Press release from Free State Brewing…
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LAWRENCE, Kansas. – One of the pioneers of Midwest
craft brewing will be branching out into the Omaha and Lincoln scene later this
month. Free State Brewing Company, the original Kansas craft brewery just
celebrated their 25th anniversary in February, and has joined with Quality
Brands to distribute their array of flagship, seasonal and specialty beers in
Nebraska.
Free State’s founder, Chuck Magerl noted craft beer has
become a focus in the region’s marketplace. “Consumers are making the leap from
craft to local craft. Beer drinkers have been gravitating to local brands. We
feel like 25 years as a local brewery is a good start, but just a start,” added
Magerl. Since bottled Free State beer was introduced several years ago, it has
been sold throughout the state of Kansas, and in major markets in Missouri.
The Nebraska rollout will see a series of samplings and
special tappings hosted by Magerl, Free State brewers Steve Bradt and Geoff Deman,
and beer ambassador Seth Sanchez. Featured events for the first week include:
Tuesday 25th – Beertopia Sampling 4-6
Tuesday 25th – Crescent Moon Pint Night 4 – Close
Wednesday 26th – Krug Park 5 – 9
Wednesday 26th – Sampling Hy-Vee Stony Brook
Friday 27th – Happy Hour tasting & tapping at
Jake’s Cigars & Spirits 4-6
Friday 27th – Meet and Greet Tapping at The Library Pub
6:30-8:30
Friday 27th – Sampling Hy-Vee 178th Pacific
Saturday 28th – Bock Fest
Saturday 28th – Sampling Brix
Saturday 28th – Sampling Whole Foods
Brewer Steve Bradt commented “We’ve had a good time at
the Nebraska and Omaha Beer Festivals in the past years, and our beers have
received great response. With our rollout, we’ll be featuring most of our
bottled flagships, as well as our seasonal Brinkley’s Maibock, and we’ll also
be treating folks to a series of specialties including our Old Backus
Barleywine and Owd Macs Imperial Stout which have garnered 100 on
Rate Beer.”
“After a long, chilly winter, we’re glad to have the
south winds bringing some springtime spirit.” Magerl quipped. “And we’re glad
to have the opportunity to bring some of our beers to Nebraska. Because,
without beer, things do not seem to go as well*”
*From the Diary of Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery,
Munjor Kansas, 1902
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