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Cock-a-Doodle-Do!: Tallgrass Velvet Rooster
Published on 2012-01-24 22:18:49
It turns out that today is CraftCans.com Craft Beer in Cans Day. They are noting that January 24 is the anniversary of the first canned beer. On that day in 1935, New Jersey brewer Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company first canned their Krueger's Finest Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale. A lot has changed since then, and most recently is the growing trend of craft brewers canning their beer. Tallgrass Brewing from Manhattan, KS is leading the curve of this trend. A little over a year ago Tallgra [..] > read more
Attention Chocoholics - Chocolate Ale Hits Next Week
Published on 2012-01-23 18:37:19
"Life is like a case of Chocolate Ale...blink and it's gone" The much anticipated Boulevard Chocolate Ale should start hitting KC shelves next week, probably on Tuesday. Last year's release created a Chocolate Ale frenzy and it quickly sold out. The collaboration with KC chocolatier Christopher Elbow was supposed to be a one shot offering. Because of the high demand Boulevard has brought it back, and they promised that they made more to make sure more people can get their chocolate fix. Peo [..] > read more
Boulevard and Schlafly Proposed as Official State Breweries
Published on 2012-01-23 05:57:46
On January 17th Missouri State Senator Maria Chapelle-Nadal, District 14 representing parts of Saint Louis County, introduced Senate Bill No 663 which would proclaim Boulevard and Schlafly as the official Missouri state breweries. The Bill reads: Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 10.190, to read as follows: 0.190. The Boulevard Brewing Company located in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Saint Louis Brewery, Inc. located in Saint [..] > read more
75th Street Brewery Hosts The Big Chill
Published on 2012-01-20 18:28:41
This looks like fun. Our winter has been so mild so far, I'm expecting huge payback around February. If that's true, high ABV beers and some chili will be just the thing. > read more
Flights of Deschutes
Published on 2012-01-16 19:11:31
Deschutes beers have been available in town for a bout a week now, however representatives from the brewery came into town today to make it official. They hosted a release party at The Foundry tonight, featuring flights of the Deschutes beers new to our area, Mirror Pond, Black Butte Porter, Black Butte XXIII, The Abyss, and Hop Henge Experimental IPA. I sat down with Brewmaster Brian Faivre, Digitla Marketing Manager Jason Randles, and PR Consultant Judy Campbell to talk about beer and kids. [..] > read more
Show-Me I'm Back: Deschutes Black Butte Porter
Published on 2012-01-10 21:27:04
So it has been a while since I have done a beer review. There are a couple of reasons. One, my body needed a break from alcohol. I didn't go completely cold turkey, but I just needed to slow it way down. It got to the point where it wasn't enjoyable. When drinking beer isn't enjoyable, writing about beer is just torture. Time to step back. There has been enough time off, so I feel ready to ease back into blogging. As I'm easing back in, I am reevaluating my goals for Show-Me Beer. Posts [..] > read more
Deschutes Falls into The Well (And Lew's)
Published on 2012-01-05 16:58:45
This just in! Finally after much anticipation, Deschutes Brewery will officially arrive in Missouri. For the Craft Beer enthusiast, The Well and Lew’s in Waldo will be one of the first in Kansas City to offer Craft Beers from the famous Deschutes Brewing Company in Oregon. “This has been a highly anticipated day in Kansas City when we can offer the Oregon based brewing company beer at our restaurants” said Chris Lewellen. “There has been a tremendous call for their beer and we finally [..] > read more
Local Investor Group to Buy 60% Stake in Schlafly Beer
Published on 2012-01-05 05:25:02
St.Louis, MO -- January 4th, 2012 -- The Saint Louis Brewery, Inc., brewer of Schlafly Beer has signed a purchase agreement that will transfer a 60% ownership interest in the business to a local investor group led by Wes Jones and John Lemkemeier of St. Louis and including David Schlafly, also of St. Louis, the first cousin of Tom Schlafly, Co-Founder and President of the company. The agreement provides for closing upon issuance of necessary licenses and permits from federal, state and local gov [..] > read more
BeerKC Hosts Inaugural Strong Ale Beer Fest
Published on 2011-10-23 10:02:50
We are actually getting fall weather around KC right now. Crisp air with a smell of fallen leaves. Perfect for a strong ale. BeerKC, the management behind Westport's Beer Triangle (McCoy's The Foundry, and Beer Kitchen) presents the inaugural Strong Ale Beer Fest, an ode to bold ales. The festival takes place on Saturday, November 12 from 1pm – 5pm at the McCoy’s parking lot, a benefit for AIDS Walk Kansas City. The festival will feature 30 strong beers from breweries across the United [..] > read more
Flying Saucer Hosts Avery D&D Night
Published on 2011-10-06 18:18:55
No, KC Flying Saucer is not hosting league Dungeons and Dragons (though that would be awesome). They are hosting a beer tasting for Avery's "Demons and Dictators." From the press release: Flying Saucer to Host Avery Brewing Company ‘Demons and Dictators’ Beer Tasting Event will feature brewing industry all-star and brewery founder Adam Avery Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 6, 2011 – Flying Saucer Draught Emporium will host a special Demons and Dictators beer tasting featuring selections from [..] > read more
Happy 4th of July!
Published on 2011-07-04 19:13:42
Boulevard Nommo Dubbel Label Approved
Published on 2011-07-02 15:43:30
The next Boulevard Brewing Smokestack label has been approve, Nommo Dubbel. This is the story of the Nommo from the label: All well and good, you say, but what's this "Nommo" business? Well the Nommo are ancestral spirits worshipped by th > read more
Beat the Summer Heat With a Trio of Summer Beers
Published on 2011-07-01 23:10:22
Summer is blazing in Missouri. We have been in the 90s but the heat index is usually above 100° F. It boggles my mind when people from other parts of the country do not know what a heat index is. Let me put it in simple terms, > read more
Boulevard & Deschutes Brewmasters Discuss Collaboration
Published on 2011-06-29 23:54:09
Portland area beer bloggers The New School post some great interviews in their Behind the Pint video series. Their latest video is an interview with Boulevard brewmaster Steven Pauwels and Deschutes brewmaster Larry Sidor discuss > read more
Crown Valley Brewing Launches Barrel Aged Series
Published on 2011-06-29 15:22:48
Crown Valley Brewing from Ste. Genevieve, MO has announced a new barrel aged series of beers, but the unique twist is that they are using barrels from their own winery. Central and southern Missouri is a very vibrant wine making region, at one > read more
Beer Kitchen Tomato & Beer Dinner
Published on 2011-06-29 11:49:56
Beer Kitchen has announced their July beer dinner, a pairing of locally grown tomato dishes with different beers. Not only does this look like a great menu, it is going to finish with the new Boulevard/Deschutes Collaboration No 2. Here is the > read more
Beer Butt Chicken with Tallgrass IPA
Published on 2011-06-26 20:47:14
Beer Butt Chicken is a really fun and easy way to cook a whole chicken. There are lots of different variations and recipes. Basically you stick a can of beer up the chicken's butt, set it on the grill and let it go. Usually I have u > read more
Perennial Artisan Ales First Label Approved
Published on 2011-06-26 10:01:29
The first label from Perennial Artisan Ales has been approved, Hommel Bier. Perennial has been making quite a name for themselves in the St. Louis area lately. Even though they are starting to bottle, we probably won't see anything ship o > read more
Schlafly Schwarzbier Black Lager Label Approved
Published on 2011-06-25 13:07:01
The next beer in the Schlafly Brewer's Choice series is a Schwarzbier Black Lager. The label has been approved, however the beer will not be out until October. According to Troika Brodsky at Schlafly, "While my assumption is that this is the s > read more
Boulevard Nommo Dubbel Coming This Fall
Published on 2011-06-24 05:49:00
The sell sheet for the next Boulevard Smokestack release has been circulating on the internet. Nommo Dubbel is the new Fall seasonal smokestack, replacing Seeyoulator. This Dubbel has been in the works for a while now, making the rounds a > read more
Schlafly to Start Brewing in Tennessee
Published on 2011-06-22 23:52:39
Just as Boulevard announces plans to expand their production facility, Schlafly announces they have made a deal to brew additional beer in Tennessee. For a few years now Schlafly has been brewing at full capacity at their Bottleworks brewery. & > read more
Boulevard Expanding, Again
Published on 2011-06-22 18:59:38
Boulevard just sent out a press release announcing they are going to expand their production yet again. It seems they completed an expansion not too long ago, like last summer. With all of their expansions, Boulevard has just about used u > read more
Hop Fest 2011 Recap
Published on 2011-06-19 19:39:24
Hop Fest 2011 was yesterday, and was a complete success. Since this was Father's Day weekend I wasn't attending to take photos and notes, I was there to drink beer. I may have even helped set up a future I-70 Showdown type event. More i > read more
Deschutes/Boulevard Conflux Collaboration Label
Published on 2011-06-18 09:29:52
Here is the label for the Deschutes version of the Deschutes/Boulevard White IPA collaboration. There is a big question on if we will see this in the Missouri market in time for the release of the Boulevard version. > read more
Schlafly No. 20 Vol 3 Label Approved - Citrus Witbier
Published on 2011-06-18 08:42:39
Schlafly has received label approval for their next 20th Anniversary beer, No. 20 Vol 3 - Citrus Witbier. Like previous anniversary beers, this is a collaboration of past and present Schlafly brewers. This time Schlafly is tapping their t > read more
Deschutes Show-Me State Debut Delayed
Published on 2011-06-16 18:41:21
It looks like we may not see Deschutes Brewery in Missouri until later this year. Beernews.org is reporting Deschutes is putting a hold on expansion in order to meet local demand. Whether or not Deschutes version of the Boulevard Whi > read more
Father's Day for the Beer Geek Dad
Published on 2011-06-16 18:11:38
Father's Day is this weekend. Millions of men brace themselves for another ugly tie to add to the collection. Speaking from experience, families with Beer Geek Dads sometimes have a hard time finding just the right gift. Beer seems > read more
Hop Fest 2011 This Saturday at The Well in Waldo
Published on 2011-06-15 12:08:42
There is one more reason to call Waldo the KC Beer Mecca. The Well and Lew's Bar & Grill are hosting the Hop Fest 2011 this Saturday, the first annual beer festival in the Waldo area. They have put together an incredible line up of be > read more
Highlands Brewing Announces Renaming Contest
Published on 2011-06-14 11:47:59
Have you ever thought of the best brewery neame ever? If you have, you could win a keg of beer. Highlands Brewing from Kirkwood, outside of Saint Louis, has announced a contest to rename their brewery. The winner gets a keg of (inse > read more
Beer Kitchen Welcomes the Summer Solstice
Published on 2011-06-12 17:46:25
Even though it already feels like summer in KC, the official first day of summer is not until June 21, the Summer Solstice. To celebrate the season change, the Beer Kitchen is holding a Summer Solstice Beer Dinner on June 19 at 6:30 pm. T > read more
