This has to be one of the best places to drink craft beer in Iowa. There is alot of great beer in…read morethe area but it is also the owners that makes this place wonderful. I have been known to make the hour long drive for a couple beers here then head home. I think it is the setting of an old barn that makes it unique and a joy to sit, drink, and talk to the owners and patrons.

Oh man, where to start on this place! I came over Memorial Day with some friends for a girls trip…read more We stayed at the Gehlen House Inn which is owned by the same couple as the barn brewery. I can't rate that in Yelp but just know it was a great stay, we met so many cool people staying there too, and you should stay there if you come up to check out the barn. Onto the barn! This place has a rich history and I'm so impressed with the way they've maintained the original charm of the barn and grounds while also renovating with modern conveniences. There was a lot of time and effort put into this place! They have a substantial craft beer list, the top ones for me were the pina colada and the deeamsicle, but my friends had many others they enjoyed too. There are beers for sale to take home, and lots of merch and swag. They serve pizza if you want to nosh on something with your beer. We got a Reuben pizza to split and it was great! The owners and employees were caring, kind, and took time to explain the beers and make sure we were well taken care of. Our group couldn't say enough good things about this place!

Stopped in for dinner and a few pints while in town for the Field of Dreams game. Super nice spot…read moreto watch some games and sip well crafted beer. They serve huge pretzels that could feed a family and the flatbreads were solid too, Quick service despite being overrun by Phillies fans. Lots of tables to sit at and very inviting atmosphere. They also have great sours.

FABULOUS selection!!! I haven't had that many ciders to choose between except at a Cidery! The…read moreSpicy Mexican Flatbread and the Crab Rangoon Flatbread were both DELICIOUS, but in entirely different ways! The building and decor are fabulous to check out, and we loved walking around, reading about the history of the building. Donna took really good care of us, and does a great job. A wonderful place to visit, eat, and drink!!!

Real decent good option overlooking beautiful Bellevue and the Mississippi. Flat bread pizza were…read morethe main options and they were good. Prices were not cheap though for small town Iowa. Very nice service.

Amazing place, and yes, it is dog friendly!…read more I did send a message to them about the dog. They quickly make me feel comfortable by allowing me to come in with a dog to order beers and food before going outside. I was by myself with a dog. I was so relieved because some ace would not allow. It was difficult for me when I was alone. The bartenders did the excellent job too! Their beers are amazing. I love their Rhubarb Dew and Rural Route Stout. I do enjoy their pretzel. I saw the menu of pretzel. That's the sign that I would love to come back for another visit when I am back in town to visit my family.

It's always a pleasant surprise to see a brewery that is excellent tucked away in a small town in…read moreMiddle America. Pivo is just one of these such places. I already had the brewery to try but relatives that live somewhat locally to the town added more justified hype and momentum to give this brewery a try. Without a doubt we will be returning! Might first beer so far with Pivo is their excellent their American Light Lager known as Rice ville Light Lager. As the name suggests this is a rice lager which I do really enjoy getting. This beer is crisp, slightly sweet, malty and a clean finish. That is a highly excellent beer and I can't wait to try more of their beer options. Excellent, excellent starting beer with this brewery!

Pivo Brewery is a wonderful venue tucked in the rolling hills of NE Iowa. We visited on a Sunday…read moreafternoon on our way through town and were pleasantly surprised that they had live music that afternoon. They had plenty of servers working and the service was prompt and attentive. We ordered the cheese curd appetizer which was just enough, had a few beers (Jamaica IPA was a personal favorite) and listened to some music on a very pleasant afternoon!

What a place! The beer is OUTSTANDING. AMBIANCE was great. Unfortunately didn't have the chance to…read moresample the menu. Was told their Reuben sandwich is out of this world. Will definitely try it the next time. Now for the beer: Mississippi Mandarin Belgian Witbier citrus wheat lager, light no aftertaste, excellent citrus taste. Out does your typical Blue Moon and Shocktop beers. Bourbon Bay Honey Lager. Just did a sample of it. Had to say, YES! Smell of bourbon in the beginning, finish with a smooth tasting beer. Romance the River Cream Ale. SUPER! Excellent tasting beer. Can't go wrong with that. All in all, a must go to place. Give it a try!

Stopped in on a whim to try the beers and we're totally overwhelmed. The beers were amazing. We…read moredidn't eat, but the food looked really good. Loved the old school atmosphere with tons of ambiance. The staff, although they were extremely busy, was amazingamazingly friendly. They were low staffed and I was impressed that instead of making people angry over a long wait, they were telling people they just couldn't handle. I really appreciate this. I think it's a stand up.thong to do. Will definitely be back!

