Short Pours Week of 4/13
Boulevard Brewing New Releases
At the beginning of the year, I made a somewhat half-hearted resolution
to cut back on my spending towards beer. I say half-hearted because in my mind I know that there is always going
to be a new release expected soon that I couldn’t pass up. Overall I feel I have done pretty well
budgeting so far this year. My
girlfriend will probably roll her eyes at that statement but compared to years
past, it is an improvement. Boulevard Brewing Co., however, is really
going to test me and anyone else with a similar resolution this week.
Starting Tuesday 4/14, Boulevard will release the 2015 version of
Saison-Brett and Love Child No. 5, along with Ginger Lemon Radler, Pop-Up IPA and
Unfiltered Wheat in cans for the first time. Saison-Brett is one of my favorite releases each year, not
just from Boulevard, but from any brewery. It pairs well with just about any meal and is a perfect beer
to sit outside and enjoy as the days get warmer and longer. The release of Saison-Brett alone has
me excited for the week but Boulevard decided to spoil us with the release of
Love Child No. 5 and a perfectly timed release of three of their beers in cans
as summer quickly approaches.
Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales Keep
the Glass Night – Bier Station
If you haven’t tried a beer from Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales in
awhile, this may be a good week to revisit them. With sour beer being all the rave these days, Jolly Pumpkin is
still criminally overlooked in my opinion. Their year round, and majority of seasonal, beers are easy
to find and are fantastic examples of farmhouse and wild ales.
On Tuesday April 14th at 5:00pm, Bier Station will be tapping some beers from
Jolly Pumpkin and with the purchase of one of the beers you get to walk out of
Bier Station the new owner of the glass pictured to the left. The Jolly Pumpkin beers available for
the evening are:
Bam Biere – Saison
Oro de Calabaza - Belgian-style strong golden ale
Madrugada Obscura – Belgian-style stout
The
glasses are one per person and there is a limited supply so be sure to get
there early.
New Belgium Lips of Faith Tap Takeover –
Rock and Run Brewery
I don’t
get up North that often. Since I
live within a couple minutes of Westport and Downtown, I typically stay around this area when going out for a couple beers. I have nothing against any places up North but if I can save
some money by taking a short cab ride or walking somewhere, it is worth it in
my mind. One place I always try to
visit when I am in Liberty though is Rock
and Run Brewery. I think they make
some great beers there on-site and have one of the best draft lists in the
area. They definitely know beer
there.
On Tuesday April 14th
from 6:00pm-8:00pm, they are hosting a tap takeover that will feature five New Belgium Brewing beers, including four
from their Lips of Faith series.
The featured beers include:
Lips
of Faith Yuzu
Lips
of Faith Coconut Curry
Lips
of Faith La Folie 2014
Lips
of Faith Salted Belgian Chocolate Stout
New
Belgium Hop Kitchen
Kansas City Pet Project Night – Cinder
Block Brewery
On
Wednesday April 15th from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Cinder Block Brewery will be
hosting an event at their brewery to benefit Kansas
City Pet Project. There is a
$5 cover at the door that will allow you to purchase any of Cinder Block’s year
round beers for $3 during the event.
Cinder Block’s year round beers include Weathered Wit, Paver Porter,
Prime Extra Pale Ale, Northtown Native and Block IPA. In addition to being able to purchase $3 beers, you will
also receive a raffle ticket for an entry to win a prize package from Cinder
Block and KC Pet Project.
Additional raffle tickets can be purchased for $5. Back Rack BBQ will also be in
attendance for the event with BBQ options and vegetarian choices available for
purchase during the event. All
proceeds from the cover charge and raffle tickets will go to benefit KC Pet
Project.