Boulevard Saison-Brett Shipping Next Week
Published on 2011-06-10 21:22:30
Saison-Brett, Boulevard Brewing's highest rated beer is hitting shelves next week. I implore all of you to get as much as you can...and not drink it. Boulevard provided me with a bottle from this year's batch, and it is going st > read more
Return Flight: Flying Monkey Amber Ale
Published on 2011-06-09 05:52:33
After a 19 month hiatus, Flying Monkey Amber Ale is now back on shelves in the Kansas City area. Flying Monkey is KC's original Amber Ale. Started up in 1996, they earned a reputation as "Kansas City's alternative" to that other brewer in > read more
Flying Dog Flying Out of Missouri
Published on 2011-06-06 13:21:11
According to BeerNews.org Flying Dog Brewery is pulling distribution out of five state, including Missouri. This is one of the first times a larger brewery has pulled out of Missouri instead of trying to get in. Flying Dog says they > read more
Summer Break: Boulevard Two Jokers
Published on 2011-06-05 11:47:00
Summer has officially started in KC, the weather is hot and muggy. Boulevard Brewing summer seasonal Two Jokers is the perfect compliment. Two Jokers is a Double Wit, a bigger Belgian "white" beer - a wheat beer made with coriander and or > read more
Stuck Truck Brews Hosts 2nd Annual Brookside Nanobrew Festival
Published on 2011-06-03 12:32:15
Start up nanobrewers Stuck Truck Brews is hosting the second annual Brookside Nanobrew Festival June 11. The Brookside Nanobrew festival is a collection of 13 area homebrewers/nanobrewers and BBQ. Food is being provided by Jet Bar-B- > read more
Buy a Round for Someone in Need, Help the Red Cross
Published on 2011-06-02 11:45:12
This week Joplin is starting to get closure on the massive tornado that hit their city on May 22. The final death toll is 134, but at least the list of missing persons has been zeroed. At least they can move away from search and rescue an > read more
Hand in Hand in Hand in Hand: 4 Hands Brewing
Published on 2011-05-31 20:47:39
Check out the new logo for 4 Hands Brewing. Very cool. I just got an update from 4 Hands Brewing, and they plan on opening their doors this fall. They are going out of the gates bottling. I wish them the best of luck From the > read more
For the Love of a Shroom: All-Star Pizza
Published on 2011-05-31 18:43:00
I am kicking myself for just now posting about All-Star Pizza. The Northland isn't exactly a bastion of craft beer bars, but All-Star stands out as a beacon of hope. At first look it may seem like a standard sports pub, but on close > read more
Boulevard Teams with VFW for Return the Favor Campaign
Published on 2011-05-30 11:45:22
It is appropriate that on Memorial Day Boulevard announces a new initiative with the VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Boulevard has already shown they are supportive of active military by sponsoring the commission of the USS Missouri. This means > read more
Midcoast Cares: a Benefit for Joplin
Published on 2011-05-27 10:49:58
Crosstown Station and Boulevard Brewing are hosting a benefit concert to help the victims of the Joplin tornado. All procedes are going to Heart to Heart International. Heart to Heart International is a local charity that provides medical > read more
Rebuilding: Sierra Nevada Ovila Dubbel
Published on 2011-05-26 20:37:46
Sierra Nevada has been collaborating with the monks of Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina, CA to create the Ovila series of Belgian style ales. The first release is a Dubbel which is out now. The next release is a Saison due out June thi > read more
Round 3 - Buy a Round for Joplin, Help the Red Cross
Published on 2011-05-25 15:35:08
I think someone in Joplin has heard my message. Missourians are resilient and have a sense of humor. Even in tragedy sometimes all you want is a beer. I want to buy this person as many beers as they want. Unfortunately I can't > read more
Springfield Brewing & Mother's Brewing Host Joplin Benefit Concert
Published on 2011-05-25 11:35:23
Springfield's two local breweries, Springfield Brewing Company and the new Mother's Brewing, have teamed up to raise money for the Joplin community. The Joplin Benefit Concert will be held tomorrow, May 26th from 5 to 9 pm, at Mother's Backyard, > read more
Charleville Half Wit Wheat Now in 12 oz
Published on 2011-05-25 09:31:03
Label approval has just come in for Charleville Half Wit Wheat in 12 oz bottles. Previously Charleville only offered 22 oz bottles. Charleville distributes around the St. Louis area, but perhaps this is a sign of expansion into bigger oth > read more
Round 2 - Buy a Round for Joplin, Help the Red Cross
Published on 2011-05-24 22:27:46
It has been two days since the tornado in Joplin, MO. Clean up has just started, but for some reason the weather will not let up. The Joplin area is under another tornado alert tonight. As of tonight the death toll has reached 123, with a > read more
Fifth Annual St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival Coming This June
Published on 2011-05-24 19:52:15
Beerfest season is gearing up all across Missouri. This press release just came in for the St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival. The Fifth Annual St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival returns June 10th and 11th to historic Forest Park, bring > read more
Perennial Artisan Ales Opening this Summer
Published on 2011-05-24 00:05:26
Perennial Artisan Ales is the next craft brewer opening up in the St. Louis area. Looks like they are going to stay close to home in St. Louis. This is their press release: St. Louis, MO (May 2011) - Perennial Artisan Ales is a small-bat > read more
Buy a Round for Joplin, Help the Red Cross
Published on 2011-05-23 11:57:52
This blog is more than just about beer. For me it is also an exploration of my home state, Missouri. Joplin, one of Missouri's sister cities, was devistated on Sunday by a massive tornado. The southern thrid of the city was flattene > read more
O'Fallon Brewery Sale Finalized
Published on 2011-05-23 06:29:02
