Exile Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Des Moines, Iowa, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Exile Brewing Company

Established in 2012

Contact
1514 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Description
Inspired by the countless immigrants who have made our country what it is today, Exile Brewing Co. is 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 future of our land.

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5.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 5

19,2floz. Golden colour, small white head. Light grainy aroma. Light-bodied. Grainy, sweet malty flavour. Average.

Tried from Can on 16 Apr 2025 at 02:12


6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

Opaque colour and tiny beige head. Toasted, a bit coffeish aroma. Light-bodied. Coffeish, toasted flavour. Easy but solid Baltic Porter. Maybe touch of licorice in the aftertaste.

Tried from Draft at Exile Brewing Company on 10 Apr 2025 at 13:37


5.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Hazy golden colour and small white head and lace. Aroma has faint malts and citrus. Light-bodied. Malts, caramalt, some hops. Malty ipa, no dankyness.

Tried from Draft at Exile Brewing Company on 10 Apr 2025 at 13:31


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Hazy yellow color and small white head. Light grapefruity nose. Light-bodied. Grapefruit, some pineapple, fruity, ok.

Tried from Draft at Exile Brewing Company on 10 Apr 2025 at 13:22


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Slightly cloudy golden colour and small white head and lace. Hayish aroma. Light-bodied. Grass, hay and some citrus. Easy.

Tried from Draft at Exile Brewing Company on 10 Apr 2025 at 13:17


6.8
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

s: honey | biscuits | flowers
a: pretty hazy golden body | thick soapy off-white head
t: mild | nutty | caster sugar
p: wheat | wort | caramelised sugars
o: drying | malt-forward | balanced - a good N/A option

12 ounce can | Hy-Vee (grocery): Council Bluffs, Iowa | 28-October-2024 | US$1,99 (part of a mixed six) | sampled: 17-March-2025

Tried from Can from Hy Vee Wine & Spirits - Council Bluffs (Madison Ave) on 17 Mar 2025 at 21:33


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

(Tap) very hazy, bright orange amber color with a small white head; aroma of jam, hint of tartness; lightly tart flavor with a long, light tart and bitter finish, slightly thick palate

Tried from Draft on 18 Jul 2024 at 18:28


7.2
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

(Tap) clear, fluorescent bright orange amber color with a small white head; aroma of toffee, orange marmalade, balanced flavor with a long, light bitter finish

Tried from Draft on 26 Jun 2024 at 20:07


5

Hazy golden body large foamy white head. Floral bready aroma. Floral bready fruity flavor. Medium light body moderate carbonation. 5/2/5/2/11 2.5

Tried from Can on 23 May 2024 at 22:56


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Can. A- Tropical citrus. A- Yellow color, hazy liquid, white head. T- Pineapple, fruity, mild salt. P- Light body, average texture, average carbonation, tart finish. O- Light overall. Could use more fruit considering that's the showcase here.

Tried from Can on 09 Dec 2023 at 19:18