10 Best Breweries in Iowa 2018

[Al_4_State]

I actually really like the beers from Kalona Brewing Company

I'm not terribly impressed with their cans, but I liked it the one time I visited the actual facility.

 

[JP4CY]

I thought I heard Olde Main was being sold... but now it's building a rooftop patio?

Their beer is horrible. I couldn't even bring myself to get their $5 growlers when they used to offer that deal on Thursday's.

Not that long ago I'm not sure if it was the KMart building itself or Aldi's/Jethros but they wanted to build some big reception hall down that way too.
I just don't get the appeal.

 

[50244]

I'm not terribly impressed with their cans, but I liked it the one time I visited the actual facility.

Had a dark beer there during RAGBRAI that I really enjoyed

 

[NickTheGreat]

I actually really like the beers from Kalona Brewing Company

I'm not terribly impressed with their cans, but I liked it the one time I visited the actual facility.

I've never been, but had their cans a few times. The first early cans had 'technical difficulties' like low carb, off flavors, etc. I had some several months later, improved, but nothing exciting.

But most breweries don't put their all-stars in cans, so I'd be willing to try something on site.

 

[baller21]

Only 4 of the’18 breweries made this list but I think it’s a great list. I would replace Clock House with Lion Bridge personally but haven’t been to Clock House in quite a while so maybe they’ve upped their game. Also considered Aluvial, Pivo, Jackson St and Barn Town.

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[ESciGuy]

Only 4 of the’18 breweries made this list but I think it’s a great list. I would replace Clock House with Lion Bridge personally but haven’t been to Clock House in quite a while so maybe they’ve upped their game. Also considered Aluvial, Pivo, Jackson St and Barn Town.

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Thanks for the link, but holy **** -- that site is unusable. Read through the top four before giving up.

 

[baller21]

Thanks for the link, but holy **** -- that site is unusable. Read through the top four before giving up.

Yeah it was pretty bad. Here’s the list.
TG
Lua
Pulpit Rock
Big Grove
Confluence
Field Day
Adventurous
Dimensional
Marto
Clock House

 

[Al_4_State]

Alluvial should be in instead of Adventerous

 

[CloniesForLife]

Alluvial should be in instead of Adventerous

I haven't been to all the other top ten but I have really liked everything I've had from Alluvial the couple times I've been there

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Is there a chance Gezellig is going to crack the top 10 soon? I've never had something from them that I didn't like.

 

[DSMCy]

Is there a chance Gezellig is going to crack the top 10 soon? I've never had something from them that I didn't like.

Never heard of them. Where are they out of?

 

[baller21]

Never heard of them. Where are they out of?

Newton, they make some decent beer. I’d definitely put them in the top 20 in the state.

 

[WISCY1895]

Pulpit Rock>>>>>TG . It’s pretty amazing for a small town to have 2 excellent breweries

 

[NWICY]

Pulpit Rock>>>>>TG . It’s pretty amazing for a small town to have 2 excellent breweries

TG has the really nice and huge tap room/restaurant. But I'm with you Pulpit Rock has the better beer.

 

[Al_4_State]

TG has the really nice and huge tap room/restaurant. But I'm with you Pulpit Rock has the better beer.

I prefer Pulpit’s taproom. TG’s is just so big and impersonal.