I was at the bock fest near at kc bier co last weekend and I found out that because they can’t sell it, they meet somewhere And give it away. I think Vf in Lenexa or something is what I heard on the third Thursday of the month I can’t remember and I don’t know where that is

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Anyone going to Arrowhead for the 2024 KC Summer Brew Fest today?

Looking forward for to it. Have a pretzel necklace ready.

Haven’t had the occasion to stop by Transport even though I live in Merriam. Decided to roll through Shawnee on my way to run some errands and stopped in for the cask Irish stout and it’s really good. If you’re not familiar with cask beers they have low carbonation and are served at room temp. Yum

Boulevard stopped making this beer early last year or the year before. Can’t remember exactly but it was my favourite beer. Has anyone else found something comparable to this beer?

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Boho Brewing

Location:

15425 Old Town Dr, Suite 118, Parkville, MO 64152

Current Hours:

Monday: 4pm-9pm (according to Google, their website says closed)

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 4pm-9pm

Thursday: 4pm-9pm

Friday: 3pm-10pm

Saturday: 12pm-10pm

Sunday: 12pm-7pm

Social Media:

Facebook - @Bohobrewing

Instagram - @boho_brewing

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Former brewer and general manager of Sandhills Brewing, Robb Mann, opened Boho Brewing just over a year ago in the new development area in Parkville, Missouri.

The beers are good, but if you're looking for a Boho vibe, this isn't the place. I'm sure there's some meaning behind the name but Boho Brewing is a typical new build brewery. It's nice especially the outside with Creekside's developments including plenty of food options, outdoor games in the courtyard (right outside Boho), and live events.

I like it enough, but with so many other breweries, it's not somewhere I visit frequently. I visit more so if I'm going out with friends, but if you're close enough and/or like the vibe/beers, it's fine to go to alone. Bartenders have been nice and the beers are good.

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Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant

Location:

417 SW 37th Street, Topeka, KS 66611

Current Hours:

Sunday-Thursday: 11am-11pm (kitchen closes at 9pm)

Friday-Saturday: 11am-12am (kitchen closes at 10pm)

Social Media:

Facebook - @TheBlindTigerBreweryandRestaurant

Instagram - @blindtigerbrew

Twitter- @blindtigerbrew

Untappd - @BlindTigerBrewery

I have not been here but I'd make a stop if I was in Topeka. They have a 14 bbl brewhouse with 9 fermenters. Blind Tiger is named for the Prohibition era custom of illegal drinking establishments displaying stuffed tigers to alert patrons of the availability of illicit alcohol after hours.

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Anyone know a store that carries Moosehead? Specifically their Radlers.

Why is Dank 7 priced at $14.99 a six pack? Boulevard seems to think anything other than Wheat or Pale Ale deserves a premium price. Why would I pay $14.99 for Dank 7 when Bells two hearted is $10.99 and furthermore, when Hard Way or Snapper are often $8.99?

As title says....

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Black Stag Brewery

Location:

623 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Current Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 11am-11pm

Friday-Saturday: 11am-12am

Sunday: 11am-10pm

Social Media:

Facebook - @BlackStagBrewery

Instagram - @black_stag_brewery

Twitter- @BreweryStag

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It's been years since I've been here but it wasn't bad when I went. I wouldn't make a whole trip to Lawrence for it but if I'm in town, I might stop in if I'm not going to Fields & Ivy or Lawrence Beer Co (or if I'm still up for going to more breweries after those). I can't comment much further because I don't remember too much more from it.

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BKS Artisan Ales

Location:

633 E 63rd Street, Suite 120, Kansas City, MO 64110

Current Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 4pm-8pm

Friday-Saturday: 1pm-8pm

Sunday: 1pm-6pm

Social Media:

Facebook - @bksartisanales

Instagram - @BKSArtisanAles

Twitter- @bksartisanales

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I hadn't been here in a while but stopped in last week. I appreciate how they've expanded (especially their hours!). The place is nice with a very chill vibe. It's almost like a coffeehouse but with beer. Their hours reflect that but they're now open enough to not be crowded all of the time.

It's in a multi-use building, which is fine and doesn't necessarily affect what it's trying to be. Good luck finding the bathroom, though (they do have signs pointing you the way, but it's a journey).

I know their beers are a crowd favorite and I don't have anything bad to say about them. I do like their beers but maybe I just haven't had one that hit me just right to make this my favorite yet. It's definitely a place I'd take people from out of town and/or at least send them home with some of their beers.

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The Big Rip Brewing Company

Location:

216 E 9th Avenue, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Current Hours:

Monday-Wednesday: 4pm-9pm

Friday-Saturday: 12pm-10pm

Sunday: 12pm-9pm

Social Media:

Facebook - @bigripbrewing

Instagram - @bigripbrewingco

Twitter- @bigripbeer

Untappd - @BigRip

The Big Rig Brewing Company opened in May 2013. Although Boulevard and 75th Street were already open, Big Rip really was the driving force behind the renaissance of craft breweries in Kansas City. There are now over 70 breweries within a one-hour drive.

