free state brewing company
becca k. is drinking a cloud hopper imperial ipa by free state brewing co. at free state brewing company
dayle s. is drinking a free state golden by free state brewing co. at old chicago pizza & taproom – hays
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jeff is drinking a juicebox ipa by free state brewing co. at the anchor
chris k. is drinking an oatmeal stout by free state brewing co. at the hon room
the worst thing about the free state brewing co. is the distance between theri door and mine .
matt h. is drinking a copperhead pale ale by free state brewing co. at la casa de campsite
passed the institute for brewing and distilling’s general certification in brewing with distinction in 2008 .
when it comes to his love for beer, chuck magerl comes by it honestly. you see, many years before chuck founded free state brewing company, his grandfather was getting into the business himself – an act that was highly illegal during the height of prohibition, and leading to a stint in leavenworth .
in 1989, free state brewing company became the first legal brewery in kansas in over 100 years. since opening the doors at our mass street hq, we’ve been working day in and day out to be a haven for beer lovers, where good beer and good food can inspire lively conversations and memorable experiences .
prepared with care using only the freshest ingredients, our daily specials make the perfect pairings with our tasty free state brews .
free state is always a stop when i visit lawrence. the food, the beer, and the service are always fantastic !
i’m a ‘92 jayhawk alum. brought my family to lawrence for the day. we chose free state brewing for lunch and was perfect. watched the world cup. great food. yummy ipa beer. good prices. super swee
is a reminder of my days at ku. always worth finding an excuse to get back to larry and have a little free state .
skip the wait stopping by the brew pub? text “free state” to 626 - 414 - 3210 to get your name on the wait list .
want to learn more about the fellas that brew up your favorite free state beer? of course you do, so come on in and read their stories .
but don’t worry – free state wasn’t founded on passion alone. chuck' s background in biology, engineering and history is the foundation of the brewery, and he remains an avid student of all things beer .
a full - bodied stout with a well - rounded, balanced flavor and silky texture. this rich, tasty brew goes down smoothly, and on a chilly evening in the free state, it simply can’t be beat .
* awards: the 2006 william a. hipp scholarship recipient at the master brewers association of america’s (mbaa) concise course in brewing and malting science .
at free state, we don’t always strictly adhere to rules about beer styles, and we aren’t tied to marketing surveys. our mission is much simpler than that: provide good folks with great - tasting beer that is perfectly suited for almost any occasion .
after stints at maritime pacific brewing co. , liberty malt supply, pyramid breweries and pike brewing co. , geoff was experienced in seattle beer circles. but after seven years out west, he knew it was time to come back to the free state – and that’s just what he did. since signing on as a brewer in 2002, geoff has continued to master his craft under the direction of our head brewer, steve bradt. he’s won some awards, * been invited to judge some pretty prestigious events * * and even took over as the big kahuna at our downtown brewery in 2009. geoff was also a contributing writer to the oxford companion to beer .
yep – he’s come a pretty long way since that summer busing tables back in the day, and we’re proud as can be to call him a free stater .
nice head that dies fairly quick, beer is a deep dark amber in color. smells sweet of slight hops and breadiness. tastes nicely balanced between malt and hops with a bit of breadiness and slight sweetness. free state calls this one an amber ale. overall it' s a nicely balanced easy drinker, a well done beer .
today, chuck can be found roaming the halls of the brewpub or the bottling facility, making sure his passion and knowledge come through in every pint served at the bar and bottle shipped to your local liquor store. if you see him, say hi. because after all, good beer and good conversation are what free state is all about .
if you talk to steve for even a few minutes, it becomes obvious how he’s managed to thrive. he’s clearly one sharp guy, especially when it comes to life science, history and all things mechanical. this, combined with his tireless study and refinement of the brewing process, makes him quite useful to have in your corner .
harvest festivals around the world have set the stage for beer fests. whether it' s munich, denver, lawrence, manhattan or wichita, there is a full line - up of free wheeling, beer loving celebrations to satisfy your enthusiasm for a world of beer flavors .
geoff may have been born in iola, ks, but he was raised right here in lawrence, graduating from lawrence high in ’90 (while holding down a summer job busing tables at the brewery) and the university of kansas in ’95. after getting his degree in art history (a lot of good that did him) geoff took off for seattle to pursue a career in brewing .
this ale is the first brewed in kansas since pioneering days. the name
ad astra comes from the kansas state motto - ad astra per aspera, latin words meaning
to the stars through difficulties
. we' ve blended pale, caramel, and munich malts for a rich amber beer. the hops balance this malty sweetness, and we' ve chosen northern brewer and fuggles hops for their flavor .