Have you noticed a lack of O'Fallon Wheach or Hemp Hop Ale on the shelves. What has happened was over the last year O'Fallon was having some financial troubles and looking for a new buyer. That new buyer was finalized this last > read more
Get Ready for Rapture: Avery Salvation
Published on 2011-05-21 11:06:09
Did you hear? Today is supposed to be the Rapture. I'm not a very religious person by nature, but I figure it doesn't hurt to hedge my bets. What better way than by drinking craft beer? After all, "Beer is proof that God loves > read more
New Kansas City Craft Beer Festival Coming to Westport
Published on 2011-05-20 12:33:01
Beer KC, the group that manages McCoy's, Foundry and Beer Kitchen, has just announced their first ever Kansas City Craft Beer Festival. Held June 4th in the McCoy's Parking lot, this is going to be an event limited to 500 tickets. Tickets > read more
Spilker Ales Hopluia
Published on 2011-05-19 20:29:26
Hopluia from Spilker Ales can now be found at the Kansas City Lukas Liquors and at Bubbles in Gladstone. Spilker is a nano-brewery from Cortland, Nebraska and Hopluia is the only beer they brew. I was first introduced to Hopluia at this y > read more
Boulevard Collaboration No. 2 Label Approved
Published on 2011-05-19 12:34:38
Here's a close up look at Boulevard's Collaboration No. 2 label. I am very excited for this release, and I can't wait to do a side-by-side tasting with the Deschutes version. > read more
Air Your Tires - Tour de Brew Kansas City
Published on 2011-05-18 06:26:46
Spring is full swing in Kansas City, with some days even feeling like summer. That means it's time to pull that bike out of the garage and tune it up for the Tour de Brew. Tour de Brew, held May 22, is a bike tour across Kansas City with > read more
Boulevard Hosts Glassware Seminar With Spiegelau
Published on 2011-05-16 18:20:32
Boulevard is hosting a glassware seminar June 16 with glassware manufacturer Spiegleau. The seminar will be held at the brewery from 5:30-7:00 pm. The fee is $40, but that also includes a Spiegleau four-glass tasting kit. Boulevard > read more
Westside Brew Day in Kansas City
Published on 2011-05-15 18:13:52
The Charlotte Street Foundation is hosting It's All Yours, an event based exhibition to feature Kansas City's Westside neighborhood. The Charlotte Street Foundation is an organization that recognizes Greater Kansas City artists and helps f > read more
Piney River Gets Two More Labels Approved
Published on 2011-05-13 18:36:14
Piney River Brewing from Bucyrus, MO has two new labels approved, McKinney Eddy Amber Ale and Bronzeback Pale Ale. Expect to see Piney River beers around Southern Missouri. From the labels: McKinney Eddy Amber - In the heart of Texas County, > read more
American Craft Brew Week, May 16-22
Published on 2011-05-13 14:44:58
The American Craft Brew Week starts next Monday, May 16. Check out Boulevard's PR guru Julie Weeks in this ACBW promo video. This year all 50 states are participating in the American Craft Brew Week, and Missouri has many great events to check o > read more
Weston's Li'l Lucy's Hot Pepper Ale Label Approved
Published on 2011-05-12 12:18:38
It appears Weston Brewing is repackaging their Brew Labs #2 Hot Pepper as Li'l Lucy Hot Pepper Ale. Now in a 12 oz bottle. > read more
Say Hi to Your Mother: Buffalo Bill's Alimony Ale
Published on 2011-05-09 20:38:50
I was surprised to see Buffalo Bill's Alimony Ale on the shelf of my local beer store. I had not seen Alimony Ale in about six or seven years. The last time I had Alimony it came in a 22 oz bottle and was contract brewed by August Schell > read more
I'm a Lumberjack, and That's Muy Bueno: Ska Mexican Logger
Published on 2011-05-07 16:36:47
Cinco de Mayo was a few days ago. Cinco is a Mexican holiday that was invaded by American distributors to sell cerveza, Mexican lagers. It is just one more day for amateur drinkers to get stupid in public. Good for them, I will stay > read more
Mother's Brewing is Getting Ready for Oktoberfest
Published on 2011-05-07 12:40:58
Mother's Brewing from Springfield, MO is cranking out more labels for state approval. The latest approved is for their Old School Oktoberfest. The label mentions that "Old School Oktoberfest goes great with brats, grilled veggies and cabb > read more
Hop Toddy, Gone Tomorrow: Schlafly No. 20 Vol. 2 Hop Toddy
Published on 2011-05-05 19:19:19
Last night, while the Gents were whooping it up, I was at home savoring the very limited release Schlafly No. 20 Vol. 2 Hop Toddy. Kansas City did not get very much of this release. Even less than the Vol. 1 Imperial Pilsner because > read more
Bridging the Gap: Lakefront Bridge Burner
Published on 2011-05-03 15:38:27
Lakefront Brewery from Milwaukee had a table at the MoBev tasting. As I was tasting Lakefront's beers it occurred to me that while we get a large amount of craft beer in Missouri, not a lot of it comes from the East. Not so > read more
Movie Night With New Belgium
Published on 2011-05-02 17:57:28
This should be exciting to all the Ken Burns types. New Belgium is hosting the Clips of Faith Beer and Film Tour again this year, and St Louis and Kansas City are two of the first stops. Clips of Faith is an amateur film contest open to a > read more
Parkville Microbrew Festival Recap
Published on 2011-05-01 10:53:25
This year's Parkville Microbrew Festival was a great success. Great beer, great crowd, perfect weather. It was sunny in the low 70s, complete opposite to last year's rain. If you have never been to this fest, I would start making pl > read more
Toast to the New Royal Couple: Wychwood King Goblin
Published on 2011-04-28 23:24:12
Apparently there is going to be some hoity-toity royal wedding over in in England tomorrow. This is the first I've heard of it. And even though Brew Dog brewed a special beer made with "viagra" for the occasion, beer will not be on t > read more
For Those Who Don't Like Brett
Published on 2011-04-28 15:23:55
Boulevard Brewing has just posted a letter to their consumers regarding this year's Imperial Stout release. Even though Boulevard noted on their blog there were some "Brett-character" in this batch, since it was not an intended character they a > read more
