Category: Craft Brew Zone

Congratulations to the 2024 Craft Brew Zone Award Winners

We’re thrilled to announce the standout brewers who captured our taste buds this year.

People’s Choice Award

The best craft beer voted on by all Craft Brew Zone pass holders.

MADCO-2024 People's Choice Award Winner

Beyond the Brew Award

The best non-beer voted on by all Craft Brew Zone pass holders.

MADCO-2024 Beyond the Brew Award Winner

Brewer’s Choice Award

The best craft beer voted on by fellow Craft Brew Zone participants.

4 Thirsty Guys-2024 Brewer's Choice Award

Thank you to all the amazing brewers and craft beer lovers who made this year unforgettable. Cheers to creativity and passion in every pint!

2022 Craft Brew Zone Winners

It was a great day in the Craft Brew Zone! Thank you to all who were able to join us and take part in the voting for Best Craft Beer and Best Home Brew. And a special thank you to ALL of our participating breweries and home brew clubs. This event would not be possible without all of you!

Congratulations to the 2022 winners!

2022 Best Craft Beer

Lark Brewing – Berry Porter & the Order of the Peaches (Fruited Pastry Sour)
Photo Courtesy of: Independence Bulletin Journal

2022 Best Home Brew

MADCO – Peach Cider (Cider)
Photo Courtesy of: Independence Bulletin Journal

Iowa Breweries Offering Additional Carryout and Delivery Options

Times are tough right now, but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on enjoying our favorite brews and supporting Iowa breweries. Check out the below list of breweries offering new services.

Franklin Street Brewing Company Manchester, IA

  • Order online and pick-up in Manchester
  • Call ahead 563-927-2722 and pick-up in Manchester
  • Carry out hours: 1-7 p.m.
  • Deliveries to various cities on specific weekdays from 5-7 p.m.. Must order by noon on the delivery day. Minimum of 20 crowlers in the area to deliver.
    • Wednesdays: Independence
    • Thursdays: Central City, Coggon, Ryan (in city limits please, or close to them)
    • Fridays: Delhi, Earlville, Dyersville
  • Follow them on Facebook for updates

Second State Brewing Co. Cedar Falls, IA

Iowa Brewing Company Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Curbside pick-up
    • Call 319-366-2337 to place an order
    • Wed & Thurs: 2-6pm
    • Fri & Sat: 12-4pm
  • Home Delivery:
    • Order in advance iowabrewing.beer/delivery
    • Mon & Wed: 2-6pm
    • Fri: 12-4pm
  • Follow them on Facebook for updates

Firetrucker, Ankeny, IA

Fishback and Stephenson, Fairfield, IA

Lake Time Brewery , Clear Lake, IA

Lark Brewing, Waterloo, IA

Peace Tree Brewing Co., Knoxville, IA

PIVO Brewery, Calmar, IA

Textile Brewing Company, Dyersville, IA

Timbukbru, Clarion, IA

2019 Craft Brew Zone Winners

Congratulations to our Craft Brew Zone winning brews. A newcomer to the Craft Brew Zone, Timbukbru from Clarion, Iowa got the banner for best Craft Brew for their Orange Creamsicle. Independence Brewers Union (IBU #334) received the award for best Home Brew for Cherry Popper. It was a great day and we want to thank all of the Home Brewers, Breweries, and especially United Beverage of Waterloo for supplying some AWESOME beers in the Craft Brew Zone.

  • Timbukbru – Best Craft Beer
  • IBU #334 – Best Home Brew