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i didn' t care for it. it isn' t sweet or bitter... . it just is. not really bad, but not something i' d buy again either. i drank it cold straight from the bottle .
this brew is a clear and very dark color. the head is a creamy tan color and the aroma is a little malty, with toffee and cracker... the taste is drier than i was expecting, with some malt and roasted notes. a little caramel. the finish is, again, dry. just moderate
look: 2 | smell: 3 | taste: 3. 5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3. 5
pours a rich bloody - burgundy with a finger of khaki head. head foams up nicely, leaving a solid ring of foam around the top of the beer. lacing is strewn around the glass after each gulp. aroma brings about a barrage of lighthearted malts in the form of toasted and slightly bready notes. earthy hops sit right below. flavor profile opens up wonderfully, with notes of toasted and breaded malts, and earthy hops yet again. caramel and toffee notes peak out ever so slightly at the height of the flavor profile. mouth feel has a slight bit of grain to it, otherwise the carbonation adds some texture. it has a smooth, fairly crisp, medium - thin consistency. overall, a solid beer. it focuses on a select few notes, and delivers well. it' s easy to gulp with its thinner feel, and tasty flavor .
l: small head that leaves a little bit of lacing. body is a dark copper color .
t & f: very malty and toffee - like up front. dark fruity finish. some bitterness in the aftertaste but doesn' t linger very long. moderate carbonation and body .
look: 4 | smell: 3. 25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3. 75
nice beer. i am no expert but it' s very drinkable and is not a one and done type beer .
beautiful color. pairs great with food. not a strong alcohol taste. the price is even more attractive .
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we' re always out and about. come see what we' re up to next .
our 14 - barrel brewhouse is made up of some of the best equipment available to the small brewer, but we still think the most important ingredients are the care and respect that our enthusiastic, knowledgeable staff has for each and every beer that we make. and now that we’re producing bottled beers in our expanded bottling facility, our attention to detail and dedication to great taste and quality can be experienced by people all over kansas, nebraska and missouri .
because without beer, things do not seem to go as well .
you can now check our beer list on the go when you visit our facebook page and click on the
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button. you' ll be redirected to a live view of our menu, including abvs, ibus, brief descriptions, and pricing hosted by our friends at untappd .
because without beer, things do not seem to go as well .
want to check out our list right here on our website? just click below .
this boldly hopped ale will take you to new heights of hoppiness. copious amounts of chinook, columbus, and cascade hops combine to evoke far off places with the scents and flavors of tropical fruit, pine needles, flowers and a hint of freshly mown grass. a choice malt bill lifts the hops, providing balance and keeping this beer on course .
by the time you’re done exploring our menu, you will be. click a section to get started .
from our lively spot in lawrence, kansas, we have been serving up great food and great beer to great people for over 25 years now. our home on historic massachusetts street is still where all of our newest brews are crafted, and where many of our most loyal customers enjoy their brews alongside a fresh batch of black bean quesadillas, crispy fish & chips or one of our featured daily specials .
our brewers are always busy thinking up fresh new brews. come see what we’re pouring today .
and while you may think that breaking even the stupidest, most controversial laws may be wrong, you can’t help but admire the passion. and that same passion, passed down two generations, is what drove chuck to change the laws in topeka, and open the first brewery in kansas in over a century .
meet steve. he’s our brewmaster, and he’s been hangin’ around since 1989, when he took the role as our first full - time assistant brewer .
steve has been a judge at the great american beer festival and the world beer cup, and he holds the rank of national judge with the beer judge certification program. he’s also on the board of directors of the brewers association and serves on their events committee, which plans the great american beer festival, world beer cup and the craft brewer’s conference. steve is also the president of the kansas craft brewers guild .
there’s a rumor going around that he also sleeps from time to time, but we’re not sure we believe it .