MoBev Tasting Recap
Published on 2011-04-27 19:25:41
Sometimes is pays to be a regular at a beer store. The owners of my regular beer store, Bubbles Wines and Spirits, passed on an invite to a beer tasting held by distributor MoBev. MoBev holds these tastings for retailers and restaurants t > read more
Hopfest 2011 Coming to Waldo
Published on 2011-04-26 14:25:32
KC Beer Blog broke news that a new beerfest is coming to the Waldo area, Hopfest 2011. The Waldo area has turned into a little KC Beer Mecca, and this is a natural progression. This is going to be more of an exclusive event with a li > read more
Parkville's 8th Annual Microbrew Fest This Weekend
Published on 2011-04-25 20:10:18
The Parkville Microbrew Festival is this weekend, and I am very excited. The Parkville fest is the best in the Kansas City area. There are going to be some new brewers participating, including Stone. Tickets can be purchased in adva > read more
Boulevard Collaboration No. 2 Official Press Release
Published on 2011-04-25 11:30:41
The official press release for Boulevard's Collaboration No. 2 came out today: New Beer Brings Together the Best of Two RegionsKansas City, Missouri’s Boulevard Brewing Company and Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewery collaborate on a White I.P.A. A > read more
Hoppy Easter: A Couple of Hoppy Beers for Easter
Published on 2011-04-24 12:46:33
Hoppy Easter everyone! I hope the Easter Bunny was nice to you, unlike the Bunnies over at Awkward Family Photos. We took our girls to visit the Easter Bunny at Metro North Mall. Luckily this bunny was nice and wasn't a Donnie Darko > read more
Deschutes Conflux Collaboration with Boulevard Will Ship to MO
Published on 2011-04-22 21:23:03
Deschutes just confirmed on their Facebook page that their version of the Boulevard/Deschutes collaboration, Conflux, will be available in Missouri. "Both versions should be available wherever Deschutes and BLVD's Smokestack Series is available com > read more
Boulevard Collaboration No. 2 X 2 With Deschutes
Published on 2011-04-21 12:23:57
The long rumored Boulevard collaboration with Deschutes Brewery is this much closer. A sale sheet has been posted showing the Collaboration No. 2 will be a White IPA and hsould be out by this summer. The White IPA is described as a mix of > read more
Crown Valley Gunslinger Double IPA Label Approved
Published on 2011-04-20 10:01:54
Crown Valley Brewing out of Sainte Genevieve has recieved label approval for Gunslinger Double IPA. This DIPA was originally going to be called "Double Barrel", but for reasons unknown they did a switch to Gunslinger. Crown Valley describes the > read more
Gregface vs Monkeyface: Stone Week Missouri Night 1
Published on 2011-04-20 06:35:41
The first night of Stone Week Missouri has concluded. Some KC beer folk spent the day chasing Stone co-founder and CEO Greg Koch around town. I wish I could say I have the time, cash and energy to do something like that. My night be > read more
Boulevard, Good for the Earth
Published on 2011-04-19 15:46:11
Boulevard, hot off ranking 10th over all craft brewer, has announced they are taking more "green" initiatives at the brewery. Boulevard Celebrates Earth Day with “Green” Initiatives KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 19, 2011 – Installing solar panels, > read more
Stone Week Missouri Begins Today
Published on 2011-04-19 11:31:16
The wait is over. Stone Brewing is now officially open for business in Missouri. Stone has created a check list of events all over town, including featured beers. Stone co-founder and CEO Greg Koch will be out and about, shaking han > read more
Good Choice: Schlafly Brewer's Choice Bavarian Weissbier
Published on 2011-04-18 17:52:33
Schlafly has released their first beer labeled as Brewer's Choice, a Bavarian Style Weissbier. The Brewer's Choice line works as a mid range seasonal, something that fits in between the regular seasonals, like the Summer Lager and Okt > read more
Weston is Playing With Peppers Again
Published on 2011-04-17 20:25:14
Weston Brewing has posted an image of the next release in their Brew Labs Series, a West Indian Style Amber Lager, made with habanaro pepper and mango. Hot Pepper Ale, #2 in the Brew Labs Series, was made with serrano and jalapeno peppers > read more
Not Too Fru-Fru: Schlafly Raspberry Hefeweizen
Published on 2011-04-15 11:49:23
Last week when I was on the radio, a popular topic with callers was 'Girl Beers." One caller said she liked Michelob Ultra Pomegranite-Raspberry , to which all the guys face/palmed. I don't want to disparage someone for what they like, bu > read more
Oatmeal and Milk: Tale of Two Stouts
Published on 2011-04-13 18:39:51
To many Guinness is the quintessential stout. And there is some truth to that. Guinness is one of the oldest stouts marketed. Stouts come in all shapes and sizes. Well, the containers stouts come in come in all shapes and sizes. L > read more
Flying Saucer Announces 3rd Anniversary Party
Published on 2011-04-13 16:18:54
Kansas City Flying Saucer just sent me the press release for their Third Anniversary Party. Flying Saucer to Host Third Anniversary PartyEvent will feature hourly rare beer tappings and raise funds for local charity Kansas City, Mo., Apr. 13, 201 > read more
Schlafly Releases No.20 - Volume 2: Hop Toddy
Published on 2011-04-13 06:20:41
Schlafly sent out a press release announcing Hop Toddy Ale, the second of four in the 20th anniversary series, will be released this month. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Schlafly has brought together past and present brewers to cre > read more
Flying Saucer to Host Stone Brewing Company Release Party
Published on 2011-04-11 17:29:24
This press release just in: Flying Saucer to Host Stone Brewing Company Release PartyEvent kicks off distribution in Missouri and features Stone co-founder, Greg Koch Kansas City, Mo., April 11, 2011 – Flying Saucer will take part in Stone Brewing > read more
More Great Beers Coming to Missouri.
