Cheers to the Awesome Iowa Beers We Have On Tap at the Boot!

According to the calendar, this Thursday, September 28 is Drink Beer Day! While we don't need a special day to enjoy the best Iowa beers on tap, it is a great excuse to highlight the incredible local brews that we have for you here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. They change occasionally, but right now, here are the tasty beers we have waiting for you on tap. 

Confluence Brewing Company
This city is not only home to the best BBQ in Des Moines, but also this awesome brewery. They have been in business since 2012, but the dream began back in 1991 when John Martin, the company's head brewer, began playing around with beer made from grain crops found in Iowa. He researched, practiced, and taste-tested for a few years, then began Confluence Brewing Company with co-founder Ken Broadhead so you could all enjoy the results. 

We feature 3 of their delicious beers on tap here at the Boot. Farmer John's is a refreshing blonde, multi-grain ale. Des Moines IPA is their American take on an India Pale Ale. We've also just added their seasonal Oktoberfest, which is a rich, amber-colored lager with a full-bodied, toasty flavor.  

Exile Brewing Company
Des Moines boasts yet another amazing brewery with Exile Brewing Company. These guys describe themselves as "a hand-crafted brewery fueled by the passion of a burn-bright lifestyle and driven by a unique sense of gratitude for the customer, community, and the future of our land." Every beer they brew is a dedication to both European tradition and the quality of good old American hard work. 

Right now we've got an Exile favorite on draft, Ruthie. It's a smooth gold lager with a robust body, named for the finest woman to ever have served a beer in 1950's Des Moines. 

Boone Valley Brewing Company
Our next featured brewery is based in Boone. Their journey started out as a fun notion to make beer from a kit, but soon turned into a passion for brewing. After winning multiple awards for the beers created, it became obvious that Rick was good at this! Often referred to as the "Willie Wonka of Beers" and the "Phantom Brewer," his hobby turned into an incredible brewery we are proud to feature. 

We have the delicious, medium-bodied Roxie Irish Red on tap. It is filled with complex malt flavors and aromas, and it's become a local favorite. 

Peace Tree Brewing Company
Knoxville brings us this brewery that has called a former Nash Rambler car dealership home since 2010. The name comes from the historic grand sycamore that grew near the town of Red Rock, which was a meeting place for many generations of Native Americas, and later was a meeting place for fur traders too. The tree is this company's symbol because they hope their beers will be "shared with friends and strangers alike and act as a catalyst for conversations, new friendships, and important agreements - in line with the lore of the Peace Tree of Red Rock."

You'll find two of their tasty creations on tap at the Boot. Blonde Fatale is a Belgium-style blonde ale that is surprisingly smooth. We also have No Coast IPA, which is a big American IPA with tons of bitterness and loads of hop flavor with piney and citrus notes.  


Firetrucker Brewery
The people behind Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny live, breathe, and eat local. Local ingredients are always used in their beers. A sense of innovation, a sense of community, and the desire to improve life is at the forefront during the creation of each of their brews. You can always expect to get lots of flavor, while still maintaining a clean finish. 

We feature their Pumper Truck Porter on tap. It comes out of the tap with a silky black appearance and a creamy head. The full, delicious flavor is made from brown and chocolate malts as well as roasted barley and hops. 


You can get a taste of any one of these brilliant brews on tap at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive 7 days a week, while they last. As we mentioned, occasionally we'll switch up which beers we carry, but these awesome Iowa breweries will always find their way into our restaurant. 

If you join us for the best Happy Hour in Des Moines Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm, you can get all of these for only $3 a glass! Pair these awesome Iowa brews with our mouthwatering, hickory-smoked BBQ, and you've got a great meal ahead of you.

Award-winning BBQ right here in Des Moines! 

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Enjoying a Beer!

Friday, April 7, 2017 is designated as both National Beer Day AND World Health Day. What does Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive do with this type of information? Well, we research to find out if there are any health benefits tied to a big, frosty brew. You're all in luck too, because beer does have a few of those, and your favorite bar in Des Moines has listed them for you below. 

