
Confluence -best quality and most variety on tap in the metro
Big Grove-not in DM yet but some of the best hazy’s in the state
Lua-killing it
B-
Alluvial
C-
515
Exile
Peace Tree
Barntown-liked them a lot when they first opened but discovered some of their beer really messes with my digestive system. Possibly too much lactose
D-
Kinship
Firetrucker
Brightside
1717
Reclaimed Rails
F-
Twisted Vine
Mistress
Fox
Confluence -best quality and most variety on tap in the metro
Big Grove-not in DM yet but some of the best hazy’s in the state
Lua-killing it
B-
Alluvial
C-
515
Exile
Peace Tree
Barntown-liked them a lot when they first opened but discovered some of their beer really messes with my digestive system. Possibly too much lactose
D-
Kinship
Firetrucker
Brightside
1717
Reclaimed Rails
F-
Twisted Vine
Mistress
Fox
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I don't know how "new" it is but I really liked their Hipster Juice IPA. But I agree the "likes" seem more like the exception -- however they have made more in the last 2 years that I found to be good. I just don't get in there very often.
515 could be so much cooler being right on the greenbelt trail if they would invest in a nicer patio and a concrete path to said trail
After the bs i went through with them getting a permit for a pergola we built this spring, I’m steering clear from the city of clive bureaucrats
Have the people th
They need to move to Johnston!!!!
Interesting. I've only been able to get to-go beer so far, but I'll concur that their location and parking situation is a bit odd. You definitely don't feel like you are driving up to a brewery.
Flix isn't in here. I'd put them at a D. I have had some good special one offs there for movie releases.
I would have a hard time not having Confluence as an A. There beer is always "clean."
I'm glad that we can all most likely agree that the food/beer mix at Barntown is awesome. That's a place that any town would love to have.
Flix should be reopening soon, @JP4CY. And word is the brewers will have a little more freedom in brewing. I'll be interested to see what the DM branch churns out if that's true.
I don't know much about the previous brewer (who is now at Winchester Pub), but I am fairly well-acquainted with the current brewer. I don't think he has history at CABCO or Rock Bottom.
Yep. Owned by the same people who own Coopers on 5th (great food!), It's my understanding that Mike (former Flix brewer) was OK getting away from brewing and enjoys the change to cocktails.
tbh I have a mancrush on Barn Town, they put out awesome beer. Frankly I love that their food is outstanding because I can easily sell the family on stopping there for a meal even when I'm the only beer drinker. Everybody wins.
I just wish they would bring back that Strawberry Drive-In milkshake IPA. That was incredible.
I liked the vanilla version. I tried the Cake Batter version they just released last week. It's good, but maybe a little sweeter than I would usually like. I didn't get to try the strawberry version, but I'm hoping they'll do it again.
