Confluence Brewing

Batch 2199 Hazy Double IPA

Our company was built on the ingenuity of a homebrewer with a passion for experimentation and a deep appreciation for tradition. Near the end of 20...

Our company was built on the ingenuity of a homebrewer with a passion for experimentation and a deep appreciation for tradition. Near the end of 2018, we released our 1,000th batch of beer and our first hazy double IPA. Since we had such a great time with that beer, we decided we didn't need a fancy number like 1,000 to justify playing around with hops, malt, and yeast—like we were homebrewing again. A yeast strain designed to maximize the amount of fruit-forward flavors and aromas produces this double dry-hopped, hazy, blond, double IPA packed with Mosaic, Erebus, and Belma hops.

Blue Corn Lager Con Chiles

A summer favorite ever since we mashed in our first bag of New Mexican blue corn. While few things are as refreshing as a Blue Corn Lager on a hot ...

A summer favorite ever since we mashed in our first bag of New Mexican blue corn. While few things are as refreshing as a Blue Corn Lager on a hot day, we decided to give this smooth, crisp beer a little heat of its own. The addition of roasted jalapeños and ancho chiles brings out a robust pepper flavor to compliment the hint of corn chip-like character of the base beer. With the spiciness dialed down a bit from the roasting process, we hope this special release will have you saying, “Uno mas!”

Bulldog Honey-Style Kolsch Beer

We at Confluence are proud to call Des Moines our home, and absolutely thrilled to collaborate with the Drake Bulldogs. Home is where you find mean...

We at Confluence are proud to call Des Moines our home, and absolutely thrilled to collaborate with the Drake Bulldogs. Home is where you find meaning, value, and community. It’s where you belong, and there’s no doubt that Drake belongs in Des Moines. Every great city needs a great University, and like the hometown it represents, Drake is resilient, bold, and forever committed to the 515. This beer pays homage to Drake as Des Moines’ Hometown TeamTM. Crisp, clean, and brilliant, it’s a golden reward for those who run on blue and white. Locally harvested honey adds just a touch of sweetness that finishes dry with the faintest notes of clementines and melon. Incredibly refreshing and satisfying, it’s the perfect beer for when the

Capital Gold

This slightly sweet, bready, malty flavor is balanced perfectly by traditional German noble hops with medium-low hop bitterness. We create it with ...

This slightly sweet, bready, malty flavor is balanced perfectly by traditional German noble hops with medium-low hop bitterness. We create it with the finest domestic and imported German two-row barley malt and noble German hops as well as traditional lager yeast.

Des Moines IPA

Iowa’s steady, well balanced nature is reflected in this IPA with its mix of medium body, lighter color and plenty of malt flavor to balance the ma...

Iowa’s steady, well balanced nature is reflected in this IPA with its mix of medium body, lighter color and plenty of malt flavor to balance the massive hop impact. Citrusy and piney hops from the Pacific Northwest offset the robust malt flavor of the two-row barley and medium crystal malts.

Farmer John’s

A refreshing blonde ale featuring a base of two row American barley malt along with a large portion of wheat malt, a small dose of rye malt and un-...

A refreshing blonde ale featuring a base of two row American barley malt along with a large portion of wheat malt, a small dose of rye malt and un-malted oats, corn and wheat. It's then lightly hopped with English East Kent Goldings hops chosen for their subtle, earthy qualities and finished with Czech Saaz hops for their sweet, floral essence to create a beer that’s light in body and color, with a velvety texture and an aroma as sweet as a freshly cut field of hay.

Flanders-Style Ale W/ Peaches

Flanders Style ales are balanced beers with a tart flavor from natural souring, complemented by a sweet grist and rich caramel malts that give a re...

Flanders Style ales are balanced beers with a tart flavor from natural souring, complemented by a sweet grist and rich caramel malts that give a reddish-brown hue and drinkability. Fermentation in wooden vessels adds fruit-forward notes, enhancing their pleasant sweetness while balancing oak dryness and citrus sourness. Historically, farmers traded fruit with brewers, which led us to add hundreds of pounds of fresh peaches to enrich the subtle fruitiness and slightly sweeten the long, refreshing finish. Enjoy this unique style that’s been brewed for 200 years. Cheers to 200 more!

Hazy Horizon Hazy IPA

Welcome to the Hazy Horizon. No long flights or layovers. No passport or customs lines. Just pure paradise at your fingertips. Crack open the can a...

Welcome to the Hazy Horizon. No long flights or layovers. No passport or customs lines. Just pure paradise at your fingertips. Crack open the can and let the lush aromas of ripe pineapple, passion fruit, and guava carry you to golden beaches and swaying palms. Catch a tasty wave of juicy citrus fruit crashing over your palate, buoyed by a pillowy soft malt bill. Each sip is your relaxation destination; each four-pack is your ticket to Shangri-la. So put on your favorite tunes, crack another can, and take in the Hazy Horizon.