National Beer Day
For over 13 years, beginning in 1920, Prohibition was enforced. This meant that it was illegal to buy or sell beer and alcohol in the United States. In March of 1933, President Franklin d. Roosevelt signed the Cullen-Harrison Act into law, meaning that U.S. residents could once again legally enjoy a drink. 

Even though signed in March, the new law did not go into affect until April 7 of that year, which then became known as National Beer Day. Fun fact: the day before, April 6, is often referred to as New Beer's Eve because people were so excited about getting the chance to legally purchase a beer, they lined up outside their favorite breweries and pubs the night before!  

World Health Day
This holiday is sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a global health awareness day. April 7 marks the founding of WHO, and they use it as an opportunity to draw worldwide attention to the important subject of global health. Topics of both mental and physical health are addressed, covering a variety of subjects. 

Health Benefits of Beer
Enjoyed in moderation, beer actually has quite a few health benefits. If you stick to no more than 1-2 glasses a day, the following facts may be true for you. 

• Beer has a thinning effect on blood which can prevent the formation of clots, and the Vitamin B-6 from it helps to prevent build-up in the arteries, making it good for your cardiovascular health. 
• It can boost your level of "good cholesterol" by 10%-20%, helping to prevent coronary disease. 
• The antioxidant content of beer is equal to that of wine, and beer has more protein and Vitamin B than wine. 
• When compared to regular wine and cocktail drinkers, regular beer drinkers were found to have the lower blood pressure. 
• The silicon present in beer helps to increase bone density and protect your bones against osteoporosis. In one particular study, drinking 1-2 beers a day showed an increase in bone density for 4.5%. Be aware though, that people drinking 3+ brews a day actually lowered their bone density up to 5.2%. 
• Beer, especially the dark varieties, are a good source of soluble fiber. This is great for the digestive system. 
• Also a rich source of magnesium, it can aid in the prevention of kidney stones.
• Beer is both high in potassium and low in sodium. 
• Age slower with beer! It increases the potency and impact of Vitamin E, which happens to be a major antioxidant that maintains healthy skin and slows the aging process.
• In one Spanish study, researchers asked people to exercise until their body temperature reached 104 degrees. They then had some drink a beer and others drink water. The beer drinkers turned out to be slightly more hydrated. 

Celebrate at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
Here at the Boot, we've got lots of refreshing beers for you to choose from, including 18 varieties on tap. We are proud to feature many local Iowa breweries among your choices. You can even get a special price on beer during the best Happy Hour in Des Moines every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm. So the next time you're in the mood for a healthy dose of your favorite brew along with some amazing BBQ, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has got you covered. 

Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

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What'll You Have To Drink With Your BBQ?

The first great decision you can make the next time you are hungry is to join us and dine on the best BBQ in Des Moines. Eventually, you will have to decide which item you will enjoy on that trip from our immense Wobbly Boots Roadhouse menu. In between those two decisions, we're going to ask you "What'll you have to drink?"

If you prefer your beverages without alcohol, we've got plenty of excellent choices to keep your thirst quenched. If, on the other hand, you're ready for a cocktail when you sit down to dinner, we've got the best bar in the Des Moines area for mixing up an incredible drink! There are a variety of libations for you to pick from, but the following beverages are some pretty popular choices.   

Long Island Tea
Mixed correctly, this cocktail tastes tame, but in reality it packs quite a punch! Five different spirits combined with a bit of sweet & sour plus a dash of cola mixes in a way that tastes like a refreshing glass of iced tea, but with an added kick. 

Margarita
Some people consider this more of a summer drink, but once you've tasted the amazing flavor, you won't care what time of year you're ordering this one. Sweet & sour is an ingredient in this cocktail too, but this time we mix it with tequila and a little triple sec. Salt the rim, toss a lime on it, and you're ready to go.   

