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Bundle Up in the Biergarten
It’s time to bundle up in the Biergarten! As the temperature drops, so do prices of draft bier for guests who sit outside in the Biergarten! Starting Dec. 5 and running through the end of March, guests who sit in the Biergarten will receive discounts on draft pours of any bier not over 8% ABV, based on the following temperature/discount scale:
- 55 degrees: 15% off
- 50 degrees: 25% off
- 45 degrees: 35% off
- 40 degrees and below: 50% 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!
KC Bier Co Wins 2 Medals at GABF!
KC Bier Co., Kansas City’s largest independent and locally-owned brewery, announces that it won two medals during the 34th Annual Great American Beer Festival (GABF), the largest beer competition in the United States. Winners were announced during the first-ever GABF virtual ceremony on Oct. 16 by the Brewers Association (BA), the national trade group representing independent craft breweries in the U.S.
Two of the brewery’s year-round brands were awarded medals in two of the most competitive categories: Hefeweizen took silver in the German-Style Wheat Ale category (145 entries), and Pure Pils received a bronze in the German-Style Pilsener category (the third largest category with 200 entries). More than 100 judges evaluated 8,806 total entries from 1,720 breweries from all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., in 35 socially distanced judging sessions during an 18-day period.
Steve Holle, KC Bier Co. founder and managing owner, and Karlton Graham, KC Bier Co. head brewer, both studied German brewing at the Doemens Academy outside of Munich, where they learned traditional brewing techniques including decoction mashing, two-tank fermentation and conditioning, and natural carbonation.
Holle said the two medals are a testament to the brewery’s commitment to brewing high-quality German-style bier using time-honored brewing methods and only four ingredients: water, yeast, and all-imported German malt and hops.
“Our mission always has been to brew authentic-tasting German-style beer and deliver it with the same character, flavor and freshness as beer brewed and consumed in Germany,” Holle said. “We go to great lengths to brew our bier in the traditional way, and are honored that the judges recognized our dedication to these methods that helped Hefeweizen and Pils stand out among hundreds of entries in their categories.”
The GABF medals for Hefeweizen and Pils round out an impressive set of accolades for the brewery’s core four year-round brands. Dunkel, a Munich-style brown lager, was named the Best Local Lager in Kansas City in The Pitch Best of KC Awards in 2019 by more than 40,000 voters; and Helles Lager was named one of the 19 Best Beers of 2019 by Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine.
All four brands are available year-round on draft and in 6-packs in liquor and grocery stores across the entire state of Kansas, and in western and northeast Missouri.
Prost in Place: “Oktoberfest To-Go” Bier & Pretzel Kits Now Available
We’re pleased to announce that Prost in Place “Oktoberfest To-Go” kits will be available to order at shopkcbier.com beginning Thursday, Sept. 10. Perfect for your socially-distanced, small-group Oktoberfest gatherings at home in the driveway, patio or backyard, the Prost in Place package includes the following:
- (1) case of Festbier (contains 24 bottles)
- (4) .5L Oktoberfest mugs
- (1) 16 oz giant Bavarian pretzel with salt, and sweet and spicy mustards
- Add-ons available – visit shopkcbier.com for details
Each kit also will include pretzel reheating instructions, a link to an Oktoberfest Spotify playlist curated by KC Bier Co. staff and an “Ein Prosit” lyric sheet. Guests are encouraged to post a video selfie on social media of their group singing “Ein Prosit” and use #prostinplace for a chance to win KC Bier Co. prizes! (Must post video and use hashtag to be eligible to win prizes)
The first 10 customers to purchase a Prost in Place package will automatically receive a reserved table (for up to 6 guests) in the Biergarten for a live performance by Das ist Lustig on Thursday, Sept. 24. One of the main stage performers from KC Oktoberfest 2019, Houston-based Das ist Lustig is a high-energy trio performing German polka, drinking songs and folk songs. Guests must order the Prost in Place package by Sept. 17 @ 11:59pm to be registered.
All orders for Prost in Place packages must placed online at shopkcbier.com to allow time for our staff to prepare and stage orders for pickup on the dates listed below.
Prost in Place Package Pickup Dates:
- Thursday, Sept. 17 (12 to 7 pm)
- Friday, Sept. 18 (12 to 7 pm)
- Thursday, Sept. 24 (12 to 7 pm)
- Friday, Sept. 25 (12 to 7 pm)
While we’re heartbroken we can’t prost and polka with you and 15,000 other merrymakers at Crown Center this year, we hope these take-home kits will help get you in the Oktoberfest spirit and enjoy a little fellowship with Festbier, family and friends.
KC Bier Co Donating 100% of Der Bauer Case and 6pk Sales at the Brewery to Charity
We’re proud to announce that we’re now donating 100% of sales from Der Bauer cases and 6-packs sold at the brewery to Kansas City G.I.F.T. (Generating Income for Tomorrow) and The Hope Center to support children, families and Black-owned businesses in underserved and low-income areas in Kansas City. Der Bauer is now available by the case for $20, and in 6-packs for $6. Guests may place an online order for pickup in the Bierhalle at shopkcbier.com or visit the Bierhalle anytime during regular business hours to purchase Der Bauer.
The Hope Center is a youth and community development organization with the vision is to develop communities where the vulnerable can have hope and flourish. Their mission is to provide asset-based programs and opportunities for sustainable growth and development where children, youth and families can flourish on Kansas City’s east side.
Newly founded in 2020, Kansas City G.I.F.T.’s vision is to create a clear path to economic prosperity and wealth for the African American community in Kansas City by awarding grants to Black-owned businesses in low-income areas. Their goal is to create jobs, convert economically disadvantaged areas into areas of economic opportunity, and create generational wealth.
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