Showing posts with label craft beer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label craft beer. Show all posts

Friday, February 26, 2016

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!       




Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of 

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1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325
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Friday, August 21, 2015

We've Got Confluence Brewery On Tap!

Your favorite BBQ restaurant near Des Moines loves to feature local breweries on tap.  We always make room in our lineup of 18 draft beers to include some refreshing, Iowa-brewed choices.  Confluence Brewery out of Des Moines is one that Wobbly Boots Roadhouse customers have become quite fond of.  

























Way back in 1991, Confluence Brewing Company's head brewer, John Martin, had the idea to attempt to make a raisin-almond beer.  This, as you might suspect, was not a success.  (Raisin-almond?  ICK!)  This did lend to a fascination with how many things could be made using Iowa's own grain crops.  

Later, in 1995, John and his wife picked up home brewing supplies while on their honeymoon.  After years of research and practice, John along with co-founder Ken Broadhead, started Confluence Brewing Company just 3 short years ago in 2012.  The brewery is made up of these fella's love for both Iowa and craft beer.  (For the full story, check out their website.) 

All of the trial and error that went into the original attempts resulted in three delicious flagship beers, two of which are served right here from our Wobbly Boots Roadhouse taps.  


Farmer John's
photo from Confluence Brewing Company
A refreshing blonde, multi-grain ale that is lightly hopped with earthy English East Kent Goldings hops and sweet, floral Czech Saaz hops. The base is made up of two row America barley malt, wheat malt, and a small dose of rye malt and un-malted oats, corn, and wheat.    

Des Moines IPA
This is their American take on an India Pale Ale.  You will taste citrusy and piney hops from the Pacific Northwest along with the malt flavor of two-row barley and medium crystal malts.   


Throughout the year, they also put out some incredible seasonal and limited beers.  

Des Moines Iowa's Confluence Brewery offers taproom tours throughout the week, but you can enjoy their savory craft beers right here at your favorite BBQ restaurant near Des Moines.  Give one a try alongside our award-winning BBQ, or stop by and enjoy them for Happy Hour.  You'll always find the very best of Iowa right here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse.    


  

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

New Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325
(515) 223-5700