2013 Weston Irish Festival Schedule Annouced

Alrighty, boys and girls.  Get over to http://westonirish.com/irish_content02.html and put some info in your eye-holes.  This promises to be the biggest, baddest fest yet.  The Reeder commands it!!!  Be sure to check out the festival information link as well.  There will be significant discounts for early, online ticket sales.  We'll see YOU October 11,12,13!!!

Cans at Last

After planning to put Weston beer in cans for seven short years it finally happened.  Royal Lager is the first to make it into the new canning line.  Royal Lager will be featured at Sandstone Amphitheater this weekend and at liquor and grocery stores throughout the metro in short order.

Jamie from Cask Brewing Systems came down from Canada to help us get set up.  Jamie originally started talking us into his system at the Craft Brewers Conference in Austin, Texas in March of 2007.

Packaging manager Peter McGinley welcomes his new friend into the brewery.  The canning line came straight to Weston from Calgary, Alberta.

Corey tests the finished product.  After several very careful tests the product was deemed a success to the best of my memory!

Weston Brewing Company on TV

Check out this link to see a special KCPT did for us this past week.  They did a great job.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPq3F2hO2XA

New Tanks Are Up and Ready

Weston Brewing is getting ready for a big 2013.  Two new 45bbls fermentation tanks were delivered to the brewery from Oregon this week.  This was both an exciting and gut wrenching event.  These tanks are twice as big as anything we had ever dealt with before. 
The first photo is Mike surveying Damon surveying Peter working on placing the first tank.
The second photo shows the tanks in all their new glory.
We are looking forward to getting some Cream Ale and Royal Lager into these beauties.

Mike Turns the Big 40

You only turn 40 once and what better way to celebrate then a few thousand feet above Weston.  Mike had been training to be a pilot when duty and beer called him to Weston nearly eight years ago.  Luckily O'Malley's patron and flight instructor Ric Middlecamp is working to get him back in the air.  Mike and Ric piloted the plane as Corey sat in the back enjoying the ride.  The first picture is Mike and Ric with the Cessna prior to take off.  The other photo is the aerial view of Weston.  If you look closely enough O'Malley's is the big white roof in the center of the photo.

New Year's Eve in Weston

Get ready to celebrate the coming of 2013 with us here in Weston.  Below are details of our:
 FOOD - DRINK - PARTY - HOTEL

PARTY
First off let's talk about the party.  The doors of O'Malley's Pub open at 4:30pm December 31st.  For $10 you can enjoy the music of the Wild Colonial Bhoys in the Lower Cellar and Bob Reeder in the Upper Cellar from 8pm to midnight.  You will receive a collectors Champagne Flute and party favors.  Tickets for the Pub event are available at TicketLeap.com.  Tickets are limited so be sure to reserve them now.  Banger's on bun and pub sandwiches will be available in the pub during the party.

DINNER
We will be serving a special dinner at the America Bowman Restaurant from 5pm to 9pm.  This will be a perfect chance to sample some of our beers with wonderful food pairings.  Dinner will be available for $15.45 per person and will include choice of soup and salad along with the following menu:

STARTER - Freshly-baked spent grain bread with an assortment of preserves, whipped butter, local sheep's milk cheese from Weston's Green Dirt Farm.

ENTREE CHOICES:
Beer Braised Chuck Ribs - Boneless chuck ribs braised in Weston Brewing Company beer until they are fork tender and served atop creamy garlic mashed potatoes with roasted root vegetables.  Suggested beer pairings include O'Malley's Stout or 1842 Porter.
Beer Battered Lemon and Caper Chicken Piccatta -  Tender thin chicken breast battered with fresh herbs and served with roasted root vegetables and green beans.  Suggested pairings include Royal Lager for lighter flavor or Ruddy Wheat to add sweetness and color.
Li'l Lucy Country-Style Ribs - If you're looking for a little spice in your night try our country-style short ribs braised in our jalapeno and serrano pepper infused Li'l Lucy Ale.  The ribs are finished with a savory roasted tomato sauce.  They are served with creamy mashed potatoes and green beans.  Suggested beer pairings include Li'l Lucy Hot Pepper Ale for those who want to maximize the heat, O'Malley's Stout or Drop Kick Ale.

DESSERT ($3.00)
-Rich chocolate car-bomb cake with Irish Cream Ale icing
-White chocolate Champagne cake with raspberry
-Warm honey bread pudding with a whiskey cream sauce

LODGING
The Saint George Hotel will be featuring a New Year's Special that includes your night's stay, dinner listed above and the Pub Party Ticket.  Prices are dependent on room choice.  Check room availability at www.thesaintgeorgehotel.com or call 816-640-9902 for details.

