Just a hair less than 250 miles south of the Twin Cities sits the city of Des Moines, Iowa, the state’s capital city. As a major hub for the insurance industry, it’s nicknamed the “Hartford of the West.” Though the city received a much more flattering honor in 2017 when SportsBusiness Journal named it the … [ Read more]
The Delights of Des Moines, Iowa, Minnesota’s Minor League City
March 21, 2018 by Terry Horstman
Filed Under: Arts and Culture, Homepage Featured, Travel Tagged With: basketball, confluence brewing company, Des Moines, El Bait Shop, Exile Brewing Company, hockey, Iowa Wild, Iowa Wolves, Madhouse Brewing Company, RAYGUN, Up-Down
Chasing the Beer Scene in Iowa
In previous issues of The Growler, we’ve played match-up with beers from Duluth and Western Wisconsin, pairing them with the most fun, scenic, and exciting outdoor excursions the respective areas have to offer. Now we’re turning our gaze south to the relatively young but wholly unique craft beer scene in Northern and Central Iowa. Most … [ Read more]