Toppling Goliath Brewing Co
4.7 (1,342 on Google)
About Toppling Goliath Brewing Co
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co is a brewery and taproom in Decorah, Iowa. Clark and Barbara Lewey founded it in 2009 after a runaway success in home brewing. The brewery says it has become world-renowned for IPAs and barrel-aged stouts.
More than 40 beers rotate through the year, and the beer is distributed in 30 states. The brewery says Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout has held the title of number one beer in the world since 2015. It also says the brewery was named 2021 US Beer Open Grand National Champions.
The taproom sells bottles, cans, growlers and kegs to go. It also serves cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and dogs on a leash are allowed on the patio.
The taproom has event space for private bookings. More people have reviewed Toppling Goliath on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Decorah on this site.
From its own website and its Google listing, read September 26, 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
Can I bring my dog to Toppling Goliath?
Dogs are allowed on the patio if they stay on a leash and behave. Pets are not allowed inside the taproom unless they are service animals. The patio closes for weather in fall and winter.
Can I take beer home?
Yes. The taproom sells bottles, cans, growlers and kegs. It will fill any growler that carries a government warning, and it can supply a decal if yours does not.
Does Toppling Goliath serve food?
Yes. The kitchen serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. It closes an hour before the taproom does.
Does it offer brewery tours?
Yes. Tours run every Saturday at 3 pm, and tickets are bought through the website.
Which breweries are close by?
Pulpit Rock Brewing Company is 4.2 miles away. PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios in Calmar is 9.3 miles away.
Answers come from the brewery's website, read September 26, 2026.
Before you visit Toppling Goliath
Check tgbrews.com for the live tap list before you go. Many specialty releases are sold only in the taproom. The brewery posts release news on social media and in its monthly newsletter.
The patio opens in warm months when the weather cooperates. Call the taproom first if you want to be sure it is open. Outside beer and bottle shares are generally not allowed inside.
Bring a growler if you want a refill to take home. Pulpit Rock Brewing Company is a short drive at 4.2 miles. PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios in Calmar is 9.3 miles away.