Rochester in the News!

Rochester Brewing and Roasting has been recognized as one of Kansas City’s best breweries by Hop Culture magazine, along with seven other area microbreweries.  Citing Rochester’s unique title as Kansas City’s first craft brewery and coffee roaster under one roof, Hop Culture gave accolades to Rochester’s creative seasonal beverages as well as its top-rated ciders, … Read more

New Beer Alert: Noble Stout

Rochester Brewing and Roasting’s head brewer, David, has crafted a unique Noble Stout, featuring Rochester’s freshly roasted coffee beans, Madagascar vanilla beans, chipotle peppers, and cacao. It’s perfect for cooler autumn weather.

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

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 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

Official Press Release for Rochester

Rochester Brewing and Coffee Roasting coming to West Crossroads Kansas City, MO 12/28/18 – The West Crossroads can expect a new brewery and coffee roastery in the spring of 2019. Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company has secured their permit to renovate the building at 2129 Washington Street, and plans to begin construction immediately with a … Read more