A List of Iowa Breweries

Gov. Chet Culver passed a law in 2010 allowing Iowa breweries to brew beers with a limit of up to 12% alcohol by weight (15.2% alcohol by volume). Before the passing of this law, the maximum limit was only 6%ABW. The old law stifled creativity and growth in the brewing industry and put Iowa at a disadvantage. Since 2010 and the amending of this law the number of Iowa breweries has more than doubled and more keep popping up across the state. And not only are more beers being brewed, but Iowa is receiving national attention for it's quality beers.

Award winning home-brewer and certified beer judge, J. Wilson, traveled across Iowa visiting every brewery and upcoming brewery and compiled a comprehensive list in his book aptly named Iowa Pints. This book contains a map of Iowa showing all the locations of the breweries, their addresses, and a couple page description of every brewery. There is also a section on the basics of brewing to help educate readers about the brewing process, which I found to be very helpful. So for anyone planning on taking a trip across Iowa, brewery hopping, or just interested in beer, this is a must buy book.