Chiefs Downtown breweries any good?

wheeler08 · 01-25-2022, 05:04 PM

I searched because I would have assumed this has been discussed, but results came up empty. Are the breweries downtown or anything in power and light district any good? Wife and are driving 11 hours Saturday and we love to hit up local breweries when coming to a new town. Yelp has great reviews for about all of them downtown. Thought I’d ask the planeteers their opinion!

Opinions on best places to eat in same area?

WhawhaWhat · 01-25-2022, 05:10 PM

I always liked Double Shift Brewing Company that was across the street from Grinders. You can get some food at Grinders and then do a little brewery walking tour in the same area.

KCUnited · 01-25-2022, 05:12 PM

Pretty much what I hit when in town.

Downtown:
City Barrel
Torn Label (around corner from City Barrel)

Somewhat outside of downtown:
Alma Mader (just down from BLVD on SWBLVD)
BKS
KC Bier Co

EDIT: I've never eaten at City Barrel but their menu/social media posts of their menu always look great

Marcellus · 01-25-2022, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Pretty much what I hit when in town.

Downtown:
City Barrel
Torn Label (around corner from City Barrel)

Somewhat outside of downtown:
Alma Mader (just down from BLVD on SWBLVD)
BKS
KC Bier Co

EDIT: I've never eaten at City Barrel but their menu/social media posts of their menu always look great

Food at City Barrel is really good.

**Bearcat** · 01-25-2022, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Pretty much what I hit when in town.

Downtown:
City Barrel
Torn Label (around corner from City Barrel)

Somewhat outside of downtown:
Alma Mader (just down from BLVD on SWBLVD)
BKS
KC Bier Co

EDIT: I've never eaten at City Barrel but their menu/social media posts of their menu always look great

Looks like City Barrel might be worth a try, re: big stouts?

And I really like the selection at Oak and Steel, plus you can play What do you Meme.

KCUnited · 01-25-2022, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Looks like City Barrel might be worth a try, re: big stouts?

And I really like the selection at Oak and Steel, plus you can play What do you Meme.

Feel the barrel in City Barrel is more of a wild ale program than big stouts but phisherman can likely provide greater insights into that.

**Saulbadguy** · 01-25-2022, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Feel the barrel in City Barrel is more of a wild ale program than big stouts but phisherman can likely provide greater insights into that.

Yes, sours and IPAs. And some solid lagers.

phisherman · 01-25-2022, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

Feel the barrel in City Barrel is more of a wild ale program than big stouts but phisherman can likely provide greater insights into that.

Lots of hops on right now. You can never go wrong with fresh Rad AF and the Rad on draft there will be very fresh. Haz-E Boy and Hop Machine are both fun and super fresh.

Don't sleep on the City Pils or the Good Luck, which is a foeder fermented lager. Super soft mouthfeel, just stupid crushable.

Two stouts, Darkstar is barrel aged with peanut butter and chocolate and Cosmos is just a straight imperial stout.

Also a couple sours on. I think Chambourcin Geiser is on right now; it's one of my favorite wilds that they do (and they've done a lot).

**Bearcat** · 01-25-2022, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by phisherman

Lots of hops on right now. You can never go wrong with fresh Rad AF and the Rad on draft there will be very fresh. Haz-E Boy and Hop Machine are both fun and super fresh.

Don't sleep on the City Pils or the Good Luck, which is a foeder fermented lager. Super soft mouthfeel, just stupid crushable.

Two stouts, Darkstar is barrel aged with peanut butter and chocolate and Cosmos is just a straight imperial stout.

Also a couple sours on. I think Chambourcin Geiser is on right now; it's one of my favorite wilds that they do (and they've done a lot).

The Darkstar raised an eyebrow when I saw it on their tap list.

stanleychief · 01-25-2022, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by phisherman

Lots of hops on right now. You can never go wrong with fresh Rad AF and the Rad on draft there will be very fresh. Haz-E Boy and Hop Machine are both fun and super fresh.

Don't sleep on the City Pils or the Good Luck, which is a foeder fermented lager. Super soft mouthfeel, just stupid crushable.

Two stouts, Darkstar is barrel aged with peanut butter and chocolate and Cosmos is just a straight imperial stout.

Also a couple sours on. I think Chambourcin Geiser is on right now; it's one of my favorite wilds that they do (and they've done a lot).

I wish it were. I'm a huge fan of barrel aged stouts, but IMHO, both Darkstar and Cosmos are ruined by the addition of adjuncts. Cosmos has 'Ethiopian cacao nibs and Mexican vanilla' according to their website. Great food and other styles there though.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-25-2022, 05:15 PM

Torn Label and Alma Mader are the two best in the Downtown-ish area, IMO.

As far as places with good beer selections, Taps on Main and Oak And Steel are good choices.

