Iowa
Iowa's wine industry has grown significantly since the early 2000s, focusing primarily on cold-hardy grape varieties like Frontenac, La Crescent, Marquette, and Edelweiss that can withstand the state's continental climate with cold winters and warm, humid summers. The state's beer scene features over 100 craft breweries with Toppling Goliath, Big Grove, and Exile Brewing standing out for their award-winning creations, often utilizing locally-grown ingredients like corn and wheat that reflect Iowa's agricultural heritage.