Imogene Red Irish Ale

Imogene, Iowa, is quintessential small-town Iowa - a tiny community founded by an Irish immigrant group supporting the patchwork of farms that surr...

Imogene, Iowa, is quintessential small-town Iowa - a tiny community founded by an Irish immigrant group supporting the patchwork of farms that surrounded it. Our Imogene Red is a tribute to the hundreds of small towns that dot our beloved state. This beer was created by head brewer, John Martin, in memory of his grandmother Frances Jane Dempsey Martin, who lived all 98 of her years in and around Imogene. Made with English Maris Otter and crystal malts, East Kent Golding hops, and Irish ale yeast, Imogene Red has the color, clarity, aroma, and flavor of a classic Irish ale. Irish reds are typically a smooth favorite for malty beer fans. Please join us in raising a pint in memory of Grandma Martin and in tribute to small-town Iowa.

Light & Squeezy, Lemon-Raspberry Radler

Radler may mean cyclist in German, but you definitely don’t have to be a cyclist to enjoy one. And while it may be true that this incredibly refres...

Radler may mean cyclist in German, but you definitely don’t have to be a cyclist to enjoy one. And while it may be true that this incredibly refreshing beer and fruit soda hybrid tastes its best after you finish some sort of activity that leaves you drenched in sweat, we promise it still tastes pretty darn awesome when you’ve been sitting in the air conditioning all day. We crafted this all-rounder by brewing up a Kolsch for an ultra light, ultra clean, and ultra crisp base to mix with a big ol' pile of juicy raspberries and some house-made lemon soda. A little tart, a little jammy, and a little sweet, we promise no law dictates that you can only drink one after a pulse-pounding workout. In fact, we recommend keeping a four-pack on hand so

Long Ride

This beer honors the spirit, camaraderie and education of bike enthusiasts. Long Ride is paved with American two-row barley; Vienna and English Cry...

This beer honors the spirit, camaraderie and education of bike enthusiasts. Long Ride is paved with American two-row barley; Vienna and English Crystal malts. Mosaic and El Dorado hops add fruity aromas and flavors. American Ale yeast delivers a clean finish that allows the malt and hops to shine through.

Mayday Mayday

We combined premium pilsner and German Munich malts with cara-Munich malts for richness and depth of flavor, added German noble hops for a spicy ba...

We combined premium pilsner and German Munich malts with cara-Munich malts for richness and depth of flavor, added German noble hops for a spicy balance, and fermented with German lager yeast for a true to style finish. The result is a hoppy, amber salute to the month of May.

Milk Man Milk Stout

Like the profession it honors, this stout reliably delivers an extremely rich and smooth black brew with notes of chocolate and a hint of coffee. W...

Like the profession it honors, this stout reliably delivers an extremely rich and smooth black brew with notes of chocolate and a hint of coffee. We used Irish stout malt, Special B, chocolate malt, roasted barley, and flaked oats.

Neapolitan Stout, Ice Cream Stout W/ Chocolate, Vanilla, & Strawberries

Cold and creamy, with the marriage of bright, jammy strawberry, sweet vanilla, and rich, fudgy chocolate, Neapolitan ice cream has been an American...

Cold and creamy, with the marriage of bright, jammy strawberry, sweet vanilla, and rich, fudgy chocolate, Neapolitan ice cream has been an American favorite for a long time. We figured: why not create a dessert stout that captures all of those flavors in every sip? A big-bodied milk stout gave us the creamy sweetness perfect for scooping onto roasted cacao nibs, Tahitian vanilla beans, and whole, ripe strawberries. Unless you are one of those household terrors who carefully chips your chosen block out of the carton, you’re going to love this treat. And even if you are, give it a try. These flavors are absolutely fantastic together—they’re classic for a reason. Cheers!

Not-Ella, Milk Stout W/ Hazelnuts & Cacao

Hazelnuts might not be the most popular type of nut to pair with chocolate, but it has a pretty loyal following. If you’ve never had “Chocolate Haz...

Hazelnuts might not be the most popular type of nut to pair with chocolate, but it has a pretty loyal following. If you’ve never had “Chocolate Hazelnut Spread” on waffles, croissants, fruit, toast, or just straight from the jar, you really should give it a try. Or, better yet—just give this beer a try! It’s built on layered chocolate malts and brewed with lactose to give it the smooth, rich mouthfeel that’s perfect for a dessert stout. Rested on roasted hazelnuts and rich, fudgy cacao, it’s sweet, creamy, nutty, buttery, and just plain delicious. So do yourself a favor and grab a bottle—no knife or toast required to enjoy!

