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What to eat in Iowa? Top 8 Iowan Ales

Last update: Sat Mar 22 2025
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Best Iowan Ale Producers

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Toppling Goliath Brewing

DECORAH, United States of America
4.7
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Toppling Goliath Brewing Company is a renowned craft brewery based in Decorah, Iowa, USA. Founded in 2009, the brewery quickly gained global recognition for its innovative and high-quality beers. Frequently listed among the best craft breweries in the world, Toppling Goliath is celebrated for its mastery of IPAs, stouts, and special releases.
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023, 2022, 2021

RateBeer - 4.55

Untappd - 4.5

BEST Toppling Goliath Brewing Beers
Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout Assassin 2022 Assassin 2021
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Confluence Brewing

DES MOINES, United States of America
4.5
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Confluence Brewing Company is a popular craft brewery located in Des Moines, Iowa, known for its dedication to producing high-quality, hand-crafted beers. Established in 2012, Confluence Brewing quickly became a key player in the local craft beer scene, earning recognition for its innovative brews and commitment to supporting the community.
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2023, 2022

Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2022

Untappd - 3.9

BEST Confluence Brewing Beers
Old Chungus
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Best Iowan Ales

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Toppling Goliath Brewing Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout

DECORAH, United States of America
5.0
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A meticulously curated blend of the best of what our barrel room holds. Kentucky Brunch takes time and care to mature, and those that take the time and care in pouring the beer will experience the development of a delayed-release, mocha hued head.


Intense aromatics of espresso and maple syrup lead into bourbon drenched maple candy and chocolate brownies on the palate.
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023, 2021

RateBeer - 4.55

Untappd - 4.8

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Toppling Goliath Brewing Assassin 2022

DECORAH, United States of America
5.0
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This barrel-aged stout spends over a year in barrels, sometimes closer to two, to create one killer brew. Featuring notes of bourbon, warmth in each sip and washes over a fudge chocolate base.
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2022

Untappd - 4.5

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Toppling Goliath Brewing Assassin 2021

DECORAH, United States of America
5.0
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Assassin barrel-aged stout spends over a year in barrels – sometimes closer to two. Notes of bourbon warm each sip, washing over a fudgy chocolate base.
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2021

Untappd - 4.6

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Toppling Goliath Brewing Mornin' Delight

DECORAH, United States of America
5.0
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A huge Imperial Stout with an explosive espresso aroma followed by strong notes of maple syrup and coffee.
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2021

Untappd - 4.6

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Confluence Brewing Old Chungus

DES MOINES, United States of America
5.0
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Old Chungus by Confluence Brewing Company is a Russian Imperial Stout, known for its bold, rich flavors and high alcohol content. It’s a beer crafted for those who enjoy deep, complex stouts that deliver intense malt character and robust flavors.
AWARDS

World Beer Cup - Gold

2023

Untappd - 4.1

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Toppling Goliath Brewing Pseudo Sue

DECORAH, United States of America
5.0
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This single-hop pale ale showcases the Citra hop for a well-balanced beer that is delicate in body with a mild bitterness in the finish. She roars with ferocious aromas of grapefruit, citrus, mango and evergreen. Pseudo Sue’s unique taste is clean and bright with just enough bite!
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023

Untappd - 4.1

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Toppling Goliath Brewing King Sue

DECORAH, United States of America
4.9
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This full-bodied, hazy double IPA is Citra-hopped with a juicy combination of mango, orange, and pineapple flavors finishing with a grapefruit aroma and ferocious bite.
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023, 2021

Untappd - 4.3

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Toppling Goliath Brewing Seismic Sue

DECORAH, United States of America
4.9
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This TIPA, featuring Citra hops, comes smashing onto the scene with colossal notes of mango, orange, and pineapple. Its hop-forward bite will reverberate on your palate and finish with a grapefruit aroma, creating a perfectly ferocious brew.
AWARDS

U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023

Untappd - 4.3
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