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Step into History
Step into a living piece of Iowa history. Located in a beautifully restored 1898 building, Ten Wasp Brewing Company is a vibrant, community-focused destination worth the drive. We spent eight months stripping our space back to its bare bones—painstakingly uncovering the rugged, original brick walls and showcasing the stunning, century-old tin ceiling.
Having lived past lives as a local hardware store, an appliance shop, and a variety store complete with a town arcade, we chose to honor that heritage rather than remodel it away. From our hand-crafted flightboards and tap handles to our custom bar top upcycled from a local bowling alley, every detail tells a story.
Whether you are grabbing a pint in our lively 80-seat main taproom or hosting a celebration in our 40-seat private event space, you are stepping directly into Sumner’s rich heritage.
What’s in a Name?
People often ask where the name Ten Wasp comes from. When we were building out this space, our biggest passion was simply bringing the community together. Finding the right name was tough—we didn’t grow up here, and trying to force a traditional “local” name felt disingenuous to who we are. Instead, we looked back to where our love for brewing actually started.
Way back on a cool fall day in 2010, we were working on one of our very first homebrew batches—a peach saison. As the autumn chill set in, a swarm of local wasps descended on our setup, naturally drawn to the irresistible heat and sweet sugar of our warm brewing wort. After swatting, splatting, and kerplunking exactly ten wasps out of the air, we named the beer after that unforgettable afternoon. When it came time to open our dream brewery, it only makes sense to return to the name where all the beer began.
Craft Beer, Reimagined Pizza
Our taps and kitchen mirror this same passion for craft and creativity. We specialize in the juicy, tropical, cloud-like Hazy IPAs that craft beer fans travel for—led by our popular Droppin’ Hops—alongside crisp, refreshing favorites like All In American Amber Lager and Cassville Cream Ale. Be sure to check out our current tap selections to see what we have on before you come!
We pair our ever-evolving beverage lineup with craft pizza reimagined. Forget ordinary bar food; our kitchen serves up signature ultra-thin, shatter-crisp cracker-crust pizzas topped with creative, unexpected specialty ingredients, alongside our legendary, thick, cheesy “Stingers” sticks.
Every pour, every slice, and every mile driven is completely worth it. Welcome to Ten Wasp.
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Sorry, we currently don’t have a patio—all seating is inside! Until we can build an outdoor space down the road, come on in, grab a table out of the weather, and enjoy our indoor taproom.
Because we do not have a patio and all of our seating is strictly indoors, we cannot allow dogs or other pets inside the taproom. We love your pups, but we just don’t have the outdoor space for them right now… maybe someday! (Of course, service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities are always welcome.)
Yes! You can take your favorite brews home with you.
We offer two options:
- Prefilled Crowlers: Check our taproom cooler for a rotating selection of prefilled cans ready to grab and go.
- Glass Growlers: We have glass growlers available for purchase at the bar, which we can fill fresh with any
beer currently on tap.
Absolutely! We want everyone to find something they love.
In addition to our craft beer, we offer:
- Drinks: A rotating selection of ciders, hard seltzers, and our own house-made sodas.
- Food: We offer gluten-free and vegan crust alternatives for our homemade pizzas.
(Please note: While we do our best to prevent cross-contamination, our kitchen does handle wheat flour for our traditional pizza crusts.)
Yes, we are family-friendly! Well-behaved children are welcome in the taproom. We just ask that kids remain seated at the table with their adults at all times for their own safety and the comfort of our other guests.
To make your family visit easier, we have:
- Amenities: High chairs and a changing table are available for your convenience.
- Entertainment: We have a selection of games to keep the family entertained!
- Food & Drink: We offer house-made sodas and delicious homemade pizzas (including build-your-own
options) that the whole family can enjoy.
Yes! Our back party room can be reserved by emailing info@tenwasp.com with all your details and we will get back to you.
Yes! We love supporting our community through our Sumner Community Causes program. Each month, we select a local non-profit focused on food insecurity, the environment, or local community needs to receive 100% of our guest round-up and add-on donations.
If you want to be considered as a monthly featured cause, or have an event request, please email us at info@tenwasp.com at least 4-6 weeks before your event. To help us review your request quickly, please include:
- Your organization’s name and non-profit Tax ID
- The event date, location, and purpose
- What you are requesting (such as a monthly cause partnership or raffle item)
- How our brewery will be recognized (such as social media posts or event signage)
Please note: Due to strict legal regulations, we cannot donate alcohol to unlicensed events.
