Let Us Surprise You! The Craft Beer Scene In Iowa
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Here are some interesting facts that might surprise you:
- The 2018 Brewers Association recorded 94 craft breweries in Iowa, bringing an estimated economic impact of $861 million in 2017, and producing 61,232 barrels of beer in 2016
- A 2015 Iowa Craft Beer Economic Impact Study, funded by the Iowa Wine and Beer Promotion Board, revealed that the Iowa craft brewing industry:
- supports over 1,500 jobs
- produced nearly 41,000 barrels of beer in 2014
- is projected to triple in five years, producing more than 146,000 barrels annually by 2019
- The majority of Americans live within 10 miles of a craft brewer
At least one of those is right here in Ottumwa; Pallister Brothers Brewing Company, located at 116 N. Market St. offers live music, vinyl night, movie night, and more!
Category: Economic Development, industry, Agriculture