Twisted Vine Brewery

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If you haven't been to Twisted Vine Brewing - you should check it out. Their new location in downtown Des Moines in East Village is killer. They have two bars on the inside, a large outside area that has views of the Capitol, and furniture made by one of the team members that uses floorboards from the historical building (the building dates back to 1857!). The brewery started as a passion project for a few of the original founders who were homebrewing by opening a three barrel system in a 20 by 20 space inside Madison County Winery. Since then they have moved twice (now into this new location), as they keep needing more space and keep improving! I got their newly tapped Kolsch and shared a flight while checking out the space and getting a tour by one of the owners. Capitol View Kolsch: A Kolsch served in a German stein. It uses an ale yeast, noble hops that provide a low spicy flavor / aroma, and a light pilsner malt with doughy notes. Light bodied, crisp, and dry. Refreshing on a hot Summer day. Their flights are HUGE, so I had to call in re-enforcements, but got the job done. The flight included: First Run Blonde (Blonde Ale), Bob's Ale (Cream Ale), Cali-Steam Collaboration (California Common), DeVine IPA (IPA), Triclops Tripel (Tripel), There's An APPricot For That (Guest Apricot Sour from 7 Hills Brewing), and Copper Alt (Guest Altbier from Zipline Brewing). A couple of my favorite are below. DeVine IPA: A Session IPA at 4.4% ABV. Mild fruity flavors reminiscent of pear, apple, and pineapple. Medium bitterness and a white bread malt profile. Similar to a West Coast style iPA with some low pine / resin flavors as well. Bob's Ale: A classic Cream Ale. Light-bodied, straw/yellow colored, with a low creamed corn malt flavor. Dry, crisp, clean and easy drinking. Cali-Steam Collaboration: A California Common brewed in collaboration with O.S.H.O. out of Arizona. A slight toasted bread-crust malt flavor with a hint of fruitiness. Nothing overpowering, but with a tandem of flavors for this hybrid lager-ale style. Enjoyable on a warm or hot day. Give Twisted Vine a shot next time you are in Des Moines! _________________ read more

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Michael P.

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Stopped in today for a flight of craft brews. The building is absolutely beautiful. The bartender was attentive and even designed my flight of IPAs. If you find yourself in the area, check it out. There was about 30 beers on tap today! read more

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Tom B.

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Great dog friendly patio with nice view of the state capital building. Beer is tasty and plenty of available options (my vote is Bob's Ale). Plenty of available parking, but area is currently under construction. read more

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Stopped here after an Iowa cubs game. Sat outside and enjoyed our drinks. The place is set up well and very pleasant. Bartender was nice. I had a kombucha. Friend had root beer on tap. The guys had a couple of brews. read more

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Great atmosphere and the bartender was wonderful. Loved the beers. Great place to have a get together. read more

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We snuck in here with some friends after touring the State Capital building and grounds. I'm not sure if they were totally open yet, as our families were the only ones drinking when we were here. Nothing wrong with having the place to yourself! Knowing that we were going to another brewery a bit later, I held consumption to just one beer and some samples. My full pint was the Black Walnut White Stout, which was excellent. I'm glad it was because I had a really hard time choosing that over several others that looked amazing, like the Barrel Aged Peanut Butter Porter, Barrel Aged Shock-O-Lot, Mint Shock-O-Lot, Lady Shock-O-Lot, etc. Thankfully our friends got a flight with a couple of these, so I was able to sample. If I had a couple hours to kill in this place, I'd probably exit completely trashed. There are far too many good choices here! I also want to give props to the waitress who was on staff. She came out and talked to us and told us the history of the building and the suspicious vault over near the front door. If you want to hear about their past you'll have to go in and get the straight dope for yourself. Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. Cheers! read more

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Randy S.

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We found this place via a travel app and we're so glad that we did. The atmosphere is amazing and the staff is so friendly and helpful. Keith is the awesome man behind the bar. Top notch Master of the Taps. The selection of brews is truly widespread and you will find something you like. Have a seat and you won't regret it. read more

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John E.