Published on 2011-04-11 11:36:44
Missouri has become a hot market for out of state brewers. We already know about Stone Brewing, and Firestone Walker is already here. BeerPulse posted a list of new state activity and Deschutes, Green Flash, and Nebraska Brewing are > read more
Strawberry-Banana: Sierra Nevada Kellerweis
Published on 2011-04-11 06:35:16
Do you like strawberry-banana yogurt? I do. And so do the kids. If we get yogurt, it's a race to see if I even get any. I also love fresh strawberries, and Mrs. Monkey picked up a bunch of big-ass berries at the store this wee > read more
Quarter Stick: Left Hand TNT Weizen Doppelbock
Published on 2011-04-08 21:47:36
Left Hand Brewing has recently put out a new limited release, TNT Weizen Doppelbok. TNT was brewed with Lapsang Souchong, a Chinese black tea that is quick dried over fire. A Weizen Doppelbok, or Weizenbock, is a heavier Dunkel Weizen, "D > read more
Published on 2011-04-08 15:26:29
Odell just sent me a press release announcing the return of St. Lupulin. I have enjoyed St. Lupulin the last few times I've had it, it's a good hot weather brew. The Saint Comes Marching In…Again Odell Brewing celebrates the return of St. Lu > read more
Show-Me Beer on the Radio, Part 2
Published on 2011-04-07 13:12:11
I am getting a lot of positive feedback from my appearance on 96.5 The Buzz this morning. And not just from friends and family. Danny Boi, the host for the segment, said that he didn't get any negative feedback. He says that never h > read more
Urban Chestnut Starts Distributing in St. Louis
Published on 2011-04-07 09:52:01
New Saint Louis brewer, Urban Chestnut, has just announced they will start distributing in the Saint Louis area. I'm hoping a few kegs will make it to the KC area. From their press release: Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (UCBC), a self-profess > read more
Show-Me Beer on the Radio
Published on 2011-04-06 11:25:53
Tune in to 96.5 The Buzz tomorrow morning around 7 am. I am going to be on the air talking beer with morning co-host Danny Boi. He has been doing a bit called People in Your Neighborhood while the host, Afentra, is out on maternity leave. > read more
Halcyon Days: Tallgrass Halcyon Unfiltered Wheat
Published on 2011-04-05 20:52:24
Halcyon Days By Walt Whitman Not from successful love alone, Nor wealth, nor honor'd middle age, nor victories of politics or war; But as life wanes, and all the turbulent passions calm, As gorgeous, vapory, silent hues cover the evening sky, As soft > read more
Stone Week, MO - April 19-23
Published on 2011-04-04 18:34:28
Get ready Missouri! Stone Brewing is hosting events all across the state April 19-23 to celebrate their release into the Missouri market. Not only is Stone now going to be available in Missouri, they are going to bring in some rarities fo > read more
Big Time Beer: Big Flats 1901
Published on 2011-04-01 19:58:20
Big Flats 1901. The name just shouts quality beer. I have been eagerly anticipating trying this new beer, exclusively available at select Walgreens. Some things to know about this Premium beer. It is a lager beer. It is a "Genuine > read more
Stone Loves KC, and BBQ Too!
