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December 12, 2014

KC Ale Trail Release

There’s no doubt Kansas City is quickly becoming one of the best cities for craft breweries. Now you can learn more about the industry, the beers and over 20 current and upcoming breweries in Pete Dulin’s new book, KC Ale Trail. The book is available for purchase at several local locations (Boulevard Dry Goods Store, Brew Lab, Grain to Glass, and more) as well as online at www.kcaletrail.com. It makes a great gift at $20 for the beer lover in your life.

Dulin will be making several appearances in the next week to sign books and answer questions:

Friday, December 12 – KC Ale Trail Release Party & Meet the Author at Bier Station, 120 E. Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64114. From 6pm until 9pm, have author Pete Dulin sign your copy and enter to win a copy of the book, local brewery swag, and other cool items.

Saturday, December 13 – Dulin will head into Northtown from 10am until noon and sign books at Grain to Glass, 1611 Swift Avenue, North Kansas City, MO 64116.

Tuesday, December 16 – Boulevard Tasting and books signing from 4:30pm until 6:30pm at Rimann Liquors, 3917 Prairie Lane, Prairie Village, KS 66208.

For more information on KC Ale Trail visit their website, Facebook, and/or Twitter.

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!

October 30, 2014

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!

October 29, 2014

Learn to Homebrew Day

Everyone has to start somewhere. Saturday is Learn to Homebrew Day. It was established by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) in 1999 to encourage homebrewers to introduce their non-brewer friends and family to the wonderful hobby of homebrewing. Learn to Homebrew Day has since become a worldwide one-day celebration including demonstrations, events, tastings, educational efforts, and contests. Whether you’ve been homebrewing for a while or have never touched hops in your life, there’s an event for you on Saturday.

Events for Learn to Homebrew Day:

Grain to Glass, 1611 Swift St, North Kansas City, 64116, is partnering with Cinder Block Brewery, 110 East 18th Avenue, North Kansas City, 64116, to help homebrewers with their next brew. Once you brew your wort in the parking lot of Grain to Glass, take it to Cinder Block to pitch it with their Chico yeast. 10am – 4pm. Event details.
Apex Brew Wares, 4380 S Noland Road, Independence, 64055, is hosting a demonstration in their parking lot from 11am until 5pm. They welcome you to bring your own rig so you can join in on brewing. Event details.
KC Nanobrews is also having a homebrew demonstration. From 2pm until 7pm, learn with some of the best homebrewers in Kansas City. Event details.
Not necessarily for Learn to Homebrew Day, but The Pitch is having their annual Crafts & Drafts at the Uptown Shoppes, 3600 Broadway, Kansas City, 64111. Over 25 beer vendors will be in attendance, so you can ask them how they got started with brewing.

If you don’t feel like getting out or brewing yourself this Saturday, celebrate by drinking a beer!