Best of the Midwest 2: Electric Kegaloo at Bier Station this Saturday

Bier Station continues to amaze me. For the second year running, they're putting together a mini-festival that has a tap list that rivals full fledged festival lineups. And you don't even need a ticket to get in. Their Best of the Midwest 2: Electric Kegaloo is this Saturday, Dec 27 from 11a to closing time. Each beer will be served in regular or short 4 oz pours (but no flights). You can grab two 4 oz pours at once to speed up the tasting process. Bier Station is encouraging people to come anytime throughout the day to spread out the crowds. Last year most of the kegs lasted late through the day. And no matter when you come, there will be excellent beer in store for you.

So once you've left the joy and stress of the holidays behind, why not wind down with some excellent beers? And if you haven't left the holidays behind, and you're going to your 3rd or 4th Christmas celebration, why not get a little buzzed beforehand on some craft beer. That makes any holiday celebration better!

Merry Christmas, crafties!

The Beers

I would highlight some standouts, but then I would just be highlighting most all of the beers. Take note though, that Torn Label is going to be making their official tap debut at the event! So definitely give our newest KC brewer a try!

Perennial Artisan Ales 2014 barrel-aged Abraxas
Perennial Artisan Ales 2014 Abraxas
Perennial Artisan Ales 2013 Vermilion Barleywine

Torn Label Brewing Company Quadjillo (Belgian style quad brewed with Gaujillo chiles) (KC tap debut)
Torn Label Brewing Company Alpha Pale (massively hopped, sessionable pale ale)

2nd Shift Brewing Art of Neurosis American IPA
2nd Shift Brewing Coffee Liquid Spiritual Delight imperial stout

4 Hands Brewing Company Super Flare (collaboration with Wicked Weed Brewing) brett IPA made with guava and mango (KC tap debut)
4 Hands Brewing Company Volume 1 Imperial Stout in bourbon barrels
4 Hands Madagascar imperial milk stout aged in barrels with vanilla (KC tap debut)

Nebraska Brewing Company Truth Bender Strong Belgian blonde
Nebraska Brewing Company Attack of the 50-Foot Brunette imperial brown ale, aged in New Holland zeppelin bend whiskey barrels (KC tap debut -- and very rare!)

Boulevard Brewing Company Hibiscus Gose
Boulevard Brewing Company Oatmeal Stout
Boulevard 2013 Imperial Stout
Boulevard Za'Tart sour ale with spices
Boulevard Midcoast IPA
Boulevard 2013 Saison Brett
Boulevard 2014 Saison Brett
Boulevard 2013 Rye-on-Rye

Mother's Brewing Company Making Trouble amarillo-hopped double IPA (KC tap debut)
Mother's Brewing Company Holy Mole with cocoa nibs, ancho, & chipotle

CIB Brewery Sour Root Beer

Martin City Brewing Company Brandy Barrel-aged Triple (KC tap debut)
Martin City Brewing Company Oak Aged Rye IPA (KC tap debut)

Schlafly Beer Raspberry Coffee Stout (Schnucks exclusive)

Kansas City Bier Company Oak-aged Winterbock (KC tap debut)

Tallgrass Brewing Company Candy Cane Vanilla Bean Buffalo Sweat firkin

Prairie Artisan Ales surprise firkin (KC tap debut)



One more thing...I just couldn't help myself: