10/09/2026
If you love great b**r...this is worth the read!
Suggested by Mitch Gies—and we’re so glad he did!
We first tried this incredible brew back in August at the Wise I Brewing Company Festival of Light. Now, Confluence Brewing has partnered with Johnson Bros. Distributing to bring it right here to NW Iowa!
Trust us, this one is worth the trip to Backyard Brew. It’s truly one of THE BEST b**rs I’ve ever tasted. Come try a glass!
Local history in every sip. Des Moines’ original l***r.
At the turn of the 20th century, Des Moines Brewing Co. crafted Old Tavern B**r—a beloved local l***r known for its quality and crisp, easy-drinking character.
Brewed in the building now known as 300mlk in the heart of Des Moines, Old Tavern quickly became a staple libation across Iowa in the early 1900s—until the dry wind of Prohibition swept through, forcing the brewery to close its doors.
While the Old Tavern name changed hands a number of times over the following decades, its proud Iowan spirit was ultimately lost to time.
Until now.
The History
Perfected in 1908 by Des Moines Brewing Co.
Revived in 2025 by Confluence Brewing Co.
Local history in every sip. Des Moines’ original l***r.
At the turn of the 20th century, Des Moines Brewing Co. crafted Old Tavern B**r—a beloved local l***r known for its quality and crisp, easy-drinking character.
Brewed in the building now known as 300mlk in the heart of Des Moines, Old Tavern quickly became a staple libation across Iowa in the early 1900s—until the dry wind of Prohibition swept through, forcing the brewery to close its doors.
While the Old Tavern name changed hands a number of times over the following decades, its proud Iowan spirit was ultimately lost to time.
**r
