Are you looking for a fun idea for your next weekend getaway? Recruit a designated driver and plan a trip to try some of Iowa’s best breweries. Here’s a list of some that you’re sure to adore!
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- Pulpit Rock Brewing Company, Decorah
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Google Local / Steve Graham Start your trip out at Pulpit Rock. This bright and airy brewery is known for making American Ales and American Imperial Stouts that are some of the best you’ll ever try.
- PIVO Brewery, Calmar
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Google Local / Jason Shaw Head south to PIVO next. Their Belgian IPA, Saison, and Whitbiers are delicious and unique. Try a flight and taste them all.
- Deb’s Brewtopia, Elkader
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Facebook / Deb’s Brewtopia Deb’s Brewtopia always has a long tap list, but if they’re serving any of their Irish Red Ales, you’re in for a treat. This quirky little spot is sure to make you feel like part of the family from the minute you walk in.
- Franklin Street Brewing Company, Manchester
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Facebook / Franklin Street Brewing Company Don’t let the quirky names like Drug Store Cowboy and Nice Shoes fool you - Franklin Street takes brewing seriously. The result is a long list of delicious hand-crafted beers that are so good, you’ll want to take home a growler full.
- Jubeck New World Brewing, Dubuque
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Google Local / Alex Wang Jubeck is a great place to go if you’re looking to trying something unique. Their brewmasters are always mixing up something new using seasonal flavors and spices. Their Jeremy’s Folly Belgian Dubbel is a top notch drink for enthusiasts.
- Dimensional Brewing Company, Dubuque
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Facebook / Dimensional Brewing Company You’ll love the seasonal and traditional brews from Dimensional Brewing Company. If you’re in luck, they’ll be serving their mOATer bOATer oatmeal stout that’s one of the tastiest stouts in the state.
- River Ridge Brewing, Bellevue
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Facebook / River Ridge Brewing River Ridge Brewing is a great spot to wrap up your day of tastings. This family owned brewery and taproom is located in one of Iowa’s most charming river towns! Order a flight to try a variety of beers that are sure to please your palette.
Since you’re ending your road trip in Bellevue, plan for dinner at Flatted Fifths, a smokehouse with Cajun flair that often has live music. It’s a hidden gem here in the Hawkeye State.
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Google Local / Pulpit Rock Brewing Company
Google Local / Steve Graham
Start your trip out at Pulpit Rock. This bright and airy brewery is known for making American Ales and American Imperial Stouts that are some of the best you’ll ever try.
Google Local / Amy Alexander
Google Local / Jason Shaw
Head south to PIVO next. Their Belgian IPA, Saison, and Whitbiers are delicious and unique. Try a flight and taste them all.
Google Local / Matt G.
Facebook / Deb’s Brewtopia
Deb’s Brewtopia always has a long tap list, but if they’re serving any of their Irish Red Ales, you’re in for a treat. This quirky little spot is sure to make you feel like part of the family from the minute you walk in.
Google Local / American Marketing and Publishing
Facebook / Franklin Street Brewing Company
Don’t let the quirky names like Drug Store Cowboy and Nice Shoes fool you - Franklin Street takes brewing seriously. The result is a long list of delicious hand-crafted beers that are so good, you’ll want to take home a growler full.
Facebook / Jubeck New World Brewing
Google Local / Alex Wang
Jubeck is a great place to go if you’re looking to trying something unique. Their brewmasters are always mixing up something new using seasonal flavors and spices. Their Jeremy’s Folly Belgian Dubbel is a top notch drink for enthusiasts.
Facebook / Dimensional Brewing Company
You’ll love the seasonal and traditional brews from Dimensional Brewing Company. If you’re in luck, they’ll be serving their mOATer bOATer oatmeal stout that’s one of the tastiest stouts in the state.
Facebook / River Ridge Brewing
River Ridge Brewing is a great spot to wrap up your day of tastings. This family owned brewery and taproom is located in one of Iowa’s most charming river towns! Order a flight to try a variety of beers that are sure to please your palette.
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