Toppling Goliath Brewing (Decorah, Iowa) – Hazy IPA Holy Land

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Hi there! I’m Riho, a craft beer enthusiast.

I visited Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. in Decorah (Dekora), Iowa! Known to any craft beer fan, this is a legendary brewery famous for its world-class, highly rated IPAs!

📅 Based on a visit in January 2026, published February 2026

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Toppling Goliath is the holy grail for American craft beer lovers! An Untappd score of 4.8 is legendary. If you love DDH IPAs, this brewery is an absolute must-visit.

🏠 Toppling Goliath Brewing Basic Info

📍 Location 1600 Prosperity Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
🚃 Access Best accessed by car. About 5 minutes from downtown Decorah
🕐 Hours Mon-Thu 11:00-21:00 / Fri-Sat 11:00-22:00 / Sun 11:00-20:00 (check official site)
🍺 Style Hazy IPA / West Coast IPA
🌐 Website tgbrewing.com

✨ Venue & Atmosphere

A large taproom nestled in the town of Decorah (Dekora). As a mecca for Hazy IPA, beer fans visit from around the world. The tap list always features 15-20+ selections, including day-only releases. The food menu is substantial, making it a great place to relax.

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Woof! (What an incredible aroma… the juicy hop scent is amazing! It seems like customers come from all over the world!)

🍺 Beer Experience: Hazy IPA / West Coast IPA

World-renowned Hazy IPAs led by Pseudo Sue. Characterized by juicy tropical fruit aromas and a creamy mouthfeel. Their West Coast IPA is clear, refreshing, with herbal hop character.

🍺 Tasting Profile

Tasting Element Intensity (1-5) Description
🌿 Bitterness 4/5 Pleasant bitterness
🍯 Sweetness 2/5 Dry and crisp
🍋 Acidity 2/5 Minimal acidity
💪 Body 3/5 Medium body
👃 Aroma 5/5 Rich and complex aroma
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The juiciness of this Hazy IPA is on another level! Tropical fruit aromas fill your mouth – this is what authentic Hazy tastes like! A completely different approach to IPA compared to West Coast Brewing.

💬 Thoughts from Hop-kun, Riho-kun & Rune-chan

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Toppling Goliath’s Hazy IPA consistently ranks among the world’s best! It’s the pinnacle of the New England IPA (NEIPA) style, with an extraordinary amount of dry hopping. The hop oils dissolve into the beer, creating that incredible juiciness!

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The drive all the way to Decorah was totally worth it! Drinking Pseudo Sue on-site was truly an incredible experience. This is a must-visit brewery for any craft beer lover!

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The tropical aromas just wafted through the air, and even I was delighted! Decorah (Dekora) is a small town, but having a world-class brewery like this here is truly surprising!

🛒 Recommended Products

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Hazy IPA / New England IPA caught my attention! I’d love to try them at home too!

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You can also buy online through Rakuten or Amazon. Check the links below!

🛒 Buy Links

Hazy IPA Craft Beer (American)

Rich Hazy IPA by Toppling Goliath. The citrus aroma from Southern Hemisphere hops is stunning.

* Contains affiliate links

📸 Visit Gallery

Check out my visit on Instagram below 👇

🌐 Online Reviews & Ratings

Review Site Rating Comment
Untappd – King Sue(Imperial IPA) 4.3/5(17.3万件) World-class Hazy DIPA
Untappd – Pseudo Sue(Pale Ale) 4.1/5(24.2万件) Flagship beer with the most reviews in the US
Untappd – KBBS(Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout) 4.8/5 A legend in barrel-aged stouts. An incredibly rare legendary beer
BeerAdvocate 4.25/5(3.4万件) 🏆 Ranked #2 brewery worldwide. King Sue, KBBS, and Pseudo Sue each scored 100/100
Google Maps(Decorah本店) 4.5/5 The pride of Iowa. Many tourists visit
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An Untappd score of 4.8 is a world-class ultra-high rating! King Sue and Pseudo Sue are flagship beers that impress beer geeks across America. The journey to Decorah is absolutely worth it!

🏅 Awards & Notable Info

Toppling Goliath boasts one of the highest award counts in American craft brewing, and is Iowa’s pride:

  • World Beer Cup 2023: King Sue(Imperial IPA)金賞・Pseudo Sue(Pale Ale)金賞・TG Pils 金賞・2023 Assassin プラチナ賞(最高位)
  • World Beer Cup 2024: King Sue 金賞(連続受賞)
  • US Open Beer Championship 2023: 年間第1位ブルワリー認定・複数カテゴリー金賞
  • US Open Beer Championship 2021: 年間第1位ブルワリー認定(2年連続)
  • Ratebeer: KBBS(Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout)は世界最高評価ビールの一つ

KBBS (Kentucky Brunch Brand Stout) is legendary, boasting Untappd 4.8/5 and RateBeer 100/100. This phantom beer draws enthusiasts from across the country for its once-a-year release.

🏆 Overall Rating

🏆 Riho Brewery Rating

★★★★★
5/5
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A perfect 5! The journey to Decorah was long, but the moment I took a sip, I genuinely felt “coming here was worth it.”

A world-class pilgrimage site that every craft beer fan must visit. The quality of their Hazy IPA is unmatched, and the on-site experience is invaluable. Decorah is more than worth the trip.

🔗 Other Breweries Visited on This Trip

✈️ Travel & Accommodation in Iowa

Planning an Iowa brewery tour? Don’t forget to book your accommodation and flights!

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Also check out SingleSpeed Brewing (Waterloo) from the same Iowa trip, and Hop Butcher for the World from the Chicago leg of the journey.

📚 References

  • Instagram caption @lobeerve (photographed January 2026)
  • Toppling Goliath Brewing Official Website: tgbrewing.com
  • BJCP Beer Style Guidelines – Hazy IPA(https://www.bjcp.org/style-guidelines/)
  • RateBeer / Untappd – Toppling Goliath評価
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