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    Exile Brewing Company

    1514 Walnut Street

    Des Moines, IA 50309


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    Featured Items

    • Crispy Chicken Wrap

      Ruthie-brined chicken bites, corn salsa, white cheddar, buttermilk ranch dressing in a warm flour tortilla. Choice of side.
      $15.99
    • Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, bacon, smashed avocado, smoked cheddar, pesto mayo on pretzel bun. Choice of side. (GF2)
      $15.49
    • Chicken Bites

      Beer-brined & fried chicken bites served with house-made creamy buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch, carrots & celery. Tossed on request.
      $12.99

    Food

    Starters

    • Brussels Sprouts

      Fried Brussels sprouts, charred lime and chive aioli. (GF)
      $9.99
    • Cheese Curds

      Ellsworth Co-op Wisconsin white cheddar breaded and fried, served with buttermilk ranch.
      $11.99
    • Chicken Bites

      Beer-brined & fried chicken bites served with house-made creamy buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch, carrots & celery. Tossed on request.
      $12.99
    • Exile Fries

      Truffle oil, mixed herbs, parmesan, and truffle aioli. (GF)
      $9.49
    • Fried Pickles

      Fried pickle chips, served with Southwest Ranch.
      $12.49
    • Fry Basket

      $8.49
    • Meatballs & Red Sauce

      Three house-made meatballs in our zesty red sauce, parmesan, herbs, & olive oil drizzle. Served w/ garlic bread.
      $11.49
    • Nashville Fries

      $9.99
    • Pretzel & Cheese

      Jumbo pretzel, house-made Ruthie white cheddar dip. Add soy chorizo for $2.
      $12.99
    • Capicola Sliders

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.99

    Tursi Classics

    • Chicken Spiedini

      A Local Favorite! Tender chicken breast skewer, marinated, rolled in Italian breadcrumbs & char-broiled, served w/ our flavorful Amogio sauce, garlic broccolini & carrots.
      $18.99
    • Chicken Spiedini Caesar Salad

      Chicken Spiedini, Romaine hearts tossed in Caesar dressing, tomatoes, croutons & parmesan.
      $16.99
    • Meatball Salad

      Romaine Hearts tossed in Italian Vinaigrette, house-made meatballs on the side w/ roasted red peppers, pepperoncini & ricotta dollop.
      $16.99
    • Meatball Sub

      House-made meatballs w/ our zesty red sauce, parmesan & herbs, melted mozzarella on a toasted hoagie. Choice of side.
      $15.99
    • Cavatelli & Meatballs

      Italian-imported cavatelli w/ our house-made meatballs & zesty red sauce, parmesan, olive oil drizzle. Served w/ garlic bread.
      $16.99

    House Favorites

    • Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf

      Graziano and beef meatloaf wrapped in bacon, topped with Forage BBQ sauce and onion haystack. Comes with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
      $18.49
    • Chicken Tender Basket

      Two Ruthie-brined hand breaded chicken tenders with choice of sauce. Choice of side.
      $12.49
    • Fish & Chips

      Two pieces of deep-fried Ruthie-battered Mahi Mahi, tartar sauce, lemon. Choice of side.
      $16.99
    • Ribeye

      16 OZ BONE-IN RIBEYE, GARLIC HERB COMPOUND BUTTER, MASHED POTATOES, AMOGIO BROCCOLINI & CARROTS
      $35.99
    • Short Rib Tacos

      (3) Guajillo-braised Short rib, smoked cheddar, lime creme, jalapenos, smoked salsa. Choice of side. (GF)
      $13.49
    • Smoked Mac n Cheese

      Cavatappi noodles tossed in a blend of smoked cheddar, parmesan, white cheddar, and mozzarella. Topped with bread-crumbs, smoked paprika, and herbs.
      $13.49

    Burgers

    • Black & Bleu

      Blackened ground chuck*, bacon aioli, bleu cheese, bacon, and an onion haystack on a pretzel bun. Choice of side. (GF2)
      $15.49
    • Exile Burger

      Ground chuck*, Ruthie onion bacon jam, white cheddar, onion haystack, truffle aioli on a pretzel bun. Choice of side. (GS2)
      $15.49
    • Hangover Burger

      Ground chuck*, Thousand Island, bacon jam, white cheddar cheese, and a fried egg on a pretzel bun. Choice of side. (GS2)
      $16.49
    • Plain Jane

      Ground chuck*, American cheese, on a pretzel bun Choice of side.
      $15.49
    • Uncle Buck

      Ground chuck*, bacon, pepper jack, caramelized onion, red peppers on a pretzel bun. Choice of side. (GF2)
      $15.49
    • Smash Burger

      $15.49

    Sandwiches

    • Brisket Sandwich

      Dry rubbed and hickory smoked brisket thinly sliced and served on toasted ciabatta with pickled red onion, pickles, and G.G. BBQ sauce. Choice of side.
      $15.49
    • Cheese Steak Sandwich

      Shaved steak, peppers, onions, smothered with Ruthie beer cheese on a hoagie. Choice of side.
      $16.49
    • Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, bacon, smashed avocado, smoked cheddar, pesto mayo on pretzel bun. Choice of side. (GF2)
      $15.49
    • Cuban