Cuba Libra
Ordering this one sounds fancy, but we've got a little secret for you. In reality, this is simply a Rum & Coke. What makes it a Cuba Libra? The addition of...
a slice of lime! Yep, that's it. Interestingly, that little bit of citrus does add a lot of flavor. 

Tequila Sunrise
Tequila is the star of another popular drink here, but this time it's mixed with a healthy helping of orange juice. The "sunrise" comes in when the bartender adds just enough grenadine to make the cocktail appear as if a beautiful sunrise is taking place inside your glass. 

Screwdriver
If you like orange juice but really aren't into tequila, then this may be more up your alley. Vodka is the spirit in this cocktail that gives you a dose of vitamin C with that little added kick. 

Gimlet
Some of the best, classic cocktails don't take a lot to make. All it takes for a Gimlet is either gin or vodka, plus lime juice and ice. Easy to make, and delicious to drink.

Martini
Speaking of a classic, the martini is known wherever you go. It has also had many variations made of it over the years, including some unbelievable flavors. If you want to stay old-school, your martini will be made with either gin or vodka and a dash of vermouth, all shaken furiously in a tin with ice until it comes out cold and refreshing.  

Moscow Mule
This is a specialty cocktail that we love making at the Boot. Sure, it tastes great, but that awesome copper mug that it is served in makes it extra cool (in more ways than one!) Inside that mug, we mix vodka, lime, and ginger beer. 

Iowa Beer
While technically not a mixed drink, we can't resist mentioning our incredible selection of 18 draft beers, many of which are brewed right here in the good ol' state of Iowa. These change occasionally, depending on the season, but you can expect to see the following local brewing companies on our taps: Confluence, Exile, Peace Tree, and Boone Valley. 

Like we mentioned earlier, we have lots of non-alcoholic choices for you to choose from too. These include:

• Pepsi & Diet Pepsi
• Dr. Pepper & Diet Dr. Pepper
• Mountain Dew & Diet Mountain Dew
• Mug Root Beer
• Sierra Mist Natural
• Crush Orange Soda
• Tropicana Lemonade
• Raspberry Brisk Iced Tea
• Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea, & Peach Tea
• Hot Coffee, Decaf Coffee, & Tea

So... what'll you have?

Our mouthwatering, hickory-smoked BBQ will satisfy any hunger you bring in with you, and our delicious drinks will quench the thirst that you work up eating it! Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is a great place to bring the gang for a delicious afternoon or evening out. You'll have an amazing time while you are here, and you'll leave looking forward to coming back for more! 

Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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The Best Iowa Beers on Tap at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

National American Beer Day is October 27, 2016, and the best bar in Des Moines definitely has some amazing American brews for you. This is especially true of the delicious beers we have on tap that are made right here in Iowa! Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is proud to serve these local favorites that we believe the entire country should have the privilege to enjoy.

Confluence Brewing Company
Made right here in our very own Des Moines, this brewery has been in business since 2012, but the dream began back in 1991 when John Martin, the company's head brewer, began playing around with beer made from grain crops found in Iowa. He researched and practiced for a few years, then began Confluence Brewing Company with co-founder Ken Broadhead. 

Our Des Moines BBQ restaurant currently has three of their amazing beers on tap. Farmer John's is a refreshing blonde, multi-grain ale. The Des Moines IPA is their American take on an India Pale Ale. We've got their seasonal Oktoberfest on tap right now too. This rich, amber colored lager has a full-bodied, toasty flavor.     


Exile Brewing Company
Also located right here in Des Moines, these guys describe themselves as "a hand-crafted brewery fueled by the passion of a burn-bright lifestyle and driven by a unique sense of gratitude for the customer, community, and the future of our land." Each one of their brews is a dedication to both a European tradition and the quality of good old American hard work. 

When you belly up to the bar at the Boot, you'll be able to order two of Exile's creations. Hannah is a unique Bavarian wheat with a distinct and refreshing flavor. It's actually named for Exile's lifelong friend, which they describe as outspoken and independent, just like this beer. The other one that we offer is Ruthie, a smooth gold lager with a robust body. It's named for the finest woman to ever have served a beer in 1950's Des Moines. 


