Court Avenue Brewing Co
Brewpub309 Court Ave Ste 100, Des Moines 50309 · 0.2 mi
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Breweries in Des Moines
Brewpubs, microbreweries and taprooms in Des Moines and within 15 miles, with a map, phone numbers and directions.
In Des Moines
10
Within 15 miles
8
closest 6.4 mi
Brewpubs (with food)
4
Micro & nano breweries
14
Brewery map
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Breweries in Des Moines
1717 Brewing Co
Microbrewery322 E Court Ave, Des Moines 50309 · 0.7 mi
Alluvial Brewing Company
Microbrewery3715 W 190th St, Ames 50014 · 0.7 mi
Exile Brewing
Microbrewery1514 Walnut St, Des Moines 50309 · 0.7 mi
Peace Tree Brewing Company - Des Moines Branch
Microbrewery317 E Court Ave, Des Moines 50309 · 0.7 mi
Madhouse Brewing Co
Microbrewery501 Scott Ave, Des Moines 50309 · 1 mi
Confluence Brewing Co
Microbrewery1235 Thomas Beck Rd Ste A, Des Moines 50315 · 1.4 mi
Flix Brewhouse
Brewpub3800 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines 50310 · 4.9 mi
Fox Brewing
Microbrewery103 S 11th St, West Des Moines 50265 · 5 mi
515 Brewing Co
Microbrewery7700 University Ave, Clive 50325 · 5.1 mi
More within 15 miles
Twisted Vine Brewery
Microbrewery3320 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines 50266 · 6.4 mi
Granite City Food & Brewery (#4)
Brewpub12801 University Ave, Clive 50325 · 8.9 mi
BackRoad Brewery
Microbrewery90 School St, Carlisle 50047 · 9.5 mi
Firetrucker Brewery
Microbrewery716 SW 3rd St, Ankeny 50023 · 9.9 mi
Barn Town Brewing Co.
Brewpub9500 SE University Ave #1110, West Des Moines 50266 · 11.1 mi
Mistress Brewing Company
Microbrewery1802 N Ankeny Blvd #108, Ankeny 50023 · 11.2 mi
Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company
Microbrewery101 Main St. SE, Bondurant 50035 · 11.5 mi
Fenders Brewing Company
Microbrewery212 W Van Dorn St, Polk City 50226 · 13.5 mi
Planning a brewery crawl
Most taprooms open in the afternoon and stay busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings; many close early in the week. Brewpubs serve full meals, while smaller taprooms often rely on food trucks. Plan a ride home: rideshare or a designated driver.
Around Des Moines
Questions
How many breweries are in Des Moines?
10 breweries are in Des Moines, with 8 more within 15 miles.
Which Des Moines breweries serve food?
Brewpubs brew on site and run a kitchen. Nearby brewpubs include Court Avenue Brewing Co, Flix Brewhouse, Granite City Food & Brewery (#4), Barn Town Brewing Co..
What is the difference between a brewpub and a microbrewery?
A brewpub brews beer and serves food on the same premises. A microbrewery is a small craft brewery; many have a taproom but limited or no kitchen, and some host food trucks.
Are breweries family-friendly?
Many taprooms welcome children and dogs during the day, but policies vary by brewery and by state law. Check the brewery’s website before you go.
Source: Open Brewery DB, an open dataset of breweries, checked 2026-11-08. Breweries open and close often; confirm hours on the brewery’s website before visiting.