BeerKC Hosts Inaugural Strong Ale Beer Fest

We are actually getting fall weather around KC right now.  Crisp air with a smell of fallen leaves.  Perfect for a strong ale.

BeerKC, the management behind Westport's Beer Triangle (McCoy's The Foundry, and Beer Kitchen) presents the inaugural Strong Ale Beer Fest, an ode to bold ales. The festival takes place on Saturday, November 12 from 1pm – 5pm at the McCoy’s parking lot, a benefit for AIDS Walk Kansas City.

The festival will feature 30 strong beers from breweries across the United States. Attendees will receive a commemorative tasting glass and enjoy the opportunity to mingle with the brewers and creators of the beers being poured.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Click here to purchase your ticket.

Participating Brewers:

McCoy’s Public House
75th Street Brewery
Southern Tier Brewing Company
Green Flash Brewing Company
Gordon Biersch Brewery
Grand Teton Brewing Company
Stone Brewing Company
Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Avery Brewing Company
Unibroue
Tallgrass Brewing Company
Boulevard Brewing Company
Schlafly Beer
Bell’s Brewery
New Belgium Brewing Company
Odell Brewing Company
Free State Brewing Company

Flying Saucer Hosts Avery D&D Night

No, KC Flying Saucer is not hosting league Dungeons and Dragons (though that would be awesome). They are hosting a beer tasting for Avery's "Demons and Dictators."

From the press release:

Flying Saucer to Host Avery Brewing Company ‘Demons and Dictators’ Beer Tasting Event will feature brewing industry all-star and brewery founder Adam Avery

Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 6, 2011 – Flying Saucer Draught Emporium will host a special Demons and Dictators beer tasting featuring selections from Avery Brewing Company Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at its 101 East 13th St. location. The event will feature special guest Adam Avery, owner, brewmaster and founder of Avery Brewing.

The tasting event will feature a variety of brews from Avery’s Demon of Ale collection of beers, as well as several selections from their Dictator Series lineup. Avery will oversee the pouring of beers, speak with guests, take pictures and sign autographs. Selected beers for the event include: The Maharajah Imperial India Pale Ale; The Kaiser Imperial Oktoberfest Lager; The Czar Imperial Stout; Samael’s Oak-Aged Ale; The Beast; and Mephistopheles’ Stout.

“Adam Avery is one of the brewing industry’s biggest stars, and he brings a huge sense of excitement with him wherever he goes,” said Matt Gardner, general manager of Flying Saucer. “Avery’s beers have become one of the most popular craft beers on the market and have a reputation for being incredibly adventurous and in-your-face. We know our customers are going to have a blast meeting Adam and trying these amazing brews.”

Admission is $30 for U.F.O. Club members and $35 for non-members. There are a limited number of tickets available, so advance purchase is highly recommended. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Flying Saucer’s location at 101 East 13th St. For more information about the event, please call 816-221-1900 or visit http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/kansascity/.

Schlafly Brews Baracktoberfest

Schlafly brewed a new batch of Baracktoberfest for a St. Louis Presidential fundraising event this last weekend attended by President Obama.   Baracktoberfest was originally brewed back in 2008 during the last Presidential election.

Schlafly describes the beer:

This full bodied, deep reddish-amber lager is strong and malty with a distinctly hopeful aftertaste. Traditionally brewed in Match for the Oktoberfest in the fall, this style is also known as Märzen. Embrace change and enjoy a delicious Baracktoberfest!

Boulevard Brings Home GABF Medals

Big congrats to Boulevard for medals from this weekend's Great American Beer Fest (GABF).  They won gold for their Saison-Brett and Pale Ale and bronze for their Zon and Collaboration No. 2.

photo courtesy Jeremy Danner, resident Boulevard beer bad-ass.