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

Atlas West Coast IPA on Tap

Our popular Atlas West Coast IPA on tap now! Flavor Profile This west coast style IPA, brewed with Altus, Columbus and Chinook hops, features prominent resiny, earthy and piney notes  with more subtle tangerine and citrus character. It finishes dry with an assertive hoppy bitterness. History The history of India Pale Ales stretches back to … Read more

Feb. 18: Pie Pairing with The Upper Crust Bakery

Join us Saturday, Feb. 18, for Rochester Brewing and Roasting’s Pie Pairing at our Crossroads location, 2129 Washington St., for a delicious collaboration with local favorite The Upper Crust Pie Bakery. Tickets for this curated event cost $15 and include four flights of pie paired with tasters of coffee or beer. About the Pie The … Read more

New Beer Release: Minerva New England IPA

Minerva New England IPA now flowing at Rochester! Profile Rochester just tapped a juicy New England IPA. Our Minerva New England IPA is a direct result of our constant experimentation in the DDH IPA series. This fruit-forward beer features Chinook and Altus hops. You will taste spicy tangerine, grapefruit and pine. An enjoyable hop bitterness … Read more

Feb. 3 First Friday Concert: The Imaginaries, The Country Duo, Kristin Hamilton, Leah Sproul

First Friday Concert Announcement: Please join us at Rochester’s Crossroads location for a special musical event from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Well-known Oklahoma-based band, The Imaginaries, headlines the event. Local favorites The Country Duo, Kristin Hamilton and Leah Sproul will also perform! The Imaginaries Comprised of husband and wife duo Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) … Read more

New Beer Alert: Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Rochester has just tapped our brand new Belgian Dark Strong Ale. This heady brew features notes of fig and plum in both flavor and aroma. Its pleasant malty sweetness balances with hints of spice courtesy of the Belgian yeast. The brewing world hotly debates how to categorize this beer. Some argue it is a “quad” … Read more

Rochester Has Opened New Location in Parkville MO

We are so excited to announce that Rochester has opened a new location in Parkville, MO. Now Northlanders can enjoy Rochester’s craft beer, sandwiches, baked goods, freshly roasted coffee beans and specialty coffee drinks at our convenient Parkville location. Our brewery and coffee shop resides in the charming train cars at the English Landing Center, … Read more