The brewery closed the first of the year and as of yet no one has come forward to buy it…read more https://www.facebook.com/100068468500018/posts/pfbid02piozuGqTg66GWL4Aovyy86SenwrmzKfhZKb85HsjzrtpPRSafd7qsLeUr2GcVkWnl/?app=fbl

My 18 month old daughter and I walked in on a Sunday afternoon - Having a chat with the kindest…read moreowner I've ever met. The "cozy" feeling of the bar and the cleanliness is fantastic - Plus he haven't daughter a juice box while I tried their beer! Their own brews are delicious, especially the Blackberry wheat. Bought a 4-pack and two glasses!

What a great hidden gem! If you go this way you must stop in! Great service/owners, great beer,…read moregreat locals! We really enjoy it all! Did a flight and liked everything I tried but the Funky Balls Chocolate Peanut Butter porter was my favorite! We went home with some. Thanks for showing us a great time and for having the Chiefs on when we stopped by! We will be back!!! Cheers

Beer is awesome!!! Atmosphere is casual and welcoming. We are from out of the area but felt…read morewelcomed! Clean and kind staff! No food was available when we were there, I will definitely go back!

Some of the best beer I've had since I've been Iowa definitely gonna stop next time I come though.read more

The taproom is in the "square" downtown and is a beautiful, spacious old building with quite the…read moreboard game collection! On street parking is a little difficult with some construction going on, but thats only temporary. They do flights and pints, and everything I tried was very good! My favorite was the Allerton Amber ale. No food but you can bring your own in. Definitely recommend checking this brewery out!

Chris at the bar was very nice. Wing were GREAT. cool ambiance architecture based on the visit -…read morehighly recommend

Great beer selection and prices are very reasonable. Very clean! The food choices were adequate…read moreto accompany sampling the beers. The wait staff was inexperienced but tried hard. Our food sat at the pickup counter for awhile and when we received it, it was barely warm. We went upstairs for the live music and it was awesome. A band called Oxymoron was playing and they were great. We stayed way longer than we intended. I think with a little work this could be a great place to hang out but they need to up the game on the food and service.

Although we did not eat when we went there, it does look like they have some good specials,…read moreespecially in Valentine's Day for that loved one. I love the uniqueness of the building layouts where they use old structures and make the brewery around them. Extremely friendly service was able to answer concerns.

Went to the snowglobe this year and it was so much fun! Very well decorated. Beers were good as…read moreusual, I tried the Maria which is a Mexican style beer served with a lime that I really liked. The food was also good, I had the grilled chicken sandwich with pesto mayo with a side of brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were over seasoned but the sandwich was delicious.

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.

Given all the local and national press/awards, I expected a lot. Service was fine but the dining…read moreroom was almost too loud to have a conversation. The burger was tasty but nothing special. Fries were mostly salt. The buffalo cauliflower was the only standout. Probably won't return.

I had never been to the Twisted Vine. I had been wanting to check this place out since they…read moreopened. I came down for a baby shower. It was a great space. The shower had the run of the place. It was neat seeing the old safe and walking through it. The place was very open and inviting. They even had football on the tvs. Definitely will be returning.

The beer is hit or miss but today was a hit. I'm sad I missed out on their Pumpkin Märzen earlier…read morethis month. The 925 Red and Oktoberfest were amazing. The 5 Amigos and Speakeasy Pils are solid. Service was amazing.

I had a really great burger and the raspberry massacre. It was extremely good. Service was great…read moreand had no issues.

The "hottest" burger wasn't spicy at all. Like most breweries, this place drowns its food in salt…read more Am not a fan. On the upside, service was quick and friendly, and the sweet potato steak fries were excellent.

Confluence: A Biker's Paradise…read more Our most recent visit to Confluence in Des Moines was short and sweet--we met up with friends, grabbed a beer, and jumped back on our bikes. It's a fantastic spot for a quick stop or to sit and enjoy. Bike parking is ample and well-thought-out, just a short walk from the expansive outdoor patio. This space is a big draw, welcoming to both humans and dogs, and it fills up fast, especially when live music draws in the crowds. A big bonus is the limited walk-up bar on the patio, where you can order and pay with cash or card, as well as a fresh, cold water spigot to fill up your water bottle or give your furry friend a drink. The beer selection is generous, with a solid variety of their own brews and guest taps. Confluence makes some truly great beers, and the Des Moines IPA is one of my go-to staples. Inside, up the stairs, you'll find a great area with a full bar and plenty of seating, offering views of the brewery's inner workings. I believe they do tours, but I can't say for sure. One thing I can say is that the restrooms are clean and cool!

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.