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  • 1. What are the main ingredients used to make beer?

    A: Water, Grains, (primarily barley), and Hops to add bitterness to the sweet wort when boiling.

  • 2. Where were the bricks used to construct the bar base in River Hops Tap Room originally used?

    A: The bricks used to build the base of the bar were salvaged from the Hydro-Electric building located on the Des Moines River. The building housed generators used to produce electricity for downtown lighting.  It was constructed in 1916 and decommissioned in 1971. The building was demolished in 2016.

  • 3. Breweries commonly serve beer in pints, How many pints are there in a gallon?

    A:  There are eight (8) pints in a gallon. 16 ounces per pint time 8 equals 128 ounces per gallon.

  • 4. What presidential candidate made a stop at River Hops while campaigning in 2019?

    A: Presidential Candidate at the time who moved on to become Vice-President of the United States; Kamala Harris


  • 5. What country music star did River Hops can beers for the band's hospitality trailer, when they played in town?

    Chris Janson played the Downtown country Jam and River Host collaborating with Choice Printing and the concert hosts created some special labeled cans for the band, honoring their hit "Waiting on Five".

River Hops Brewing


(515) 302-8800


1014 Central Avenue


www.riverhopsbrewing.com

River Hops Brewing is a craft brewery and taproom located in Historic Downtown Fort Dodge, serving beers made on-site and wines from the local winery. Customers are encouraged to bring food or have food delivered to the brewery. Outdoor patio area seating is set-up during warmer months. A safe, friendly atmosphere awaits those who stop to enjoy a cold fresh crafted beer. Live music is offered occasionally.