Michaela Matthiesen

[West O Beer @westobeer]

🍕🍺 PIZZA. BEER. PERFECTION. 🍺🍕

Some pairings just belong together.

Hand-stretched, brick oven-fired pizzas loaded with fresh ingredients. Ice-cold craft beer poured fresh from the tap. Good friends. Great conversation. Zero regrets.

Whether you're craving a classic, something adventurous, or a little bit of everything, there's a seat waiting for you at West O Beer. Pair your favorite pie with a pint and discover why pizza and beer remain the undefeated champions of comfort food.

📍 West O Beer
🍕 Brick Oven Pizza
🍺 Award-Winning Craft Beer
🤝 Good Times Included

Our kitchen is open 2-9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday and 12-9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday all summer long!

[LabMor @kfreilich]

@cyclonefanatic C’mon, Milan, finish what you started. Come back home. ❤️🌪️💛🌪️❤️

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The response to our new Music Bingo has been incredible the past two weeks — join in the fun EVERY TUESDAY at 6 p.m. in The Loft! ����🍻

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🐢🍕 𝗖𝗢𝗪𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗔, 𝗢𝗞𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗝𝗜 🍻🐢

𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 ���𝗣𝗔 has officially emerged from the lair just in time for West O Beer’s 13th Birthday Party on Saturday, May 23. This totally tubular Green Hazy IPA brewed with Pineapple & Kiwi is packed with nostalgic vibes, mutant energy and enough party power to make Splinter proud.

Now the important question…

💥 𝗪𝗛𝗢’𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗟𝗘? 💥

🟣 Donnie
🔴 Raph
🔵 Leo
🟠 Mikey

Drop your answer in the comments ⬇�� and prepare for a shell-shocking good time at the brewery this weekend!

🎉 WEST O BEER’S 13TH BIRTHDAY
📍 West O Beer — 503 Terrace Park Blvd, West Okoboji
📅 Saturday, May 23
🍺 The first 100 guests at the brewery Saturday receive a FREE commemorative pint glass!

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Something feels different at West O Beer... 👀

Our taproom just got a refresh — lighter, airier, warmer and even more inviting than ever before. Whether you’re grabbing a quick pint, settling in for pizza night, catching live music on The Terrace or hanging out with friends for Trivia Night, the entire space was designed to feel more comfortable, more welcoming and more “stay for one more” than ever.

More natural light. More warmth. More room to relax with great beer and great people.

Come see what’s new, grab your favorite pint and make yourself at home. 🍻

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🚨 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡 — 𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢! 🚨

All the bright, juicy vibes of your favorite summer crusher without the alcohol. Bursting with ripe raspberry sweetness and a zesty lemonade kick, 𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢 is light, refreshing, and ridiculously easy to keep sipping.

Whether you’re pacing yourself, DD’ing, or just in your zero era — this one doesn’t miss.

Available on tap and in cans at our West Okoboji taproom and everywhere our beers are sold beginning Saturday, May 16!

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A little #ThrowbackThursday to our 1st Birthday...

It's hard to believe we'll be teenagers next month. Stay tuned for plenty of 13th Birthday news! 👀🍻

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Warm up with a bowl that brings the heat. 🌶️🥣

Our 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗣 is loaded with tender chicken, sweet corn, black beans, and just the right kick of jalapeño — all simmered together for a bold, comforting flavor that hits every time.

It’s hearty, a little spicy, and packed with everything you want in a go-to bowl. Perfect for pairing with a cold ping … or just crushing solo when you need something that satisfies. 🍺🔥

Grab a spoon and dig in — this one’s built for repeat orders.

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𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🍍🍊

Our brewers are locked in for canning day, and your new go-to crusher is ready to roll. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭 — our ultra-sessionable Hazy IPA — is clocking in at just 3.4% ABV and 95 calories, but still brings the full blast of pineapple and tangerine flavor you’d expect from a heavy hitter.

This is the beer for all-day hangs, lake days, patio sessions, and anyone who wants to keep the good times going without tapping out early.

Available on tap and in cans at retailers and our taproom beginning Saturday, April 4. 🍻

𝐔𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭.

#HazyIPA #SessionIPA #CraftBeerLife #MidStrengthBeer #IowaBeer

[West O Beer @westobeer]

𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 — 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 🍻🍊

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭 is an ultra-sessionable Hazy IPA built for the long haul, not the early exit. Just 95 calories and 3.4% ABV, but still loaded with everything you want in a hazy.

El Dorado and Lotus hops bring waves of juicy pineapple and zesty tangerine, wrapped in a smooth, pillowy body that drinks easy and keeps you coming back. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭 is bright, refreshing, and effortlessly crushable.

Perfect for lake days that turn into night, extra rounds with friends, or anyone leaning into a lighter way to drink without giving up great flavor.

Available on tap and in cans at retailers and our taproom beginning Saturday, April 4.

𝐔𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐭.

#HazyIPA #SessionIPA #MidStrengthBeer #IowaBeer #Okoboji

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𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐔 🔥

If you needed an excuse to come to the taproom … this is it!

