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Lighter Side
RuthieLager - Helles / 4.9 ABV / 18.0 IBU / Des Moines, IAAfter launching in 2012 / ruthie quickly
became a trailblazer in the craft beer
scene. Brewed with fine german malts and
the utmost attention to detail / our classic
lager undergoes a cold-conditioning
process lasting over a month in our
traditional lager room. Here / it acquires
its incredible balance / smooth texture / and
clean / crisp finish. Long live the legend!16oz Draft4
Dark Side
Tip The CowStout - Coffee / 6.2 ABV / 34.0 IBU / Waterloo, IAHave you ever reveled in the essence of a chocolate-covered espresso bean? How about in form of a beer? Here is your shot. This full bodied / creamy / milk stout has been touched by the gentle hand of sidecar coffee roasters. A rich / but smooth option / boasting notes of roast and cocoa right alongside velvety sweetness.16oz Draft4.5
Firetrucker Burnout BrownBrown Ale - American / 5.3 ABV / 32.0 IBU / Ankeny, IAOur brown ale will get you ready to roll! It's dry / smooth and easy to drink. Clean on the pallet yet filled with caramel flavors that are balanced with hops. It's approachable for light beer drinkers and not too bitter.16oz Draft4.5
Backpocket SlingshotLager - Munich Dunkel / 5.3 ABV / 22.0 IBU / Coralville, IAWhat’s not to love about a dunkel? Rich malty / with a balanced sweetness / this easy-drinking lager is a year-round favorite. With a nutty / bready aroma / all hop characteristics are mellowed our to create a smooth / drinkable beer.16oz Draft4
Ferryman's Pumpkin, Bourbon Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout W/ Pumpkin, Vanilla, & SpicesStout - Russian Imperial / 14.1 ABV / Des Moines, IALegend has it that on occasion the confluence of the des moines and the raccoon rivers are met by an ethereal third / known to some as the river styx. Trafficked by a cloaked and mysterious black figure who / since time immemorial / has conveyed souls from one bank to the other / pausing only occasionally to refresh his own weary spirit. A rich blend of roasted and chocolate malts layered over creamy pumpkin puree and warmed with seasonal spices / this stout is precisely the treat needed to sustain his eternal mission and bring a smile to his face. We hope this legendary beer does the same for you / our legendary fans. Cheers!12oz Draft6
Confluence French Silk Pie, Dessert StoutStout - Milk / Sweet / 8.0 ABV / Des Moines, IABrainstorming new beer ideas can take us to unusual places. Take anniversary beers / for example. Each year when we start to put our heads together to plan our birthday celebration / we'll check out that year's anniversary themes. Often / this isn't helpful; last year's steel theme didn't evoke many tasty beer ideas. For our 12th though? As soon as we saw that silk theme / the dessert-loving midwestern child in all of us could only think of one thing: french silk pie. Chocolate malts / lactose / roasted cacao nibs / and vanilla combine to make a beer as rich and decadent as the namesake pie / a perfect treat to celebrate 12 years and counting. Stop by the taproom to get it on nitro draft / or pour from this can with a little whipped topping12oz Can6
Sweet & Sour
Cherry Bomb BlondeFruit Beer / 5.4 ABV / 15.0 IBU / Davenport, IAAn american light hybrid beer with a mild / moderately sweet malt flavor and subtle fruitiness courtesy of the cherry. The result is a refreshingly light and aromatic brew-an instant classic!16oz Draft5.5
Jefferson County Ciderworks Cranberry OrangeCider - Other Fruit / 6.2 ABV / Fairfield, IAFall / winter (seasonal)
we created this blend with cranberry and orange juice / and zest to accompany any festive celebration - thanksgiving table. It is tart / semi sweet / full flavor and bright with all things holiday / pairs well with fatty foods.16oz Draft4.5
