Tap List | Range 23 Brewing To Open New Taproom The Right Profile
Published June 13th, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Above image credit: Range 23 Brewing announced they’ll be opening up a new taproom later this summer. (Courtesy | Range 23 Brewing)Range 23 Brewing has been a fairly low-profile enterprise situated on a farm just north of Bonner Springs.
When it opened in 2020, Range 23 was considered the smallest brewery in Kansas with a facility that was just 300 square feet in size. Not only that, the brewery operated strictly as a production facility offering only packaged beers to go. While you could sample the beers before purchase, there’s no true taproom.
But things are changing. Not only has Range 23 expanded the original brewhouse on the farm, the brewery has secured a space at 200 Oak St. in downtown Bonner Springs for an official taproom. The new taproom is about 15 minutes away from the production facility, which will remain open for takeaway options.
The new taproom will feature all of Range 23’s beers on draft for on-site consumption but also be available to go in either growlers or cans. They’ll also continue offering craft sodas for those looking for a non-alcoholic option.
The one thing their new taproom doesn’t have is a kitchen. Range 23 will be selling various snacks to help curb those hunger pangs. The current timeline to open the new taproom is mid-August of this year.
Congratulations to Range 23 on the continued growth and expansion. We can’t wait to visit the new taproom!
Beer Releases
River Bluff Brewing — 201 Main St., Kansas City, Missouri — just welcomed a new exclusive beer to the taps. Dark Horse is a shandy that comes in at a sessionable 4.7% ABV. The beer was inspired by the Mint Julep and has flavors reminiscent of the classic cocktail. It was aged on toasted oak spires and fresh mint before being blended with a bit of lime juice.
Red Sash Brewing Co. — 406 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Missouri — has a new strawberry margarita-style gose available called Buckner Boozy. At just 4.6% ABV, this is a perfect summer beer to enjoy on a patio. It’s got plenty of beachy vibes with notes of strawberry puree, lime zest and sweet orange peel. The has a slightly salty, slightly sour finish akin to that of a margarita.
Alma Mader Brewery — 2635 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri — released yearly brew Press Play. The beer is a 6.7% ABV IPA brewed specifically for Pride Month. The beer uses Talus, Citra, Cryo Pop and, for the first time ever, Kohia Nelson hops. The beer has a pillowy mouthfeel along with notes of passion fruit, lime and peach-pear. A portion of the proceeds of this beer will be donated to the Kansas City Center for Inclusion.
Double Shift Brewing — 412 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Missouri — tapped a fresh beer this past Friday. New to their lineup is Master Oogway. It’s a 6.4% ABV rice lager brewed with lemongrass and Oolong tea. The lager was hopped with Sorachi Ace and Aurora. The combination of these ingredients leads the beer to have bright citrus and floral notes en route to a crisp, clean finish.
3Halves Brewing Co. — 110 E. Kansas St., Liberty, Missouri — introduced Ned’s Red Ale to their draft lines. It’s a Belgian-style Flanders red that comes in at 5.3% ABV. The beer has a good amount of malt character as well as spice from the Belgian yeast. It has notes of stone fruit and hints of cocoa. If you were looking for the perfect beer to pair with brisket, this is it.
Apex Aleworks — 4356 S. Noland Road, Independence, Missouri — brewed and released the latest in the single hop series, Hop Solo. This particular version is an 8% ABV double IPA that focuses on the Mosaic hop. The Mosaic hop is known for imparting flavors of berries, mango, guava and papaya. You’ll get lots of those tropical flavors before a clean finish.
Servaes Brewing Co. — 10921 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, Kansas — is celebrating Father’s Day a little early with the release of Dad’s Day. The beer is a 7% ABV American IPA. Using Simcoe, Amarillo, Cascade and Citra hops, this beer is the epitome of a West Coast IPA. It’s got the classic bitterness throughout the body that lingers on the tongue ever so slightly with each sip.
Beer Events
Saturday, June 17
Grains & Taps — 10 S.W. 3rd St., Lee’s Summit, Missouri — is throwing a party for the ages. The brewery’s Decades Party will have you feeling like you stepped into a time machine and came out in another era. You’re encouraged to come dressed in an outfit from your favorite decade. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed customers, so be sure to get decked out for your chance to win!
Strange Days Brewing — 316 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri — is hosting another session of brewery yoga. The class will be led by Claire Egan and last an hour. Tickets run $20 and include both the class and one beer. The class will start at 9:30 a.m. and reservations are required.
Taps and Tunes — 301 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, Kansas — is a brand new event being put on by The Friends of the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. As the name suggests it’s part beer fest, part concert. You can sample beer from local favorites such as Transport, Not Lost, Free State and more. Live music will be performed by Members Only, an ‘80s cover band that plays everything from Michael Jackson to Guns & Roses. All of the proceeds from the event will go towards the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium and will be used to help improve the facilities such as remodeling the concession/bar area.
Sunday, June 18
Red Crow Brewing — 1062 W. Santa Fe St., Olathe, Kansas — wants your dad to feel special this Father’s Day. That’s why it’s throwing an event for all the dads out there. Red Crow will have a Bloody Mary bar plus an Old Fashioned cocktail. You can also purchase a special plated meal from the Casual Foodie, which will be serving up ribeye steaks with garlic mashed potatoes and crispy Brussels sprouts. Of course, dad can wash all that down with all of the delicious Red Crow beers.
Limitless Brewing — 9500 Dice Lane, Lenexa, Kansas — has a special offer for all of the dads out there. They’re throwing a Father’s Day flight event. However, it’s not a beer flight dad can get. It’s much sweeter than that. The Cowtown Mini Donut Truck will be on site offering flights of their donuts. You’ll have the choice of either four, six or eight doughnuts and you can choose up to three flavors out of the 10 available.
Alex Andujar is a former beer sales rep turned personal trainer. When he’s not training clients you can find him trying new beers at many of Kansas City’s great local breweries.