Published on 2011-04-01 18:15:54
First Saint Louis got a special label to dedicate Stone's arrival to the Missouri market. Now KC gets some love. Not only does KC get a love letter, we get a shout out for our BBQ too. I wonder what the distribution will be between > read more
The Scientific Geniuses at Schlafly Give You a Swirlie
Published on 2011-04-01 06:24:39
Craft Beer Comes to The Ozarks - Piney River Brewing
Published on 2011-03-30 17:12:39
Did you catch this week's episode of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations? Tony went into the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, did a little hunting, a little fishing, and some arm wrestling. What he did not do is sample the Ozarks newest nano- > read more
Winning Hand: Firestone Walker Double Jack
Published on 2011-03-30 11:54:15
Firestone Walker has been in the KC market for a few weeks now, but I haven't felt the urgency to go and seek it. I know Firestone Walker puts out great beer. They are a top rated brewer, winning multiple awards each year. I tried a few here and ther > read more
Griesedieck Releasing an Unfiltered Bavarian-Style Wheat
Published on 2011-03-29 18:02:49
Griesedieck Brothers from Saint Louis have just announced their new bottle release, a Bavarian-Style Wheat. I picked up some of their Pilsener the last time I was in Saint Louis and I thought it was pretty good. This is their press releas > read more
AB Buys Goose Island...The World Did Not End
Published on 2011-03-28 21:09:17
The biggest beer story on the internet today is Anheuser-Busch's purchase of Goose Island for $38.8 million. From the press release: (Chicago, IL) – Chicago-based Goose Island, one of the nation’s most respected and fastest-growing small br > read more
Springtime for Spoetzl: Shiner Dortmunder
Published on 2011-03-26 10:53:42
I am tired of cold weather, as I'm sure everyone else is. Spring was supposed to have started March 20, and we did get a few days of warm weather. There are a few buds on the trees and the mystery bulbs are sprouting by the side of the ho > read more
Hey Porter! Firestone Walker's Reserve Porter
Published on 2011-03-24 22:37:34
Porter is a style that I haven't given enough attention to lately. Porters are a dark roasted ale that originated from England. Porters get their name from their popularity with 18th Centrury London street and river porters. I was first introduced > read more
MO Beer Festival Season Gearing Up
Published on 2011-03-24 07:57:41
Missouri Beer Festival season is gearing up. First on the calendar is the Parkville Microbrew Festival. Parkville is bringing back regional favorites as well as some new faces. I believe this is the first Missouri festival Stone Brewing i > read more
Two MO Brewers Start Bottling
Published on 2011-03-23 17:17:09
This week I noticed on BeerNews.org (soon to be BeerPulse.com) that a couple of Missouri brewers will start bottling soon. First up is 6 Row Brewing out of St Louis. According to Mike Rami, 6 Row president: We are starting our bottli > read more
If You Like Wood: Southern Tier Cuvée Series 3
Published on 2011-03-20 18:54:51
Barrels and beer have always gone hand and hand, but over the last ten years or so aging beer in oak barrels has really taken off. Often brewers will re-purpose whisky or wine barrels to add a hint of the previous occupant to the beer. Th > read more
Nectar Ales Enter the Ring
Published on 2011-03-16 19:21:41
With so many new breweries entering the Missouri market it's turning into a free-for-all. I had an opportunity watch some WWE free-for-all yesterday when I took Monkey Boy to the taping of WWE Smackdown at the Sprint Center. The boy is tu > read more
Stone on the Way to STL, What About KC?
Published on 2011-03-16 12:46:28
According to this new Stone Brewing label, they are planning on releasing to St Louis. But what about the rest of Missouri, specifically Kansas City? Well, we will get Stone, but I guess we don't get as much love. Oh well. Stone should hit shelve > read more
Pick It Up, Up, Up: Ska Toaster
Published on 2011-03-15 00:24:59
I first came across this video by Ska Brewing on KC Beer Blog. It's a pretty funny parody of the show Brew Masters, but more importantly it showcases a new beer to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Toasters. The Toaster > read more
Snake Saturday Recap: Boulevard Imperial Stout
Published on 2011-03-13 11:49:26
Snake Saturday is a big deal get-together with my group of friends. All of us are grown-ups and we have grown up job that do not let out for St. Patricks day. Also, one of my best friends is an honest to goodness Irishman. We rejoic > read more
Boulevard 2011 Imperial Stout Releases March 15th
Published on 2011-03-11 09:35:54
Do you remember how fast Boulevard's Chocolate Ale sold out? Get ready for another mad beer hunt. Boulevard's 2011 Imperial Stout is scheduled to hit shelves March 15th. This has not been bottled since 2009. Boulevard was kind > read more
How to do Snake Saturday and/or St Patrick's Day
Published on 2011-03-10 21:12:00
Two major drinking holidays are coming up in KC, Snake Saturday and St Patrick's Day. This year's St Patrick's Day will be a little bittersweet with the recent passing of parade founder Mike Murphy. I have a few easy steps to help yo > read more
4 Hands Brewing Coming to St Louis
Published on 2011-03-07 21:34:09
St Louis is once again getting another new brewery. 4 Hands Brewing just went live with their Facebook page. While a webpage is not available yet, things seem to be moving along. From their Facebook page: 4 Hands Brewing Company, > read more
4 Days of Boulevard Chocolate Ale at Beer Kitchen
Published on 2011-03-06 18:06:47
Randyl Danner, Beer Kitchen Beer Manager (and beer nerd heart-breaker), posted this over at BeerAdvocate: Beer Kitchen in Kansas City has 4 kegs of Boulevard Chocolate Ale. Starting Monday, March 7th- Thursday March 10th, Beer Kitchen will tap one ke > read more
Stick the Landing: O'Fallon Sticke It to the Man
Published on 2011-03-04 23:44:44
I bought a four pack of O'Fallon Sticke It to the Man when it first came out last October, but I wasn't really sure what I thought about it after the first bottle. Now I have been going through the beer fridge, clearing out drink > read more
Draw Beer: Doodle Brewing Doodle Dubbel
Published on 2011-02-28 21:18:28
After months of hard work, Doodle Brewing has finally hit the shelves. Owner and head brewer, Nick Vaughn, has been going around town himself to deliver Doodle Dubbel, Doodle's first beer. KC Beer Blog reported the first case was del > read more
Firestone Walker Nectar Beer Release Party in KC
Published on 2011-02-23 21:40:57
Randyl Danner, Beer Kitchen Beer Manager (and beer nerd heart-breaker), has has announced a release party to celebrate Firestone Walker coming to KC Sunday, March 13th 5:30-7:00 p.m. Beer Kitchen is hosting John Bryan with Firestone Walker to releas > read more
Coo-Coo for Chocolate Stouts: Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence
Published on 2011-02-23 12:37:13
Are you feeling the chocolate withdrawls from the instant sell out of Boulevard Chocolate Ale? There are still plenty of chocolate beers out there that will have to make do until Chocolate Ale comes back next year. Ommegang Chocolate Indu > read more
KC Flying Saucer Hosting 2011 Barleywine Week
Published on 2011-02-21 17:24:41
I am a big fan of barleywines, as opposed to Barelywines. I can completely go without Bartles & James, Smirnoff and the like. This looks to be more fun times at the Saucer. Flying Saucer will host its 2011 Barleywine Week from Feb. 28 to March 6 > read more
All That Glitters is Not Gold: Weston Leapin' Leprechaun
Published on 2011-02-20 17:53:08
I'm sure we have all been in the situation where where someone gives you some beer not realizing their choice was not the greatest. This is usually from family or friends who know you like craft beer, but don't really know anything about craft > read more
Boulevard Chocolate Ale Will Be Back!
