![]() So, how’s the beer? I’m happy to report that I loved them all. The hallway to the bathrooms is illuminated with dangling fixtures resembling hops. Tables are inlayed with nostalgic board games. His beer and the taproom are stellar examples of his hard work.įive TVs adorn brick-exposed walls providing patrons with a view of the game no matter where they sit. ![]() After three years working at Anheuser-Busch, his family renovated an aging building and opened the brewery and taproom. Like most home brewers, owner Sean Willcott’s passion for making craft beer grew. I ordered a $10 beer flight with four craft beers to quench my thirst. I entered Willcott Brewing Company & Taproom (219 W. WILCOTT BREWING COMPANY & TAPROOM – HOLTON I ordered a soft taco trio with pork bulgogi, jerk chicken, and sweet potato. Casual Foodie’s two-page menu included meal choices for every kind of eater. The drink and food menu prices were on par with what you’d pay at any brewery. Couples chatted over beer and dinner entrees from the on-site food truck, Casual Foodie.Īlthough I arrived a few minutes late for Happy Hour (3 pm-6 pm), it did not bother me. Locals grouped up at tables with a view of the game. I was impressed by the brewery’s ample space to unwind and craft beer. I appreciated a Kansas Bock, Hattie, for its balanced taste and mouthfeel. I created a beer flight of five 2 oz pours with names like Eleanor, Isabelle, and Sybil. Each beer is given a woman’s name chosen by the owners, a husband and wife duo. The beer is just as pleasantly unique as the names they give it. Santa Fe) is not just another Kansas brewery. Non-beer drinkers will appreciate their selection of wine and coffee bar selections. Patrons can choose from guest taps from makers like Fields and Ivy Brewery, Free State Brewing Company, and Kansas Territory Brewing Company. They invite breweries who use their hops to join the tap wall. My favorite was Snap Chaps Western IPA, and lucky for me, I took a crowler home to enjoy later. Each one tasted true to character and exceeded my expectations. Although they don’t off traditional beer flights, I wanted to taste all five of their brews ranging from an espresso stout to a golden ale. The brewery quickly expanded from one barrel to five barrels since its opening in Spring of 2022. It’s the kind of place where you just want to hang out all afternoon. The vibes are unpretentious and comfortable. Nearby, an event space is separated by an interior glass door. A photograph of their hop farm guides the eye down a hallway. Indoors, white tiling and wood textures contrast with green accents. The family-run business originated as a hop farm and has since grown into a brewery that also features a coffee shop, event location, and lunch or dinner destination. The owners, who are brothers-in-law, did an incredible job creating both an indoor and outdoor patio space with you can sit back and be yourself, plus dogs are allowed on the patio. Valley Parkway) is a welcoming and beautifully designed space. Whether you’re looking for a taproom to relax with a craft beer in hand or searching for a brewery serving a delicious meal, let my round-up list of breweries serve as a guide. ![]() In Kansas, there is no shortage of breweries to enjoy.
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