      Roast pork, pit ham, Dijon spread, pickles, and Swiss cheese on Cuban bread.
      $15.99
    • Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast smothered in Nashville hot sauce, topped with pickles and Sriracha coleslaw on a pretzel bun. Choice of side.
      $15.49
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      Hannah braised pulled pork, BBQ, onion haystack, vinegar jalapeño red slaw on a pretzel bun
      $14.99
    • Salmon Avocado Sandwich

      Seared salmon*, smashed avocado, spring mix, and tomato on ciabatta. Choice of side. (GF2)
      $16.49

    Greens & Wraps

    • Caesar Salad (No Chicken)

      Romaine, grape tomatoes, croutons, shaved parmesan, with house-made Beatnik Caesar dressing.
      $10.49
    • Caesar Salad Wrap (No Chicken)

      Romaine, grape tomatoes, croutons, shaved parmesan, with house-made Beatnik Caesar dressing in a warm flour tortilla. Choice of side.
      $11.99
    • Crispy Chicken Salad

      Ruthie-brined chicken bites, spring mix, corn salsa, white cheddar, buttermilk ranch dressing.
      $13.99
    • Crispy Chicken Wrap

      Ruthie-brined chicken bites, corn salsa, white cheddar, buttermilk ranch dressing in a warm flour tortilla. Choice of side.
      $15.99
    • Seared Salmon Salad

      Seared salmon*, spring mix, feta, olive and sun-dried tomato tapenade, tomatoes, pickled red onion, Italian dressing. (GF)
      $15.49
    • Seared Salmon Wrap

      Seared salmon*, spring mix, feta, olive and sun-dried tomato tapenade, tomatoes, pickled red onion, Italian dressing in a warm flour tortilla. Choice of side.
      $17.49
    • Steak Salad

      Beef tenderloin*, spring mix, tomatoes, avocado, white cheddar, parmesan dressing. (GF)
      $15.49
    • Steak Wrap

      Beef tenderloin*, spring mix, tomatoes, avocado, white cheddar, parmesan dressing in a warm flour tortilla. Choice of side.
      $17.49
    • Vegan Wrap

      Seasoned soy chorizo, avocado, mixed greens, corn salsa, and black beans wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Choice of side.
      $13.99
    • Spiedini Caesar Wrap

      $18.49

    Kids & Features

    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      $7.99
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $7.99
    • Kids Hamburger

      $6.99
    • Kids Chicken Tender

      $7.99
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      $7.99
    • Kids Meatball

      $7.99
    • Buttered Noodles

      $6.99

    Desserts

    • Pretzel Bread Pudding

      House-made pretzel bread pudding with Kahlua caramel sauce.
      $8.49
    • Sticky Toffee Pudding

      $9.99
    • Triple Chocolate Cake

      Decadent chocolate cake.
      $8.49

    Sides & A La Carte

    • Beer Cheese Soup Bowl

      $7.00
    • Beer Cheese Soup Cup

      $4.50
    • Extra Egg

      $1.75
    • Side Bacon

      $2.75
    • Side Blackened Chicken

      $5.00
    • Side Blackened Salmon

      $6.00
    • Side Brisket

      $6.00
    • Side Caesar Salad

      $5.50
    • Side Cajun Coleslaw

      $4.50
    • Side Chicken Bites

      $6.00
    • Side Cottage Cheese

      $4.50
    • Side Exile Fries

      $5.50
    • Side Fried Brussels Sprouts

      $5.50
    • Side Fruit Cup

      $4.00
    • Side Grilled Chicken

      $5.00
    • Side Herb Fries

      $4.50
    • Side Mashed Potatoes

      $4.50
    • Side of Nashville Fries

      $5.50
    • Side Pasta & Red Sauce

      $6.49
    • Side Salmon

      $6.00
    • Side Sausage

      $3.75
    • Side Amogio Veggies

      $5.50
    • Side Simple Salad

      $4.50
    • Side Steak

      $6.00
    • Side Sweet Fries

      $5.50
    • Side Toast

      $2.00
    • Soup of the Day Bowl

      $7.00
    • Soup of the Day Cup

      $4.50

    Sauces

    • Side Amogio

      $0.75
    • Side Avocado

      $1.00
    • Side Bacon Aioli

      $1.00
    • Side Bacon Jam

      $1.00
    • Side BBQ

      $0.50
    • Side Bleu Cheese Dressing

      $0.50
    • Side Buffalo

      $0.50
    • Side Caesar Dressing

      $0.50
    • Side Italian (Vegan)

