Barntown is really really good

[Cyclone06]

Wife and I made an impromptu stop to Barntown on Saturday. Had two great burgers, and I enjoyed wonderful beer. The sticky juice is best beer I’ve ever had. Yep, it is. And sounds like I was blessed that it was Actually on tap (probably should be in main rotation!)

Well done Barntown. Ankeny would love to have you.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Stinky juice? Is it a sour?

 

[huntt26]

Stinky juice? Is it a sour?

Sticky Juice IPA

 

[baller21]

I wish all breweries would do this.

 

[ianoconnor]

Neon is so dang good.

 

[CYdTracked]

Hidden gem in the DM metro. Great beers and food. Never been there when it wasn't busy

 

[CYdTracked]

Neon is so dang good.

I hope they make it again sometime but 2 years ago around NCAA tournament time they had this beer called Fields of Dream that may be the best beer I have had there. They had some peach milkshake beer once too that was surprising good too.

 

[MJ29]

Barn Town is one of my favorite breweries and restaurants in town. Their brunch menu is fantastic. Their Wednesday night special is amazing -- a pound of chicken tenders and a pound of fries for $9.99. Their beers just keep getting better. Most importantly, I like how they handled Covid protocols. It's one of the few places I've actually gone to in the past year.

 

[Al_4_State]

I like Barntown a lot, but much like Pulpit Rock, I'd like to see them start putting more "real" beer into the line up. Not everything has to be a pastry slushie alcoholic smoothie that doesn't taste anything like beer.

It's not a comment on their craftmanship - which is top notch - I'm just getting really sick of these beers.

 

[MJ29]

I like Barntown a lot, but much like Pulpit Rock, I'd like to see them start putting more "real" beer into the line up. Not everything has to be a pastry slushie alcoholic smoothie that doesn't taste anything like beer.

It's not a comment on their craftmanship - which is top notch - I'm just getting really sick of these beers.

1 - Beer isn't just one flavor.

2 - They have core beers that are more in the traditional styles -- an amber, a golden ale, a wit, etc.

3 - Pastry beers are doing quite well for them if their lines on release day are any indication.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

I like Barntown a lot, but much like Pulpit Rock, I'd like to see them start putting more "real" beer into the line up. Not everything has to be a pastry slushie alcoholic smoothie that doesn't taste anything like beer.

It's not a comment on their craftmanship - which is top notch - I'm just getting really sick of these beers.

Couldn't agree more. I must've missed the boat on these "dessert" beers, because they mostly just don't do it for me. If I feel like Banana Cream Pie, I'm gonna go find a slice of actual Banana Cream Pie. Not drink the "beer" version of it. Gross.

 

[Al_4_State]

1 - Beer isn't just one flavor.

2 - They have core beers that are more in the traditional styles -- an amber, a golden ale, a wit, etc.

3 - Pastry beers are doing quite well for them if their lines on release day are any indication.

I understand why they do it. I would do the same if I was that good at making them and they got that kind of response.

I'm just saying I don't care for them, and feel that a lot of cutting edge breweries aren't putting the time or focus onto styles that interest me more. Barntown's amber, golden ale, and wit aren't the kind of beers that interest me. High quality lagers, foeder sours, things like that. I realize that slushee foofoo beers move the needle these days and that you're going to see a lot of them. Just lamenting the trend, I guess.

 

[Al_4_State]

Couldn't agree more. I must've missed the boat on these "dessert" beers, because they mostly just don't do it for me. If I feel like Banana Cream Pie, I'm gonna go find a slice of actual Banana Cream Pie. Not drink the "beer" version of it. Gross.

I just don't go to beer for such heavy, sugary, flavor profiles.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

I just don't go to beer for such heavy, sugary, flavor profiles.

Bingo

 

[Clonefan94]

I just don't go to beer for such heavy, sugary, flavor profiles.

Yeah, this is me as well. I love beer, I look for that crisp bitterness (not necessarily over hoppy either) that you get from a clean lager or even a nice pale ale. I only drink coffee, water or beer, so these dessert styles go more to the soda pop range for me and I just dont care to drink sweet drinks.

I'm not against it, hell, it's their business and you make what sells. I guess it's boring to most out there, but I wish more focused on some solid lagers.

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

I work in Waukee, sounds like maybe a brew for lunch.

 

[Al_4_State]

Yeah, this is me as well. I love beer, I look for that crisp bitterness (not necessarily over hoppy either) that you get from a clean lager or even a nice pale ale. I only drink coffee, water or beer, so these dessert styles go more to the soda pop range for me and I just dont care to drink sweet drinks.

I'm not against it, hell, it's their business and you make what sells. I guess it's boring to most out there, but I wish more focused on some solid lagers.

Yup. I love IPAs (which they do really well) and high quality, crisp lagers (especially pilsners).

 

[MJ29]

FWIW, @Al_4_State, the pastry beers aren't my faves either. There are a lot of beer trends out there I can't get into, but thankfully the craft beer world is becoming more diverse and it feels like there's something for about everyone.

Personally, I prefer ambers, reds, and browns (despite some people thinking there's no such thing as a good brown ale). I like IPAs and crisp lagers/pilsners in the summer, and a good stout or porter in the winter. I've just started developing a palate for the sours and have determined I like the ones that have an actual flavor and aren't just sour to be sour.

 

[nfrine]

I just don't go to beer for such heavy, sugary, flavor profiles.

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Pastry beers? Who's idea was that? I'd rather drink my own urine.