ISU Bev

🍺🌪️ The ISU Beer Lineup

From crisp lagers to hop-forward IPAs, there’s something for every kind of craft beer fan in our current lineup.

Featuring:
🍺 Tailgate Red - Red Lager
🍊 Cyclones IPA - IPA
🍻 Yell Like Helles - Munich Helles Style Lager
🖤 State Schwarzbier - German Style Lager
🌾 The Pils of Iowa State - Bohemian Pilsner

Brewed right here on campus and crafted for every taste, every season, and every game day.

Which one are you reaching for first?

Looking for a bottle to bring to dinner, graduation celebrations, or a relaxing weekend at home? You can find our Iowa State wines locally at Hy-Vee in Lincoln Center.

From cold-hardy Iowa-grown varietals to award-winning wines crafted on campus, it’s an easy way to sip local while supporting Iowa-made products.

Whether you’re already a wine fan or looking to try something new, your next bottle might be closer than you think 🍷

👇 Which wine are you reaching for this weekend?

🧪🍷 Wine is more than art; it’s science, too.

Former undergraduate student worker Alex Parrish graduated from Iowa State in Spring 2025 and is now working in the pharmaceutical industry.

So how does that connect back to wine?

During her time with us, Alex gained hands-on experience in our service lab, learning about the chemistry and science behind winemaking, from analysis and quality testing to understanding the processes that shape every bottle.

The skills developed in fermentation science, lab work, and analytical thinking extend far beyond the winery.

Your journey can start here 🌪️

Did you know how much science goes into winemaking?

🍷🏛️ Where Iowa State wine comes to life

Did you know our wines are made right here on campus in the Food Sciences Building at Iowa State University?

From processing Iowa-grown grapes to processing, fermentation, and bottling, the winery is where science, innovation, and craftsmanship come together.

It’s all part of the journey from vineyard to bottle, right here in Ames 🌪️

Have you ever seen the winery inside the Food Sciences Building?

Not everything we grow is ready right now, and that’s part of the story.

This vineyard is in its second year, and as with great things in wine, it takes time. These vines are still establishing, building strength before they ever produce fruit.

Recently, we added Clarion, one of the newest cold-hardy grape varieties, to the mix. It’s designed for Midwest growing conditions, and we’re excited to see what it becomes.

Wine doesn’t happen overnight.
But what’s coming next? It’s worth the wait.

👇 Would you try a brand-new Iowa-grown varietal?

Heading to Des Moines this weekend?

Stop by The Iowa Taproom, a historic, industrial-style spot featuring 100+ regional craft beers and locally sourced fare.

And yes… you can find our beer on tap there.

It’s the perfect place to experience Iowa-made beverages all in one place, right in the heart of downtown.

👇 Next time you’re in Des Moines, are you stopping in?

🍺 Product Highlight: Yell Like Helles

Easy-drinking, crisp, and classic, our Yell Like Helles is a Munich Helles-style lager brewed for smooth, refreshing enjoyment.

This golden German lager features:
✨ Smooth malt character
✨ Low hop bitterness
✨ A soft, rounded palate
✨ Crisp, clean finish

Balanced and approachable, it’s the kind of beer that fits just about any occasion, from game day gatherings to relaxing weekends with friends. 🌪️

Are you reaching for a lager this weekend?

🎙️🍺 Meet the brewer behind the beer

Our head brewer, Stacy Groene, an Iowa State alum, was recently featured on The Vorlauf Hour, a craft brewing podcast supported by the Iowa Brewers Guild.

In the episode, he shares insights into brewing, the craft beer industry in Iowa, and the work happening right here on campus.

It’s a great listen if you’re interested in what goes into the beer you’re seeing around Ames, and beyond.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-nwv9m-1997994

Have you listened yet?

Headed out for your weekend grocery run?
Swing by Wheatsfield Cooperative Grocery and keep an eye out for us.

Our beer and wine are stocked right here in Ames, making it easier than ever to sip local this weekend.

Support local. Shop local. Drink local. 🌪️

👇 Have you spotted us at Wheatsfield yet?