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    Craft Beer Trail

    Hit the best breweries in Des Moines in one epic day — from IPAs to stouts, this trail has it all.

    Full Day
    Food & Drink
    6 stops
    1

    Confluence Brewing Company

    12:00 PM

    Start the trail at Des Moines' original craft brewery.

    Insider Tip: Try the Des Moines IPA — their flagship. Food trucks on weekends.
    2

    Exile Brewing Company

    2:00 PM

    Award-winning beers in a spacious downtown taproom.

    Insider Tip: The Ruthie is a local favorite Belgian Golden Strong.
    3

    Peace Tree Brewing

    3:30 PM

    Knoxville-based brewery with a growing Des Moines following.

    Insider Tip: Blonde Fatale is their best seller for a reason.
    4

    Firetrucker Brewery

    5:00 PM

    Firehouse-themed brewery with creative seasonal taps.

    Insider Tip: Check their rotating seasonal list — always something new.
    5

    Brightside Aleworks

    6:30 PM

    Cozy taproom with excellent sours and hazies.

    Insider Tip: Great patio in summer. The sour program is outstanding.
    6

    El Bait Shop

    8:00 PM

    End the trail at the legendary craft beer bar with 260+ taps.

    Insider Tip: One of the largest craft beer selections in the country.