Goose Island Migrates through Kansas City
We missed you last year, Goose Island Migration Week, but thanks for coming back with a bang! Human Foosball, rare Goose Island Beer, a Free Dinner, Flight Schools, and more await us as Goose Island flocks to Kansas City.
Goose Island tours their Migration Week coast to coast to promote their brand. They started this year in New Orleans in March, and will complete their migration in Asheville, NC in November.
So, let’s talk ab
out this Human Foosball because it sounds amazing. Up-Down worked with the local representative from Goose Island to come up with something fun and unique for Kansas City. Human Foosball was the winner. Such a good idea, in fact, that Goose Island will be taking the event to the rest of their tour.
Bleachers, announcers, fun prizes, and rare beers from Goose Island will be at the event that will be held in the southwest parking lot of Up-Down. If you’ve never been to Up-Down, it’s a 21+ arcade bar with over 50 games, pinball machines, skee ball, and 48 beers on tap. It’s a laid back atmosphere with a great patio upstairs and the likes of 80s wrestling and American Gladiators on the TVs.
We tried to sign up for a team, but unfortunately our team wasn’t one that was randomly chosen. We’ll still be there cheering on the teams that did get chosen! Check in for teams is at 6pm and the tournament will begin at 7pm, but get there early to secure a good spectator spot. There will be no cover charge.
Here is a full list of events:
Tuesday, May 31
- Event: Goose Island Human Foosball Tournament
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Up-Down Arcade
101 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
Description: The Migration Week crew from Goose Island is in Kansas City for the first time in two years. We couldn’t think of any other way to say we’re sorry for being gone so long than to bring a bunch of rare beers, build a human foosball field and invite all our friends (and your friends too) to join us. Do you need anything else? Well how about Goose Island brewer Bill Savage. He will be there too. There is no better way to start your week. Spots are VERY limited so clear your calendars and invite your friends. You weren’t doing anything else on Tuesday anyways.
Tournament Details
All teams slots have been filled.
$150 per team ($25 per person) – All proceeds benefiting the KC Pet Project.
Registration includes: Beer for the evening, one game guaranteed, Goose Island swag and your chance to raise the cup.
Check In: 6 p.m.
Games start: 7 p.m.
Games are 10 minutes long
Wednesday, June 1
- Event: Deconstruction of Bourbon County Stout
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Grain to Glass
1611 Swift Ave., North Kansas City, MO 64116
Description: Very few people have ever tasted Bourbon County Stout BEFORE it goes into the barrel. Thanks to the Migration Week team, you will now have the chance. Join Goose Island brewer Bill Savage as he walks you through a sensory experience that is the brewing process of Bourbon County Stout. Class includes exposure to all the solid ingredients of a BCS brew, liquid samples from the brewing process, finishing with a tasting of fresh Bourbon County Stout (and maybe a few rarities).
Beers Featured: Bourbon County Stout 2015, Vintage BCS
RSVP Here: https://bcsdeconstructionkc.eventbrite.com
- Event: Grit & Grain Documentary Viewing
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Location: The Foundry
424 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO 64111
Description: To the folks at Goose Island, Bourbon County Stout has always been more than liquid in a bottle. That’s why a group of employees set out to uncover the full story of Bourbon County Stout.
What we found was a story larger than we had ever realized. A story that crosses state lines, and spans generations—from the loggers who down the American White Oak used to make bourbon barrel staves, to the distillers that fill and age bourbon on those staves. This is Grit & Grain. This is what it really takes to get Bourbon County Brand Stout into your hands.
Be a part of our team as we watch our first full-length documentary on the big screen. Join us to see why the folklore is as rich and layered as the beer itself as you sample Bourbon County Stout.
Event Details
o Event starts at 8 p.m. in the parking lot of The Foundry.
o Movie will begin around 8:45 p.m.
o Blankets and chairs are encouraged.
o Carryout from The Foundry and local restaurants will be available.
o Proof of RSVP will get you one complimentary pour of Bourbon County Stout
Beers Featured: TBD
RSVP here: http://gritandgrainkansascity.eventbrite.com
Thursday, June 2
- Event: Free Beer Dinner at Rye
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Rye
10551 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206
Description: You love Chef Colby Garrelt’s soul food at Rye and you love Chef Patrick Ryan’s authentic Mexican food at Port Fonda. Now, see the two chefs in action and collaborating together for a Goose Island dinner.
A wholly unique meal that shows off the chefs’ agility, plus a new expression of flavors. Expect inspired Southern comfort food from Colby with a twist of Mexican flair from Ryan – and lots of Goose Island beer.
Friday, June 3
- Event: Flight School
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: Bier Station
120 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64114
Description: Looking to learn about and taste more of our beers? No problem. Join us at Flight School! Our brewer Bill Savage will walk you through a sampling of some core Goose Island brands, with an appearance from a few of our most sought out beers and the story behind each one of them. Cheers!
- Event: First Friday Goose Island Celebration of Beer
Time: 7-12 a.m.
Location: Ruins Pub
1715 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64108
Description: First Friday, a Kansas City monthly tradition, will be that much better on June 3, as Goose Island and the Migration Week crew partners with Ruins Pub to host an evening with art, music, charity and of course, those rare beers of ours. A partnership between Kansas City and Chicago artists will happen live, while multiple vintages of BCS will be on tap.
KansasCityBeer.com will be at Up-Down on Tuesday and Grain to Glass on Wednesday, so come for Goose Island’s events and to say hello to us.
