 Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s annual Wolpertinger Festival returns to celebrate 10 years at their Grove location on January 28 from 1-5 p.m. at the Grove Brewery & Bierhall.
As is tradition, UCBC opens the entire Grove Brewery & Bierhall to guest brewers and festival goers, while also featuring live music from rock bands and local brass bands. The festivities for the day culminate in the Wolpertinger March: a Wolpi-led band parade throughout the entire footprint of the brewery celebrating the spirit & community of craft beer with all in attendance. If you haven’t made their acquaintance yet, Wolpertinger, the mythical Bavarian creature, is similar to the American Jackalope. The creature combines distinctive traits from a variety of species and is rumored to live in the Bavarian Black Forest. As part of the annual theme of the festival, Urban Chestnut encourages the attending breweries to bring unique, experimental, and/or special beers. UCBC will pour some of their special releases, including their anniversary brew, Wolpertinger, as well as some other special releases. Tickets are available, so get yours now! Hollister, MO - January 2, 2024 - Turkey Creek Brewery, nestled in Historic Hollister (MO) and renowned for its award-winning craft brews and inviting old English brewpub atmosphere, proudly announces the return of the Second Saturday Ozarks’ Heritage Music Jam. This began in 2023 and is a planned 12-part series for 2024 is set to take place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, starting at 3 PM.
Highlighting the evening will be the family talents of Norm and Hannah Farnum from the renowned Farnum Family, enchanting audiences with their mastery of the fiddle and banjo, featuring a repertoire spanning Bluegrass, Irish melodies, Ozarks’ Mountain music, and more. Hailing from the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, the Farnum Family has graced stages in the Branson area and across the nation for over 15 years. Their spirited blend of musical expertise and heartwarming family humor has captivated audiences throughout Missouri, the Midwest, and beyond. The resonant melodies of the Farnums will fill the air at Turkey Creek Brewery from 3 PM to 5 PM. Reflecting on the event's origin, brewery owner Scott Wuest remarked, “The Ozarks’ Heritage Music Jam originated at our brewpub late in 2023. We cherish the Ozarks and its rich folk music legacy. The ambiance of our old English/Irish pub creates a fitting stage, and the overwhelming support from musicians and attendees has been truly humbling.” Admission to the event is free and available on a first-come-first-seated basis. Turkey Creek Brewery takes pride in crafting all their signature brews onsite, complemented by a delectable menu featuring woodfired pizza, wings, pretzels, pub nachos, and other beloved pub favorites. For inquiries about this musical extravaganza, please contact our dedicated staff at [email protected] or call 417-218-8362. Join us at Turkey Creek Brewery and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Ozarks’ heritage music at the Ozarks’ Heritage Music Jam!  November 1 through November 22, River Bluff Brewing’s two locations in Saint Joseph and River Market will engage in a friendly head-to-head competition to determine which taproom can collect the most donations of toys for Operation Breakthrough.