We hope you can join us for this wonderful evening.

Weston Brewing Co Pizza

Eric, Corey and Becky show off a delicious pizza Saturday night.  The brewery's pizza is now available at the Saint George Hotel in downtown Weston.  Becky and Erica have been perfecting the recipe for the past several months.  Each component of the pizza has been hand made with care.  Simply no better food pairing for the new Royal Lager!!

Thanks To All

A huge thank you to everyone who helped with this year's Weston Irish Fest.  It may not have been the best weather but we made it through and had some fun along way.  Please come see us all year long for Irish, Beer, and Music.
Sincerely,
The O'Malley's Crew

Here Comes the Sun

The big yellow thing is finally back in the sky.  A few clouds are still blowing through but we are getting ready for a wonderful Weston Irish Fest Sunday.

Lemons to Lemonade

We made it through one storm.  Who would have guessed rain would be fun.  Flanningan's Right Hook moved their outdoor set to the covered patio for one of the most memorable shows in years.  Acoustic with more than 100 fans packed around they played to roaring applause.  Meanwhile a mean beer pong match started up under our broken old tent.  Jiggernaut is preparing to take the stage with what is now mild weather.

Pipers take the stage

The St Andrews Pipe and Drum Band took the stage just moments ago.  Still cloudy but we are having a great time inside and out.  Three Dollar Band has just taken the stage and will followed by Flannigan's Right Hook.

Perfect Timing

The rain has stopped just in time for Langer's Ball to open the show.  They will kick things off at Noon.  Tullamore will open the indoor shows at 1pm.  Hopefully we can stay dry for a while and have some fun.

A Bit Soggy

We are getting wet outside but still planning for three stages of great Irish music.  If rain continues outside acts will be performing on the covered patio.  Indoor "Hall" and "Pub" stages will be as scheduled.  The Hotel Bar will also be serving our Weston products so be sure to visit us for some Irish weather, music, beer and food!

Great Day One

A little rain couldn't stop a great crowd from enjoying Barleyjuice.  A rousing show got the crowd moving.  Things are going crazy in the pub, but this photographer couldn't get down that far. 
We won't let a bit of bad weather ruin our fun tomorrow.  Stay updated.  We have a smaller covered stage ready for some of the best Irish bands in the world.

And we're off!

The Three Dollar Band officially kicked off the 13th Annual Weston Irish Fest.  Our wonderful fans are coming out for to see some of the best Irish music in the country.  The Mickey Finns and Barley Juice are on the way outside.  Check out www.westonirish.com for the rest of the weekend schedule.

Getting Ready to Start WIF 2012

Everything is set for the 13th Annual Weston Irish Festival.  We are planning to have a great time rain or shine.  Musicians, vendors and the brewers are ready to celebrate another year of Irish entertainment in Weston.  Steve Jaremko (shown here doing nothing productive) will be guiding the troops in O'Malley's Pub.

Rainbow of WBC Servers

Finally some beautiful weekend days to enjoy the patio at the Weston Brewing Company.  Betty, Jennifer, Allison, Jill and Mandy show off all the different pub shirt colors before a busy Saturday here at the brewery.

STEP BACK IN TIME WITH OUR NEW BOCK

Now is the time to try what was once known as “the richest beer in the world.”
   The Weston Brewing Company has recreated one of the original Royal Brewing Company’s line of beers after WBC owners recently “found” an old recipe.
   The Rip Van Winkle bock will be a permanent addition to the WBC line of beers.  It will soon be offered in the Greater Kansas City area after several months as an exclusive Weston offering.
   The smooth and richly-flavored bock was fermented for an extended amount of time and has been garnering rave reviews from patrons.
Come try yours now!

Brewer Jeff's First WBC Recipe

Weston Brewing Company’s newest addition is the fifth beer in the Brew Labs series, but it was created with a throwback style in mind. The dark beer was brewed to simulate the taste and character of an 1842-era porter and uses smoked grain to add a smoky richness that has already made Brew Labs #5 a popular choice.
    When the Royal Brewing Company first started brewing beer in 1842, Weston was a growing river town. Come join us and the rest of Weston as the city celebrates its 175th anniversary in 2012.

The Bus is Back

After painstaking renovation, the vintage O’Malley’s Volkswagen has returned to its proper home.