Carolator, our pale doppelbock lager, is brewed each year in memory of Carol Crawford, sister of our founder Steve and mother to brewer Chad, who passed away in 2020. Steve, Chad, and Carol’s husband Brian gather each year in November to brew this special bier.
Every year since the brewery opened in 2014, we have brewed a doppelbock in the winter to be blessed and released around the time of Lent, following a Bavarian brewing tradition. This tradition was established in the 1600s by the Paulaner monks of Munich who brewed a strong bier, or “liquid bread”, to nourish them during their Lenten fast. They called their bier Salvator, meaning “Our Savior”. To this day, Bavarian breweries and others commemorate the tradition by releasing a Doppelbock for Lent and by giving their doppelbocks names with the suffix “-ator”.
Carol unexpectedly passed away in 2020, and we saw fit to name our Blessed Doppelbock after her. Carol’s smile and generous spirt were a constant presence in the Bierhalle, and her warmth was felt by all she encountered. So, in honor of her, beginning in 2021, the Blessed Doppelbock was renamed “Carolator” to pay homage to the original Lenten brew and to honor Carol. Each year, we bring a local priest to the brewery to bless the bier and gather with Carol’s family and friends to celebrate.
Carolator is available now in 6-packs and on draft at the Bierhalle and select retail locations. $1 per draft bier and 6-pack purchased at the Bierhalle will be donated to Developing Potential Inc., a local nonprofit organization that provides habilitation services to adults with disabilities, including Carol’s son, Michael.
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Holiday Hours
Thursday, November 24th – Thanksgiving Day – Bierhalle and Offices Closed
Saturday, December 24th – Christmas Eve- Bierhalle Hours: 12-5PM
Sunday, December 25th – Christmas Day – Bierhalle Closed
Saturday, December 31st – New Year’s Eve – Bierhalle Hours: 12-7PM
Sunday, January 1st – New Year’s Day – Bierhalle Closed
Bundle Up in the Biergarten 2022
The temperatures have dropped, so the Bundle Up in the Biergarten discount is back!
Beginning Saturday, November 12th, guests who sit in the Biergarten will receive discounts on draft pours of bier (8% ABV or lower) based on the following temperature scale:
55°F: 10% off
50°F: 20% off
45°F: 30% off
40°F: 40% off
For those willing to brave the cold and enjoy a few rounds, we kindly ask that you support our staff by tipping your servers on the pre-discount price of the bier.
To receive the discount, there are a few rules:
Your server will record the temperature when after you have been seated — this is the discount you’ll receive for the duration of your visit
Discounts only applicable to bier under 8% ABV
Guests must spend entire visit in the Biergarten
Discounts are forfeited for guests who move inside
Cannot be combined with other discounts
Bundle up, grab a bier and get toasty!
Kansas City Bier Company Partners with G.I.F.T. for the Month of November
Kansas City Bier Company has partnered with G.I.F.T. for the month of November to fundraise and encourage donations to the organization, which centers on providing support and resources to Black-owned businesses in Kansas City’s Urban Core. Through their efforts, G.I.F.T. has granted $685,000 to 35 Black-owned businesses and created 58 jobs! Additionally, G.I.F.T runs a full-service Business Center on 50th and Prospect that provides technical assistance services and workshops to anyone in the small business community. Services include drop-in co-working spaces, Business Coaching, Accounting and Marketing Services, Banking Centers, Non-profit Counseling, and studio spaces free of charge!
From November 1st to November 22nd, guests at the Bierhalle will have the chance to sign up to donate monthly to G.I.F.T (Generating Income For Tomorrow) and receive special incentives:
-GIFT T-shirt
-A discount for your bill that day as follows:
-$10 monthly donation=15% your bill
-$20 monthly donation=25% your bill
-$30+ monthly donation=35% your bill
(To redeem discount, simply show your server your confirmation page that shows your monthly sign up or thank-you email from GIFT. Guest must inform server before requesting tab)
Additionally, on November 29th, the Bierhalle will be hosting a Drink to Donate event for G.I.F.T. from 3:00PM-9:00PM. During this time, $1 from every bier purchased will go directly to G.I.F.T! By supporting G.I.F.T., you are helping Kansas City forge a clear path to economic prosperity for the African American community by helping to expand Black-owned businesses.
Learn more about G.I.F.T. and their mission here and sign up to give a monthly donation in partnership with KC Bier Co here
“Ich Bin Ukrainer!”
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy spoke the words “Ich bin ein Berliner” in support and solidarity of the citizens of Berlin. “All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words “Ich bin ein Berliner!”
In 2022, Kansas City Bier Company stands with the citizens of Ukraine, and pays homage to Kennedy’s iconic declaration with “Ich Bin Ukrainer!” shirts. The shirts are available at the Bierhalle for $20, with all profits donated to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund via Global Giving.
There will also be an option at the Bierhalle to add a $1, $,5 or $10 donation to your tab.
Donations to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund will go directly to providing food, shelter, clean water, healthcare, and financial support to citizens of Ukraine. Learn more about their efforts or donate more here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/
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