Nolan Brown - Lead Brewer and Owner
How did your love for Craft Beer begin?
Blue moon was my first introduction to Craft Beer. Once I realized that there was more to beer than macro lagers I began to seek out new styles and Mothers Brewing Company was instrumental in my introduction to what was available to the beer community.
What hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?
I have quite a few passions outside of work. Rock climbing is currently the biggest, whether it be in a gym or outdoors I love the mental and physical aspect of the sport. I also love getting out and riding motorcycles, there’s nothing more relaxing than hitting the road on two wheels.
What is your guilty pleasure beer?
Miller Light is my go-to domestic, it’s super clean and easy to drink and great for hot summer days on the water or when you just need a break from over-analyzing what you’re drinking.
Why Craft Beer?
The community is the most amazing aspect of the craft beer industry. The creativity and science behind brewing are great but the community in this industry brings everyone together unlike any other industry. Everyone is here to support each other and help in any way they can even if they are one of your direct competitors, it’s unprecedented!
Zach Greene - Taproom Manager
How did your love for Craft Beer begin?
I got invited to a bottle share one time. I met some really cool people in the industry that night.
What hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?
I love spending time with my family and going on “adventures” with them because I’ve always found that the experiences hold more value to me than anything else. I play guitar, paint and the occasional video game.
What is your guilty pleasure beer?
I reach for the High Life. That’s my beer for anything. Camping, floating, grilling, nothing.
Why Craft Beer?
The craft beer scene in KC is something I’ve been happy to be a part of over the years. The sense of family and friendship is amazing. Beer is meant to be shared and you’ll always find a new friend whenever you talk about craft beer.
Bryan McBeth - Beertender
How did your love for Craft Beer begin?
I don’t fully recall my love of beer but I know that I didn’t fully get into drinking beer till I was around 30. I think it mostly started as I wanted to find something that I enjoyed and that just lead to me trying more and more beers and starting to enjoy all the different types and wanted to learn more.
What hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?
I use to enjoy playing a lot of soccer and use to coach a lot as well, but mostly just enjoy watching soccer among other sports. I am a Scout Leader and enjoy that a lot and helping younger people become leaders and work towards earning their Eagle Scout. Have also gotten back into playing video games and have even started streaming occasionally.
What is your guilty pleasure beer?
I don’t call it a guilty pleasure but sometimes get weird looks or comments when I enjoy hard ciders or a fruit beer.
Why Craft Beer?
Craft beer just seems to have endless possibilities and is pretty forgiving when you try to make your own with home brewing and just little changes here and there can really change the taste of any beer.
Connor Payne - Beertender
How did your love for Craft Beer begin?
My love for craft beer started with Boulevard Wheat. It’s a KC staple and a great introductory craft beer.
What hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?
What is your guilty pleasure beer?
Why Craft Beer?
Why not craft beer? It’s amazing to see what can be done with a few simple ingredients. Every brewer is different and their creativity is reflected in each pint.