I had always wanted to visit the brewery, but had to wait for a reason to be in McPherson on a…read moreSaturday! Eric R. and I talked about a day trip on a Sunday, but alas, Three Rings is not open on Sundays. Eric R. had the Storm the Castle bike race this past Saturday, so I agreed to join him in McPherson for the weekend so I could specifically go here! I first discovered Three Rings at Manhattan's Brew at the Zoo, which I went to every year until COVID. After that, it moved from August to later in the Fall and I am never here for it. I am not sure exactly when I first tried it, but my notes from the 2019 event show that Three Rings' Wanderlust was a favorite. I purchased cans of Wanderlust ever since, but there was a shortage in the past year and after going to six liquor stores, I had to get it in Lawrence an hour and a half away! I cannot remember when this was, but the owner and his dad came to lead an event at JP's in the K-State Union for beer and food pairings. It was so fun. Finally I get here and Eric R.'s race registration came with a free beer. The very awesome staff said we could do a flight of 5, but we wanted to try 6, and she was still cool with that! So we tried six beers: Fields of Gold (wheat), Yankee Rose (blonde), Wanderlust (red), Vertigo (IPA), Bulldog (oatmeal stout), and Acres Wild (farmhouse ale/saison). We loved talking with everyone at the bar, both next to us and behind the bar. We chatted with the owner/brewer, and another staff member who also has a creative writing background. Numerous people there were Texans like us, and we had a lot of area connections. A food truck outside was closing and brought us free fries, which was an unexpected bonus! We bought 3 6-packs: Wanderlust, Acres Wild, and Broadsword (dark Scotch ale). On the way out was an afternoon farmers market where we bought freshly picked green beans to make for dinner that night. It was a perfect place to hang out and I definitely want to return! Also, we learned there is no "fear" in McPherson and to just call it MacTown!

This is a fantastic brewery. It's oasis in the middle of Kansas. The beers are good and they often…read morehave food trucks. I lived there laid back atmosphere. The workers are very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely worth the stop.

Amazing - gotta give this place a chance! Friday night crowd - 15-20 minute wait for a table -…read morenot bad. CF Steak - was husband's choice - he loved it. I picked the Cajun Chicken - amazing - chicken breast covered in jambalaya / jack cheese & jalapeños .... Most definitely a repeater!!!

Stopped by El Dorado on the way home for a quick dinner. Chris had the Open-Faced Chili Burger. It…read morewas ginormous! And according to Chris, it was very good! I had the Fish and Chips Dinner which also came with a fresh side salad. The fish was lightly-battered, flaky and well seasoned. I loved the sweet potato fries! The service was quick and yes, you seat yourself in the roomy dining area as a friendly neighborhood restaurant should be!

This was amazing. Found it after our first choice was a washout and couldn't have been happier. The…read morepizza we order was light and fresh and the radius salad was huge. Our server was very attentive. Not many NA options but they were game to concoct what ever I wanted.

This place was amazing. I did a beer flight and leaned towards the lighter beers this time in terms…read moreof favorites. The sweet and spicy chicken sandwich was delicious but it was actually the broccoli salad that blew me away, which are words I never thought I'd say. My wife enjoyed her blackberry salad and we shared a porter crème brûlée!! Our waiter Corbin was awesome and overall it was just a good experience and we look forward to coming back whenever we're in Emporia!

I loved my visit to Ladybird Brewing! This is a family-friendly brewery, so bring the kids and…read moreenjoy a brew made by the women who own this joint. During the warmer months, you can play lawn games on the patio or sit outside in the front on the benches. I got a glass of the Stranded in Space, which is a hazy IPA. It was crisp and hoppy, with a nice citrus taste. They will gladly give you samples, if you're not sure which beer you want. Inside, the space is nice with some different seating options. I wouldn't come here for a full meal, because they just have snacky things like pork rinds, jerky, nuts and chips. But this is the perfect place to stop in for a little drink when you're in the Winfield area.

Amazing hometown brews! Ladybirds atmosphere is always a relaxed, fun time gathering both inside…read moreor outside with family and friends.

Great space! Love the open area outside and the inside seating. The beer is very good. Don't miss…read moreout on the blood orange IPA!

