Big Changes for Spring

After recovering from St. Patrick's Day at an Irish brewery it is time to get to work. With several new beers planned for summer and beyond and an expanding region the brewery is being prepared for a tunnel pasteurizer. The new equipment will make the beer more consistent on store shelves all over the midwest. The downside is the thing is huge. As you can see we are tearing things up to make it fit. Stay tuned for the "pasteurizer party" coming later in April.
The brewery isn't the only thing getting a face lift this Spring. The outdoor patio area is getting a much-needed makeover that is scheduled to be complete in about two weeks. New walls and furniture and speakers will add to the outside atmosphere. The snow and freezing may slow us a bit but we'll get there. (Left: Sean posing for a photo while working on the wall.")

St. Pat's at O'Malley's

St. Pat's 2009 was a cause for a big celebration. More than 600 folks joined us yesterday. We very much appreciate the support and all the fun you brought to Weston. A full day of Irish music, beer and food left all of us a little worn out as seen in the photo. Justin and Pete work themselves into a stooper feeding corned beef and cabbage to the masses. But don't worry about us, we will be back in action this weekend with Flannigan's Right Hook. They are a big favorite at the Pub and always bring a crowd.
For those of you who might be worried. There will be plenty of Leapin' Leprechaun beer on tap at O'Malley's. We are out of the seasonal bottles, but the popularity of the new blonde ale will keep it on tap.
STAY GREEN!!!

Brew Dinner

The event is Friday, February 20th beginning at 6:30pm. The hosted dinner will be in the Upper Pub. Appetizers begin at 6:30pm with dinner starting at 7pm. The meal and Weston Brewing Company beer will be $25 which includes pub entrance for the evening. The first 75 reservations will be in the pub with additional reservations in the restaurant available at a variety of times. Join me for a great night.
Below is the delicious menu...

Beer Dinner Menu

Crab Bowl Dip - Start things off with this refreshing crab dip. Made with our own Leaping Leprechaun beer. Try our new seasonal with this one.
Caldo de Queso - OK, we lost the Irish theme for a minute but we don't think you'll mind. This one is made with our Emerald Lager and that one is the perfect match for this course.

Entree Choices:

Grilled Swordfish - This is our Lent special this year and we couldn't wait to show it off. This one is grilled with our special Drop Kick Ale brewed for the Kansas City Wizards.
Beef & O'Malley's - This is a twist on our traditional beef & Guinness served in the restaurant for years. This was part of our first beer dinner ever and one of our favorites. Ofcourse, you will want to enjoy this with a Cream Ale.

Chocolate Truffles - Finish with some truffles made with Flying Monkey Stout for a dark rich flavor.

Catch the Leprechaun

January marked the first month for our new "Leaping Leprechaun" beer and the early results are exciting. It quickly became the new favorite at the pub taking the title from the popular Cream Ale on draught. It even doubled Guinness here at the pub. (Not easy!)
The Leprechaun is already spread out pretty well across the Greater KC area and has recent made its way to Topeka, Lawrence, Sedalia, Warrensburg, St. Joe and Wisconsin. The little green box will be in Nebraska by the end of the month for all the O'Malley's fans up that way. If you would like to have a try come up and see us or visit a nearby liquor store. Be sure to hurry through as this guy will become scarce after March 17th.

A Picture Says a Thousand Words...

Not much to say with this one. The picture does all the talking. If you're not here, you're missing out.

Monkey Flies Into Weston

The Weston Brewing Company is proud to welcome the fellows from Flying Monkey Beer. Flying Monkey has been in the Kansas City area for more than a decade. Brewing began before Thanksgiving and the newly-brewed beer will be served on draft around KC, MO next week.
So far Flying Monkey Amber, Mac's Beer and Four-Finger Stout have arrived. Be sure to stop by the Pub or Restaurant this weekend for the first sips of Flying Monkey Amber brewed in Weston, MO.

Celtic Blunder...

Every now and them something comes along too crap-tastic to be believed. Something so vile, so repugnant one can scarce muster words to fit the experience. I witnessed such an event last night at the Sprint Center in the form of Celtic Thunder. Thank God my ticket was free. Now before you lambaste me as a bitter ex-singer with a jealous axe to grind let me give the show the only props I can. All the musicians are extremely talented. Twenty year old Keith Harkin sang what may be the best Mountains of Mourne I have ever heard and the scant traditional music was lovely for the most part. But I digress. I'm not trying to write a review. I'm here to rant. I'm pressing the rant button right.......now. People; listen very carefully. If you listen closely enough you'll hear the faint sound of Tommy Makem turning over in his grave. I'm not dense. I understand this is a pop show. I understand that it's the McDonald's, at best, of Irish music. I understand its demogrpahic is youngish women with disposable incomes and fuzzy conceptions of what Celtic music really is. I understand that Celtic rock, which I enjoy, bridges the gap between younger cultures and exposes them to traditional Irish music they might otherwise miss. I get it. And it's valid. What I can't understand is how anyone sitting in that crowd could be thinking, "You know...if I don't hear Knights in White Satin tonight I shall be sorely dissapointed. That's right. Knights in White Satin. Along with Desperado, Puppy Love, and I Want to Know What Love Is. Foreigner, for God's sake? Really? I think Sean O'Malley, with whom I was sitting, said it best. "This is an insult". Cotten candy stagecraft for a short attention span culture without the means or desire to discover what real Irish music is. Phil Coulter, what were you thinking putting this together? Is this really what you want the American populace to walk away with as the definition of Irish Music? I won't even push my own pub. I'll push all the pubs that allow traditional music to thrive. Find one close to you. Go see Eddie Delahunt. Go see Bob Reeder. Go see Tom Dahill. Go see The Quiet Men. Just don't let this show become your picture of Celtic Music. Then again, if you like a little Foreigner with your Jigs and Reels, this might be the show for you. Who am I to say? I could just be a bitter ex-singer with a jealous axe to grind.