Brewery interior
Humboldt, Iowa

Rooted in the soil,
crafted with purpose.

Small-batch beer born from the heart of the Iowa cornbelt — where every pour carries the weight of tradition and the lightness of community.

12+
On Tap
4.5
Brew Days/Wk
Local
Ingredients
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Brewing equipment
Fresh beer pour
Brewery bar
Hops field
Our Story

A brewery built on
honest work and
honest beer.

Tractor Lift Brewing grew from a simple conviction: the best beer doesn't need pretense. In the rolling farmland outside Humboldt, we set out to make brews that honor the rhythm of rural life — patient, deliberate, and deeply satisfying.

Every batch is small, every ingredient chosen with care, and every pint poured with the understanding that this isn't just a business — it's a gathering place for people who value craft over convenience.

Small-Batch

Never rushed

Local Sourced

Iowa ingredients

Community First

Built together

Dog Friendly

Patio welcome

The Beer

Currently on tap

Our rotating selection reflects the seasons and our restless curiosity. Here's what's flowing now.

Amber Ale
Flagship

Amber Harvest Ale

6.2%

A golden amber with a toasted malt backbone and a clean, dry finish. Brewed with local Iowa barley.

Medium Body · IBU 28
IPA
Popular

Sumner River IPA

7.0%

Citrus-forward and resinous with a piney finish. Dry-hopped with Cascade and Centennial. Bold without being heavy.

Full Body · IBU 65
Stout
Seasonal

Night Shift Stout

6.8%

Dark as a prairie night. Notes of chocolate, espresso, and roasted barley with a velvety smooth mouthfeel.

Full Body · IBU 35
Sour Ale
New

Prairie Berry Sour

4.8%

Light, tart, and refreshing. Fermented with wild berries from the region. Perfect for warm evenings on the patio.

Light Body · IBU 8
Pilsner

Humboldt Pils

5.0%

Crisp, clean, and quietly brilliant. A Czech-style pilsner with a delicate hop bitterness and a long, satisfying dry finish.

Medium Body · IBU 30
Porter
Limited

Black Soil Porter

6.5%

Rich and complex with layers of dark chocolate, coffee, and a hint of smokiness. A porter that tastes like Iowa soil.

Full Body · IBU 38

Tap list rotates seasonally. (515) 890-9484 for current availability.

Brewery patio
Visit Us

Come sit a while.
The tap's ready.

We're right on Sumner Avenue in the heart of Humboldt. Pull in, grab a stool, and let us pour something that tastes like this place.

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

708 Sumner Ave

Humboldt, IA 50548

Get in Touch

Let's connect

Whether you're planning an event, have a question about our brews, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.

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