* * judging: geoff has thrice been invited to judge at the great american beer festival, the nation’s largest and most prestigious beer festival and competion, and also at the world beer cup .
think i' ve ever had... i even commented on it. locally sourced product ...
we had heard good things and decided to give it a try. we were very disappoint
ely. i wouldn’t recommend the penne primavera or the gumbo. the gumbo tastes like hormel canned chili 🤭. i wi
g my son’s 19th birthday in lawrence because my oldest son goes to ku and he’s too busy to come home. we were seated upstairs
in a semi private room with a table of 8. it was loud, but everyone was just having a good time. the beer was great as always. i had a yakimaniac
e sour and ended with oatmeal stout. we had a burger, a rueben, a turkey sandwich, fish and chips and my son had the steak special, all were great as usual. the server heard us say “birthday boy” and brought my son a scoop of ice cream with a candle on it and the whole room sang him happy birthday, which embarrasse
d him a little and made him laugh a lot. i took a couple of spoonfuls of my son’s birthday ice cream and finished off dinner with an oatmeal stout flout. great night, a lot of fun, thanks fsbc. i promise to bring him back when he’s 21 !
excellent food, great price and friendly service. it is loud and can be hard to have a conversati
.) they offer some tasty vegan options, including a black bean burger and hummus. i just wish that hot mulled win
i have not been here since before facebook existed, but it was great back in the mid 90' s. going to make back to the old stomping grounds and check out a ku basketball
service was slow, server was mia and my appetizer was cold as ice. my entire' was pretty good. overall, mediocre experience
always great service & food here, even when they are very busy. never disappoint
s in the midwest. no matter where i travel in the world, i always compare all beers to my beloved copperhead
being from the pacific northwest where we have many many breweries i can honestly say that my cousins brewery is at the top of the list. the food was great and the beer was better. if you are anyw
my happy place! great beer. great food. great service. great people .
and this is why we started putting our beer in cans! enjoy a yaki on the lake today friends 🇺🇸 🍻 💥 🎥 - luke l .
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this faithful rendition of an american pale ale features a floral nose and a good deal of zesty citrus - like character in the finish. columbus, centennial, idaho 7, and simcoe hops play together with the highest fidelity. light bodied with a golden orange hue .
this quick sour beer is light in body and big on flavor with a tart finish accentuated by guava fruit added to the conditioning vessel .
this is the strongest and arguably the most flavorful of the english style ales. a special treat made annually and set aside to age (sometimes as long as ten years), this complex and warming beer is full of malt and hop character married in harmony .
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this beer has hops on the brain to be sure, with additions throughout the process totaling close to three pounds per barrel. unfiltered, golden - hued, and extremely dry, this ipa features the lemony, citrusy character of centennial and citra hops grown in the hop capital of north america, yakima, wa .
our pilsner has a pleasant malt flavor, a medium body, and a finely balanced hop character. choice pilsner malt combines with prized german saphir hops .
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a full bodied ale, with a hint of hops to balance the sweetness that comes from three different malt varieties. the perfect way to take your taste buds to the stars .
light and refreshing golden beer brewed in a style all our own. goes down easy and finishes clean .
fine hop character, with a distinctive citrusy aroma and rich flavor. … [ + ] expand description
fine hop character, with a distinctive citrusy aroma and rich flavor. this pale ale has as almost as much bite as the slithering serpent who was the inspiration for its name .
in kansas, like other states in the great plains, the words “amber waves of grain” come alive. and as people who are no strangers to farms and farming ourselves, we thought it valuable to craft a beer that is made from the grain that kansas is known for, and positively perfect for quenching your thirst at the end of a long, hard day of work – or play.
the free state brewing company is a microbrewery based in lawrence , kansas . it opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in kansas in over 100 years . in 2010 , the brewery announced plans to expand to distribute to vendors in kansas and missouri , and as far east as st. louis . on may 21 , 2010 free state brewery began to distribute bottled beer to stores in lawrence , kansas . four bottled beers were released : copperhead pale ale , oatmeal stout , ad astra ale , and wheat state golden . 
the free state brewing company is a microbrewery based in lawrence, kansas. it opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in kansas in over 100 years. in 2010, the brewery announced plans to expand to distribute to vendors in kansas and missouri, and as far east as st. louis. on may 21, 2010 free state brewery began to distribute bottled beer to stores in lawrence, kansas. four bottled beers were released: copperhead pale ale, oatmeal stout, ad astra ale, and wheat state golden.
the free state brewing company is a microbrewery based in lawrence, kansas. it opened in 1989 as the first legal brewery in kansas in over 100 years. in 2010, the brewery announced plans to expand to distribute to vendors in kansas and missouri, and as far east as st. louis. on may 21, 2010 free state brewery began to distribute bottled beer to stores in lawrence, kansas. four bottled beers were released: copperhead pale ale, oatmeal stout, ad astra ale, and wheat state golden.