MALT & MASH TROLLEY BASH
Ready for a day of craft brews and good vibes? Join us on the Malt & Mash Trolley Bash! 🍻 Hop on the trolley at 11 AM from Whiskey River Ankeny and enjoy stops at Des Moines’ best breweries — Confluence, Big Grove, Barn Town, and Fenders Brewing in Polk City.
Taste award-winning hazies, enjoy lively taprooms, and soak in small-town charm all in one unforgettable day.
📅 Date: January 24, 2026 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Starting Point: Whiskey River Ankeny
Tag your crew and get ready to ride, sip, and savor!
🍻 MALT & MASH TROLLEY BASH ITINERARY
10:30 AM Check in begins. Grab a snack and a Bloody Mary. Don't forget those to go cups!
11:00 AM Depart Whiskey River Ankeny 1350 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Confluence Brewing Company — Des Moines 1235 Thomas Beck Rd
A great way to kick off the day with a huge tap list.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Des Moines 555 17th St
A quick hop over for round two in a lively taproom.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Barn Town Brewing — West Des Moines 9500 University Ave Suite 1110
A full hour here for food, flights, or their award‑winning hazies.
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Fenders Brewing — Polk City 212 Van Dorn St
A cozy small‑town stop to wind down the brewery circuit.
5:00 PM
Return to Whiskey River Ankeny
Arrive right on time to wrap up the day.
Ticket Price: $40
Tickets available at chartersonvine.com
THIS IS A 21 AND OLDER EVENT. ALL PASSENGERS MUST BE OF LEGAL DRINKING AGE.
DRINKS ARE ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT ABOARD THE TROLLEY. HOWEVER, PLEASE LEAVE THEM ON THE TROLLEY AT EACH VENUE WE VISIT.
ALL TICKET PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. WE UNDERSTAND THAT ILLNESS AND UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES CAN ARISE. HOWEVER, DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR EVENTS AND LIMITED SEATING, WE ARE UNABLE TO FILL SEATS ON SHORT NOTICE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION. NO REFUNDS UNLESS CHARTERS ON VINE CANCELS DUE TO WEATHER.
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