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Great location, nice ambiance. Been a fan for years, but in my opinion the beer just needs to improve to keep competing in the DSM market. read more

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New location is a big plus. Near downtown but far enough away to avoid the headache of Court Ave. beautiful outdoor seating with an inside bar accessible through large garage door type opening. Inside is another bar with an event space off to the side. Clean and modern with lots of good beer on tap and sports on multiple big screens. Some prepackaged salty snacks available for purchase. I think this was an excellent move for them. read more

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Jefferson L.

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Recently we had a cool dude retire from our company. We wanted to treat him right so we had a a retirement party for this good fellow. Twisted Vine just moved to the brewery section of East Village. In the end the place is amazing. They closed half the place and we were able to have a great party with about 60-100 people. The prices were reasonable and the beer was fantastic!! The staff there treated us like King's and Queens! It was super cool. Would absolutely do this again and again. 12 out of 10 stars! read more

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Francis R.

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Ronery, oh so ronery. Where is everybody? Huge brewery tasting room with an abundance of parking, but no one to be found on the weekend afternoon we had stopped by. Anyways, I imagine this one could be quite the spot to meet up with large groups and kick back a few, watch a game, enjoy some company, play some board games, or even some of several arcade coin machine games they have to offer. But all in all, just wasn't feeling the lonely vibes here when we visited. Sampled a few IPAs, pale ales, and stouts while we were here. Not bad. Anyhow, maybe I just visited at the wrong time. Definitely could be the spot to meet up with the hophead gang. 'Til next time, cheers! read more

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Jack B.

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A beautifully remodeled old building with the nostalgic aroma of barn wood. A wide variety of in house brews available from blonde ales, fruit beers, flavored seltzers, IPAs and Stouts. Board games are available to play with a nice combination of high and low top tables. Minimal food available- on our visit they had pizza and pretzels. Looks like a food truck is programmed for certain dates along with live music. Otherwise there is an internet jukebox to program your favorites. Outdoor patio will be great in the warmer weather with a nice view of the state capitol building. We enjoyed the relative quiet of this brewery compared to the noisy multiple tv/ loud music venues of some others. We will be back! read more

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Kristyn M.

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This was a stop on our beer tour. Is anyone else out there remember when this place was Coconut Joes? Well, this is a great stop right off the interstate. There is seating inside and out. TVs and lots of seating. They have all that you would expect for a brewery. They have their stouts and even a cider that I enjoyed. We lucked out and grabbed a seat outside where it was nice and warm. If you love your beers have this be one of your local stops and enjoy. This is just south of Valley West Mall. read more

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Dayna F.

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Lots of great beer choices, helpful staff if you want assistance in selecting a beer or a flight. The location is awesome, in a 150 year old building with an incredibly large patio. They have a nice selection of board games and 2 large bar areas. Seems like a great place to have a private function. The Belgian Tripel and the Grapefruit Radler were great choices. read more

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Maggie F.

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Visited twisted vine tonight for a jewelry making event. What a blast! For a special event fee, we had access to instruction, materials and all the needed equipment to make a silver wrap ring. Plus a ticket to get a beer from the bar. It was our first time here and I was surprised by the huge space. It had almost a coffee shop vibe with tons of board games and quirky art on the walls for sale. read more

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Dayna F.

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Twisted Vine is located in an historic building in the new Market District of Des Moines. A very large patio, nice indoor facility, great selection of board games and the beer choices are endless. Lots on tap, the new Octoberfest is perfect! The Black Walnut White Stout is also a favorite. Stop by with some friends and enjoy the space and the beer! read more

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Tom F.

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Chill spot for a drink with friends after work. Decent brews, too! They have a few different styles of IPA on tap - enjoyed trying a couple during my most recent trip. I appreciate the quieter vibe that fosters conversation amongst company. Never feel like I have to yell to be heard. Really hoping a few more entertainment venue or restaurants come to this area to support more growth in this area! Can't afford to lose Twisted Vine in WDM for another suburb! read more

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Laid back, board games, friendly staff, outdoor seating. Would recommend for a chill time with a group.

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Lori C.

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Love this place! Great beer and atmosphere. Beware of the popcorn it's a little spicy, but the staff is friendly and the beer is great!

