Backcountry Winery & Brewery

See also: Boone Valley Brewing Company Author: Dirk Jahn Read more...

Our story starts as more of a notion than a true mission – a simple wish to try brewing beer. The beer that came from a brewing kit was pretty successful, but not nearly enough of a challenge for Rick. This little side project grew into a true passion for brewing. Many hours were spent in the garage with family, Read more...

Our aim is to create a limited variety of craft brews dedicated to quality and taste, focused on celebrating our community and our unique piece of Iowa. Author: Caroline Porsiel Read more...

Torrent Brewing Company was founded by home brewer Andy McCormick, longtime resident of Ames, Iowa. To say that he is passionate about beer is an understatement, a big one! Since the very first batch of beer was brewed on the stove top in Andy’s kitchen things have really taken off. Author: Caroline Porsiel Read more...

Our Brewmaster Cory O’Neel joined us in the spring of 2016. Cory is a 26-year veteran brewer who specializes in brewing quality control and microbiology. He and his crew have revolutionized the beer at Olde Main. If you haven’t had his beer yet, you are missing out. The original eight tap lines have been upgraded to 16 so Cory and Read more...