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Tony DiPlacito, (left to right), Jeremy Parratt, and Josh Sartin

Tap List | Apex Aleworks Begins Brewery Construction

The owner of an Independence, Missouri, homebrew supply shop has plans to provide inspiration to hobbyist brewers in the Kansas City area. By April, Jeremy Parratt, owner of Apex Brew and BBQ Supplies (4360 Noland Road, Independence, Missouri), plans to open Apex Aleworks, a 1,500-square-foot brewery and 49-seat taproom. The brewery will occupy the former offices of…

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children of Martin City Brewing co-owner Matthew and Kara Moore

Tap List | The Kids Are All Right

Should brewery and craft beer taprooms welcome parents and their children? A recent Vinepair article titled “If You Don’t Want Kids at Your Local Taproom, You’re Missing the Point,” explored the question and looked at a new trend across the country. The article cited brewers and brewery founders around the United States who established taprooms…

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Kansas City Bier Company’s bottling line

Tap List | Kansas City Bier Company Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

Kansas City Bier Company (310 W. 79th St.) will pour more than 30 different beer styles at its fourth anniversary celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. For the occasion, look for year-round and seasonal beers as well as special releases and rare one-off brews. Spontaneously fermented cider or dry-hopped, red lager at 11-percent…

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Casual Animal offers flights

Tap List | Casual Animal Brewing Officially Opens in Crossroads

Casual Animal Brewing Company (1725 McGee) officially opens today. Owner and brewer Kyle Gray has five beers on tap including Treat Yourself Honey Wheat, Local Motive Pale Ale, Hoptify American IPA, Bear Hug Multigrain Brown Ale and Branch Out Stout. In addition to full 16-ounce pours and flights, the taproom offers a “swifty’ as an…

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Brew Lab's BLT, tomato soup, and Rosemary Saison

Tap List | Experiment With Beer and Food Pairings at Brew Lab

Brew Lab launched with the idea that you could experiment with small batches of beer. Now with its brewhouse up and running, you can take the same leap with its food and beer menu. Last year, Brew Lab (7925 Marty St., Overland Park, Kansas) combined a brewery, homebrew supply shop, taproom and restaurant under one roof…

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