It’s a Central States Podcast! In this ever changing industry we’re providing brews news on the fly. Join us each month for a rundown of what’s here, what’s coming and what it all means. Get an in-depth look at how our beverages are impacting the Kansas City metro area and exclusive interviews from top influencers.
Steve & Leslie Kaczeus, Bootstrap Brewing
Join us as Steve and Leslie discuss their impressive portfolio of beers coming out of Longmont Colorado, and the inspiration behind them.
Special Report: Jeff Evans, Mean Mule Distilling Co.
Let’s talk agave! We’re thrilled to have Mean Mule Distilling Company Founder Jeff Evans in studio to discuss the unique process and products coming out of the KC Crossroads distillery. Dive into the meaning of Agave Spirits, Mean Mule’s (STRONG) family history, a jump into Gin (!!!) and maybe pick up some cocktail ideas or insight into alien life along the way. Listen in and Drink it up!
The Non-Alcoholic Episode
It’s Dry January, so let’s talk Non-Alc! The Central States non-alcoholic portfolio has grown exponentially as of late and for good reason. With an audience of drinkers embracing a ‘better for you’ lifestyle, it’s important to take a deeper dive into some of the products making that happen. Special guests include Molson Coors Regional Sales Manager for Non-Alcoholic Brands, Mark Wiltse, Lagunitas Brewing Company’s own Steve Koehler and Boulevard Brewing Company Brewmaster Steven Pauwels. Listen in and Drink it up!
The 2021 Holiday Episode
It’s the final episode of 2021, let’s party! This Holiday episode features all the holly, jolly bells & whistles including a special message from multiple guests and a sit down chat with President of the company, Steve Mos. Thank you for listening, have a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a fantastic New Year!
Boulevard Round Table feat. Kyle Clizer and Adam Hall
Happy Holidays! We’re ringing in the season and looking forward into 2022 with Boulevard Brewing Company in this episode, SO many cool things in the works from Barrel-Aged, Non-Alcoholic, Space Camper and Unfiltered beers to (more!) Fling Craft Cocktails and (more?!?) Quirk Hard Seltzers! Boulevard’s Kyle Clizer and Adam Hall are in to discuss all things BLVD, as well as some holiday traditions and songs we could do without. Listen in and drink it up!
The Great St. Louis Episode feat. Schlafly and 4 Hands
Happy Halloween! All treats no tricks with this month’s episode, we’re here to talk fantastic St. Louis craft beer! Being a ‘Both-Sides-Of-The-State-Line’ Distributor, we have the pleasure of bringing Schlafly Brewing Co. beverages to Missouri, while also bringing 4 Hands Brewing Co. beverages to Kansas. We sit down with Schlafly’s own Gary Briggs and Jeremy Danner of 4 Hands to talk each respective side, what beers are on shelves now and what’s coming! We also discuss halloween candy pairings and best costumes, because of course we did. Listen in and drink it up!