Lua Brewing

Brewpub in Des Moines, Iowa, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Lua Brewing

Established in 2019

Contact
1525 High St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Description
Microbrewery and restaurant in the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood in Des Moines, IA.

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

473ml can at tasting. thx VastActiv.
Poured almost clear and light golden in color.
Balanced with malts, resiny hops, long grinding finish, bitter. Excellent mouthfeel.

Tried on 23 Mar 2026 at 13:21


6.5

Can, at Håndverkeren. Mango, pineapple and some generic tropical fruitiness. Smooth and quite tasteful. 646413 260314

Tried from Can at Håndverkeren Restaurant on 14 Mar 2026 at 17:23


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7.5

1 US pint can, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. ABV is 8.5%. Hazy yellow colour, large to moderate white head. Aroma of yellow stonefruits and citrus, hints of tropical fruits. Flavour of said fruits, with a moderate piney bitterness in the finish. Good beer.

Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 22 Nov 2025 at 21:23


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

1 US pint can, from Vinmonopolet Stavanger Hinna. Collab with Marto Brewing Co. ABV is 8.0%. Reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of lightly toasted malts and piney hops. The flavour is first malty and moderately sweet with some berry notes, followed by distinct piney and grapefruity hops. Fairly bitter finish.

Tried from Can from Vinmonopolet Stavanger, Hinna on 19 Nov 2025 at 19:50


7.8

Strawberry, lemon, sweet, smoothie

Tried from Draft on 01 Nov 2025 at 21:55


8.6

So much banana and peanut. Chocolate,

Tried from Draft on 01 Nov 2025 at 16:38


8.2

I have of late—but wherefore I know not—lost all my mirth, forgone all custom ofexercises; and indeed it goes so heavily with mydisposition that this goodly beer… hazelnut, coconut, chocolate and coffee

Tried from Draft on 01 Nov 2025 at 10:48


8.2

Haze with a bright floral citrus note. Orange juice

Tried on 01 Nov 2025 at 10:46


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

16 oz can generously given to me by Jack. The pour is a cloudy orange golden with a white small head that falls flat almost immediately. The aroma is mango tangerine fruit, along with a mild tartness. The taste is the fruit flavors, apricot, tangerine, coconut and the mango lingers, all with a bright tartness that complements and doesn't overpower. The palate is light bodied with basically flat carbonation, all the fruit tart and a slightly muddled yeast finish. Decent, does what it advertises. Thanks for all these beers, Jack.

Tried from Can at Lua Brewing on 07 Oct 2025 at 01:23


7

Light and refreshing, clean and crisp. Citrus, some mild florals, cornbread, yummy. Perfect for sauna.

Tried from Can on 19 Sep 2025 at 19:41