KC Trip

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The Hy-Vee in Liberty has a nice selection. As of Sunday they had Avery's Tweak and Uncle Jacobs along with 4 Hands Absence of Light. Can't speak to the freshness of their IPAs though.

 

I've never stopped on the north side of KC for beer shopping so I'll be interested in seeing some suggestions as well. I'll tell you what though, when I left Lukas Liquors Superstore way down south on Washington Ave, I was not disappointed. Gomer's Midtown had some goodies but tiny & pricey; the trade-off for downtown shopping convenience. I personally think Missouri's distro is better than Kansas' so there's my biased opinion. Good luck scavenging!

 

I am looking to attend the Sporting KC vs Minnesota United FC match in June. What are the places I should check out when I am down there?

 

Kansas sucks for beer. I know, I lived there for 20 years. Your choices near the soccer stadium are pretty much just Yard House or a cooler in the trunk. For eats you MUST try Arthur Bryants! It's right across the street. Their "sweet heat" sauce is awesome and they still cook their fries in lard! Mmm Mmm good!!!

As for brewery stops, Martin City is the best. It's on the far south side of everything but there's a bonus stop nearby. Lukas is only a few blocks away. It's likely the biggest liquor store you'll ever see and they have a nice tap room (Harrys) next door.

The Boulevard tasting room / tour is cool if mass produced crap is your thing. It's so sad. They used to be innovative and crafty. Now they're just a beer factory. I don't know why people go to the tasting room when everything they make is available in every deserted grocery store from coast to coast.

 

Please tell me where I can find said deserted grocery stores. I could really use some Rye on Rye on Rye and Scotch on Scotch, not to mention all those test beer batches they seem to serve up in their tasting room. Either I'm just missing where they're sitting on a shelf here in Minnesota or Boulevard's "beer factory" apparently just can't keep up because all of those beers seem to be available in their tasting room right now.

 

Do you have any recommendations for KC BQ?

 

Arthur Bryants is BBQ, I prefer Joe's KC (formerly known as Oklahoma Joe's), can't go wrong either way...or better yet get both and decide for yourself!

 

Thanks!!!

 

KC Joe's it pretty darn good, but my personal favorite is Fiorella's Jack Stack. But honestly, you can't go wrong with either places. Joe's is definitely more economically friendly, but the meat at Jack Stack's is mouth watering.

 

What about BB's Lawnside BBQ? Its nothing crazy but I really like the place. Hell, there isn't a bad BBQ place in KC that I've been to, unless you count Char Bar at which the food is good but service is terrible

 

Just saw this. Haven't read through any of the other posts, but I will share my "essential" visits in Kansas City.

Kansas City Joe's is the BEST BBQ in Kansas City. Visit there. I will say this: their Night of the Living BBQ sauce is what places them so highly above the rest. It's a spicy sauce that actually carries true spice to my pepper junky tongue, and yet doesn't feel like it's going to melt my face. The meat is exceptional as well. Any beer will taste great here (and they serve a variety of macro/Boulevard from the bottle).

Beer and a meal: visit Emperial Brewery. The burger was fantastic when I visited. I fully intend to come back for the trout and duck at some point, that's how much faith I have placed in these folks. I had a milk stout, which was great, although smoky - so be careful if that's not your thing. The IPA was solid as well.

Not proficient on the North side of KC. I have a brewery crawl planned to sample their beers up there, but it hasn't happened yet. I hear great things about Cinderblock. Smoke N Guns BBQ up there is great though.

 

Searched and this seemed like the most recent thread. Heading to KC for work this weekend, staying the Overland Park area, but really only have tomorrow night free anyway. Any breweries or beer places worth checking out? Can go straight from airport so doesn't have to be particularly close to Overland Park (as long as it's not in the opposite direction). Have plenty of suggestions for food, but definitely looking to try some new good beer if it exists out there

 

Airport is near North Kansas City, which has several breweries: Cinderblock, Red Brick, Calibration, and Colony. Cinderblock is definitely the biggest. Depending on when they most recently canned, you can take home a 4 pack of some of their beers, which aren't available in stores. I've heard of the others, but haven't visited just yet. NKC is walkable, but not nearly as good as Double Shift/Border (literally next door).

Crossroads just south of downtown and also has several spots - Brewery Emperial, Double Shift, Border, and Torn Label. The first three don't distro, but Double Shift and Border usually have a bottle or two available for purchase, although fair warning - Border has seemed to have the same two bottles the last year. Brewery Emperial is my favorite spot to get a burger and beer. Simple burgers and beer, but both are good. All the Crossroads breweries are on 18th street, or just a block off, so it's pretty darn easy to hop places.

Bierstation is one of my favorite spots. It's over more in south KC, close to the state line. They don't make their own beer, but serve lots of it, with a good to-go selection. KC Bier is in the same neighborhood (all German style beers), but not walk able from Bier Station.

Not sure really what is out towards Overland Park. I'm more familiar with the opposite side of the state line. Hope this helps a bit. Feel free to ask any more questions or such!

 

Regarding KC breweries, they've only had a couple soft openings and 1 or 2 brewery releases so far, but I was fortunate enough to acquire a couple BKS Artisan Ales (Brookside area) beers, Clouds (NEIPA), Vacation Island (session sour) Mai Tai and Holstein (milk stout) with Oddly Correct coffee. Both were fantastic. Anyway, since this thread popped up and I haven't seen anything related to them, I thought I'd post them as a place both Kansas Citians and visitors should check out.

 

I keep missing their events. I would really like to try their stuff! Eagerly awaiting a more formal, or long-term opening from them.

Did Holstein have Oddly Correct coffee or was that their Rockhill & Locust beer? I'm not much for mild ales, but I do adore Oddly Correct's work. I think it'd be an interesting brew to try.

EDIT: Looks like they plan to open for regular Saturday hours in December according to their website.