As far as food, Jack Stack is in the Freight House at Union Station, Q39 is a short drive, and Buffalo State Pizza Company is great.

KCUnited · 01-25-2022, 05:22 PM

The Peanut downtown have the best wings you may ever have, but when I was there in November it was over an hour wait due to staff shortages.

Beer selection sucks but the wings are legit.

Pro tip: if you hit The Peanut for wings, they're whole, so 6 is 12 at low quality places

DrunkBassGuitar · 01-26-2022, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

The Peanut downtown have the best wings you may ever have, but when I was there in November it was over an hour wait due to staff shortages.

Beer selection sucks but the wings are legit.

Pro tip: if you hit The Peanut for wings, they're whole, so 6 is 12 at low quality places

the peanut's wings are very good but you do have to wait for them even on a good day

order an appetizer or something to tide you over

e: tie you over?

wheeler08 · 01-25-2022, 05:21 PM

Awesome! I seen Torn Label on the map.

phisherman · 01-25-2022, 05:28 PM

Strange Days is also really, really good. Since they recruited a new head brewer/ownership partner, the quality is through the roof and I think they're a top 5 spot now. It's down by the City Market area, just a stone's throw really from downtown.

Crossroads Art District has Emperial, City Barrel, Torn Label and a few others that are decent. The best food/beer spot around there is definitely City Barrel but it can get spendy (food is top notch though). I'm a bit biased though as I've spent a lot of time helping that business since they started to build out that space over three years ago. The owners are good dudes that care about putting out great beer and creating a fun experience. I don't always like the way that they market but they still sell a ton of beer.

Alma Mader and Boulevard are both a bit west of that area on Southwest Boulevard. Alma Mader is probably my favorite down in the city currently. Nick just doesn't brew bad beers. Boulevard is fun too; their bier hall has a lot of taps and they generally have quite a few Test beers on tap.

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wheeler08 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Indiana Casino cash: $4151183	Downtown breweries any good? I searched because I would have assumed this has been discussed, but results came up empty. Are the breweries downtown or anything in power and light district any good? Wife and are driving 11 hours Saturday and we love to hit up local breweries when coming to a new town. Yelp has great reviews for about all of them downtown. Thought I’d ask the planeteers their opinion! Opinions on best places to eat in same area?
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01-25-2022, 05:10 PM	#2
WhawhaWhat MVP Join Date: Feb 2013 Casino cash: $-678884	I always liked Double Shift Brewing Company that was across the street from Grinders. You can get some food at Grinders and then do a little brewery walking tour in the same area.
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01-25-2022, 05:12 PM	#3
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $-1421756	Pretty much what I hit when in town. Downtown: City Barrel Torn Label (around corner from City Barrel) Somewhat outside of downtown: Alma Mader (just down from BLVD on SWBLVD) BKS KC Bier Co EDIT: I've never eaten at City Barrel but their menu/social media posts of their menu always look great
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01-25-2022, 05:15 PM	#11
OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2201115	Torn Label and Alma Mader are the two best in the Downtown-ish area, IMO. As far as places with good beer selections, Taps on Main and Oak And Steel are good choices. As far as food, Jack Stack is in the Freight House at Union Station, Q39 is a short drive, and Buffalo State Pizza Company is great.
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01-25-2022, 05:22 PM	#12
KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $-1421756	The Peanut downtown have the best wings you may ever have, but when I was there in November it was over an hour wait due to staff shortages. Beer selection sucks but the wings are legit. Pro tip: if you hit The Peanut for wings, they're whole, so 6 is 12 at low quality places
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01-25-2022, 05:21 PM	#14
wheeler08 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Indiana Casino cash: $4151183	Awesome! I seen Torn Label on the map.
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01-25-2022, 05:28 PM	#15
phisherman King Sandbagger Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Summit, MO Casino cash: $-920000	Strange Days is also really, really good. Since they recruited a new head brewer/ownership partner, the quality is through the roof and I think they're a top 5 spot now. It's down by the City Market area, just a stone's throw really from downtown. Crossroads Art District has Emperial, City Barrel, Torn Label and a few others that are decent. The best food/beer spot around there is definitely City Barrel but it can get spendy (food is top notch though). I'm a bit biased though as I've spent a lot of time helping that business since they started to build out that space over three years ago. The owners are good dudes that care about putting out great beer and creating a fun experience. I don't always like the way that they market but they still sell a ton of beer. Alma Mader and Boulevard are both a bit west of that area on Southwest Boulevard. Alma Mader is probably my favorite down in the city currently. Nick just doesn't brew bad beers. Boulevard is fun too; their bier hall has a lot of taps and they generally have quite a few Test beers on tap. Last edited by phisherman; 01-25-2022 at 05:41 PM..
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