KC Sea Shanty Choir at Rochester March 10

Upcoming Rochester Events If you’re looking for things to do in Kansas City, Rochester Brewing and Roasting has you covered! In addition to live music on the first and third Wednesdays, we also host Tuesday Trivia and special events. This week, the KC Sea Shanty Choir is holding it’s first sing-along at Rochester. The sing-along … Read more

Live Music at Rochester

Did you know Rochester’s Crossroads location hosts local musicians on the first and third Wednesdays of each month? Musicians play from 6-8 p.m. in the back room of our Crossroads taproom. We have been hosting live music at Rochester since last summer, with plans to expand our music calendar in the months ahead. First Wednesday: … Read more

New Beer Releases for February 2023

Lots of New Beer Releases at Rochester Brewing and Roasting Our head brewer, David Bulcock, has been very busy these past few months, and we have tapped new beers almost daily. Here’s a list of new beer releases: Atlas West Coast IPA: This west coast style IPA, brewed with Altus, Columbus and Chinook hops, features … Read more

Red Wine Barrel Aged Black Currant Saison on Tap

New Beer Alert: Red Wine Barrel Aged Black Currant Saison Rochester’s Red Wine Barrel Aged Black Currant Saison bursts with black currant flavors, softened by aging in a red wine barrel from Bogle Vineyards. This complex beer features prominent oak and dark fruit flavors that pair well with the earthiness and sweetness of the saison … Read more

New Beer Alert: Coffea Arabica Ale

New Beer Alert: Coffea Arabica Ale Our Love Potion #2 coffee blend features prominently in the most recent version of our Coffea Arabica Ale. The base beer is brewed specifically to allow our in-house roasted coffee to shine. You will note a subtle sweet and almond-like aroma, with flavors of chocolate and fruit jam. This … Read more

Rochester Taps New Dark Chocolate Milk Stout

New Beer: Dark Chocolate Milk Stout Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Rochester taps its new dark chocolate milk stout! This classic milk stout is loaded with liquefied cacao nibs and Madagascar vanilla beans. The resulting rich beer features an aroma of cocoa and malt sweetness. The flavor is dark chocolate with prominent notes of … Read more

For Coffee and Beer Lovers

For coffee and beer lovers, Rochester’s the place! We have you covered whether you are looking for a place to celebrate with your sweetheart or want to find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift. For Coffee Lovers Our talented baristas created a special strawberry mocha latte just for Valentine’s Day. Blending rich chocolate and sweet strawberries, … Read more

Rochester Taps New Pear Necessities Cider

Did you know Rochester makes a wide range of innovative ciders in addition to our delicious craft beers? We just tapped the most recent addition to Rochester’s cider lineup: Pear Necessities cider. This seasonal pear cider blends apple and pear juice, fermented with Norwegian Lutra yeast. The clean fermentation allows for the pear fruit flavors … Read more

New Beer Release: Black Currant Sour Beer

Black Currant Sour Beer now on tap at Rochester! Our kettle sour, fruited with black currant, boasts a ruby red hue. The natural tartness of black currant complements the sour base beer. It is refreshingly tart with a dry finish. History At one time, all beers were technically sour. Brewers relied exclusively on ambient wild … Read more

Super Bowl Party at Rochester Feb. 12

We are hosting a Super Bowl Party at Rochester on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at the Kansas City Crossroads location, 2129 Washington. In addition to craft beer and freshly roasted coffee, we will have drink specials and lots of TVs for the best game day experience. Chiefs Red Beer You can get in the spirit … Read more