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What to eat in Iowa? Top 24 Iowan Beers

Last update: Thu Mar 13 2025
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Best Iowan Beer Producers

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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
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BURLINGTON, United States of America
4.7
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Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2022

World Beer Cup - Gold

2018

03

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BURLINGTON, United States of America
4.7
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

BEST Switchback Brewing Co. Beers
04

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IOWA, United States of America
4.7
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2023

BEST Backpocket Brewing Beers
05

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CEDAR FALLS, United States of America
4.7
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Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2021, 2020

BEST SingleSpeed Brewing Beers
06

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SIOUX CITY, United States of America
4.7
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Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2021

BEST Marto Brewing Co. Beers
07

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COUNCIL BLUFFS, United States of America
4.7
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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023

BEST Full Fledged Brewing Company Beers
08

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IOWA CITY, United States of America
4.7
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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2023

BEST Big Grove brewery Beers
09

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IOWA, United States of America
4.7
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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2021

BEST Deb’s Brewtopia Beers
10

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IOWA, United States of America
4.7
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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2021

BEST Barn Town Brewing Beers
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CALMAR, United States of America
4.6
12
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DES MOINES, United States of America
4.5
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Best Iowan Beers

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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

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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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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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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.
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U.S. Open Beer Championship - Gold

2021

Untappd - 4.6

05

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BURLINGTON, United States of America
5.0
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Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2022

06

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BURLINGTON, United States of America
5.0
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2022

07

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IOWA, United States of America
5.0
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World Beer Cup - Gold

2023

08

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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

09

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CEDAR FALLS, United States of America
5.0
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Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2020

10

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CEDAR FALLS, United States of America
5.0
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Great American Beer Festival - Gold

2021

11
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SIOUX CITY, United States of America
5.0
12
Beer
BURLINGTON, United States of America
5.0
13
Beer
BURLINGTON, United States of America
5.0
14
Beer
DECORAH, United States of America
5.0
15
Beer
DECORAH, United States of America
5.0
16
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COUNCIL BLUFFS, United States of America
5.0
17
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IOWA CITY, United States of America
5.0
18
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20
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CALMAR, United States of America
4.9
21
Beer
DECORAH, United States of America
4.9
22
Beer
DECORAH, United States of America
4.9
23
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DES MOINES, United States of America
4.8
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DES MOINES, United States of America
4.8

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