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Craft beer in Iowa
Toppling Goliath and the Decorah pilgrimage.
Iowa's craft beer story is largely Toppling Goliath in Decorah — King Sue, PseudoSue, Mornin' Delight, and the rest of a stout/IPA program that's drawn pilgrims from across the country. Smaller breweries fill out the rest of the state, but Toppling Goliath alone makes Iowa worth a trip.
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Cities to plan around
- Decorah (Toppling Goliath)
- Des Moines
Notable picks in Iowa
Toppling Goliath Brewing
DecorahPseudo Sue, King Sue, Mornin' Delight, Kentucky Brunch — TG's lineup includes some of the most chase-worthy beers in America. The Decorah destination brewery is genuinely worth the drive from anywhere.
Known for: Pseudo Sue, King Sue, Mornin' Delight. Hops: Citra, Mosaic in King Sue and PseudoSue
All places we cover in Iowa
Date code formats from Iowa breweries
MM/DD/YY
1 brewery
Common styles in Iowa
Neighboring states
FAQs about craft beer in Iowa
How many craft breweries does Iowa have?
Freshie tracks 1 curated craft beer destinations in Iowa (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 1 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Iowa known for?
Smaller breweries fill out the rest of the state, but Toppling Goliath alone makes Iowa worth a trip.
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.