Boone Valley Brewing Company
Boone, Iowa is the home of our next featured brew house. What began as merely a fun notion to make beer from a kit soon turned into a passion for brewing. After entering several contests and winning multiple awards, it became obvious that Rick knew what he was doing. Often referred to as the "Willie Wonka of Beers" and the "Phantom Brewer," his skills produced the Boone Valley Brewing Company. 

You will find two of their beers when you visit our Des Moines restaurant. First of all, their medium-bodied Roxie Irish Red is filled with complex malt flavors and aromas. The Halligan Porter is an American porter which is low in bitterness with slight roasted and chocolate flavors and aromas.
     

Peace Tree Brewing Company
Next up is a brewery out of Knoxville, Iowa that began business in a former Nash Rambler car dealership in 2010. The name comes from the historic grand sycamore that grew near the town of Red Rock, which was a meeting place for many generations of Native Americans, and later it was a meeting place for fur traders too. 

This company used the tree as their symbol because they hope that their beers will be "shared with friends and strangers alike and act as a catalyst for conversations, new friendships, and important agreements - in line with the lore of the Peace Tree of Red Rock." We love Peace Tree here at Wobbly Boots. Their Blonde Fatale is a Belgium-style blonde ale that is surprisingly smooth. 

Enjoy Them For Happy Hour
Every Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm you can get each of these delicious Iowa drafts for only $3 each at the best Happy Hour in Des Moines! That price is good for all of our 18 beers on tap. You can also get $3 Captain Morgan cocktails and $5 specialty drinks. If you've been looking for a few new great American beers to try, head on over to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse and give these Iowa natives a try. We bet you're going to have a few new favorites! 

Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

New Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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Local Brew on Tap: Firetrucker Brewery

We know for a fact that we have the best beer in Des Moines due to the fact that we carry a nice variety of Iowa-made brews on tap. Among these local beers, we are thrilled to offer Firetrucker Brewery. This incredible brewery helps to make Wobbly Boots Roadhouse's draft beer selection the best in town. 

photo from www.Firetrucker.com 

We aren't the only ones that think Firetrucker is pretty amazing. According to Yahoo Travel and Untappd, they are the #1 brewery in Iowa! This is most likely due to the care and love that they put into every beer they create. Firetrucker sees beer as two things: beer is art, and beer is awesome! (No wonder we love them so much.)

The Art of Beer

A sense of innovation, a sense of community, and the desire to improve life is at the forefront during the creation of every Firetrucker beer. It brings people together, allowing them to take the time to enjoy the simple, yet finer, things in life. All of these brews are loaded with flavor while maintaining a clean finish. From their everyday offerings to the monthly seasonal beers, you will not be disappointed.

Local Love

These guys live, breathe, and eat local. They show their appreciation for the community support they receive by supporting their community. Local ingredients are always used, and they support central Iowa by getting involved with local charity and community events. 

photo from www.Firetrucker.com 

Pumper Truck Porter on Tap at the Boot

The best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines has Firetrucker's Pumper Truck Porter on tap. This is their house porter. It comes out of the tap with a silky black appearance and a creamy head. The full, delicious flavor is made from brown and chocolate malts as well as roasted barley and hops. 






The next time you are thirsty for a hearty Iowa beer, stop by and visit us at the best bar in Des Moines. Amidst our 18 draft beer selections, you will always find a wide variety of the best local breweries. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse loves Iowa, and we love beer, so when we can combine those two things, everybody is happy!

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Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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Local Brew on Tap: Boone Valley Brewing Company

When you are in the mood for the best beer in Des Moines, make your way on over to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse.  Our 18 taps give you lots of choices, and we are proud to feature our favorite local Iowa breweries in that selection.  Today we have decided to put the spotlight on the Boone Valley Brewing Company.

It all started with a kit.

