Beer Alternatives
hopIQ found 10 beers with the same hoppy and citrusy character as Des Moines IPA. The beer that defines Des Moines craft brewing — a clean, citrus-forward American IPA accounting for 40% of Confluence's total sales. Built as the definitive Iowa IPA: approachable enough for the broader Midwest market, bold enough for hop enthusiasts. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Top 10 of 356 American IPAs·4 countries·best match 100%
Matched across 56 flavour tags
Lost Forty Brewing · United States · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Why it fits
✓ Same bold hoppy punch you already enjoy
✓ Identical citrus-forward character
✓ Equally clean and crisp finish
Difference
→ Adds tropical notes for extra depth
→ Emphasises subtle floral and malty complexity
Rhombus Guys Brewing · United States · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Cosa Nostra Brewing Co. · Spain · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Devils Backbone Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Port City Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Loncium · Austria · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
49th State Brewing Company · United States · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Brasserie Bon Poison · France · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Brooklyn Brewery · United States · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
Night Shift Brewing · United States · American IPA
Very close alternative — same hop character and citrus notes
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