      $0.50
    • Side Lime & Chive Aioli

      $0.50
    • Side Marinara

      $1.00
    • Side Mayo

      $0.50
    • Side Nashville

      $0.50
    • Side Parm Cheese

      $0.50
    • Side Parmesan

      $0.50
    • Side Pesto Mayo

      $1.00
    • Side Ranch

      $0.50
    • Side Ruthie Honey Mustard

      $0.50
    • Side Ruthie White Cheddar Cheese Sauce

      $1.00
    • Side Southwest Ranch

      $0.50
    • Side Stone Ground Mustard

      $0.50
    • Side Tartar

      $0.50
    • Side Thousand Island

      $0.50
    • Side Truffle Aioli

      $1.00
    • Side Smoked Salsa

      $0.75
    • Side Bleu Cheese Crumble

      $0.50

    Kegs

    1/6 Barrels

    Recommended for at home kegerators. All keg purchases require a deposit. Deposits are returned using cash at Exile at the time of the keg return. We do not provide or rent pump-action keg taps. If using a pump-action keg tap consume within 24 hours of tapping.
    • Maria 1/6 BBL

      OUT OF STOCK
      $85.00
    • Ruthie Gold Lager 1/6 BBL

      $85.00
    • Swarm 1/6 BBL

      OUT OF STOCK
      $85.00
    • Tursi Pils 1/6 BBL

      $85.00
    • Specialty Keg

      $100.00

    Beer To-Go

    Singles

    • Ruthie 19.2oz

      Locally World Famous, our smooth classic Lager.
      $4.50
    • Ruthie 16oz

      Locally World Famous, our smooth classic Lager.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Maria 19.2oz

      Crisp and Refreshing Lager / Lager Cruijente y Refrescante - Salud!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Zoltan Session IPA 16oz

      Easy-drinking Session IPA.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Citra Sky Hazy IPA 16oz

      Hazy & juicy IPA
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Swarm 16oz

      Light & Crushable Golden Ale. 20% of all sales donated to The Swarm Collective.
      $3.50

    6 Pack Bottles

    • Ruthie 6-Pack Bottle

      The World's Best Balanced Beer. Smooth Classic Lager
      $10.99
    • Maria 6-pack Bottle

      Lager Cruijente y Refrescante. Salud!
      $10.99
    • Hannah 6-Pack Bottle

      Bavarian style-wheat beer with banana, bubblegum & clove character.
      $10.99
    • G.G. 6-Pack Bottle (Copy)

      Our flagship German-style Dunkel. 5X Medal Winner: 🥇Gold Aware | Munich-Style Dunkel | 2025 World Beer Cup 🥈Silver Award | Munich-Style Dunkel | 2024 World Beer Cup 🥉Bronze Medal | Munchner Dunkel | 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship 🥈Silver Medal | Munchner Dunkel | 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship 🥇Gold Medal | European-Style Dark/Munchner Dunkel | 2015 Great American Beer Festival
      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.99

    6 Pack Cans

    • Zoltan 6-Pack Cans

      Island Ale, notes of citrus, tropical fruit aroma. 🥈Silver Medal | Sessions Beer | 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship
      $10.99
    • Maria 6-pack Can

      Crisp & Refreshing Mexican Lager / Lager Cruijente y Refrescante - Salud!
      $10.99
    • Ruthie 6-Pack Can

      The World's Best Balanced Beer. Smooth Classic Lager.
      $10.99
    • Citra Sky 6-Pack Can

      Hazy & juicy IPA
      $11.29
    • Beatnik 6-Pack Can

      Berliner-style sour beer. Refreshing, tart, lemon.
      $10.99
    • Forage 6pk

      English-style Brown Ale
      $10.99
    • Ruthie N/A 6 Pack Cans

      Golden NA, notes of honey, biscuit. Only 40 calories! 🥈Silver Medal | Non Alcoholic Malt Beverage | 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship
      $10.99

    Catering Food

    Party Food

    • BBQ Brisket

      $30.00
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      $30.00
    • Chicken Alfredo

      $30.00

    Party Deposit

    • Deposit

      -$500.00

    Tailgate Catering Menu

    20 Person Tailgate Option

    This package comes with one Full Pan of Chicken Bites and Mac and Cheese, as well as your choice of 30 BBQ Pork Sliders OR 30 BBQ Brisket Sliders, and one Full Pan of Cole Slaw or Pasta Salad
    • 20 Person Tailgate Option

      $200.00

    30 Person Tailgate Option

    This package comes with one full pan of Chicken Bites and Mac and Cheese as well as your choice of 45 BBQ Pork Sliders OR 45 BBQ Brisket Sliders, and one Full Pan of Cole Slaw or Pasta Salad.
    • 30 Person Tailgate Option

      $300.00
    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 2.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    Exile Burger

    $15.49

    Ground chuck*, Ruthie onion bacon jam, white cheddar, onion haystack, truffle aioli on a pretzel bun. Choice of side. (GS2)

    Customize your item

    Meat Temperature

    Required
    Select 1

    Sides

    Required
    Select 1

    Exile Burger Mods

    Optional

    Burger & Sandwich Mods

    Select up to 4

    Additional Sauces on Side

    Select up to 2

    Allergies

    Optional

    New Customer

    Select up to 1
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    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 8:45 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Inspired by the countless immigrants who have made our country what it is today, Exile Brewing Co. is a hand-crafted brewery fueled by the passion of a burn-bright lifestyle, and driven by a unique sense of gratitude for the customer, community and future of our land.

    Location

    1514 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

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