Month: November 2014

November 11, 2014

Need Money for Bier?

Get more money for bier by saving money at home. Efficiency First Kansas City wants to talk with homeowners/renters/landlords about how to lower their utility bills. Energy professionals from the nonprofit group will be at Kansas City Bier Company tomorrow, Wednesday, November 12, to talk with people about energy efficiency. Enjoy a German-style bier while finding out how to make your home safer, more comfortable, and lower in energy costs. This is the second event of this nature for Efficiency First Kansas City whose main goal is to spread awareness of energy efficiency. The first one was in September at Big Rip Brewing Company.

This free event (you have to buy your own bier) will be from 6pm until 8pm. Click here for more details on their website or here for the Facebook event page.

November 11, 2014

Boulevard Celebrates 25 Years

Next Monday marks the 25th anniversary of when Boulevard Brewing Co. sold its first keg to Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen. John McDonald did what many of us dream to do now by creating one of the best brewing companies in the world. From the amazing beers Boulevard produces to community involvement and sustainability initiatives, Boulevard is a great example of what to do when running a business.

After 25 banks rejected the idea back in the late eighties, McDonald went to his father for help. A wise investment as Boulevard has made a huge difference in the American beer resurgence in the last 25 years.

To celebrate their success, Boulevard is having several events over the next week. Check our calendar on the homepage for all of the events. You can’t celebrate an anniversary without a partner, so Boulevard has invited Odell Brewing Company to join. Odell Brewing Company started their company in a converted 1915 grain elevator on the outskirts of downtown Fort Collins, on November 18, 1989, one day after Boulevard sold their first keg. It’s a perfect match! Boulevard and Odell collaborated in the Silver Anniversary Ale (out now), an English Ale with an ABV of 7.3% and 40 IBUs. Odell has also come out with a double version of their flagship 90 Shilling – 180 Shilling, 9.6% ABV.

Congratulations to both Boulevard and Odell for making it to 25 years. Fittingly, my husband and I celebrated our third anniversary at Boulevard around their 18th anniversary in 2007. Please enjoy the album below of photographs from the past 7 years.

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November 6, 2014

Beer Me! November 06 – November 12

Beerfests, special tappings, networking, swap meets. Here’s where you can say, “Beer me!” this week.

Thursday, November 06

It’s International Stout Day. Try Big Rip‘s Magic Hour Chai Milk Stout (almost out), Martin City‘s Bourbon Barrel aged Big Boy Imperial Stout, 75th Street‘s Muddy Mo’ Stout, or a Boulevard Dark Truth Stout.
Flying Saucer celebrates the Stout by having special tappings all week long. Tonight it’s Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast, Amager/Mikkeller HR Frederickson Vaesel Brunch Evil Twin Even More Jesus & Even Less Jesus.
It’s Thirsty Thursday at the Boulevard Dry Goods Store. Bring your dog or find a new furry friend as KC Pet Project will be there. Beer Paws will also be there handing out some biscuits and there will be samples of Bob’s 47 for the humans. 5pm – 7pm
Grain to Glass is holding an Intro to Micro class at their shop in North Kansas City. Learn the basics about yeast and bacteria as they relate to improving the quality of brews. 6:30pm – 8pm, Free

Friday, November 07

Flying Saucer continues with their Stout Week with tappings of Perennial – 2013 Abraxas, 2014 Sump, and 17.

First Friday at Boulevard Brewing Company. 12oz pours of anything from their tap room for $4, mini birthday carrot cupcake matched with a 4oz pour of Pale Ale for $3, free samples of their Silver Anniversary Ale. Celebrate with them from 11am – 7pm

Saturday, November 08

Last day of Flying Saucer’s Stout Week. Firestone Walker Parabola 2014 and Velvet Merkin will be tapped.
Greater Topeka Hall of Foamers Competition begins at 10am.
Boulevard is having a Pub Crawl in Westport. Riot Room, The Foundry, Kelly’s, Harpo’s, Westport Ale House, Preservation Market, Harry’s Bar & Tables, Buzzard Beach, and Green Room Burgers & Beer are all on the path. Tickets are sold out.
The Bunker KC Kickoff Powered by PourMeABeer goes from 4pm until 6pm. This beer tasting event promotes a new entrepreneur program for military veterans. Support a good cause and drink some beer! Tickets are $25 online and $35 at the door.

Sunday, November 09

Chiefs play the Buffalo Bills at noon.

Monday, November 10

Barley’s on 119th is hosting a Beer School with Boulevard’s John McDonald and Odell’s Wynne Odell. The beer list includes Boulevard/Odell Collaboration Silver Anniversary Ale, Boulevard Pale Ale, Boulevard Saison Brett 2014, Odell 90 Shilling, and Odell 180 Shilling. Other special guests include Jeremy Danner and Matt Shadid. $15 per person, tickets must be purchased in advance by stopping by Barley’s or calling 913-963-4099. 6pm – 8pm

Tuesday, November 11

It’s Veteran’s Day and KC Bier Company is honoring Active Duty Military members and Veterans with a Buy One Get One Free on their biers all day long.
Boulevard continues their Anniversary Celebration with a Collaboration Dinner with Odell. For $65 enjoy beers that are paired with delicious servings from Jax Fish House. Boulevard founder John McDonald and Odell founder Wynne Odell will both be in attendance to walk guests through the pairings and talk about their brewing histories. Reservations can be made by calling Jax Fish House at 816-437-7940.

Wednesday, November 12

Need more money for bier? KC Bier Company and Efficiency First Kansas City are hosting an Energy Social at the Brewery. Talk with energy experts and find out how to make your home/apartment/townhome/cardboard box more comfortable for the winter season and use less energy. Using less energy, you’ll spend less on utility bills and have more money to spend on bier! Hooray! 6pm – 8pm, Free

Learn the three basic off-flavors every brewer should know at Grain to Glass’ Beer Flavor ID Part 1 class. Familiarity with these will help you improve your beers and become a more knowledgeable beer connoisseur. They will also teach a proper “sensory aroma and tasting technique.” 6:30pm – 8pm, $15

Beer Me! is a weekly event post where we let you know what’s going on beerwise in the Kansas City area. If there’s something we missed, please comment below or email us and we’ll add it to the list. Get home safe and get a taxi or have a designated driver!

November 5, 2014

4th Annual Westport Strong Ale Fest

A week from this Saturday, over 30 breweries will be pouring some of their strongest ales between McCoy’s and Kelly’s in Westport. Beer KC presents the 4th Annual Westport Strong Ale Fest. Many brewers and brewery representatives will be chatting with guests while serving their product. A few notable brews: Boulevard Love Child No. 4 (on draft), Deschutes Black Butte XXVI, 4 Hands Ill Repute, Empyrean Nibbed in the Barrel Imperial Oatmeal Stout, Goose Island The Muddy, Free State Old Backus Barleywine, Mother’s Squashed Chocolate Pumpkin Porter, Southern Tier Crème Brulee, and KC Bier Company Winter Bock.

Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Includes tasting glass and unlimited pours from participating breweries while supplies last. Limited to 800 people so wait lines should be short to nonexistent. Click here to purchase.

Participating breweries: