SEA LIFE Kansas City at Crown Center is a fun and immersive aquarium experience, where you can get up close to more than 300 species of aquatic life. Now, imagine that, but with eight local breweries. Magical.
That’s right. A ticket to Fins & Flights features your favorites: The Big Rip Brewing Company, Boulevard Brewing Company, Casual Animal Brewing Co., Cinder Block Brewery, Crane Brewing Company, Double Shift Brewing Company, Strange Days Brewing Co., & Torn Label Brewing Company will all be at the aquarium from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 12 with beers to sample while you explore the aquarium.
Tap Notes
Fungus Amongus (5.5%) is an English Mild Ale featuring morel mushrooms, a collaboration from Crane Brewing Company and Big Rip Brewing Company.
Limitless Brewing has Shake It Off (6.3%) a pineapple cream ale brewed with lactose for a creamy texture and subtle pineapple flavor.
Try Casual Animal Brewing Company’s newest Local Motive (4.7%) beer. A witbier with sweet grain and citrus flavor. $2 from each pint benefits Heroes for Hospice.
Berry Truffle Stout (5%) is back on tap at Callsign Brewing.
Enjoy a Pleasant Pils (5.7%) at Cinder Block Brewery. A light and crisp refreshing beer perfect for those muggy July days.
This Week
Wednesday, July 10
Add some art to your home with a piece painted by you! A host will teach you how to paint a galaxy lighthouse at The Big Rip Brewing Company. Event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 and supplies are included.
Thursday, July 11
Increase your beer knowledge with a New Belgium beer class, starting at 7 p.m. at International Tap House. Learn the how and why behind what you taste when drinking a beer, taught by professional brewer Ashleigh Hayden. This sensory-driven class will allow you to sample different New Belgium styles and will help you identify certain flavors in each beer. Tickets will include the class, a souvenir globe glass, and a special keg iTap will be tapping afterward.
Friday, July 12
See and touch your favorite animals from under the sea at SEA LIFE Kansas City while sampling beers from eight breweries in the Kansas City metro area. The adventure starts at 6 p.m. Grab your tickets to Fins & Flights here!
Saturday, July 13
Lawrence’s Lucia Beer Garden + Grill is hosting a night of some of the best acoustic acts around. Starting at 6 p.m. enjoy Sweetwater Brewing specials, $5 double wells and a full kitchen menu.
Sunday, July 14
The Bier Station’s Sunday Funday, originally featured in this post, was postponed after publication. It will be rescheduled.
Monday, July 15
Estrada De Terra is released by Martin City Brewing Company, a collaboration with Parisi Artisan Coffee. Estrada De Terra is a Brown Ale made with Parisi Coffee.
—Emily Woodring is food content producer for Kansas City PBS
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