Each River Bluff Brewing location will be accepting new, unwrapped toys for children ages birth through 15 which will be donated to Operation Breakthrough to stock their Holiday Store. The winning taproom will receive a trophy to display, along with all the bragging rights for a year. Since the early ‘90’s, the staff at Operation Breakthrough, with much support from the community, has provided Christmas gifts and holiday meals to those in need. In 2022, the center helped more than 1,000 families total bringing Christmas to over 3,400 children. Patrons can help this Christmas by donating new toys to their favorite River Bluff location! The original River Bluff Brewing is located in the previous home of two pre-prohibition breweries at 1224 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64501, and recently celebrated their 5 year anniversary. The 1848 Gold Rush transformed a small trading post into the city of St Joseph. At River Bluff Brewing, they are continuing that tradition by crafting their own “gold.” They are modern Gold Rush tradesmen, living and traveling among the bluffs mixing quality hops and malt reaped from the earth. They are brewers and passionate explorers crafting unique elixirs, inspired by old and new methods. This is the quest of River Bluff Brewing, to navigate the rivers and uncover their own “liquid gold.” Situated on the Kansas City river bluffs at 201 Main St., Suite 101, Kansas City Missouri 64105 in the Historic Water Building is River Bluff at River Market. This 1901 structure was built to house the wagons, donkeys and water to fight fires in the city. Water is in the building’s bones, and beer is 90% water. Sitting atop the river bluffs, and within the River Market, this location was perfect to build River Bluff at River Market. Serving Kansas City specifically brewed beers, rotating often, and also showcasing some of their well-known flagship beers. For more information, visit either River Bluff Brewing location or email [email protected] or [email protected] Operation Breakthrough https://operationbreakthrough.org/ River Bluff Brewing https://www.riverbluffbrew.com/  Cheers to four Missouri craft breweries on securing medals at the Great American Beer Festival competition in Denver, CO. Congratulations go out to:
Medals presented during the Great American Beer Festival competition are globally acknowledged as emblems of brewing excellence and remain among the most sought-after accolades within the brewing community. In the 2023 competition, top-tier brews spanning 99 beer categories across 175 different beer styles (including all subcategories) received prestigious gold, silver, and bronze medals. These coveted awards were unveiled during an intimate ceremony held at the Bellco Theatre in Denver on Saturday, September 23, 2023, as part of the Great American Beer Festival. The ceremony was livestreamed via The Brewing Network, ensuring worldwide access to this celebration of brewing excellence. The Great American Beer Festival is possible in part thanks to a Professional Judge Panel comprising of 250 judges from around the world, as well as more than 300 volunteers. Throughout three phases over nine days, 9,200+ entries were evaluated from 2,033 breweries from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. For more information on the Great American Beer Festival competition, including a complete 2023 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com. Member Anniversaries in April
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Other Good News Friendship Brewing Company (Wentzville) was recognized in January with the Label of the Month highlight by Flexible Pack. The label is for Andrew's Ale, a beer was made in memory of Andrew Norton whose mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, is able to enjoy life and live a life of purpose. For more information go to www.andrewshugs.com.  Amber Ayres is the director of consumer experience at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City. Meet Amber Ayres, the director of consumer experience at Boulevard Brewing Co./Duvel USA in Kansas City. She's been working in the craft brewing industry for 10 years and was appointed to the Guild's board of directors to replace Nick Hale (Boulevard) who resigned his board position last year. Welcome, Amber!
How did you get started in the craft beer industry? I left a rewarding career in retail design and Visual Merchandising to move back home to KC. When I moved back I admittedly did not know much about craft beer, but knew that I loved Boulevard. I was drawn to their beautiful labels and creative vibe, and instantly connected with the spirited and genuine people I met there. What's your "why?" or what gets you out of bed each day? Just the simple joys of living...laughter with my kids, soaking up the sun, chirping birds. I try to find the wonder and magic in ordinary days (a real challenge often of course!) What was your first-ever craft beer? Why Unfiltered Wheat of course! What does your job entail at the brewery? I oversee the programming, merchandising, marketing and visuals for our consumer experiences. So I lead the creative for our visitors center, hospitality spaces, and e-commerce, plus work on special projects like pop-up shops, satellite locations or other brewery experiences as needed. What do you do with your free time? Raise two hilarious and amazing sons. Plus roller skating, reading, crossword puzzles, camping, and getting outside whenever possible. Patio-hangs (listening to music and playing games) with my husband, neighbors and friends are also a frequent past-time. If you could work on a collaboration beer with any other craft brewery, who would it be? Vine Street Brewing Co. - I am very excited and motivated to see minority-owned breweries growing in numbers. What is your favorite thing about the craft beer industry? People who love good beer also tend to love good music, art, travel, etc. I love being around people who live a full life...it inspires me. What's the best beer you've ever had? A crisp Kolsch in a hotel in Dusseldorf Germany after a lonnnnng day of travel. I don't even know what I was drinking to be honest - but the atmosphere combined with my excitement of my first trip to Europe took its level of refreshment over the top! What's one fun fact about you? I recently started volunteering at a Pig Rescue & Adoption farm which is heaven to me. If I won the lottery I would quickly buy house with a few acres so I could have a pig and alpaca! Why did you join the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild? I am really looking forward to making more connections within the industry and learning from my peers and colleagues. It was very meaningful to me when I started at Boulevard to see how friendly and collaborative the craft beer world was, and to be honest have really been missing that. I think I will be inspired and challenged by this group, and am excited to do my part to lift and promote craft beer as a whole.  Josh Stacy is the COO for Public House Brewing Company and St. James Winery. He is currently serving on the Guild's board of directors. Meet Josh Stacy. He's the chief operating office for Public House Brewing Company and St. James Winery. He's been a part of the craft brewing industry for 11 years and is serving his first year of a three-year term on the Guild's board of directors.
