Best breweries & distilleries in Iowa
Iowa pours well — we’ve mapped 6 of its most trip-worthy breweries, distilleries. Pick your pour, then build the trip around it.
a world-renowned brewery (Kentucky Brunch) in tiny northeast Iowa.
a popular brewery-and-kitchen in the Iowa City corridor.
a downtown Des Moines brewery-and-restaurant (Ruthie lager).
a Des Moines taproom near the Gray’s Lake trails.
Iowa’s oldest craft brewery, in the historic Amana Colonies.
Iowa’s pioneering bourbon distillery and winery.
Tasting-room hours and tour availability change — check ahead and reserve where needed. Please enjoy responsibly and always have a sober driver.
Build a trip around a brewery-and-distillery trip like this.
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