About Firetrucker Brewery
Firetrucker Brewery is a brewery and taproom in Ankeny, Iowa. It was established in 2014 by Iowa natives. The brewery runs its own brewing system and canning line, and it produces all of its artwork in house.
The taproom has two sets of taps behind a central bar, with high-top tables and bar seating. A separate Hop Room has couches, lounge chairs and booths. The beer list includes Iowa IPA, High Trestle IPA, Modern Art Amber Ale and Union, a kolsch made with the Ankeny Fire Union.
Outside, a large covered patio works as the beer garden. Live music fills it every Friday night. Wednesday brings music bingo and Thursday brings trivia, and both are free.
The High Trestle Trail head is in the brewery's backyard, and bikers are welcome. More people have reviewed Firetrucker Brewery on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Ankeny on this site.
From Firetrucker Brewery'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 Firetrucker Brewery have trivia?
Yes. Trivia is free on Thursdays, and music bingo is free on Wednesdays. Both are held in the taproom.
Is there live music at Firetrucker?
Yes. The patio has live music every Friday night. When the weather turns cold, music moves to the Inferno Room inside the brewery.
Does Firetrucker have gluten free beer?
Yes. Copper Cat and Cat Dragon, two ginger beers, are naturally gluten free. Non-alcoholic beers are available too.
Is Firetrucker Brewery wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
Which breweries are close by?
Uptown Garage Brewing Co. is 0.2 miles away. Fenders Brewing in Polk City is 6.1 miles away, and Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company in Bondurant is 7.9 miles away.
Answers come from Firetrucker Brewery's website and its Google listing, read October 25, 2026.
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Before you visit Firetrucker
Check firetrucker.com before you go. The calendar shows upcoming events, and the beer pages show what is pouring. Hours change from day to day, so confirm them first.
Parking is easy. AMP Park, in the backyard, has 100+ parking spots. The High Trestle Trail head is there too, so riders can roll right up.
Uptown Garage Brewing Co. is 0.2 miles away, which makes it an easy second stop. Fenders Brewing in Polk City is 6.1 miles away if you want to go farther.