The best brewery in Wichita. I've been going here for…read moreyears, and have never found a beer I didn't like. The staff is always friendly and I love that our whole family feels welcome (kid, dogs)! The gnome aesthetic is so fun and I LOVE that every month they highlight a different local artist in their brewery. Hopping Gnome outshines breweries we've been to all over the country, and it's so awesome to have this local gem in Wichita.

So I'm not local, but we made the time for this. It made for a great reason for an out-of-the-way,…read morebeautiful Saturday afternoon road trip. If not for seeing the governor tweet about this place, I might not have known. What a shame that would've been. Snugged up against the banks of the Neosho, Riverbank Brewing is bringing solid craft beer and a great gathering destination to small town Kansas. A reclaimed building, replete with broken walls outside, houses a small brewing facility and spacious tasting room. Not a beer drinker? No worries, because Riverbank has you covered for craft cocktails, plenty of wine, and non-alcoholic choices. But if you *are* here for the beer, just know that Riverbank is dabbling in the lab and getting it done RIGHT. I sampled a kölsch called 'Thrill Hills' and picked up an IPA for the Mrs. called 'Kenny Gregory's Vertical'. If ya ain't familiar with Kenny Gregory, look him up. The kid had hops, and so does this beer. I also had a pint of the blonde ale 'Yeah Girl', a wheat-y ale with a strawberry kicker, not too fruity and sensational on the back end. The brewmasters of Riverbank clearly know their way around malt, yeast, & hops and their execution in the tasting room has equal game. There are food options, but it's not a full kitchen. Want to bring your doggo? Riverbank Brewing is dog-friendly inside and out! We loved the opportunity to enjoy a beer on a great day in a great place without having to worry about where to put our dog. Patio seating gives shade for warm weather and heat lamps when it's chilly. It's small town Kansas bringing a big city amenity with all the comfort that Midwestern hospitality is known for!

Good place amazing atmosphere. The building used to be the old national guard armory and has such…read morecool features and an out door position on the river. My one complaint is that I wish they had regular bottled beer such as coors ultra and Busch. I would visit much more often if they had light bottled/canned beers!

If you didn't know this brewery was here, you'd drive right by it and miss out on a nice…read moreexperience. The Walnut River Brewing Company is probably most well known for its Irish Red Warbeard. It's a reddish-dark copper colored with a slight toffee caramel flavor. Their Warbeard is listed in the top 50 Irish Red Ales on RateBeer.com, and is a leader in distribution around the tri-state area. A co worker of mine had many Warbeards before, and insisted I make the 4 hour trek with him. I'm glad I did. Unfortunately I was so distracted with drinking my beer, I neglected to take a pic of it. Maybe next time around. Great place to stop. Don't forget to pick up a Warbeard shirt!

Pretty cool little brewery in historic downtown El Dorado, Kansas…read more A variety of tasty beers on tap, in cans or glass growlers or "squealers" (miniature growlers). "Warbeard" and "Maniacal Monk" were Two very good ones I tried. In normal times, they serve food, too. However, because of COVID 19, no food during my visit. One thing I think is cool; on the back of their "squealers" they have the history of the building the Brewery and tasting room now occupy. A pretty colorful history to the building, to be sure.

My wife and I stopped by the Green Frog in Douglass KS during their grand opening today. What a…read moregreat experience. The staff was friendly and service was prompt. We tried the Lake Beer and the HBIC which was a black cherry sour. They were both really good (and I'm not much of a beer drinker). The atmosphere is warm and invites comfort. It's very clean and fresh. There is plenty of room to lounge around and talk to friends or simply sit and enjoy sports on the TV's.

On our quest to explore local found Green Frog Brewery. Had a flight of the lighter options. Not…read moremuch of a beer drinker but enjoyed the tasting and pizza. The dessert chocolate cherry pizza was a real treat. Clean and fresh seemed family friendly although I would not bring children.

Wren was my favorite one here. Such a nice drink. It was pretty toasty outside, but the inside…read morewas just perfect. Not too loud and the perfect amount of seating. The pizza was pretty nice too. Tried a few other brews that were nice, but the wren was where I landed. The staff was friendly and answered all of the questions. We will be back!

Great hangout spot with a side room for larger groups. We were able to bring in outside food in…read moreaddition to their pizzas & drinks which were delish! friendly staff as well. Only complaint was that from the road, it's hard to see the entrance/signage so we missed it the first drive by.