Iowa Craft Beer Tent — Restaurant in Des Moines

So for some reason this year at the fair: 2025, all the selections seem to be candy-flavored beer. Cotton candy, mango raspberry / lemonade etc. I really like beer. I've liked it since I was 13. I don't want a fruity or gimmicky beer. When I go for a craft beer I want either a good IPA maybe a twist on local stout or a full-bodied ale maybe a smooth summer lager. As for the Beer Tent self itself, it's pretty loud in there. The combination of piped in music, and people partying. it's definitely a...

Craft beer tent was a major disappointment this year. They were consistently sold out of all the "fair" beers. I was told at the bar that the beer supplier brings kegs in the morning and they sell out of the special beers very quickly each day. So why not deliver more of the most popular kinds throughout the day? Seems silly to miss out on all that revenue. Our party of 8 adults didn't stay long due to...

Came here during opening weekend of the fair. They were blasting music to the point where it was difficult to order a drink. Sample sizes aren’t available for every drink offered and there wasn’t enough seating. We’ve had good experiences here in the past but we’re really...