Proximity Malt Guest Blog

Want to know more about the malt used to brew Rochester’s delicious beer? We asked our friends at Proximity Malt to provide a primer. Guest Column from our friends at Proximity Malt Malt is often called the soul of beer, but for many outside the brewhouse, the term itself conjures a blurry image. Is it … Read more

June First Fridays at Rochester

Join us for June First Fridays at Rochester for art, music, free beer samples, food and more! Once again, Rochester is joining our Crossroads neighbors to throw an epic party in our corner of the Crossroads on First Fridays. Live Music Our friends at the Folk Alliance International are hosting True Lions from 6-7 p.m. … Read more

Upcoming Events at Rochester

Upcoming Events at Rochester We are ready to kick off summer with tons of upcoming events at Rochester! From singalongs to yoga to live music, new art and more, you’re sure to find something to do. So gather your friends and join us at one of our upcoming events, designed to bring our community together. … Read more

Live Like Roo Ice Cream Social Fundraiser

Rochester’s Parkville location is hosting a  Live Like Roo Ice Cream Social fundraising event Saturday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab a beer for yourself and a sweet treat for your pup while helping pets with cancer at the Live Like Roo Ice Cream Social! During the event, we will be accepting … Read more

New Coffee F3 Gloombuster

New Coffee F3 Gloombuster Philip created a new coffee F3 Gloombuster in collaboration with our friends at F3 who start their day with us at Rochester Crossroads. Composed of coffees that originated in Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico, this blend yields a smooth, balanced coffee. It’s an excellent option for coffee lovers who want to try … Read more

New Beer Alert: POG Tropical Sour

New Beer Alert: POG Tropical Sour Bursting with tropical fruit flavors Rochester’s new POG Tropical Sour is a kettle sour made with passion fruit, orange and guava. David heaped in a whopping 132 pounds of fruit during fermentation to create this delicious tropical beer.  David’s longtime friend and Rochester bartender extraordinaire, Jon Martin, is the … Read more

New Beer Alert Classic American Wheat Beer

New Beer Alert Classic American Wheat Beer Rochester’s classic American Wheat beer features delicate notes of melon and malt sweetness. Both refreshing and crushable, our newest brew makes the perfect summer refresher. You can enjoy it in either taproom or on our sunny deck in Parkville or outdoor cafe seating in the Crossroads. American Wheat … Read more

New Coffee Release Ethiopia Worka

New Coffee Release Ethiopia Worka Rochester’s new coffee release Ethiopia Worka hails from one of the best coffee growing regions in the world. This particular bean grows in Yirga Chefe in southern Ethiopia. The variety, terroir and unique processing method yields a fruit-forward coffee with notes of blackberry, candied ginger and pink lemonade. Yirgacheffe Coffee … Read more

First Friday New Artist: Jeff Bulcock

First Friday New Artist: Jeff Bulcock We are delighted to welcome local artist Jeff Bulcock’s work to our space for First Fridays. Jeff relocated to the Kansas City area in 1974 with his parents and siblings and has called KC home ever since. He started a remodeling business, Twin Oaks Remodeling, in 1989 and still … Read more

New Beer German Pilsner

Rochester’s new beer German Pilsner, features a moderate hop bitterness with a clean dry finish. The Saaz hops bring an herbal and spicy hop flavor that pairs perfectly with the slight grainy sweetness. The timing is perfect since we have a Beer + Brat + Chips $10 combo meal for the upcoming NFL Draft at … Read more