🍤 𝐂𝐚𝐣𝐮𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩 𝐏𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚 — Creamy, spicy, loaded with shrimp, yellow peppers, asparagus, mushrooms and capers, and built to steal the show.

🔥 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞 & 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 — Smoky char meets bright citrus with that black garlic umami punch.

🥣 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐩 — Warm, hearty, and packed with bold, savory goodness.

🍰 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐮 — Smooth, rich, espresso-kissed perfection to close it out.

These new items are only available for a limited time, so don't miss them. From first bite to last sip, this lineup delivers. Pull up, grab a pint, and get after it. 🍺

[West O Beer @westobeer]

Some stories are too meaningful not to share... ❤️🐾

The pup in this photo has a name that carries more than just a love for good beer. Coco Stout was named in honor of his family’s grandpa — whose favorite beer was our chocolate milk stout. Just two weeks before Coco Stout joined their lives, their grandpa tragically passed away. What started as a name has become a beautiful, everyday reminder of someone deeply loved and never forgotten.

Now, Coco Stout is part of the family in every sense — tagging along to the brewery, bringing smiles, and keeping that connection alive in the most special way.

His grandma shared that the grandkids would be so excited to see him featured here, and we’re honored to help tell a story that means so much.

Here’s to Coco Stout — and to the memories, love, and legacy that live on in the little things. 🐾🍺

[West O Beer @westobeer]

Thank you to KCAU 9 News for highlighting our first On Us event of the year last night with Spirit Lake Park Special Olympics and Spirit Lake Unified Activities!

With promotional support from the Lakes News Shopper, and a matching donation from Fareway Stores Spirit Lake, we were able to raise $826.20 for those awesome Lakes Area programs!

If any local businesses or organizations would like to be a matching donor for future On Us events, please contact our Taproots Director Joe Tiefenthaler at [email protected]!

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Come to the taproom TOMORROW NIGHT to enjoy $5 pints of Ames Lager and cheer on the Cyclones in the Big 12 semifinals! ❤️💛🍻

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Here we go, Cyclone Nation. 🌪️🔥

It’s a TOP-5 SHOWDOWN and we’re turning the taproom into Hilton West.

🏀 #4 Iowa State vs. #2 Arizona
📅 Monday, March 2
⏰ 7 pm Open | 8 pm Tip
We’ve got the sound ON, the beers COLD, and the Ames Lager flowing.

🍺 $2 OFF Ames Lager PINTS

🍺 $20 OFF Ames Lager CASES
Stock up for the stretch run or grab a pint and cheer every possession like you’re courtside. We’ll have light snacks available, plenty of high-fives, and zero tolerance for cheering for the Wildcats. 😉

Wear your Cardinal & Gold. Bring your loudest game voice. Let’s pack West O Beer and make it feel like Ames.

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Warm sun.
Blue water.
Raspberry Shandy in hand. ����🌊

This Saturday, the legend returns.

Bright raspberry. Fresh lemon. Light, crisp, and built for beach days, lakeside hangs, and “one more round” with your crew. The flavor of Okoboji is back — and it’s bringing full summer energy with it.

Don’t watch from shore. Be here. 🍻

[Michaela Matthiesen @MichaelaMicki]

@Ben_Hutchens_ He’s so awesome!!!

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Cold outside? Good. That just means pizza tastes better.

When the Iowa wind starts getting personal, the move is obvious: post up at West O Beer and let the brick oven do its thing. Crispy crust, bubbling cheese, steamy slices, and a pint in hand — suddenly winter feels like a feature, not a bother.

Come thaw out the right way. 🍕🍺

[West O Beer @westobeer]

🩷 THROWBACK THURSDAY — RASPBERRY SHANDY EDITION 💛

Rewind to 2019 — the very first Raspberry Shandy drop.

The line wrapped around the building.
The doors opened.
And … it SOLD OUT in 15 minutes!

We had a feeling it was a special beer — turns out you all agreed.

Since that day, Raspberry Shandy has grown every single year, hitting more taps, more shelves, and more summer days than we ever imagined … and it still disappears fast.

Now the classic returns.

Raspberry Shandy is back in the taproom Saturday, Feb. 28. You might wanna get here quicker than 2019. 😉

[West O Beer @westobeer]

🚨 THE 2026 BEER SCHEDULE IS HERE 🚨

We’ve been quietly plotting … lagering … dry-hopping … and maybe (definitely) losing sleep over this!

From year-round legends like Coco Stout, Smoked Red, Ames Lager, Bahia and Lake Beast, to the long-awaited returns of Raspberry Shandy, Okoboji Gold, Space Beast, Bitter Elf, CōZY and King Coco!

This year is stacked from our 13th Birthday to the Fourth of July, from West O Fest to Winter Games! You’ll see hazy monsters, crisp crushers, malty comfort beers, and a few heavy hitters that only show up when the time is right.

👉 BUT — and this is important — this is NOT every beer we’re brewing this year! 👈

We have several exciting new releases (stay tuned 👀), Explorer Series batches, and collabs hiding behind the curtain. 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most fun beer years we’ve ever had!

Start planning your visits now … because some of these won’t last long. See you soon! 🍻