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Free State Brewing Co. — Production Facility
Not open to the public (as far as I know)
1927 Moodie Road
Lawrence KS 66046-3167
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Notes

Opened: 2009

Updated: August 30, 2018

Beer List

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    Ironman Russian Imperial Stout
    8.40% abv.
    • Date: March 12, 2016 (#9570)
      Package: draught
      Place: Crescent Moon Ale House, Omaha NE
      Score: 18 points
      Appearance (3)
      Black. Low head.
      Aroma (3)
      Chocolate. Mild roast malt.
      Mouthfeel (9)
      Big and smooth. Malty, roasty, spicy, and fairly alcoholic. Grassy hops, nicely bitter. Lingering dark chocolate finish.
      Overall Impression (3)
      Real good beer.
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    Oatmeal Stout
    • Date: June 16, 2012 (#8837)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Ridgeview Liquor, Ashwaubenon WI
      Score: 16 points
      Appearance (3)
      Black. Dense head.
      Aroma (3)
      Chocolatey. Grassy. Roasty. Earthy.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Medium body, creamy. Malty, roasty, grassy. earthy. Mild sharp bitterness.
      Overall Impression (2)
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    Oktoberfest
    German-Style Märzen/Oktoberfest
    5.40% abv.
    • Date: August 20, 2018 (#9900)
      Package: draught
      Place: The Casual Pint, Omaha NE
      Score: 14 points
      Appearance (2½)
      Bright copper-amber, low head.
      Aroma (2½)
      Very mild dark toasty malt.
      Mouthfeel (7)
      Medium body, smooth. Grainy, very toasty malt, fairly sweet. Mild grassy floral hop flavor, low bitterness. Sweet toasty malt finish.
      Overall Impression (2)
      Sweeter and chewier than I expected.
  • Paper Moon Pils
    Bohemian-Style Pilsener
    • Date: August 25, 2012 (#8916)
      Package: bottled
      Place: Great Nebraska Beer Festival, Papillion NE
      Score: 17 points
      Appearance (3)
      Bright amber. Dense head.
      Aroma (3½)
      Clean malt. Mild fruity, floral hops.
      Mouthfeel (8)
      Light body, smooth. Big biscuity, grainy malt flavor. Mild floral, fruity hops, low-medium bitterness.
      Overall Impression (2½)
      Good clean beer.
  • Stormchaser IPA
    American-Style India Pale Ale
    6.00% abv.