Restaurant
Unclaimed profileExile Brewing Company
Des Moines, IA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Exile Brewing Company's beer program is the draw: a broad flagship lineup across lagers, IPAs, sours, and seasonals, with G.G. Dunkel taking Gold at the 2025 World Beer Cup. Ruthie Gold Lager is the everyday pour at $4.25. Canned cocktails and a nonalcoholic lager round out the options, all available to take home.
- What should I order?
- Start with G.G. Dunkel, the multiple World Beer Cup medal winner, or Ruthie Gold Lager for a classic lager. For something lighter, Swarm Golden Ale at $3.50 supports The Swarm Collective. Take home a mixed 12-pack to sample the range.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts seeking award-winning styles and a wide range of house-brewed options will find plenty to explore. Those wanting a nonalcoholic choice can opt for Ruthie NA Gold Lager.
- What should I expect to spend?
- A 16oz Ruthie runs $4.25; 6-packs of flagships like Hannah, G.G., and Zoltan are $10.99. Kegs for take-home start at $85 for flagships.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- G.G. Dunkel's World Beer Cup Gold and Ruthie N/A's U.S. Open Silver show medal-caliber brewing across alcoholic and nonalcoholic lines. Swarm Golden Ale donates 20% of revenue to The Swarm Collective, tying the beer program to a local cause.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Canned vodka sodas use locally sourced vodka from Foundry Distilling Company, available in four flavors. The lineup is simple and portable, sold in 4-packs or mixed 12-packs.
Menu strengths
- — Locally sourced vodka from Foundry Distilling Company.; Available in convenient 4-packs or mixed 12-pack.
Standout selections
- — Exile Vodka Sodas in Lemon Lime, Dragon Fruit Mango Orange, Blueberry Pomegranate, and Cran Orange Ginger.
Pricing: 4-packs or mixed 12-pack
Beer
A wide house-brewed range spans lagers, IPAs, sours, and seasonals. Flagship pours include Ruthie, Maria, Swarm, Citra Sky, Hannah, G.G., Zoltan, Beatnik Sour, and Tursi Pils, with kegs and packaged formats for take-home.
Menu strengths
- — G.G. Dunkel won Gold at the 2025 World Beer Cup.
- — Ruthie N/A won Silver at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
- — Broad flagship lineup across multiple styles, with rotating seasonals and limited releases.
Standout selections
- — G.G. Dunkel – 5.0% ABV, multiple award winner, $10.99 per 6-pack.
- — Ruthie Gold Lager – 4.9% ABV, $4.25 for 16oz.
- — Swarm Golden Ale – 4.1% ABV, $3.50 for 16oz, with 20% of revenue donated.
Pricing: Draft from $3.50-$4.50; 6-packs $10.99-$11.29; kegs $85-$100
Nonalcoholic
Ruthie NA Gold Lager is a nonalcoholic take on the flagship lager, holding under 0.5% ABV. It earned a Silver Medal at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship and comes in 6-pack cans.
Menu strengths
- — Silver Medal at 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
Standout selections
- — Ruthie NA Gold Lager – nonalcoholic gold lager, <0.5% ABV, $10.99 per 6-pack.
Pricing: $10.99 for 6-pack cans
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