Beer Me!

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

Thursday, October 30

• Barley’s Brewhaus continues their anniversary celebration with a collaboration with Odell.  All Barley’s locations will tap their collaboration at 5pm.

Friday, October 31

• Barley’s Brewhaus concludes their month-long 19th anniversary celebration with $3 pints, mugs, and tulips all day at all Barley’s locations.
• It’s Halloween!  Don’t drink too much; there’s a lot to do tomorrow!

Saturday, November 01

• Learn to Homebrew Day!
• Cinder Block and Grain to Glass are teaming up to show people how to brew.  Brew in the parking lot of Grain to Glass then take your wort is in the carboy, take it to Cinder Block and pitch it with their Chico yeast.  Runs from 10am until 4pm.
• Apex Brew Wares in Independence is having a Homebrew Day, too. Brew with them or just watch and learn. Their offering 10% off brew ingredients for those brewing that day.  Runs from 11am until 5pm
• Lastly for Learn to Homebrew Day, KC Nanobrews is having a Homebrew Demonstration starting at 2pm.
• Free event at the Uptown Shoppes. The Pitch is having their annual Crafts and Drafts with over 75 craft vendors and over 25 craft beer vendors. KC Bier Co, 4 Hands, Crane Brewing, Boulevard, and Tallgrass are all slated to be there.  Runs from 11am until 6pm.
  • We will be at this event handing out buttons and taking lots of pictures.  Say hi if you see us!

Sunday, November 02

• Set your clocks back for an extra hour of drinking beer today!
• Chiefs play the Jets at noon.

Monday, November 03

• Flying Saucer has expanded International Stout Day to a week that starts today.   Founders will be on tap with KBS, Imperial Stout, and Breakfast Stout.

Tuesday, November 04

• It’s Election Day!  Go vote!
• Flying Saucer will have 4 Hands Bonafide 2012 & 2013 on tap for International Stout Week.

Wednesday, November 05

• Flying Saucer’s International Stout Week continues with Oskar Blues Ten Fiddy.  It’s also Glass Nite.
• Big Rip Brewing Company’s Beer Dinner at Webster House finally takes place.  After a delay because of baseball, enjoy delicious foods that are paired perfectly with the brews from Big Rip.  Chefs’ creations such as duck confit with drunken goat cheese mousse, sesame braised bok choy, savory bread pudding, ice cream cake with snickerdoodle crust and toasted marshmallow creme (drool) will be served with corresponding beers.  Starts at 6:30pm, $45 per person not including gratuity and tax.

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!