Brookside/ Waldo neighborhood spots with awesome tap lists

Bier Station There’s a reason most local geeks will tell you Bier Station is their favorite spot in town. This Waldo institution has an impeccably chosen list, solid grub and a great patio. Most importantly, it functions as the de facto town hall for the KC beer community. 120 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.… Continue reading Brookside/ Waldo neighborhood spots with awesome tap lists

Geek Speak: Know Your Beer Facts

Carrot beer at Boulevard

Hops and Haze The India Pale Ale started as a riff on the pale ale better suited to export during the colonial era. In the Pacific Northwest, where most of the country’s hops are grown, beers were stuffed with the bitter flowers in the mid-90s. All that particulate made the beers hazier, which brewers battled… Continue reading Geek Speak: Know Your Beer Facts