Free State Brewing Company
Free State Brewing Company[edit | edit source]
| Location | Lawrence, Kansas, United States |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1989 |
| Key people | Chuck Magerl (Founder) |
| Website | Free State Brewing Company |
The Free State Brewing Company is a craft brewery located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It was founded in 1989 by Chuck Magerl and has since become one of the most popular breweries in the region.
History[edit | edit source]
The Free State Brewing Company was established in 1989, making it one of the oldest craft breweries in Kansas. Chuck Magerl, a local entrepreneur and beer enthusiast, founded the brewery with the vision of creating high-quality, handcrafted beers for the community.
The brewery takes its name from the state motto of Kansas, "Ad Astra per Aspera," which means "To the Stars through Difficulties." This motto reflects the brewery's commitment to overcoming challenges and striving for excellence in their craft.
Beers[edit | edit source]
Free State Brewing Company offers a wide range of beers, each crafted with care and attention to detail. Some of their popular brews include:
- Ad Astra Ale - A smooth and malty amber ale with a rich caramel flavor.
- Oatmeal Stout - A dark and velvety stout with hints of chocolate and coffee.
- Wheat State Golden - A refreshing and crisp golden ale with a light citrusy finish.
- Stormchaser IPA - A hop-forward India Pale Ale with a bold and citrusy flavor profile.
Brewery Tours[edit | edit source]
Visitors to Lawrence, Kansas can take a tour of the Free State Brewing Company to learn more about the brewing process and sample their delicious beers. The brewery offers guided tours where visitors can see the brewing equipment, learn about the ingredients used, and even taste some of the beers straight from the source.
Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]
Over the years, Free State Brewing Company has received numerous awards and recognition for their exceptional beers. Some of their notable achievements include:
- Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival for their Ad Astra Ale.
- Best Brewery in Kansas by RateBeer.com.
- Top 50 Brewpubs in the United States by CraftBeer.com.
External Links[edit | edit source]
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