Published on 2011-02-15 11:24:09
Breaking News - Boulevard has just published a letter to their fans in response to Chocolate Ale February 14, 2011 Dear Friends, Holy cow, did we ever misjudge your feelings towards chocolate in beer. Before the Chocolate Ale storm hit, it was to us > read more
Boulevard Imperial Stout Coming Back for 2011
Published on 2011-02-14 16:12:47
Boulevard has gotten label approval for the 2011 Imperial Stout. This was last released in January of 2009 with a few kegs showing up at some fests. It has been such a long wait I wasn't sure we would ever see it again. Now that the > read more
I Got Mine, Finally - Boulevard Chocolate Ale
Published on 2011-02-13 11:37:05
These past few weeks I have been really out of it. Quite literally. It all started around Christmas when my regular aches and pains in my right knee started to get out of hand. About three years ago I had torn the meniscus on my lef > read more
Who Loves Ya Baby?
Published on 2011-02-04 13:08:09
Kansas City Flying Saucer loves ya, that's who. To show their love, Flying Saucer is celebrating Valentine's Day Feburary 9th with a limited edition pint glass. Sales start at 7 pm, so get there early. These glasses have a way of se > read more
Second Schlafly 20th Anniversary Label Approved
Published on 2011-01-30 12:29:58
Schlafly has received label approval for the second beer to celebrate their 20th Anniversary, Hop Toddy Ale. This beer should be hitting shelves in March in very limited quantities. As with the first Anniversary Beer, Schafly has brought > read more
Boulevard Chocolate Ale Label Approved
Published on 2011-01-27 11:37:22
Boulevard Brewing's Chocolate Ale, a collaboration with chocolatier Christpher Elbow, is one step closer to hitting the shelves. The final label has been approved, which means the only thing left is to register with the state for distribution.& > read more
Weston Finally Makes a Stout
Published on 2011-01-26 09:14:51
Finally, after about five years, Weston Brewing is going to create a stout. Weston's first beer was Irish Cream Ale, which I thought was an odd choice for a brewery so closely associated with one of the best Irish Pubs in the country. > read more
Are You Feeling Lucky? - Stone Lukcy Basartd
Published on 2011-01-19 11:37:29
It is all but official, Stone Brewing is coming to Missouri. KC Beer Blog reported that a couple of Stone sales reps were in the Missouri scouting distributors and warehouse locations in St Louis and Kansas City. Once Stone does go live, w > read more
Schlafly No 20, Volume 1 - Imperial Pilsner
Published on 2011-01-09 10:28:21
Schlafly is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year with four special brews. Each beer will be a collaboration with brewers past and present. The first release, an Imperial Pilsner, was just released in Kansas City in very limited qu > read more
Looking to 2011
Published on 2011-01-03 13:06:45
Hello 2011. What will you show us this year? I have to admit that this year has started a little rough for me. My Grandmother passed away on New Year's Day. It is incredibly sad, but it has also been a relief. Had she lived s > read more
Beery Christmas to All, and To All a Good Pint
Published on 2010-12-25 10:25:00
I hope every one has had a merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, joyous Kwanzaa, and a festive Festivus. As part of my family's Christmas Eve tradition, we made a gingerbread house with the kids. I don't particularly care how it ends up, but if the > read more
I Hate it When I Wake Up Dead
Published on 2010-12-24 11:04:29
I was hoping to tie Left Hand Brewing's new Barrel Aged Wake Up Dead with the finale of Walking Dead, but the timing was off a bit. Walking Dead finished up a few weeks ago, and Wake Up Dead just hit shelves recently. Instead I did the ne > read more
To Infinium and Beyond
Published on 2010-12-18 16:28:10
The much anticipated Infinium came out this week. Infinium is the collaboration between Samuel Adams and Germany's Weihenstephan Brewery, the world's oldest brewery. The two brewers were attempting to create a completely new beer style wh > read more
Better Watch Out, Better Not Cry - Southern Tier Krampus
Published on 2010-12-17 12:36:19
American kids get it too easy. If they are naughty all they get from Santa is coal. And these days it's probably coal-looking candy. I tried explaining this concept to our three year old, and she had no idea what coal is. So I > read more