Hometown Brew

On this episode, I talk with KC Bier Co founder and managing partner Steve Holle. Their motto is "We put the i back in Bier", and it shows with their dedication to authentic German style lagers and ales brewed with traditional processes.  The majority of their beer is out for distribution in liquor stores and bars/restaurants, but they also have a biergarten and taproom in Waldo.

Steve knows his stuff and I learned lots talking with him. We discuss:

• Steve's background and how he got into German beers
• A unique beer process involving freezing beer to remove some of the water content, called an Eisbock.
• The story of strong, "nutritious" beers being created for the fasting during Lent.
• German culture and what brewing according to the purity laws of Germany means
• The food at KC Bier

To learn more about their brewery check out their very in-depth website at kcbier.com, it has some really great info about their history and processes and also a beer finder to go buy some of their beers.

On this episode, I talk with KC Bier Co founder and managing partner Steve Holle. Their motto is "We put the i back in Bier", and it shows with their dedication to authentic German style lagers and ales brewed with traditional processes.  The majority of their beer is out for distribution in liquor stores and bars/restaurants, but they also have a biergarten and taproom in Waldo.

Steve knows his stuff and I learned lots talking with him. We discuss:

• Steve's background and how he got into German beers
• A unique beer process involving freezing beer to remove some of the water content, called an Eisbock.
• The story of strong, "nutritious" beers being created for the fasting during Lent.
• German culture and what brewing according to the purity laws of Germany means
• The food at KC Bier

To learn more about their brewery check out their very in-depth website at kcbier.com, it has some really great info about their history and processes and also a beer finder to go buy some of their beers.

On today's show I talk with Brian Turner (BT) from Craftapped, a social craft beverage club originally started in Minnesota but has recently expanded it's partnerships into the Kansas City metro. Members of the club can enjoy an easy to use mobile app that helps them explore craft beers in their area or across the country, by giving them 10 complimentary beer credits per month. 
 
In this episode, we talk about:

• Where the idea for Craftapped started
• What makes this beer club unique and the power of a digital platform
• Looking forward to post-COVID social gatherings and what Craftapped normally does for happy hour events

To learn more about the club or to become a member, head to  www.craftapped.com and follow them on Instagram. 

On today's show I talk with Brian Turner (BT) from Craftapped, a social craft beverage club originally started in Minnesota but has recently expanded it's partnerships into the Kansas City metro. Members of the club can enjoy an easy to use mobile app that helps them explore craft beers in their area or across the country, by giving them 10 complimentary beer credits per month. 
 
In this episode, we talk about:

• Where the idea for Craftapped started
• What makes this beer club unique and the power of a digital platform
• Looking forward to post-COVID social gatherings and what Craftapped normally does for happy hour events

To learn more about the club or to become a member, head to  www.craftapped.com and follow them on Instagram. 

On this episode of Hometown Brew, I talk with Kevin and Jodie Gittemeier from Nimble Brewing in the Crossroads. The husband and wife duo are the sole operators and the brewery is open every Friday/Saturday night. They have a very unique and fun space that features ~8 continuously rotating beers, a full service bar, and a fridge of guest beers. 
In this episode, we talk about:

• Trying to keep up with demand and process of approving new recipes
• Subjectivity of tasting beer and Kevin's ever-changing palate
• A deep dive on Hazy IPAs and Sour beers
• What makes Nimble's atmosphere and space unique
• A tasting of one of their newer "single hop" sours.

To learn more about their brewery or to check if they have to-go beers available, head to www.nimblebrewing.com and follow them on Instagram. 

On this episode of Hometown Brew, I talk with Kevin and Jodie Gittemeier from Nimble Brewing in the Crossroads. The husband and wife duo are the sole operators and the brewery is open every Friday/Saturday night. They have a very unique and fun space that features ~8 continuously rotating beers, a full service bar, and a fridge of guest beers. 
In this episode, we talk about:

• Trying to keep up with demand and process of approving new recipes
• Subjectivity of tasting beer and Kevin's ever-changing palate
• A deep dive on Hazy IPAs and Sour beers
• What makes Nimble's atmosphere and space unique
• A tasting of one of their newer "single hop" sours.

To learn more about their brewery or to check if they have to-go beers available, head to www.nimblebrewing.com and follow them on Instagram. 

On this episode, I talk with head brewer and co-owner of Limitless Brewing, Dave Mobley. They just hit their two year anniversary, and are best known in the area for the fun community events they host at the brewery. 
In our conversation, Dave and I cover the following:

• Dave's beer blog where he traveled to 100+ breweries across the country
• The recent overruling of the Kansas law requiring 30% of sales to come from food
• Their community centered approach and mission
• Transitioning to full time brewing, differences from homebrew scale, and recent upgrades to their brewing process
• Plans to build a new space from the ground up

To find out more about the brewery or place an order for beer, head to www.limitlessbrewing.com and also be sure to follow them on all social media platforms to stay up to date on their latest events and releases!

On this episode, I talk with head brewer and co-owner of Limitless Brewing, Dave Mobley. They just hit their two year anniversary, and are best known in the area for the fun community events they host at the brewery. 
In our conversation, Dave and I cover the following:

• Dave's beer blog where he traveled to 100+ breweries across the country
• The recent overruling of the Kansas law requiring 30% of sales to come from food
• Their community centered approach and mission
• Transitioning to full time brewing, differences from homebrew scale, and recent upgrades to their brewing process
• Plans to build a new space from the ground up

To find out more about the brewery or place an order for beer, head to www.limitlessbrewing.com and also be sure to follow them on all social media platforms to stay up to date on their latest events and releases!

Strange Days is located in the River Market in downtown Kansas City. They opened in March of 2018 and are currently open Thurs - Sunday. On the show today is Chris Beier, one of the founders and owners of the brewery.
Topics Include:

• The origin of the brewery and how it became a soccer spot 
• Dealing with COVID adjustments 
• Future expansions
• Current and upcoming beers
• Craft beer community / Beer festivals

To find out more about the brewery or place an order for beer, head to www.strangedaysbrewing.com

Strange Days is located in the River Market in downtown Kansas City. They opened in March of 2018 and are currently open Thurs - Sunday. On the show today is Chris Beier, one of the founders and owners of the brewery.
Topics Include:

• The origin of the brewery and how it became a soccer spot 
• Dealing with COVID adjustments 
• Future expansions
• Current and upcoming beers
• Craft beer community / Beer festivals

To find out more about the brewery or place an order for beer, head to www.strangedaysbrewing.com