What began as merely a fun notion to make beer from a kit soon turned into a passion for brewing. The beer from the kit turned out good, but wasn't nearly enough of a challenge for Rick, Jon, and Ron. These fellas spent many hours in the garage improving upon their brew-master skills. 

Life's obligations drew Jon and Ron away from the task, but Rick simply couldn't give it up. Craving the honest opinions of those outside of his circle of friends, Rick began entering several competitions throughout Iowa, Colorado, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. It soon became obvious that he knows what he is doing due to the several awards that were earned along the way.  

A true beer lover.

Fellow brewers fondly refer to Rick as the "Willie Wonka of Beers" and the "Phantom Brewer." His favorite subject to discuss with fellow beer-lovers is the art of making beer. Rick hasn't forgotten how it all began in a garage with close friends, and he loves to encourage other home-brewers with advice from his own experience.

Roxie Irish Red

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is thrilled to be able to include Boone Valley Brewing Company among our local beer options. Right now our bar has the Roxie Irish Red on tap.

Their version of an Irish Red Ale is filled with complex malt flavors and aromas. A medium-bodied 5.5% ABV beer, it is very easy to drink and has a clean finish. An excellent choice for washing down the best BBQ in Des Moines. 

The best local beer in Des Moines!

We love introducing our customers to the best beer in Iowa. The next time that you find yourself at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, give one of our many amazing local breweries a try. You won't be sorry!       

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Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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An Iowa Favorite - Peace Tree Brewing Co.

The best bar near Des Moines loves to feature Iowa breweries in our selection of 18 beers on tap.  One of these home-state selections is Peace Tree Brewing Co. out of Knoxville, Iowa.  Wobbly Boots BBQ would like to introduce you to the handcrafted, full-flavored brewhouse that is very passionate about what they create.

Their name, Peace Tree, comes from the historic grand sycamore that grew near the town of Red Rock.  Today, that town is covered by Lake Red Rock.  In the 1960's, Red Rock Dam was built, surrounding the then 500 year old tree.  Ever since that time the Peace Tree has been nobly rising out of those waters.  

Originally the Peace Tree was a meeting place for many generations of Native Americans, and later became a meeting place for fur traders as well.  Treaties were negotiated here, and some say that it marks the Red Rock line.  Drawing from this past tradition, the Peace Tree Brewing Co. hopes that the beer made under the Peace Tree label will, "be shared with friends and strangers alike and act as a catalyst for conversations, new friendships and important agreements – in line with the lore of the Peace Tree of Red Rock."

photo courtesy of www.peacetreebrewing.com 

A former Nash Rambler car dealership has been the home of Peace Tree Brewing Co. since 2009.  Within a month of their March, 2010 grand opening, they were producing and bottling their very own beers and hand-delivering them all over Iowa.  Today they have doubled in size and production, and even branched out into Nebraska.

The names of their beers come from memories and places in their past that have special meaning, along with special places in the community and our great state of Iowa.  The following three can be found all over the state year-round.

Blonde Fatale

This Belgian-style Blonde Ale is surprisingly smooth.  It is hopped with Styrian Golding and Celeia, giving it a medium aroma with a crisp, refreshing bite.  Hints of a fruity complexity come from the Belgian yeast.  It is 8.5% ABV.

Red Rambler

The deep red color and malty flavor of this beer is a popular one in the tap room.  It is named in honor of the Nash Rambler car dealership that used to inhabit the building.  Three varieties of hops balance out the malt character of this 5.8% ABV brew. 

No Coast IPA

Loads of hop flavor and tons of bitterness describe this big American IPA.  Amarillo, Citra, and Simcoe hops are present with big piney and citrus notes.  Its golden color comes from the variety of pale malts that are used to make it.  It is 7.25% ABV.  



Peace Tree Brewing Co. currently has 11 other varieties listed on their taproom website, including some delicious seasonal choices.  Stop in to your favorite BBQ restaurant near Des Moines and see which of these incredible beers that we are featuring this month.  Nothing goes better with Wobbly Boots BBQ and Iowa football than a good ol' Iowa-brewed beer!    

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Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

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