Number 7 Brewing Company

[cyson]

I hope it's good because I'd rather drive to Ankeny for good beer than drink the garbage at Olde Main.

Disagree. Think highly of both Sodbuster and Scottish Ale.

[ianoconnor]

It frustrates me very much that the local brewery can't brew a good beer. And why would they attempt to brew an IPA when they have such favorites as lemontyme and reindeer fuel to offer? Although I'm sure any IPA they try would be awful.

Yeah, it's bad.

Because IPAs are delicious??

[Al_4_State]

It frustrates me very much that the local brewery can't brew a good beer. And why would they attempt to brew an IPA when they have such favorites as lemontyme and reindeer fuel to offer? Although I'm sure any IPA they try would be awful.

Yeah, it's bad.

They actually made a pretty good DIPA for the 2010 Brewfest in Des Moines. I don't know why they don't go back to it on a more regular basis.

Olde Main >>> Court Ave or Raccoon River. I just don't really enjoy any of their beers. Olde Main has some beers I don't care for, but they have some that I love.

Disagree. Think highly of both Sodbuster and Scottish Ale.

Absolutely. Sodbuster is the best stout made in the state. Clone Ale is wildly inconsistent, I don't like ambers in general (so no Longface), and Dinkey is good for a wheat (but I don't like wheat beers a ton), and Scottish is pretty tasty.

The only one I think sucks is Longface, and a bad batch of Clone. A good batch of Clone is good stuff.

[psychlone99]

Did Number 7 open for business this past weekend? If so, did anyone give it a shot? I was out of town, but I'm planning on hitting it up this Saturday (assuming it is, in fact, open).

[AdRock4Cy]

Did Number 7 open for business this past weekend? If so, did anyone give it a shot? I was out of town, but I'm planning on hitting it up this Saturday (assuming it is, in fact, open).

Not they didn't, I drove by yesterday afternoon and it looked like they were still working on it. Windows were covered with paper. Also, their fbook page said they weren't going to open. So I put two and two together.

[psychlone99]

Not they didn't, I drove by yesterday afternoon and it looked like they were still working on it. Windows were covered with paper. Also, their fbook page said they weren't going to open. So I put two and two together.

Interesting. They must have had some sort of a VIP event then??? It sounded like Miller and Brinson were there (or somewhere) for some tasting and such and had good things to say.

[LamaLooper]

Not they didn't, I drove by yesterday afternoon and it looked like they were still working on it. Windows were covered with paper. Also, their fbook page said they weren't going to open. So I put two and two together.

Was "selected" as part of the KXnO Fan Club to participate in their Number 7 Brewing Company VIP Reception last Thursday. They had 2 of their beers on tap...their signature Number 7 and a lighter beer. The beer was good. The BBQ will be unique to the Ankeny / Des Moines area. Slight undertones of cinnamon in their smoking and sauce. While it may sound strange, it was very good. Had their wings for an appetizer and ribs for the entree. The BBQ beans I had as a side left a little to be desired.

[nwiafan]

Anyone else been over to Boone Valley Brewing in Boone. Went there a couple weeks back and was HIGHLY impressed. Great selection of beers and each one was amazing. Anyone that is an Hop Head like myself will love their IPA. It was one of the top 5 I have had and I have traveled extensively trying all types of IPA's.

Also they welcome you to bring food in and eat, nothing beat Jimmy's BBQ and some delicious local brews.

[Al_4_State]

Anyone else been over to Boone Valley Brewing in Boone. Went there a couple weeks back and was HIGHLY impressed. Great selection of beers and each one was amazing. Anyone that is an Hop Head like myself will love their IPA. It was one of the top 5 I have had and I have traveled extensively trying all types of IPA's.

Also they welcome you to bring food in and eat, nothing beat Jimmy's BBQ and some delicious local brews.

Looks interesting. I'd never heard about this place before, but I'll have to try it out this fall.

[Clonebydesign]

Rick is doing a great job at BVB!

[psychlone99]

Swung by Number 7 while running some errands. They had a sign posted on the door saying that the open was delayed due to some unforeseen equipment issues, but they hope to open up yet this week.

[troutslayer]

Like others have said, Number 7's opening has been delayed due to "equipment issues". I've heard that they are contract brewing until they are fully up and functioning.

Exile Brewing is slated to open downtown Des Moines the week of July 4th. The building is at 15th and Walnut.

[dmclone]

They actually made a pretty good DIPA for the 2010 Brewfest in Des Moines. I don't know why they don't go back to it on a more regular basis.

I thought the same thing.

[pyrocyz]

I am going to have to stop by BVB sometime soon. Sounds like a field trip is in order.

[agronclone]

I'm not a huge fan of Olde Main's beer. I think there food is a little overpriced for what you get as well, the atmosphere is fun though. I think Raccoon River in downtown Des Moines has really good home brewed beer, check it out if you haven't been

Raccoon River beer is disgusting. Court Ave Brewery is much better, and their seasonals are actually something I look forward too. Raccoon River root beer isn't bad, though, and their food is better than Court Ave.