Big Rip offers creative beers and meads named after horror-movies, but still have their staples like Hathor's Sweet Brown, Aisle 12 West Coast IPA, and Hefe the Killer Hefeweizen. The place is horror-themed but still has a welcoming vibe. That's how the killers get you in the movies, after all. They've vamped up their event space to create a cabin in the woods and often hosts fun events like murder mysteries, interactive pop ups, macabre conventions, and even yoga.

Despite the dark theme, it is very family friendly and dogs are welcome on the patio. They have mixed drinks, soda, water, non-alcoholic beer from Athletic, and food can either be brought in or ordered from the Hawg Jaw kiosk.

Big Rip is very nostalgic for me and I enjoy my time there. I've met some of my best friends there and continue to make new friends. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They are very active in the community and like to help homebrewers any way they can. They've done scale ups with local homebrewers and collaborate with other breweries often. I like what their doing with their mead program and hope that continues to grow.

Photos. As many times as I've been here, these photos are outdated. I will updated within the next week or so. They've added wood to the east wall and painted the wall behind the counter a light, mint green. Also added some couches to make the place more comfortable and inviting.

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Barley & Vine

Location:

246 Main St, Platte City, MO 64079

Current Hours:

Monday-Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday-Thursday: 4pm-9pm

Friday: 3pm-10pm

Saturday: 11am-10pm

Sunday: 11am-5pm

Social Media:

Facebook - @barleyandvinepc

Instagram - @barleyandvinepc

Untappd - @BarleyandVinepc

I'm a fan of Barley & Vine. It's a beautiful place with good beer and a wine list curated by an actual sommelier. Beer and wine not your thing? They have great whiskeys, too.

I'm good friends with the headbrewer, Billy, so maybe I have some bias. However, the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, it's decorated very well with lots of spots for photo ops, and the beers are well-made. It feels quite fancy when you walk in, but it's a neighborhood bar so the folks there will make you feel comfortable. Beers are approachable - nothing too crazy.

This one's still a bit away from KC proper but worth the drive. Date nights would be perfect here. Bee Creek Cafe & Bakery has some great sandwiches, if it's a lunch/early evening date but they close at 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays and 2pm every other day.

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/r4NsaoG

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A lot of KC metro breweries received recognition in the 2023 Untappd Community Awards. This could be helpful for folks who are new to the craft beer scene here.

MO Breweries: https://awards.untappd.com/top-beers-in-united-states-missouri-2023/?selection=top-beers-in-united-states-missouri-2023

• BKS\Pivo Project 34\11
• Boulevard 38
• Alma Mader 20
• Diametric 8
• Vine Street 8
• River Bluff 8
• Grains & Taps 8
• KC Bier 7
• City Barrel 6
• Strange Days 6
• East Forty 6
• Cinder Block 4
• Transparent 4
• The Goat 4
• Martin City 4
• Crane 3
• Torn Label 3
• Double Shift 3
• Weston 2
• Border 1

KS Breweries: https://awards.untappd.com/top-beers-in-united-states-kansas-2023/?selection=top-beers-in-united-states-kansas-2023

• Pathlight 17
• Rockcreek 10
• Servaes 10
• Limitless 9
• Transport 8
• Friction 8
• Tall Trellis 5
• Sandhills 4
• Brew Lab 3
• Red Crow 3
• Discourse 1

Yeah, I know I excluded Lawrence and maybe some other breweries on the fringe of the metro--only because I'm lazy.

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Baldwin City Beer Company

Location:

520 High St, Baldwin City, KS 66006

Current Hours:

Monday: 5pm-12am

Tuesday-Sunday: 11am-12am

Social Media:

Facebook - @baldwincitybeer

Instagram - @baldwincitybeerco

Untappd - @BaldwinCityBeerCompany

I have not been here yet. I know they were open as a bar/restaurant for a while before they were able to get the brewery up and running. From their social media, it seems like the bar/restaurant is the majority of their business plan with the brewery being a side gig. Their beers on Untappd look pretty average in style.

I'm hoping to get out there soon to do a better review.

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Atlas Saloon Brewery

Location:

100 West Broadway Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Current Hours:

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Thursday: 3pm-12am

Friday-Saturday: 12pm-1:30am

Sunday: Closed

Social Media:

Facebook - @AtlasSaloon

Instagram - @theatlassaloon

Untappd - @AtlasSaloonBrewery

I've been here a handful of times when visiting Excelsior Springs. The city puts on a homebrew competition in August, so I'm usually there after that. Excelsior Springs has 2 breweries - this one and Dubious Claims Brewing. Atlas Saloon Brewery has more of a local joint feel than brewery. They brew on a small system and the beers aren't my favorite but they're drinkable. Unless you're in Excelsior Springs already, I wouldn't plan a day around the brewery scene. It gets loud in the late night, but I've also been there when it's slow. It's not quite a dive bar but it's close.

