Court Avenue Brewing, Brewery in Des Moines

CuisineBrewery

Price$$

Neighborhooddowntown

HoursMon-Thu 11:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-21:00

Phone+1 515 282 2739

Last verified2026-06-26

Location

Address: 309 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

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