Over the Ivy

This beer takes a little longer to make than most, but its crisp and refreshing taste makes it a perfect pairing for long-awaited victories.

Pralines & Cream, Imperial Milk Stout W/ Pecans & Vanilla

For Pralines and Creme, we brewed up one of the biggest stouts we’ve ever made, boiling it overnight to reduce it into a thick, sweet behemoth of a...

For Pralines and Creme, we brewed up one of the biggest stouts we’ve ever made, boiling it overnight to reduce it into a thick, sweet behemoth of a milk stout. Inspired by the classic Southern treat, pralines—a confection made from pecans, caramelized sugar, and cream—we rested the milk stout on toasted pecans and smooth bourbon vanilla beans until every sip sang with the indulgent decadence of the gooey, sweet candies. Think of it as Southern hospitality in a bottle: warm, comforting, and perfect for sipping and savoring with friends.

South Side Citra Blonde Ale

Belgian two-row pilsner malt, cara-blonde and a little wheat malt and American Ale yeast. The not-so-secret ingredient is an intentionally light to...

Belgian two-row pilsner malt, cara-blonde and a little wheat malt and American Ale yeast. The not-so-secret ingredient is an intentionally light touch of Citra hops, just enough to inject light bittering flavor via whirlpool and dry-hopping but not so much as to inhibit drinkability.

The Dragonberry Wizard

When humans first began brewing beer, the science behind fermentation was not well understood and probably seemed a bit like magic. It's likely tha...

When humans first began brewing beer, the science behind fermentation was not well understood and probably seemed a bit like magic. It's likely that in those early dates, microbes from the air and their wooden vessels would inoculate the wort, meaning one at a time, all beer was sour beer! In conjuring up a plan for this ale, we honored that natural sort of magic by culturing lactobacillus to quickly sour the whole batch. The resulting brew retains the magic of those bygone days, with a citrus-like tartness that awakens and refreshes your palate with each sip. Of course, any wizard worth the name has more than one trick up their sleeve.

The Fuzzy Navel Wizard, Fruited Sour Ale

When humans first began brewing beer, the science behind fermentation was not well understood and probably seemed a bit like magic. It's likely tha...

When humans first began brewing beer, the science behind fermentation was not well understood and probably seemed a bit like magic. It's likely that in those early dates, microbes from the air and their wooden vessels would inoculate the wort, meaning one at a time, all beer was sour beer! In conjuring up a plan for this ale, we honored that natural sort of magic by culturing lactobacillus to quickly sour the whole batch. The resulting brew retains the magic of those bygone days, with a citrus-like tartness that awakens and refreshes your palate with each sip. Of course, any wizard worth the name has more than one trick up their sleeve

Wild Patience

The multitude of grains in our Farmer John’s Multi-Grain Ale make it a natural playground for secondary fermentation through the transformative pow...

The multitude of grains in our Farmer John’s Multi-Grain Ale make it a natural playground for secondary fermentation through the transformative powers of Brettanomyces Bruxellensis. Conjunctively the subtly sweet flavor of our base beer lends itself well to the layered complexity of lavender. Too nerdy or flowery? Here’s what we did, we took Farmer John’s, added lavender, tossed it into red wine barrels, and added a wild yeast for some tart and funky flavor. The result is an incredibly fun & refreshing beer with notes of cherry pie, freshly cut hay, and of course, lavender.

Wild Patience, Red Wine Barrel Aged Multi-Grain Ale W/ Lavender & Brett

Bounty of the earth revealed in multitudes of grain to produce elixir golden hued destined for besotted oak in ruby vino virtue imbued Brill...

Bounty of the earth revealed in multitudes of grain to produce elixir golden hued destined for besotted oak in ruby vino virtue imbued Brilliant buds of lavender blossom singing Spring's refrain Delighting senses with its fragrance In measured time the funk awoke a kind of wild that requires patience

Yard Yacht Session Hazy IPA

This beer is brewed for the Tuesdays, the workdays, the hum-drum doldrums of a midweek evening. Yard Yachting is about escaping the mundane and sei...

This beer is brewed for the Tuesdays, the workdays, the hum-drum doldrums of a midweek evening. Yard Yachting is about escaping the mundane and seizing on the opportunity to make every day a little special. With the power of your imagination, and the help of some like-minded adventurers, a pedestrian after work hang can easily transform into a tropical vacation. Born from that spirit, Yard Yacht is the perfect beer for your weeknight getaway. Bursting with big bright flavors of citrus, berries and exotic fruits, but with an ABV low enough that you can enjoy a few without compromising tomorrow, it’s the perfect companion for whatever adventures you can dream up. Stop waiting for the weekend, pick up a 4 pack of Yard Yacht and set sail tonigh