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    Fenceline Beer Lab

    4.9 (21 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Kylie W.

    This place has the most excellent beer I've tasted in Iowa. It has such fun flavors and amazing IPA's. The stouts are so smooth. Also the food is to die for. I suggest the Brussels sprouts and the potato soup. I can't wait to come back to this place not only for the amazing things to eat and drink but also for the amazing owners and bartenders.

    Farro salad, potato soup with candied bacon, and the best brussel sprouts anywhere.
    J R.

    We absolutely love this place! The beers are so unique and plentiful--combined with their own sparkling options, there really is something for everyone. BUT--the unique food is SO good! Not just your typical pub fare, but interesting specials to accompany the favorite flatbreads, chili, and homemade soups, and special fave: Brussel sprouts with local Prairie Breeze cheese; truly the best sprouts we've had anywhere. Give this gem a try. The owners and staff are super friendly. Cool small town vibe. :)

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    Brita R.

    Great brewery near Ames in Huxley, Iowa. I stopped in for the 1st time and the owner greeted me kindly and then I proceeded to talk to her about their different craft beers and about their brewing processes. It was a great experience and the brewery had an excellent variety of delicious craft beers along with a great atmosphere. They also had some awesome stories to go along with their different decor inside. And their flight boards for beer were made out of old fence posts, which I found to be very cool. This place is DEFINITELY a must stop for all travelling through!

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    Jaci S.

    My husband thinks this is actually where the best burger in town is located?? I personally got the pizza & honestly - was not that impressed. However, no points docked due to trying his burger & melting into my seat. We tried the beer mixers & they were definitely something new to try! Staff was very friendly & our wait time was little to none for either food or drinks. Would recommend!

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    Molly R.

    Random search on Google led us to this very wonderful discovery. Great beer, great food. Amazing service from Pammie - so informative and super helpful. The trip was worth it just to meet her. In you are in the area, swing in and support this local business.

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    Courtney R.

    Fabulous beer and food. Homey atmosphere with awesome wait staff! So many choices for craft beer and farm fresh food with weekly menu. Also flights at a reasonable price!

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    Rachel W.

    Love!! We came yesterday for the first time. The place was great--nice decor, a bunch of different rooms, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The beers were pretty good. I'd like to come back in a few months to see if they polished up the final product. Except for their mimosa beer (mango blonde?)--that was perfection. Wow. That was a good beer! And it tasted just like--you guessed it--a mimosa. Also, they specialize in biscuits and gravy with biscuits made from the spent grains (from the beer-making process). How freaking cool is that?! What a novel idea! So we chowed down on biscuits and gravy while drinking our beer, and then, we had a thin mint cheesecake from the bakery next door for dessert. I'm 99% sure this brewery was made especially for me with three of my favorites: beer, biscuits and gravy, and cheesecake. Oooooooh man! You bet I'll be back. What a gem for Huxley, Iowa!

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    Is it dog friendly?

    Hi Gomer! Unfortunately, no. As of 09/09/20 we actually are not currently able to host anyone on our patio, but we're working on it! Once we are able to invite people to sit and have a beverage there though, we still will not be able to have our… Read more

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    Lua Brewing - Frail ~ English mild

    Lua Brewing

    4.4(156 reviews)
    21.1 mi
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    Chose Lua Brewing for Dinner because it was close to Hoyt…read more We had a little bit of a wait. I started with a Climbing Kites Mixed Berry which tasted fine. The Smush Burger with American Cheese, fried onions, pickles, and Lua Sauce. I wasn't expecting it to be so incredibly delicious. I got the Lua Sauce on the side because I wanted to taste just the burger. This has to be one of the best burgers. How does this place not get recognized or have I just been sleeping because the burger is phenomenal. Juicy, great flavor, and the Lua Sauce is excellent as well. The fires were very good too. The Service was good. A minor annoyance is the 3% fee for CC. Paid cash and still got the 3% fee. Just figure it into the price of business if you're going to get charged for it either way. Just an annoyance. Will definitely return for the burger. Sorry haters I felt it was better than Lachelle's, better flavor. Just my opinion.

    Just left here. Had high hopes as I had been wanting to try Lua for a while, so I thought, while…read morein Des Moines... It was hot out so we sat inside at the bar. It was a touch past lunchtime but the bar area was still busy, yet had seats open. We sat at the end and after some time was given some a water carafe and 2 small glasses (with no ice). She (never gave us her name) then came back for our drink order. And immediately asked for food, which we were not ready for. We gave her our drink order, after that we never seen her again. Sat there awhile. For so long we started looking at other restaurants around to eat. Then we she finally looked our way my husband made a motion to pay so we could just leave. Name on the receipt said AM B. Needless to say, we won't be back. Nor will we ever recommend it.

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    Confluence Brewing Company - The patio

    Confluence Brewing Company

    4.5(137 reviews)
    22.4 mi
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    Confluence Brewing Company in Des Moines is one of those places that just understands the…read moreassignment. It is right off the trail, has free water, free live music, free bike parking, and a great patio. Add in cold local beer at fair prices, and it is pretty hard to complain. The people serving were mostly friendly, the beer was very good, and the selection is always great. If you go inside and head up the stairs, the selection gets even better. My only suggestion: please consider selling mix-and-match 4-packs or single cans to go. We wanted to buy some to take with us, but we could not agree on one flavor, so we skipped buying more and just stuck with what came out of the tap. For cyclists, bridge beers and bike beers are a real thing, and it feels like there is a missed opportunity there. That said, we will absolutely be back for all the "free" stuff, the local beer, and that amazing patio. Great trail stop, great beer, and a perfect place to take a break. Keep up the Lord's work. Cheers!

    Added Confluence to our route while biking on a beautiful summer Friday night because they are…read morelocated right off the trail and had a live band playing that night. Plenty of bicycle parking, outdoor shaded seating with an outdoor bar and they were hosting a food truck. More of an A/C type, there is seating inside with the main bar and a variety of board games to keep you entertained. I appreciate the wide variety of beers, including a couple sours, seltzers and NA options. Staff were friendly and super helpful! What a great night out.

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