A couple friends and I decided to try this little place out. It's located amidst a couple other places in a small strip "mall" type area. The outside was pretty cool with their signage and decor. Once inside, it was bigger than it appeared from outside. There were several tables both low and high top with lots of room to move. Many were playing card and board games while enjoying a beer. It was close to the end of the night on a Friday and they had a guy walking around with some pizza for sale right on site. Good deal! We tried 4 different beers and they were all pretty dang tasty. My personal favorite was the Greenbelt Trail Mile #4 (Hazy IPA). It had a lot of flavor and perfect for a hazy. I'd definitely visit 515 Brewing again when I'm in the neighborhood for a tasty beverage! read more

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Good beer and close to the bike path. Coincidence? I think not. Have a good time with good food and beer and then avoid the Po Po on the way home. read more

Neighborhood brewery that can be quiet during the week. Check the hours because we didn't realize how early they close on a Wednesday night. No tvs so we watched the Indiana Fever game on our phone. It worked for us. Bring your own snacks. Dude pouring the beer doesn't love his job and left the experience rather flat. read more

I really enjoy and try to patronize small local brewpubs. I live 2 blocks from 515 and so badly wanted it to be my local beer hangout. I've given up. First gripe: they have on tap tonight literally 8 different IPAs. 8! But not one single lager or pilsener. Their brewmaster is too busy trying to come up with the next triple hopped asparagus chocolate IPA. Can they make just one easy drinking beer? Next gripe: 25 -30 people here. A one hole bathroom for men. 4 guys in line at any time. Last gripe: one lady working the counter. Too long a wait for a bathroom, too many foofoo beers, no easy drinking beers and way too little help. Rename the place 911 because you need help. read more

I really look forward to going here. I don't get the opportunity to go a lot but I go here as often as I can. Keep up the great brewing!

Fucking Amazing Beer. Service was prompt, knowledgeable people and the community felt right. Comfortable with notes of leisure. Tasty to the point of wanting more. These guys do it ALL the right way. read more

515 brewing is a welcome oasis of fun and refreshment on the Greenbelt bike trail. They always have a great selection of fresh, local beers. The best part is it's just a few steps off of the bike trail or just off University Ave in Clive. I was really surprised to fine a comfortable patio, plus lots of couches and other comfy seating. I was expecting the typical restaurant style seating, but this was a nice change. So is the huge selection of board games provided by the company "Dealt Hand". There must be 50 different board games here, many are kid friendly. I recommend 515 to anyone looking for a fun afternoon or evening out with friends and family alike - especially if you like to hit the bike trail. read more

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Cool laid back place right off the bike trail. It is absolutely perfect to grab a cold beer on your way thru. Plus it has killer beers. The staff are great and the patrons are fun too. It is definitely worth a stop whether you are on a bike or in a car. read more

Went here to meet up with a few friends and there is a lot of tables and space to choose from. The ambiance is a warehouse/more modern meeting house and you go up to the counter to order and pick your own seat. This is just a drinks situation: so if you're looking for a meal plus a drink bring your own food. They have a lot of local options and the staff was nice. read more

First time in this Brewery. I enjoyed a small flight of samples to find a beer that suited me. The knowledge is there when you ask questions as well being asked what are you looking for as in flavors. I happened upon this place by celebrating Indie Bookstore day. Raccoon River Press was one of our stops which is how I came about tasting some amazing flavors. Highly recommend. read more

Great microbrewery just west of downtown Des Moines. A real good selection of beers in a very laid back atmosphere. A no frills establishment that simply focuses on good beer. It is definitely worth a stop for a beer (or 2)! read more

Mexican Spring is my favorite local beer. Period. Always a great time when we stop by! Lovely people, great beer, fun ambience. Stopping by for a patio beer during a bike ride is a favorite summer activity. read more

Good food and decent portions for Iowa at good prices. Most places in Iowa give you small portion sizes and you have to eat twice as much to get a normal size portion of food but I can say this place is not as stingy with their food. read more

I had always wanted to stop here but for some reason I hadn't? That was a mistake. 515 is great place for a beer right on the bike trail on the edge of Windsor Heights. Upon walking in the large board of beers was a little overwhelming to me.....however the gal working there quickly asked if she could help me. I told her what I liked and she quickly made a suggestion and offered a sample. There were tons of games around the bar. I had asked for a water which is self serve from a tapped barrel. I definitely will be back to try more beers read more

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515 is your average brewery with plenty of seating and games. Love that they are close the a trail and that they have a really big beer menu. If you're hungry, they dont serve food but are open to letting you carry in or have food delivered. read more

