Contrary Brewing Co — Restaurant in Muscatine

Nice brewery with a good selection of beers - looked like about 15-20 different types. We tried the Grand Cru, Iowa Pollinator, Apricot Wheat, and the Cream Ale. They were all pretty good beers - just nothing that really stood out. As far as I could tell, there was also no food available at all - not sure if this is an Iowa law, or they just don't have anything, but even popcorn would have been nice (I guess the attached Clamshell opens when it gets warmer, but it definitely wasn't warm when we were there). It's definitely worth a stop - we'd probably pop in again if we're in the area, and it would definitely be better when it's nice outside - looked like there was a nice patio...

I have been here twice and both times thoroughly enjoyed myself. The first time the kitchen was open. Excellent bruschetta. Also had the flatbread pizza. I like thick crust/Chicago style. This pizza was good enough to consider a dual commitment to both styles.

Second visit, the kitchen was closed but my adult kids, wife and friends had a flight that included all on- tap beers currently available. The table of testers agreed the DIPA - Minor Threat (#3 on the website tap list) was hands down the favorite.

It was a sunny pleasant day so we sat outside in the really comfortable patio area. This place is worth a detour as a...

Really sad. Came to Muscatine for a friend's wedding.Went on a Friday Excited for a brewery. Close at 9:00? what? kitchen close at 8? What? The whole wedding party was coming for a Social. As you know, socials are rare. Oh did I mention we were hungry?. We ordered from Geo Johns. PHENOMENAL ! They were the best service. Ok, let's get back to sad. The beers were really good. We would have had more beers and SPENT more money. And when we left, it was an unspoken middle finger. Feels like if you are not a local, not welcome. Sad, cuz the...