I know I have pictures somewhere but I can't find them. If I find them, I'll add a comment with them.

More information on the homebrew competition: Downtown Excelsior Springs Homebrew Competition will be on Saturday, August 17, 11am-3pm. This is in conjunction with their Annual BBQ & Fly-In Competition. There will be live music. $30 GA, $35 VIP. Facebook link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/686870850268324

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Long shot, but I have a buddy who did not buy in time and wants to get a VIP ticket to go with the rest of my group. Does anyone have an extra or can no longer make it next weekend?

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The Angry Swede Brewing Company

Location:

513 Francis St, St. Joseph, MO 64501

Current Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm

Friday: 3pm-12am

Saturday: 12pm-12am

Sunday: 12pm-6pm

Social Media:

Facebook - @AngrySwede

Instagram - @angryswedebrewing

Twitter - @AngrySwedeBrew

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This brewery's atmosphere is pretty neat. The decor matches their name and brand and they have a speakeasy-style bar in the basement. Their beers were average, and they have other beverages, too. They had a beet bloody Mary that was really good, but I'm a beets fan. The bartender was nice and knowledgeable.

Maybe not a place to plan a whole trip around but definitely worth a stop in if you're in the area. There are 3 breweries in St. Joseph and some other cool things to do so it's a good day trip place.

Ales West Beer Fest is on June 1, in St. Joseph, so maybe plan a trip around that.

Photos of The Angry Swede Brewing Company

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In color coding, green is a direct brewery visit.

Yellow means I had something from that county without a direct visit. (I.E. had a bottle/can, taphouse or a pint from a restaurant)

If we count only Johnson, Cass, Clay and Jackson counties, I have 34 different breweries combined, dead companies included.

Also have every brewery in Douglas county from 23rd Street to Free State

Among some of Kansas companies, Walnut River is under the radar for me mostly known for those High Beam IPA and Irish Warbeard red ale. Tried their premium imperial stout and it's amazing.

If you ever visit their location in zel Dorado, the Devil's blend stout is lovely.

Does anyone remember boulevard lunar unfiltered brown ale. It was actually my favorite of their beers circa 2010. When I found out it was being discontinued I bought as much as I could.

Is there a petition we could get going if anybody's interested to bring it back?

I know this is for beer but wanted to see if anyone here knew the answer to this:

Is anyone aware of a bar/restaurant that sells Macallan 25 by the pour in the Kansas City metro?

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Amerisports Brew Pub

Location:

3200 North Ameristar Drive, Kansas City, MO 64161 (inside of Ameristar Casino)

Current Hours:

Monday-Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday-Thursday: 12pm-9pm

Friday-Saturday: 12pm-11pm (kitchen closes at 10pm)

Sunday: 12pm-9pm

Social Media:

Facebook

Instagram - @amerisportsbrewpub

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I've been here once or twice many many years ago and it's what you expect from a casino brewery. It's designed to attract the sports and casino crowd and boasts the largest indoor TV screen in the area.

I don't remember the beers, but their rating on Untappd is average. Could be the crowd that goes there or their beers could be okay.

I don't have plans to go back but if I'm staying at the hotel or playing the slots, I'd probably stop in.

Curious to see if any of you all have been here and what your thoughts are.

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I love this community and wanted to put up a special promo code for all my friends. Super excited for the list of breweries we have for our West Bottoms Beer Fest. Event is coming up on March 9th. I'll leave this promo code up until we run out of tickets.....and only a few more VIP tickets left, jump on it!

Promo code: redditbeerfest24

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-bottoms-beer-fest-tickets-803106973577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tickets are $25 through March 1, and $35 after that. Available on Eventbrite here.

Also, still need just a few more brewers to fill out the spots. Sign up to pour, click here.

Rally in the Alley Beer Fest will be on Saturday, March 23, 1pm-5pm, at American Legion 318, 11 Main St, Parkville, Missouri. This indoor/outdoor beer festival will host mainly homebrewers and a few professional breweries with deep roots in homebrewing and/or in Parkville. The event's net proceeds will benefit Veterans Community Project, Sons of the American Legion, and Missouri Mashers Homebrew Club. The Sons of the American Legion and Missouri Mashers are co-organizing the event.

There will be live music, silent auction, food (separate cost), and beer (of course!). Homebrewers who sign up will be eligible for a scale up opportunity with Vine Street Brewing, with the winner being picked by a representative of Vine Street. There are also other awards for homebrewers including People's Choice and Brewers' Choice.

The last one was in September and had a great turnout! Hope to see some of you all there!

More information and photos on the website: www.rallyinthealleybeerfest.com

Social Media:

• Facebook: @rallyinthealleybeerfest

• Instagram: @rallyinthealleybeerfest

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