Beer Me! November 06 – November 12

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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.

Boulevard

  • 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

KC Bier Co

  • 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!

 

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