Riley Hart
San Diego, California
8/13/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Fox Brewing
103 S 11th St, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265-4410
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- No standing kitchen listed — nearby restaurants and BYOF policies vary.
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Transit-friendly location with nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.7% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.5% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.6% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.4% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 7.0% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 4.9% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.4% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
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4.5 ★
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Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/8/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
8/3/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/9/2026
Food Truck HitsSpacious Patio
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Fox Brewing FAQs
Is Fox Brewing dog friendly?
Yes. Fox Brewing is dog friendly in West Des Moines, including patio seating.
Does Fox Brewing serve food or host food trucks?
Fox Brewing does not currently list a standing kitchen or daily food-truck rotation. Nearby restaurants and BYOF rules vary.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Fox Brewing?
Fox Brewing can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Fox Brewing have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Fox Brewing lists outdoor patio seating in West Des Moines, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.
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Three more pours within about 10 miles.