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Fun, unique place with lots of decor and different places to sit. Whether you like sitting on a cushion, couch, high table, or low table, this place has it all. Twisted Vine Brewing has a great selection of beer and provides a delightful atmosphere for drinking whatever beer you like. I really enjoyed trying their different brews. Just make sure you bring your own water because their tap handle of water does not taste so good. Overall though, solid brewery. read more

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Kevin W.

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We have been able to visit the new taproom twice already and we found the location to be spectacular. Great space inside with the best outside patio area in the downtown area. You must go give them a visit in the new location. read more

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Darca B.

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Great beer selection and fabulous patio! East walk from the heart of the East Village. Highly recommend.

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Bryan C.

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First stop on a brewery trip. Was not disappointed. Came up from Kansas City. Beer was great. Brewery was clean, open and awesome. Very friendly. Did I mention beer is great. Loved the stouts and the ipas. read more

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It's nice to have a brewery in the Valley West Mall area, there doesn't seem much to do around there. We went when the weather was still chilly, there is a nice looking patio outside but it faces the freeway so I'd be interested to see if it's loud from the traffic. The staff were friendly and the space seemed inviting and comfortable. They have board games sitting out as an invite to stay awhile. read more

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Julie N.

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The new space is amazing. The inside is rich with wood and brick and the patio is large and inviting. The beer is good as always. A large selection on tap - something for everyone! Great spot to meat friends, hang and play a board game or two! Definetly a destination spot for a brake from a bike ride! read more

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Jesus L.

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Tried there special RaspberryBlonde. Best Raspberry drink I've had. Will defiantly recommend it to me light and fruity beer drinkers. It's a light Belgian with a back hit flavor of Raspberry. Even my darker beer drinkers will enjoy. *** JL Recommended *** read more

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A M W.

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The newly open brewery in West Des Moines, IA was definitely a great place to hang with friends, family, coworkers, etc. The staff was friendly and promptly. The beer was more IPA/hoppy than what I desire. But, it was still impressive as well as the location. We totally kicked it in the "VIP" comfy couch are. We even shared part of the area with complete strangers and made the evening even more entertaining. Nice selection of classics games were available including large sized Jenna. I believe this place will be a new fun venue for the W. DSM folks!!! read more

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This brewery has it all. From a variety of seating (couches, high tops, tables & patio) to so many different beers on top, free popcorn & lots of games to choose from. We spend an early Saturday afternoon here. People came and went but it never felt too crowded. As for the beer, I am not a beer aficionado but I tried 3 different ones and they all had really great flavor! Overall, a great place to stop for a beer or five. read more

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Great staff. Great selection of beers. We came here with our kids they were welcomed and they had fun playing video games and board games. The staff is knowledgeable of the beer and they even had pizza to serve it was actually not bad. Cool atmosphere is well. read more

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Stopped to unwind after a long training day. Got a flight of 6. The beers were ok, the live music was fantastic. This is a good place to gather. read more

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Bill S.

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Got to attend the soft open, all of their beera are great. But the saison is off the hook! Food can be ordered from the restaurant next door, Hurricanes B & G. read more

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Steven S.

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Permanently closed. Beer tasted like d soap when it was open. Nothing to add but won't let me submit less words.

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We had stopped again just for a couple. Big selection to choose from easily one of the easiest to get to and from because of the location. This place has plenty of seats for any size party you bring. I love the out door seating on a nice day. Staff was helpful and the bathrooms were clean. read more

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Jerry F.

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If you like trying local craft beers, this is the place. Twisted Vine Brewery has 26 beers on tap from ales, lagers and stouts to Belgium style beers. They rotate the selections and feature 2-3 limited release options each month. I also like the outdoor patio and it's dog friendly. High quality, good venue and locally owned and operated. read more

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We finally had a chance to try Twisted Vine Brewery after driving by it for almost a year. I think the building's past lives had me hesitant about it's Brewery potential (anyone remember Denny Arthur's or Coconut Joe's?). I'll just say we were very pleasantly surprised with both the atmosphere and the beer. There are a lot of tables in the bar area and then also more of a lounge space with sofas and chairs. They have a pretty large number of their own beers on tap and a couple of guest beers. I had the Raspberry Blonde, which I would definitely get again, but there were also several others on the menu I'd like to try on a return visit. read more

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Craig D.

