Pulpit Rock Brewing Company

 

 

 

Small brewery but opens up nicely with the big yard. Good selection of brews, probably some of the better ones I've had. Unpretentious, delicious and worth the stop.

Stopped as I was passing through Decorah and decided to check it out. Unassuming little place, with a dive bar vibe in the taproom. There is an adjoining seating area that is quite pleasant. No loud music, just some hot jazz and a few tables. Decent tap selection including their standards. Worth a stop if you're in the area.

In downtown area. A really small corner building, that looks like a former frosty freeze or gas station. The taproom is quite small and basic, barebones, with the furnishings. The folks are friendly and helpful and the beer is mediocre. Do recommend the No Qualms About It - IPA, though. Go here first, then Toppling Goliath, i.e. opening act, then headliner.

 

 

 

 

Second stop in Decorah. It's a smaller brewery, though they do have an event room for additional seating. Their beers were solid, and were all good to try. The bartender was friendly, and I will be going back again.

Small batch brewery right b4 you cross the trout river into downtown Decorah. Nice vibe with plenty of outdoor seating. Inside is small with some seats and a small bar with a dozen or so whiskey barrels lined up along the wall. 8-10 brews on tap with a few 4pks to go. Superb IPA's Sours and stouts. Wish this place was closer cause i liked the vibe and the brew. Its a BYOF place to eat,and dog friendly. Cool/chill place.

 

Best Brewer in Iowa. Yes I said it. Its small taproom is a bumber. And its in the northern cornerof the statewhich makes it diffacult to get to releases. But they keep it fresh. Always have something new. cans seem to be avaible at the taproom only. Hopefully they decide t make a flagship beer and do distro. Everythign they touch is gold. Stouts, Kettle and Pastry Sours and IPAS.

 

 

 

 

 

the other brewery in decorah! it’s an old milk bottling plant or something along those lines. pretty small place that opens up to a small outdoor area. their IPA game is strong and their fruited sours are fun. the selection can lack a little in dark beers but what’s new there. the staff is super friendly and the vibe is laid back and welcoming. i always try to stop here if i can when in town for a TG release. the downside, on big weekends at TG this place can fill up quickly.

 

 

 

 

I most recently visited Pulpit Rock for the Fat Joe release. I recognize - this may not be particularly representative of what an average visit to the site may be... but hey, maybe it will be beneficial to future visitors for releases.

I've been to Pulpit Rock several times now - for the releases of Gallagher, Fat Joe, and also just for a few beers. It's far more typical of a standard bar than your given brewery. Seating is quite limited in doors, but there is a very nice, spacious patio. Don't expect that to be open for shares during releases though.

For the Fat Joe release, there was a nice little heated tent that was open all night long. Yes, all night - because that's how long you'll want to be there to get bottles! The tent was claustrophobic and far too cramped, but everyone on-site was very friendly and happy to share.

Lighting in Pulpit Rock could really use a little help - it's just not sufficient. Selection is decent, though not tremendously varied. I'd sure love more crowlers for take-home consumption as well. And while my review does not sound glowing, I like Pulpit Rock and, honestly, find it quite a lot easier to recommend for breweries in Decorah now that that TG has packed up for a new location. How much easier and more convenient is Pulpit Rock now? I give them credit there - I hope they plan on staying for the duration - I really enjoy the location, minus the parking situation.

 

 

 

 

My favorite brewery.

Stopped in after the Oktoberfest party on Saturday night. Parking is available next to the tap room. U-shaped bar with seating, and more seating adjacent on one side, more patio seating outside with a couple of table umbrellas. Tap room fronts on Luther College Drive, easy to find. About ten taps, with most Pulpit Rock but some guest beers. Good selection across beer types. Cool, competent bartenders, who did not ask if this is the "first time here". TV was showing the playoff baseball game. Intelligent rock mix on audio. "Square" used for check out. Space is inviting, well use of space.

 

What should be a quaint little bar with some overflow seating and a nice little patio turned into the hot spot of Decorah in no time flat when the masses descended up Iowa for MD weekend. They weren't entirely able to handle the crowd, but did their best to rope off an area for those waiting for bottles, while those just wanting drafts were able to hang on the patio.

The bar is a U-shape and the taplist is about 10 strong, with a nice variety of styles, all aimed at the modern trends--hazy IPA, fruit packed neon-hued Berliner, and pastry stouts. The beers are nicely dialed in and beautiful, all served in Instagram ready glassware.

This place knows exactly what it's going for, but can Decorah support it when the beer geek herd isn't around?

Small taproom located in downtown Decorah. Horseshoe bar with a few tables and a small patio area. There are board games and no food on premise.

I actually like the atmosphere here a little more than up the road at Toppling Goliath. When all the taps are flowing, they have a great selection. Have been there a couple times when a few taps were out, but still had some great beers.

 

 

Visited on a weekday afternoon, when people should be working, and there were a lot of people daydrinking. The beer list is large and varied and very good. The people are friendly, we got to strike up a conversation with one of the brewers and had a nice discussion. There's a large outdoor patio and a good sized bar inside.

 

Fuck wasting your time at Toppling Goliath. Go to a real brewery like Pulpit and have yourself great beers at a great spot. Chill employees and chill brews. Oh, they actually brew their beers onsite as well.