11 seconds left on the big projection screen watching the Iowa State Cyclones come back to tie and eventually win in over time over OK STATE! We had to stay and watch the end of the game! We came here for beer and got an exciting sports experience as well! Now to the beer! 515 Brewing Company is exactly what the name says! It's all local all the time! They have 6 of their own beers on tap at any given moment. Then the thing that surprised me, was they fill the extra taps with other local craft beers from around the area! HOW COOL IS THAT! That a local brewery would share it tap space with competitors! SHOWING THE LOCAL LOVE IS what CRAFT BEER is all about! 515 Brewery has a wide range of styles from the Lil Tart (which zings your mouth with flavor) to the OJ IPA which has a nice hoppy bite! The Stout they make is a very high alcohal brew that is perfectly dark and smooth! I suggest getting a Flight to try all the beers the first time you are here! As for the brewery environment! It's nice and open with big screen projector playing the games! The brew master was even out doing some test on things so I went over and asked a few questions! He was super nice and talked to me about the process they use on their beers! This is a great spot just off the back trail in West Des Moines to visit on a Saturday afternoon! read more

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Slow night. Good beers Good music Need to come back. Local and there own beers. Over a dozen to choose from! read more

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I am not one to hype a place on my own, but I have told all my friends and co-workers in the Des Moines area about this place ever since I went for the first time a few days ago. I've since been back twice, and I've been met with the same 5-star level of service. The OJ IPA and Hopititus C are great beers. To be honest, the only beer I've tried that I didn't absolutely love was the sour but I'm not a huge fan of those anywhere. I think even non-beer drinkers can have a good time; they have a pretty good cider on tap and Peace Tree root beer as well. My favorite part about this spot is how comfortable it is. From the owners' pictures on the wall to the mustache shaped light and wood everywhere, concrete floors, and leather couches, this is the bar you come to just hang out and have a great time. It doesn't try to pretend it's more than it is; it's a great find with great beers. I highly recommend going and doing a beer flight. read more

This place is just fab. The beers are numerous, original, and intriguing. No matter your style, you likely will find them to your liking. One of the biggest pluses is that the staff is always so awesome. We come down from almost an hour away, because they are worth it. read more

515 is my go-to brewery in the Des Moines area! Not only because I live close by, but they hit all the buttons. Beer: IPA's, Stouts, Porters, Saisons, Pale ales, Lagers, Belgians....with some seasonals mixed in. My favorite seasonal is the Basil Protocol saison, and core beer would have to the Passe` pale ale. Taproom: Great set up with low top and high top tables, and some comfy couches and chairs. They have a small patio if one wants to get some fresh air! I love the vibe. Everyone is happy to be there! Customer Service: Best in the city. All of the beertenders are friendly and happy to chat about the beers or anything in general. Joe, Matt, and Whitney are top notch! Brewer Barb is putting out some awesome beer! read more

3 reasons to stop here for a tasty beverage: lively atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and above all - their craft brews taste so good on the lips. Drink Local! read more

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Lively fun place. Different varieties of the local beer. Overall Great beers! Nice aroma. Try their IPA beer! Better than others. Owners were very nice. Great to talk to. Passionate about their work. We took a tour & got to know few things about beer. I would visit the place soon. I had their sampler Yeaaahhh!!! The only difference was no food was served but you can get outside favorite food. Or they have food trucks where you can order food too. read more

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I have some mixed feelings about this place but leaning to the top end of the scale here. I want to love their full selections of beer but honestly, the beer isn't totally my style. I like a strong, hoppy, tart, or terribly unique beer. Their beers are good and some venture on unique, but I'm just not completely wowed. I'm ok with that because beer places that are small like this should be experimental to a degree and see what fan favorites emerge. I don't represent the usual client, likely, so I respect what they're producing. It just isn't totally for me. But I haven't had an opportunity to try all the beers they offer throughout a given year and I will definitely be back. The staff is excellent and they have a pride in their beers. We are looking forward to seeing what's next from this team. read more

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This place is amazing. Good beers (and I am picky) and friendly service. A rare combination. Definitely worth a stop.

Quality beer. And good range of styles. Not as impressed with the sour but the double iPas were awesome.

