We are proud to unveil Smoked Tradition, the inaugural release from our new beer series, The Brewer’s Archive. This series is a celebration of brewing’s rich past, a tribute to the lost and forgotten styles that have shaped the craft we know today. Our first beer is a nod to one of the most unique and storied styles in beer history — Piwo Grodziskie. Hailing from the town of Grodzisk Wielkopolski in Poland, this centuries-old style is known for its bright, golden appearance, lively effervescence, and a distinct, smoky flavor derived from oak-smoked wheat malt.
Brewer’s Archive Inspiration
The Brewer’s Archive exists to honor the craftsmanship of brewing as an enduring art form. Each beer in this series will resurrect a style that has faded from modern taps, giving our community a taste from beer brewing’s historical roots. With Smoked Tradition, we invite you to experience the crisp, clean bite of a Grodziskie, where the gentle smoke intertwines with subtle wheat sweetness and effervescent carbonation. It’s a taste both ancient and timeless, a reminder of beer’s profound ability to preserve stories across generations.
With each pour from The Brewer’s Archive, we aim to bridge past and present, helping our customers develop a deeper appreciation for the beverage in their glass. By reintroducing these “extinct” styles, we hope to spark curiosity, conversation, and a renewed respect for the brewing process. Smoked Tradition is more than just a beer — it’s a piece of living history, lovingly restored for a modern audience.
Be among the first to taste Smoked Tradition, our first Brewer’s Archive beer, and take part in the revival of brewing’s forgotten past. Join us in raising a glass to the ingenuity of brewers across time and place. This is only the beginning of The Brewer’s Archive, where every beer tells a story worth remembering.
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Rochester Brewing and Roasting is Kansas City’s first craft beer brewery and coffee roastery under one roof. We’ve created welcoming spaces to gather for the best of both worlds – a Kansas City brewery and Kansas City coffee shop – all in one place. Our head coffee roaster sources the best quality coffee beans, roasting each batch meticulously to bring out the coffee’s unique character. Our head brewer blends the art and science behind brewing beer to create a rotating slate of beer styles, focusing on tradition with an eye on innovation. You can find local KC coffee beans for sale here, and our current beer tap list online.
We would love to see you in person to pour you a cold one or whip up one of our popular specialty coffees. We also have a rotating menu of delicious sandwiches, breakfast burritos and fresh-made-in-house pastries and donuts. Stop by our spacious Kansas City brewery and coffee shop, located in the city’s vibrant Crossroads Art District. Or check out our charming Parkville coffee shop and brewery, located inside two vintage train cars. We also host public and private events at the Crossroads location ~ details on our spacious Kansas City event space can be found on our website. Both locations are open day and night, so come early for the coffee, stay late for the beer!