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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6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can. Pours clearish gold. Banana, grain, biscuit, mango, coconut. Medium body. Fine.
Tried from Can on 31 Jul 2023 at 01:50

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Draught, taster @MBCC 2023, Copenhagen (Denmark). 06/05/2023. [#6.428 Global - #1.116 United States of America - #14 Lua Brewing] Pours viscous black with almost no head. Aroma: rye barrels, whiskey malts and cognac. Spiced boozy malts. Lot of barrel aged action. Next one please!
Tried on 24 Jun 2023 at 09:16

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Draught, taster @MBCC 2023, Copenhagen (Denmark). 06/05/2023. [#6.427 Global - #1.115 United States of America - #13 Lua Brewing] Pours pitch black with a creamy beige head. Plenty of vanilla beans, hazelnuts and cake. Hazelnt cream mouthfeel. Very creamy, almost no noticeable booze. Next one please!
Tried on 24 Jun 2023 at 09:13

7.1/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draught, taster @MBCC 2023, Copenhagen (Denmark). 06/05/2023. [#6.358 Global - #1.077 United States of America - #12 Lua Brewing] Pours Murky brown with no head. Toasted coconut, cacadamian nuts and bourbon. Interesting creamy palate. Next one please!
Tried on 17 Jun 2023 at 09:07

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draught, taster @MBCC 2023, Copenhagen (Denmark). 06/05/2023. [#6.356 Global - #1.075 United States of America - #11 Lua Brewing] Pours cloudy yellow with a small white lacing head. Aroma: loaded with guava and pineapple. Taste: candied malts, guava and pineapple juice. Juicy and refreshing breakfast. Next one please!
Tried from Can on 17 Jun 2023 at 09:01

8.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 10 Overall 8.5
Draught, taster @MBCC 2023, Copenhagen (Denmark). 05/05/2023. [#6.306 Global - #1.052 United States of America - #10 Lua Brewing] Pours pitch black with almost no head. Aroma: sweet chocolate malts, bourbon barrels and burnt toffee. Taste: toasted coconut, dark chocolate and warming bourbon. Lovely velvety mouthfeel. Some toasted coconut aftertaste. Winner! Next one please!
Tried on 08 Jun 2023 at 07:46

7.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draught, taster @MBCC 2023, Copenhagen (Denmark). 05/05/2023. [#6.305 Global - #1.051 United States of America - #9 Lua Brewing] Pours hazy yellow with a white head. Aroma: passion fruit, green hops, gooseberry. Taste: mellow fruity with a citrusy palate. Drinks well despite the ABV. Next one please!
Tried on 07 Jun 2023 at 15:29

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen 2023 (MBCC Day 1) - Juicy fruity with lots of bright juicy fruity goodness, pine, gooseberry and grapefruit, medium body, robust solid hoppy close.
Tried on 05 Jun 2023 at 06:41

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Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen 2023 (MBCC Day 1) - Dark sweet malty with lots of dried fruit, dark malts, full body, big whisky hit into the close.
Tried on 04 Jun 2023 at 07:48

7.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen 2023 (MBCC Day 1) - Initial sour fruity with berry fruit, some nice vanilla and granola pasty notes giving some sweetness, medium body, berry vanilla infused close. Really nice.
Tried on 04 Jun 2023 at 07:44