Absolutely amazing beers. Josh was very helpful when I asked about different beers and was able to suggest a very delicious flight consisting of light and dark beers read more

The beers are good, it's conveniently located off the bike trail and close to my apartment! :) They usually have a food truck or someone selling food there--which is super convenient. They also stream games on the projector. There's really nothing bad to say, they do beer right! read more

I'd heard so many great things about 515 that when the little lady and I decided to do a craft brew tour on our bikes this stop was a no brainier. It was right on our path home. We weren't really greeted very well, but it was 6 on a Saturday afternoon and who knows how many people passed thru on a Saturday afternoon. Her knowledge on 515 beers was unremarkable especially after her nonexistent greeting. Even seemed irritated that I would ask questions about their beers. I order a DSM Pils being a fan of Pilsner on hot days I hoped this would be a great start. Nope, the beer fell a little flat. Not in anyway reminding me of the Pilsners I've drank in the past, German or American. The wife ordered the Mexican Spring, while she drank hers slowly I finished mine and went back inside to order a Wired Heifer. This beer was ok, but not what I was looking for on a hot afternoon. The wife refuse to finish hers, I didn't try it, probably should have I might have like this selection. Have I taken them off my radar, no. I'll stop back in on a bike ride and try another couple in the future and keep you updated. After my initial visit however I won't be expecting much. read more

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At 515 you are actually IN the brewery... no glass wall divider. I like that. Of course, along with that comes the smells that are associated with brewing. Although I wasn't a big fan of the flight of 4 I had, I loved the environment. read more

I like beer...Actually I really like beer...Let me say this again, I LOVE BEER! This is why I like, I mean, I love 515 Brewing Co. They make a lot of different styles, kinds and variations of beers that all seem to make me happy. On our latest outing to their small but welcoming tap house they had 8 of their own brews on tap (the most I have seen since they opened last year). Here is my report in full beer lover form: We ordered a sampler of all 8 beers they had on tap. First we started with one of their newest offering the Cooter Ray IPA. This IPA poured golden to amber in color and had distinct citrus-grapefruit aroma. The grapefruit was present from start to finish and well into the aftertaste. Good beer and I could drink this one all night. Next on the board was the OJ IPA. So this has been the beer that has eluded me all year. Every time we stopped in to 515, they had either just ran out of this beer or it was going to be available in a couple days. This was worth the wait! Beautiful IPA with lots of citrus flavors and smells. It finished clean with no aftertastes and left you wanting more. This is their second best IPA offering. Third we sampled the Mexican Spring, an American wheat beer with agave and lime. This was my wife's favorite beer of the afternoon. Nicely done wheat beer base with just slight hints of agave and lime. A very refreshing beer that I could drink on a hot day at the beach. Up next is the D.A.R.T. Dodger IPA which is a full assault of west coast hops and in my opinion is the best IPA that 515 makes. The color is amber and the aroma is all centennial hops. The taste is citrus and dank with a little biscuit malt. Finishes smooth to round out this high quality beer. Halfway through our beer journey, but ends they IPA portion with Hopititis-C. Compared to the other IPAs we have had this one was a little lacking in flavor. Good presence of bitter flavor yet smooth mouthfeel. The finish left a slight aftertaste and slowed me from taking another quick drink. To start the second half of our 8 beer flight we have the Belgian Mistress. This Belgian tripel was awesome! maybe it is because it is so different from the IPAs we started with but the Belgian funky yeast that left a slight banana ester matched with this subtle sweet base was great. Next we sampled the Castaway Porter which was a coconut porter by their definition. I, on the other hand, thought it was a good porter but completely missed the coconut. I smelled, tasted and repeated numerous times searching for the coconut and never really found it. Other than that it has nice coffee flavor with a deep dark brown color. Lastly we tried their Vanilla Stout dubbed Sweater Weather. I really enjoyed this brew, lots of chocolate, vanilla and coffee flavors in a easy drinking stout. When winter (or sweater weather) rolls back around I will put this in heavy rotation in the beer fridge. I would recommend 515 Brewing Co to anyone looking for some great local brews! Cheers! read more

Checked them out about a week ago, and I can't wait to go back! Finding their storefront was a little tricky, especially if you're not too familiar with this particular stretch of University Ave (like me). Their beers are not your average microbrews. I'll admit, my standards are usually pretty low when tasting beer from a new microbrewery. But I was truly blown away! The beers were packed with flavor and weren't weak at all. Seating is plentiful, but they filled up very quickly with the after 5 work crowd. I also really enjoyed the high male to female ratio. Amazing beer and loads of attractive men---you betcha I'll be back! read more

A nice place to be if you've got half an hour to kill before a meetup. Tasty brews as well as enough people here (Monday evening) to stay under the radar while you catch up on work emails or your friend's snap stories while your friends are readying up read more