7 Hills Punchy The ClownSour - Other / 5.5 ABV / 10.0 IBU / Dubuque, IASour ale brewed with fruit punch / cotton candy / lactose. Turn your face inside-out.16oz Draft4.5
Gezellig Pineapple Orange Punch - Gluten FreeSour - Fruited / 5.0 ABV / Newton, IARipe oranges blended with a twist / the luscious tropical taste of pineapple make this gluten free sour a perfect party punch.16oz Draft5
Ales & Ipas
Backpocket Blonde FataleBelgian Blonde / 8.4 ABV / Coralville, IAA former award winning belgian style blonde originating from peace tree brewing out of knoxville / ia.16oz Draft5
Reclaimed Rails Vanilla Cream AleCream Ale / 5.0 ABV / 14.0 IBU / Bondurant, IAA delicious cream ale brewed with a generous amounts of vanilla to make a great beer for the spring and summer.16oz Draft4
Toppling Goliath Pseudo SuePale Ale - American / 5.8 ABV / 45.0 IBU / Decorah, IAFlagship citra-hopped pale ale that is medium in body with a mild bitterness in the finish. Ferocious hop aromas of citrus and mango; bright with a bite. Hints of passionfruit too.16oz Draft4
Yoga PoserPale Ale - American / 6.0 ABV / Oskaloosa, IAYoga poser pale ale blends over backwards to help you achieve a zen-like state. Our brew guru produces a hop-forward yet balanced / not-too-bitter profile with four different rounds of hops. The final cascade and citra dry-hop addition brings the flavors of unfiltered ale together in holistic harmony. Ready to do some poses? Namaste home and drink this beer.16oz Draft4
515 Brewing Co Mexican SpringWheat Beer - American Pale Wheat / 5.8 ABV / Clive, IAWe set out to make a beer that tasted like tequila / and mexican spring was born. Brewed with agave nectar for a touch of sweetness / with a refreshing twist of lime on the finish. Mexican spring is a 2016 great american beer festival® gold medal winner in the fruit wheat beer category.16oz Draft4
Confluence Farmer John’sBlonde / Golden Ale - Other / 5.7 ABV / 21.0 IBU / Des Moines, IAWhen most people think of iowa / they picture flowing fields of grain for miles and miles. Created by a third-generation farm boy / farmer john’s multi-grain ale is amber waves of grain in a glass. A refreshing / blonde ale / it features a base of two row american barley malt along with a large portion of wheat malt / a small dose of rye malt and un-malted oats / corn and wheat.
lightly hopped with english east kent goldings hops chosen for their subtle / earthy qualities and finished with czech saaz hops for their sweet / floral essence to create a beer that’s light in body and color / with a velvety texture and an aroma as sweet as a freshly cut field of hay. Farmer john’s captures the endless bounty of iowa in an easy-drinking / blonde ale.16oz Draft4.5
Lake Time Red ZeppelinRed Ale - American Amber / Red / 4.8 ABV / 15.0 IBU / Clear Lake, IAStart your journey on the stairway to beer heaven as american hops boost the flavor in this anything-but-traditional american red ale. Coupled with a solid malt profile / the balance between hop bitterness and malt sweetness will have you bursting with a whole lotta red zeppelin love.16oz Draft4.5
Big Grove Citrus SurferWheat Beer - American Pale Wheat / 4.8 ABV / Iowa City, IACrushable waves of citrus with a smooth / refreshing finish. Our light and smooth citrus wheat is a twist on our award-winning wheat beers and bursts with real citrus.16oz Draft3.5
Exile SwarmBlonde / Golden Ale - American / 4.1 ABV / 10.0 IBU / Des Moines, IASwarm golden ale is brewed with the swarm collective / iowa's nil non-profit that works with iowa football and basketball players. Easy-drinking / well balanced / great for tailgates. 20% of revenue from swarm golden ale is donated to the swarm collective.16oz Draft4.5
Big Grove Easy EddyIpa - New England / Hazy / 6.0 ABV / 35.0 IBU / Iowa City, IAIowa’s top-selling ipa is hazy with tropical flavors of pineapple and mango. Easy eddy is infinitely drinkable and relentlessly flavorful.16oz Draft4