Flappy Duck Breweryは、カンザス州マルベイン中心街の123 W. Main St.にオープン準備を進めており、2026年4月10～12日にグランドオープンを予定している。オーナーのブラッド・バーネット氏は米陸軍退役軍人で、ドイツでの醸造経験を活かしたコミュニティ指向の会場を目指す。醸造所は軍関係のつながり、ユニークなビールミックス、併設イベントセンターを特徴とする。
カンザス州ドッジシティ出身の米陸軍退役軍人、ブラッド・バーネット氏は、数年にわたる計画の末にFlappy Duck Breweryを立ち上げる。バーネット氏は陸軍で8年間勤務し、ドイツ駐留やイラク侵攻を含む。その後IT分野の仕事に就き、ドイツで15年間暮らした。在独留学中、ワイン・アンド・ビアスクールに通い、1年間で2,000～3,000ガロンのビールを醸造した。約10年間ホームブリューを続けており、過去3年間はウィチタ大都市圏で場所を探していた。
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Several craft breweries in the United States and Canada are closing locations or filing for bankruptcy amid industry challenges. Factors include rising costs, shifting consumer preferences, and regulatory issues. These closures highlight broader struggles in the craft beer sector.
After six years operating a weekend barbecue spot in Kansas City's West Bottoms, Chef J BBQ plans to launch its first traditional outdoor smokehouse in North Kansas City. The new venue, set for early summer 2026, will feature live-fire cooking visible to patrons. Owners Justin Easterwood and Terra Whipple aim to expand their craft barbecue operation amid the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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MudHen Brewing Company in Wildwood will host a three-day Blues, Brews & Country Festival from March 6 to 8, featuring live music, craft beer, and custom cowboy hats. The event aims to bring the community together during the early spring season with free admission. Performances include blues and country bands across the weekend.
Windmill Hill Brewery in Warwickshire is hosting a four-day beer and music festival from April 16 to 19, paying tribute to the former Leamington Beer & Music Festival that ran from 2013 to 2018. The event aims to celebrate independent brewing in the county with local breweries, live music, and street food near the original festival site. It will launch a series of monthly events through December.
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A new seafood restaurant and craft brewery, Lighthouse 153, is set to open in downtown Hanover, Pennsylvania, in summer 2026. The venue will occupy the former space of Something Wicked Brewing Company at 34 Broadway. Owned by local residents Jessica and Matthew Krumrine, it aims to bring New England-inspired cuisine to the area.
McFleshman's Brewing Co. in Appleton is set to host Stout Fest on March 14, featuring tastings from local breweries and charcuterie-style food. The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. in the brewery's outdoor beer garden, with options for general and VIP tickets.
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Pink Heifer BBQ Saloon, a Wisconsin-based chain, is expanding with a second fast-casual restaurant in downtown Madison. The new spot at 567 State St. will feature Texas-style barbecue items like smoked brisket and customizable mac and cheese. A soft opening is scheduled for March 3, with a grand opening on March 27.