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Excellent beer. Every beer I had was quality. The atmosphere was great and the service great. I didn't expect to find a great place like this in Iowa! read more

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Great beers and beautiful taproom!!! Kat is the best and super super knowledgeable of all her beers. Such a great help! read more

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112 SE Fourth St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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(515) 720-2940
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http://www.twistedvinebrewery.com

Hours

What time does Twisted Vine Brewery open?

Twisted Vine Brewery opens at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Twisted Vine Brewery opens at 11:00 AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Twisted Vine Brewery close?

Twisted Vine Brewery closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Twisted Vine Brewery closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Twisted Vine Brewery closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 3:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Twisted Vine Brewery take credit cards?

Yes, Twisted Vine Brewery takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Twisted Vine Brewery have catering options?

No, Twisted Vine Brewery does not have catering options.

Does Twisted Vine Brewery have a drive thru?

No, Twisted Vine Brewery does not have a drive thru.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Twisted Vine Brewery have bike parking?

Yes, Twisted Vine Brewery has bike parking.

Does Twisted Vine Brewery have parking?

Yes, Twisted Vine Brewery has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Twisted Vine Brewery wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Twisted Vine Brewery is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

At Twisted Vine, we have a uniquely twisted way of approaching all things beer. It stems from having not one, but five master brewers- a group of reformed working stiffs who traded their ties for taps in search of the next best flavor. This range of tastes also produces an incredible variety of hand-crafted beers, each rooted in its own unique style, body and hoppiness. With more than 25 rotating brews on tap, there's a lot to explore. For fun, we curate six-deep beer flights so you can choose a flavor profile best suited for your palate. Or we'll run down the line until we figure out your perfect pour.

History

Established in 2014.

Founded by Brian Sabus, Steve Becker, and Steve Breman, Twisted Vine Brewery has been brewing beer for over five years, steadily expanding into multiple bars throughout Central Iowa in that time. In 2015, Jasen Garrett and Paul Galloway joined as partners. All avid homebrewers with a passion for creating great beer, we look forward to introducing more beer lovers throughout Iowa and the region to Twisted Vine Brewery.

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“My full pint was the Black Walnut White Stout, which was excellent.”

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6.7 mi

Visited on Valentine's Day with another couple. They were extremely busy, seemed short-staffed, and…read morehad an optional V-Day Dinner that I passed on. Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, and parking was an issue as they do not have a private lot. Welcomed kindly. I do not drink alcohol, so the Brewery part of their offerings was not sampled. Pepsi products, wish they had Coca-Cola. Liked how spaced out the booths and tables are from each other, noise was acceptable as a result. Credit Card surcharge (2.75%) was applied. Enjoyed my Southwest Bowl, a large gathering of tasty vegetables, and my added seared salmon was good and plentiful. Liked my ample-sized Side Caesar. Nibbled on a friend's Butternut and Sage Pasta dish and liked it. Bread appetizer was good. Fair service.

Delicious beer selection and menu!…read more I personally had the cheeseburger soup special and a salad. Very fast service and everyone in our group enjoyed their fresh hot meal! Very cool tables and environment with tvs if you want to catch a game!

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Mac & Cheese (side)

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Brightside Aleworks

4.6(15 reviews)

14.9 mi

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Range of beers, even for somebody like me who isn't much of a beer fan…read more Usually (Wednesday to Sunday) they provide parking lot space adjacent to the building for a few hours per day; choosing food trucks to a variety of food offerings, not always just those routine taco and pizza businesses. Pleasant servers and a nice ambiance. In summer, they host a farmers market weekly.

Stopped in for an IPA and discovered their "Rolling in Twenties." Very good hazy IPA. The…read moreatmosphere inside isn't much. Pretty basic and no music(?). So ok if all you've interested in is something to drink, the. You may find this place acceptable.

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Barn Town Brewing

4.0(367 reviews)

4.6 mi

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.

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Hand cut fries

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Brisket Bao Buns!

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