Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Iowa Taproom
Des Moines, IA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Iowa Taproom stakes its identity on Iowa beer, pouring over 99 state-made taps. Happy hour trims $5 beers on 70+ options that normally run $7–$8, alongside $4 wine and wells. The all-Iowa focus gives beer lovers a deep, local tour; wine and nonalcoholic options are simpler and budget-friendly.
- What should I order?
- Order a happy-hour Iowa beer: $5 pours on over 70 taps that usually cost $7–$8. The lineup covers the state’s breweries, so it’s a practical way to compare Iowa brewers without committing to full prices.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts interested in Iowa’s brewing scene will find the most to explore. The happy-hour pricing also suits casual drinkers who want a cheap pint.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour brings the $4 wine, $4 well, and $5 beer deals; it’s the moment for the best value on the large Iowa tap list.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beers are $7–$8 at regular price, dropping to $5 during happy hour. Wine specials run $4, and the Ruthie NA non-alcoholic option is $4.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The all-Iowa tap list—over 99 beers—turns the bar into a state-wide brewery sampler. Happy hour extends the theme affordably across 70+ beers.
Beverage categories
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Beer
The taproom pours over 99 Iowa beers, making it a comprehensive showcase of the state’s brewing. Happy hour cuts the price on 70+ of those beers to $5, offering a broad and affordable way to sample Iowa breweries.
Menu strengths
- — Over 99 Iowa beers on tap, an extensive all-local selection.
- — Happy hour drops 70+ beers from $7–$8 to $5.
Standout selections
- — Happy hour offers $5 beers on over 70+ beers normally $7-$8.
Pricing: Regular pints $7–$8; happy hour $5 on 70+ selections.
Wine
Wine is a minor but practical part of the program, appearing as a $4 happy-hour special.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour offers $4 wine specials.; Happy hour includes $4 wine, $4 wells, and $5 beers.
Standout selections
- — Happy hour includes $4 wine, $4 wells, and $5 beers.
Pricing: $4 wine specials during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Ruthie NA offers a non-alcoholic choice at a modest $4.; Ruthie NA — $4.00 — Non-alcoholic beverage.; Ruthie NA is listed as a non-alcoholic option.
Menu strengths
- — Ruthie NA offers a non-alcoholic choice at a modest $4.
Standout selections
- — Ruthie NA — $4.00 — Non-alcoholic beverage.; Ruthie NA is listed as a non-alcoholic option.
Pricing: $4
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