Great beers brewed in very small batches! I've been here a handful of times now and I must say I haven't been let down at all. First off, much like Confluence Brewery this place is just for the beers. This isn't like Exile, or CABCo, and such where they serve food. So if you're looking for a brewery and kitchen this isn't it. Unlike Confluence however they don't brew to distribute, so you won't see a large kegging operation here. This is a large room inside an older commercial building that was made for beer drinking and socializing and sometimes they have sporting events on the projector from time to time. The beer is what takes center stage however. Because they brew in smaller batches they can brew more variety of beer more often. It's not unusual to see taps here change weekly. I would tell you what is good here but I can't because the beers I drank probably aren't in the rotation. And that's what makes this place interesting. Some breweries in town and very stagnant when it comes to beer varieties and that's not really a bad thing but sometimes it gets a little boring. Trust me, you won't be bored with 515's selection. read more

Full 5 starts for our experience at 515! It started with a friendly and welcome greeting from the staff behind the bar. They had 7 of their beers on tap with a few other guest taps. We wanted a flight of 8 and the bartender gave us a great suggestion of which non-515 taster to go with. I liked the system; order at the bar when you walk in and then choose a table or couch in their spacious tap room to enjoy! There was a small pool table and a couple TVs as well. Each table had a flip book of sorts with a write up on all their beers. There were a couple they were out of or that we had that wasn't added to this yet, but I loved the concept either way. The beer: DELICIOUS! This place definitely ranks with our list of favorite craft beer. They were out of Hopititis C, which we hear is great. We are hoplovers, so that was a bummer but we weren't disappointed by any means. The OJ IPA was our avorite, but all the beers were delicious. They don't serve food but you can bring your own in or have it delivered. Many staff and brewers made frequent trips around the tap room to pick up glasses and chat with some. We had the opportunity to meet a few of the staff, including a couple brewers. They were really friendly and gave us a couple extra samples. It was fun to talk craft beer and brewing in our home state and share stories and information about all the breweries we visit in Colorado. Overall this was everything we look for in a brewery. Most importantly- tasty and unique craft beer, a great atmosphere, and friendly staff that cares about their product and keeping the customers happy! We've been tagging their stickers at the breweries in Colorado and can't wait to visit our next trip to Des Moines! read more

Open and laid back atmosphere in a newer building. When I saw some reviews about different beers I was skeptical but now that I'm here I'm impressed. Having the coffee stout, agave lime wheat, OJ IPA, and another IPA named Hopititus C. All excellent - the OJ IPA and coffee stout really stand out as winners. They do 4oz tasters for 2 dollars each. They also have guest beers on tap, but only from Iowa.. a cool concept. Gives you a chance to experience some other breweries from Iowa if you only have the chance to visit Des Moines.. For me.. it would be hard to drink anything but their beers. They were awesome. Don't bring your growler in here.. they don't fill em and they dont sell em. The beer meister said they don't make big enough batches to fill growlers for people. He said that 515 plans on expanding by the end of summer so maybe this advice will become outdated someday. Within that expansion they plan to open up a new patio outside. There was soccer playing on a large projector and free (local) ice cream sammies in the fridge. BOOM. They emphasize keeping it local here. Always good for the community. If you love craft beer then get in on here player! read more

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Great beer! These guys are really passionate about making good beer and it shows! We started out with a beer flight and enjoyed all of them. I've been here a few times and they are always brewing new beers, which is great for variety, but if you had a favorite, you may have to try something else the next time. They don't serve their own food, but they often have food trucks and are ok with you bringing your own. read more

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Great place to grab locally made beer and watch some sports. They have just one TV but it seemed like that's what a majority of people wanted to watch the sport. Currently they do not have bottled beer or have anything to take home with you.. But they are looking into expanding and will be offering those options soon. They offered an orange IPA, stout, and a few other yummy beers. They also offer a gluten free cider! read more

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We had so much fun here. Great beer great atmosphere The beer apparently changes frequently so hard to make a suggestion, but you can easily find something you like. No food served but apparently you can bring food in. read more

They were great. We had 3 little girls that ran around. The beer was good. The people were nice. The business was easy to find. read more

515 Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Clive, Iowa

Visited last night and have been before. Very friendly and helpful staff. Not a lot going on when we arrived but great atmosphere to be able to sit back and talk along with enjoying a flight of different beers. Downside is no food but they did have seasoned pretzels that were a nice bonus! Definitely worth a visit! read more

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