I had always wanted to visit the brewery, but had to wait for a reason to be in McPherson on a…read moreSaturday! Eric R. and I talked about a day trip on a Sunday, but alas, Three Rings is not open on Sundays. Eric R. had the Storm the Castle bike race this past Saturday, so I agreed to join him in McPherson for the weekend so I could specifically go here! I first discovered Three Rings at Manhattan's Brew at the Zoo, which I went to every year until COVID. After that, it moved from August to later in the Fall and I am never here for it. I am not sure exactly when I first tried it, but my notes from the 2019 event show that Three Rings' Wanderlust was a favorite. I purchased cans of Wanderlust ever since, but there was a shortage in the past year and after going to six liquor stores, I had to get it in Lawrence an hour and a half away! I cannot remember when this was, but the owner and his dad came to lead an event at JP's in the K-State Union for beer and food pairings. It was so fun. Finally I get here and Eric R.'s race registration came with a free beer. The very awesome staff said we could do a flight of 5, but we wanted to try 6, and she was still cool with that! So we tried six beers: Fields of Gold (wheat), Yankee Rose (blonde), Wanderlust (red), Vertigo (IPA), Bulldog (oatmeal stout), and Acres Wild (farmhouse ale/saison). We loved talking with everyone at the bar, both next to us and behind the bar. We chatted with the owner/brewer, and another staff member who also has a creative writing background. Numerous people there were Texans like us, and we had a lot of area connections. A food truck outside was closing and brought us free fries, which was an unexpected bonus! We bought 3 6-packs: Wanderlust, Acres Wild, and Broadsword (dark Scotch ale). On the way out was an afternoon farmers market where we bought freshly picked green beans to make for dinner that night. It was a perfect place to hang out and I definitely want to return! Also, we learned there is no "fear" in McPherson and to just call it MacTown!

This is a fantastic brewery. It's oasis in the middle of Kansas. The beers are good and they often…read morehave food trucks. I lived there laid back atmosphere. The workers are very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely worth the stop.

Beer selection was good. Food was great. Service was good. Pizza was great. Fun spot and…read moreatmosphere. In

Overpriced and needs work on giving more toppings on pizza and less cheese!! Needs more beer…read morechoices!

Top spot in Central Kansas! It was a perfect patio evening. My husband enjoyed a craft beer, kids…read morehad Shirley temples, and Flatlanders Stone-fire Pizza Food Truck for dinner.

Good beer, dog friendly, nice service! Nice stop in my travels. They have a food truck outside but…read moreI didn't use, but sure is good for options.

My wife and I stopped by the Green Frog in Douglass KS during their grand opening today. What a…read moregreat experience. The staff was friendly and service was prompt. We tried the Lake Beer and the HBIC which was a black cherry sour. They were both really good (and I'm not much of a beer drinker). The atmosphere is warm and invites comfort. It's very clean and fresh. There is plenty of room to lounge around and talk to friends or simply sit and enjoy sports on the TV's.

On our quest to explore local found Green Frog Brewery. Had a flight of the lighter options. Not…read moremuch of a beer drinker but enjoyed the tasting and pizza. The dessert chocolate cherry pizza was a real treat. Clean and fresh seemed family friendly although I would not bring children.

Sunday June 21 is the third Sunday which means pancakes at Hanks. We arrived at 7:30 and setup our…read morebooth of dew-rags and leathers for the riders. We never make much more than gas money here but love going because of the great people we have meet in Chaney. The 6 pancakes and sausage were super and hit the spot. It was a beautiful day with the temp reaching 93 degrees, and about 250 bikers showing up. There were all kind of cool bikes, trikes and even a hot-rod that showed up. The great thing about the Sunday Breakfast rides for bikers is not where you are riding but that you are riding, and that you get to meet up with other bikers to share with. Bikers love to share their love for bikes, whether its stories of great roads to try or just looking and enjoying other beautiful bikes. Most riders spend hours cleaning their bikes and so are proud to show them off. Thanks Hank for giving us a great Sunday Breakfast Ride!

