Alluvial Brewing Company
4.8 (339 on Google)
About Alluvial Brewing Company
Alluvial Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom on a farm in Franklin Township, just outside Ames. Its website says the aim is a limited variety of craft brews focused on quality and taste. Google also lists it as a brewpub and a beer store.
The tap list runs wide. Lagers and pilsners sit beside hazy pale ales, fruited sours, a milk stout and barrel-aged beers. It also makes its own root beer, and guest taps have included a cider and a kombucha.
The calendar is busy. The website lists live music, open mic nights, comedy and trivia, and some events bring a food truck. The taproom can also be rented for private events.
The website mentions a patio for summer evenings. More people have reviewed Alluvial Brewing Company on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Ames on this site.
From Alluvial Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does Alluvial Brewing have live music?
Yes. Its events page lists live shows across folk, bluegrass, country and jam, plus open mic nights and comedy. Some shows sell tickets through the website.
Does Alluvial Brewing host trivia?
Yes. Its events page lists Brains & Brews Trivia on Wednesday evenings. Teams can have 1 to 6 people, there are 8 rounds, and the top three teams win prizes.
Can I rent the taproom for an event?
Yes. The website asks you to fill out an Event Request Form to rent the taproom. Music bookings go to a separate email address listed on the site.
Is Alluvial Brewing wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Torrent Brewing Company in Ames is 4.5 miles away. Fenceline Beer Lab in Huxley is 13.3 miles away, and Fenders Brewing in Polk City is 21.4 miles away.
Answers come from Alluvial Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
Before you visit Alluvial
Check alluvialbrewing.com before you go. The site shows what is on tap now and what shows or trivia nights are coming up. Some events are ticketed, so read the event listing first.
Expect a taproom on a farm in Franklin Township. Sunday closing is earlier than the other nights, so plan a Sunday visit for the afternoon.
Torrent Brewing Company is 4.5 miles away, which makes it the easiest stop to add. Fenceline Beer Lab in Huxley is 13.3 miles away, and Fenders Brewing in Polk City is 21.4 miles away. Together they make a longer day of Iowa breweries.