How did you get started in the craft beer industry? Since the early 80s my family has been brewing beer at an amateur level. So needless to say I was brought up in an household where beer was always front and center. We were also known to spend time at any brewery we could find. Needless to say I was drawn to the art of brewing, the people, and the places that we visited. That interest stayed with me into my early adulthood, and when the time was right we decided to take a chance, change course and jump in! What's your "why?" or what gets you out of bed each day? For me it has always been about building a great company. One that our employees and customers want to be a part of. What was your first-ever craft beer? If homebrewed products are allowed in this response, I am not sure that I can pin it down. Most of the beer that was available in our home, growing up, was made by the family, and I am not sure what the first beer was. The first commercial beer that made an impact on me was Breckenridge Brewery's - Avalanche Amber Ale circa 1990s. What does your job entail at the brewery? I am the COO for Public House Brewing Company and St James Winery. Most of my time is spent working with the team on the customer facing sides of the company, our retail, online, tasting rooms and restaurant operations. What do you do with your free time? I try to spend as much time with my family as the job allows. We love to cook and bake together. I am also learning a deep appreciation for fly fishing. If you could work on a collaboration beer with any other craft brewery, who would it be? Bell's Brewing Company What is your favorite thing about the craft beer industry? The people - hands down! What's the best beer you've ever had? One of the most memorable was a bottle of Tactical Nuclear Penguin, as part of a celebration dinner after winning our first GABF medal! What's one fun fact about you? I unknowingly, had Garth Brooks' daughter removed from a seat at his retirement concert, on her birthday! Why did you join the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild? Brewing beer in Missouri has given so much to my family, our community, and myself over the last decade. My hope is that my involvement with this organization is an opportunity for me to continue to support this industry.  Fran Caradonna is the CEO of The Saint Louis Brewery and has been a part of the Missouri craft beer industry for 31 years. Meet Fran Caradonna, the chief executive officer of The Saint Louis Brewery, makers of Schlafly Beer. Fran has been a part of the Missouri craft beer industry for 31 years. She's currently serving her first year of a three-year term on the Guild's board of directors.
How did you get started in the craft beer industry? Founded Signature Beer Distributors, then O'Fallon Brewery What's your "why?" or what gets you out of bed each day? We're living the dream, making beer for a living, let's get to it! What was your first-ever craft beer? Full Sail Ale What does your job entail at the brewery? Cheering and challenging the sharp, passionate, dedicated people of Schlafly. What do you do with your free time? Spend time with people who matter to me, read whatever I can get my hands on, cook and eat great food...and sing to my dog. If you could work on a collaboration beer with any other craft brewery, who would it be? The newest brewery in town at the moment. What is your favorite thing about the craft beer industry? People love what we make and let us know in the most amazing ways. What's the best beer you've ever had? Many, many beers have been the best I've ever had in the moment! What's one fun fact about you? I drove a school bus when I was in high school. Why did you join the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild? To share with and support other craft brewers. |
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