Just as beers vary in flavor, ABV, and distillation process, each of the Kansas City breweries offers a different and carefully crafted experience. The city’s craft beer scene has been brewing for decades, but in recent years more and more distilleries have opened in the metropolitan area. From go-tos that have longevity and well-earned reputation on their side to smaller stores that are at the forefront of the microbrewery movement, these are the best breweries in Kansas City for every occasion.
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Boulevard Brewing Company
Direction
2501 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, EE. UU.Get directions
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+1 816-474-7095
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St. Louis has Budweiser, Milwaukee has Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Kansas City has Boulevard Brewing Company. Boulevard, Kansas City’s best-known brewing company, has been a part of, and possibly the start of, the city’s brewing scene since its founding in 1989. Its most popular offerings are its unfiltered wheat beer, Bully Porter, and the one that started it. all – Pale Ale. Embark on the 45-minute must-see through the factory, finish with a tasting, and end your visit at the Recreation Center, which offers comprehensive tours, flights, and views of downtown Kansas City.
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Kansas City Bier Company
Direction
310 W 79th St, Kansas City, MO 64114, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 816-214-8691
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Specializing in German-style beers, the Kansas City Bier Company is a place where you can relax. In the style of conventional Bavarian breweries, the grounds have a Bierhalle and, for the warmer months, a Biergarten with ample seating and a casual atmosphere. On the menu, find traditional German food such as Bavarian-style pretzels, cheeses, and sausages. Year-round selections include Dunkel, Hefeweizen, Helles Lager, and a Pilsner. Every fall, spring, summer, and winter, KC Bier Company releases a seasonal selection. If available, be sure to try the Sauer-Weisse, a green-colored sour beer.
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Stockyards Brewing Company
Direction
1600 Genessee St # 100, Kansas City, MO 64102, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 816-895-8880
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A visit to the Stockyards Brewing Company feels like a trip to the not-too-distant past. Located in the historic West Bottoms of Kansas City, the area was once the center of agriculture, home to corrals beginning in the late 1800s. Although the cattle are no more, the area retains its industrial look and the Stockyards Brewing Company has made its home within what was once the Live Stock Exchange building. Enjoy your beer in the front room, or walk down a long hallway to the back room, which has another bar and often live music from local bands.
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torn label
Direction
1708 Campbell St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1524, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 816-656-5459
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The Torn Label taproom offers an intimate drinking experience that keeps the focus on the flavors of your beers and the conversation that takes place between you and your fellow visitors. One of their year-round offerings, House Brew, showcases the flavors of another local favorite, Sumatra Toddy, by Thou Mayest coffee roasters. In addition to their full and limited-time beer runs, the Torn Label artist series mixes with local artists to create one-of-a-kind drafts. Although they do not sell food, you are more than welcome to bring your own.
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Animal casual
Direction
1725 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 816-214-5388
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In the heart of Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District, home to hundreds of art galleries and studios, Casual Animal is as unique as its creative surroundings. The small batch microbrewery is committed to quality over quantity. The beers rotate often based on availability, but if you’re lucky enough to be present at the same time, the Peanut Butter Stout is on the menu, order it. Casual Animal serves up hyper-local snacks including popular Green Dirt Farms pecorino cheese and Farm to Market Bread Co. crackers. Between rounds of sampling local flavors, jump on a game of shuffleboard.
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Border brewing company
Direction
406 E 18 St, Kansas City, MO 64108-1410, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 816-315-6807
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For those looking to drink with a vibrant crowd, head to Border Brewing Company. The little tavern fills up quickly, and on warm nights, the glass garage door on its frontage opens, letting in the breeze and sounds of the Crossroads Arts District. Their most interesting beers are the most complex ones, like the smoked Campfire Porter, the Coffee Break, made with a base of local beans from Blip Roasters (located a few kilometers north) or the cocoa-dyed Chocolate Milk Stout. For something on the lighter side, Citrus Backyard Blonde is a solid option too.
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Emperial Brewery
Direction
1829 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64108, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 816-945-9625
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The Brewery Emperial space feels more like a neighborhood restaurant that simply brews its own line of beer, rather than a typical brewery. Start indoors with the full menu that goes beyond the basic bar appetizers, offering charcuterie, small plates, entrees, and desserts. Their most popular drink is Biscuit, a hybrid of an American Pale Ale and an English Special Special Bitter. After you fill up, move back, where the outdoor space maintains the rustic feel of the interior. Picnic tables allow you to gather and bonfires burn if it’s cold, allowing the party to go on from day to night.
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Strange Days Brewing Company
Direction
316 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64106-1119, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 816-469-5321
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Whether you want Strange Days Brewing Company to be a stop before or after exploring downtown, hop on the trolley and head to the Rivermarket District on the south bank of the Missouri River. Prepare for things to get a little weird in the best way. Try their more non-traditional offerings, like the Chai Time Porter, with a base of chai spices or the Georgia On My Mind, made with peaches, sea salt and coriander. Beer tastings are always an option, but are sometimes offered as part of a hip-hop yoga class as well.
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BKS Artisan Ales
Direction
633 E 63rd St # 120, Kansas City, MO 64110-3331, EE. UU.Get directions
Telephone
+1 816-673-3027
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Open only on weekends and located a few miles south of downtown in the historic Brookside neighborhood known for its quaint shops and restaurants, BKS Artisan Ales is the perfect place for those looking for a more low-key atmosphere. Bring your own snacks or try some of the local bread and cheese makers. For something more substantial, the nearby Flying Horse Taproom is on call to deliver flatbreads to the tasting room. Pair it with Rockhill & Locust, a locally named libation for BKS’s version of English Mild Ale, a relatively rare find on brewery menus outside of England.
