Didn't get what the big deal was about the whole Boulevard dealio.

[kstater]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm sure there are some other beer nerds here that know this- but BKS in Brookside is amongst the best breweries in the US. They have been closed during the pandemic, but have continued to produce beers for to go consumption.

They do preorders for weekend pickup, and start selling at 7:00 PM. They typically sell out at 7:01 PM (or earlier).

Alma Mader is within walking distance of Boulevard but like BKS, has been closed during the pandemic. They really like to focus on lagers, pilsners, and "crispy" beers But they make outstanding hazy IPA's and have been pumping those out to stay afloat since they are in such high demand.

I went to BKS before the pandemic, knew they were coded, didn’t realize they were doing to go orders. I live about a half mile from Crane so go there quite a bit. Diametric is pretty good too.

[stevieray]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm sure there are some other beer nerds here that know this- but BKS in Brookside is amongst the best breweries in the US. They have been closed during the pandemic, but have continued to produce beers for to go consumption.

They do preorders for weekend pickup, and start selling at 7:00 PM. They typically sell out at 7:01 PM (or earlier).

Alma Mader is within walking distance of Boulevard but like BKS, has been closed during the pandemic. They really like to focus on lagers, pilsners, and "crispy" beers But they make outstanding hazy IPA's and have been pumping those out to stay afloat since they are in such high demand.

Big Rip
Torn Label
Crane
Cinder Block
Brewery Emperial

All put out great beer.

Tom's Town
Restless
JRieger & Co

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by stevieray

Big Rip
Torn Label
Crane
Cinder Block
Brewery Emperial

All put out great beer.

Tom's Town
Restless
JRieger & Co

Agreed. Torn Label is expanding their taproom soon. That was my only complaint about them - they were tiny. Big Rip is my favorite in the Northland.

[stevieray]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Agreed. Torn Label is expanding their taproom soon. That was my only complaint about them - they were tiny. Big Rip is my favorite in the Northland.

Josh brews great beer.

Have you ever tried the Biscuit at Emperial?

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by stevieray

Josh brews great beer.

Have you ever tried the Biscuit at Emperial?

Yep. Went there a few time before the pandemic. Great food. We would have beers there and walk to Sprint Center for concerts and whatnot.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I'm sure there are some other beer nerds here that know this- but BKS in Brookside is amongst the best breweries in the US. They have been closed during the pandemic, but have continued to produce beers for to go consumption.

Do they distribute around KC (in non pandemic times) or just the brewery? I didn't see a 'find our beer' thing on their website, so I assume not.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Do they distribute around KC (in non pandemic times) or just the brewery? I didn't see a 'find our beer' thing on their website, so I assume not.

Nope. Not at all. Can’t even get them on tap anywhere. That might change soon as they’ve recently expanded, but it will be awhile.

[scho63]

Tank 7 is a wonderful beer.

Now you know what all the fuss was about.

[J Diddy]

Originally Posted by scho63

Tank 7 is a wonderful beer.

Now you know what all the fuss was about.

Tank 7 is pretty good and I wouldn't turn it down, but for the money I'll drink my Dunkel.

[scho63]

Originally Posted by J Diddy

Tank 7 is pretty good and I wouldn't turn it down, but for the money I'll drink my Dunkel.

Won't diss Dunkel.

Also Dinkel is good.

Only time Dink and Dunk are positive!

[ghak99]

Who can tell me what to replace 80 Acre with that's easily found on the shelf?

I really enjoyed it during the heat of the summer, but those ****ers discontinued it and I have yet to find a decent replacement.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by ghak99

Who can tell me what to replace 80 Acre with that's easily found on the shelf?

I really enjoyed it during the heat of the summer, but those ****ers discontinued it and I have yet to find a decent replacement.

Get anything labeled a "session ipa" or low cal ipa and you'll be golden.

[MOhillbilly]

City Barrels Rad AF is a damn fine brew. KC has a lot of good beer joints and a shitload of great taco places.

[phisherman]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

City Barrels Rad AF is a damn fine brew. KC has a lot of good beer joints and a shitload of great taco places.

Thanks for the feedback. I've flipped so many people towards IPAs with that beer. It's an easy sell. The shit is good.

[phisherman]

Originally Posted by MOhillbilly

City Barrels Rad AF is a damn fine brew. KC has a lot of good beer joints and a shitload of great taco places.

I had forgotten all about this particular threads but wanted to bump this post to say that City Barrel's Rad AF ended up winning a bronze medal at the last Great American Beer Fest in the Hazy IPA category. That category had 375 entries and to get a medal in a stacked field like that is pretty crazy!

The memories of brewing this stuff in the old office upstairs before the brewery was built out flood my brain and make me proud and happy for my buddies and their success as they take over Bier Station's old space to open another City Barrel location down in Waldo.