Food was average at best, once it was heated properly. Two plates of Mac and Cheese were sent cold…read moreand had to be sent back to be microwaved. Chicken sandwich had a blob of Nashville honey sauce rather than being tossed. Ordered Cajun fries, but they weren't seasoned at all. The restaurant and patio have a great atmosphere, so its a shame that the food doesn't match. I'll probably come back for a beer, but I'll skip to deep fried appetizers. At least the beer was good.

I love the ambiance and decor at this place. It is definitely a destination worth checking out. Be…read moresure to ask about the history of the bar. Unfortunately the food was just average - it wasn't bad it just wasn't memorable. I'd still recommend everyone try it once. Maybe it was an off night for the kitchen.

Stopped down there with my friends when we were in town for the Velocity Festival plenty of food…read moreoptions, as well as brews and so on. Food was yummy. The service was excellent. We enjoyed our so very much highly recommend if your in the area to give it a try.

We stopped in for dinner during a recent road trip and I'm glad we picked this place. It was…read morelocated in an old building, maybe it was a church? But the interior was very cool and the area was very pretty. They have a nice outdoor patio, inside bar and table seating. Plus they have several arcade games and sweet merchandise. Service was friendly and everything was clean. They had quite a few beers on tap so I opted for a flight. I sampled the cramden bike-fruited sour, Punchy the clown-sour, Bangers-Strawberry Rhubarb Piehole-gluten free sour, and I Gotta Have My Hops-imperial ipa. They were all really good but my favorite was the strawberry rhubarb. It wasn't overly sour but was more sweet and was just a nice, light, summery drink. For dinner I had the Cuban B-smoked pulled pork, ham, pickle chips, honey mustard, and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll. It came with a side of fries. The Cuban was delicious. The flavor was Smokey and sweet with a little acidity. It was really well balanced and was very tasty. Highly recommend. The fries were crispy and crunchy and not overly salted. I'd definitely order them again. Highly recommend that you stop in if you're in the area. If we end up around here again, we'll definitely stop in again.

This is one of those "destination" breweries that is as much about hosting events as it is making…read moregreat beer. That said, the beer tends to be excellent (if they have it on tap). It's an enormous, industrial-chic space and is built for events and charter busses. Their patio is dog friendly but you have to come inside to order at the bar after checking in. The food looked decent and the pretzel was ok. Standard, uninspired brewpub food for the most part. Worth noting that their beer list isn't up to date so we missed out on a few barrel aged things they said they had. Basically you have to get there on release day if you want any non-flagship dark beers. It's a nice one-stop shop on a road trip for food and beer but I don't think it's worth going out of the way for.

Second time coming in. Can't say I like their beer but the food is tasty…read more Got a burger and cheese curds this time. Super filling. The fist time, we shared a crab Rangoon pizza, which was oddly delicious. Will definitely come again.

Discovered this place off of Highway 20 while staying in Galena. We had the place to ourselves on…read morea Friday night. Barkeep was a friendly, helpful young lady along with the large house cat, who we enjoyed getting to meet. Drinks were really good, and menu was unique with lots of great options. Spacious inside with a nice gift shop - lots of options on that end as well. Really enjoyed our visit, and the drinks and service were top notch too.

We stopped in on a Thursday night and the place was pretty empty. We did not do a tour and elected…read moreto sample a few of their drinks in the bar area. You can sit by the bar or in one of the many leather couches they have..we chose the latter. My wife had their Chocolate Martini and I had their Old Fashion along with a single shot of their bourbon. All drinks were very good. This is a family owned and operated craft distillery. They do not serve food at the distillery but they go at their other location in downtown Galena...Public House. They make their own Bourbon,Gin, Vodka,Rum and Rye Whiskey ..so something for everyone's palette.

LOVE THIS PLACE! I…read morehave never had a bad experience or beer here. The beertenders are always pleasant and happy to help and the vibe is cozy, friendly, and reflective of the community. I'll always drop by for a Saftig!

We came too early the first time so we had to come back after noon…read more We are glad we did, as the place is quaint and fun. The place is tucked into an older building and has great indoor and outdoor seating options. We skipped the bar this time and opted for the patio. They have a nice selection of interesting beers and sours. We enjoyed them all! Our 2 favorites were the salty dawg and Tingles (amazing). We ended up taking home a couple of 4 packs. Sadly they are gone already! The guys working this day were very friendly and helpful with selections and quick to serve! If you have not tried Pulpit Rock beers give them a try, it is very high quality and delicious!!!