Flat Branch Pub & Brewing – Columbia, MO

We left Boulevard Brewing in Kansas City, MO and proceeded towards St. Louis.  About halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis is Columbia, MO.  With a population over 113,000, Columbia is the fifth largest city in Missouri.  The city serves as the county seat of Boone County and as the home for the University of Missouri. …

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Boulevard Brewery – Kansas City, MO

The drive to Topeka, Kansas was long, tedious, and very tiring. Hence, my family and I overslept and left for St. Louis the next day later than expected. My original plan was to stop and visit Boulevard Brewery in Kansas City, MO for a tour on our way to St. Louis.  Due to our late start,…

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Blind Tiger Brewery and Restaurant – Topeka, KS

There is a tourist attraction in Denver called Dinosaur Ridge. My family and I visited Dinosaur Ridge during our visit. At this site you can see fossilized dinosaur bones and hundreds of dinosaur tracks on the beach. Yes, the beach. The beach is an exposed portion of the current ridge that was a beach about…

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Denver Beer Fest – Part 4 (Finale)

I always love to get recommendations from people that live in an area. So when a Denver-based friend recommended Vine Street Pub & Brewery, I was excited to visit and sample their beers. My family and I visited Vine Street for dinner on our last night in Denver. I’m happy to report that we were…

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Denver Beer Fest – Part 3

It’s hard to believe that three weeks have passed since I was at the Denver Beer Fest. Time flies when you are having fun! One of my stops in Denver felt more like a stop in London. Pint’s Pub is a celebration of British food, culture, and beer. As soon as you walk in the…

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Where in the World is Firkin Ron?!

Hi folks! I’m about 3 weeks behind in writing, but don’t worry because I have been researching and visiting breweries throughout this period (and taking extensive notes and photos). I’ll try to catch up with the writing over the next few days, but research and fun may prevail.

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