You have to be serious about beer to make the 30-minute pilgrimage out to the Nowheresville that is…read moreCheney, solely to visit a bar. Not only serious about beer, but serious about craft and microbrew beer before beginning to appreciate not only the imbibables produced by Hank himself, but also the substantial collection of carefully curated beers, some cellared for more than a decade and not available anywhere else in the city, and probably the state. The crown jewels of which is the Sam Adams Utopia - a 26% monster of a beer that costs hundreds of dollars a bottle if you can find it - which is offered for purchase by the shot. And Hank has every vintage that has ever been produced. You also have to be serious about your craft to continue to remain in business in this aforementioned Nowheresville for eight years, confident that the quality of your beer will bring in customers. Judging by them being open for a mere twenty-four hours a week and the size of the crowds during my visits didn't point to Hank's having to deal with a packed house every night, but it was still much busier than you would expect. Especially when you consider that there's only one food item on the menu. The barbecued sandwiches, a mixture of beef and pork cooked in their stout, isn't going to steal any blue ribbons from Pig In Pig Out, but they pair with the beers very well and have an annoying habit of disappearing a little too quickly. Hank the host also pairs with the beers very well, making sure to stop at every table and strike up a conversation. It seems like everyone knows the guy, and if you don't, you will by the end of the night. Despite the secluded location and the niche product, one man's passion for beer seems enough to draw an enthusiastic crowd to sip, savor and enjoy.

CSB is one of our favorite places to stop when we're in Wichita. There is a warmth to this place…read morethat makes you feel like you're amongst friends. The decor is unique, delightful, and nostalgic. Mostly recently, I stopped by with a book while in town for a conference and enjoyed a Wizard of Hops and pesto chicken pizza at the bar. Wizard Wednesdays are not to be missed! I bought a CSB hat and some beers for home (Keef Richards and WoH), and all was appreciated by the dad to whom they were gifted for Father's Day. Love this place!

We love this place, so it was a perfect spot to have a cold Wizard of Hops - a favorite! And also…read moretry some new varieties. Danny Boy is a hit and we took home some Sparks Joy Sour. All the hearts decorations were festive and lots of lovable pups to pet and steal a kiss. Robert was tremendously helpful, providing news, gossip, and sample tastes.

Stopped by Hopping Gnome Brewing Company and really enjoyed the experience. We tried one of their…read morelocal brews, grabbed some popcorn, and relaxed in the open, welcoming space. They have plenty of indoor seating plus a large patio that's perfect for hanging out with friends or enjoying a casual date night. Great atmosphere and a fun local spot to check out in Wichita!

Great space! Love the open area outside and the inside seating. The beer is very good. Don't miss…read moreout on the blood orange IPA!

My workday isn't over and I'm not feeling like I need another coffee, so I asked Yelp for breweries…read morein the neighborhood and landed here. Yes, it's possible to sit here with a laptop and work. Maybe not as quiet as a library or as normal as a coffeeshop but it's like a coffeeshop. Just with beer! The hostess brought me to a table near a power outlet which was helpful and my waitress was friendly and understanding that I'm not eating. Just a beer and maybe a second. River City is comfortable and a great spot. I did seem some food come out of the kitchen that looked awesome. The parking was free. And in the end, this turned out to be a superior place to spend two hours on my laptop, "working." [Review 730 of 2026 - 81 in Kansas - 25911 overall]

The pork belly macaroni and cheese was too sweet to the point that it's almost like eating caramel…read morecandy. The pickle dip was delicious and it tasted like cream cheese and salsa combined together. I can tell the chips were homemade and it was seasoned well. The chicken pot pie was good too especially the crust. Overall, I would eat there again but I don't recommend getting the pork belly mac unless you really like very sweet food.