From left to right: 1 Wienerwurst with Spicy Mustard & Pretzel ($4.50), 2 Weizenbock biers, Imported Bavarian Pretzel with Mustard ($2.50)
About the Place: This newer micro-brew, founded by a native KC’er, has done a great job of bringing German-style beers or should I say “biers” to Kansas City along with Bavarian entrees. You can’t go wrong with any beer or food of your choosing.
Atmosphere: This joint has two separate feels. Inside, it is very much a sports bar, with one large screen TV and several smaller TV’s throughout the bar where many locals come to watch big game such as the World Series and World Cup. The owners designed this place as a beer hall with long picnic tables; however, it’s seat yourself, and many Americans are weird about sitting next to strangers. There is a high likelihood of having the table to yourself; which can be great for large groups. Outside has the feel of a beir garden made up of several picnic tables, a playground, and corn hole, the bean bag game you typically play in a drunken or slightly buzzes state. This area is a great place to hangout on a nice KC day!
Beer Selection: Great local beer options. Two favorites are the Dunkel and Weizenbock. Hefeweizen is next on the list of favorites. After ordering the Helles beer and taking a sip, nostalgia from a trip to Germany brought me back to visiting a local beer hall in Munich.
Pretzel: KC Bier Co. got the Bavarian pretzel right as it tastes almost identical to the authentic German Bavarian pretzel. The malty flavor is fully present which is what I believe forms a true pretzel flavor. Sounds weird but this is the ingredient that provides that dark golden color to a Bavarian pretzel. The presentation was good too as it was served on a wooden cutting board with a side of spicy mustard dipping sauce. I personally do not enjoy the taste of spicy to the soft pretzel and prefer no dipping sauce and to eat the pretzel plain. A cheese dip option or substitution should be offered.
I have already been here multiple times and plan to continue coming back. I love this place!
Rating by Pretzel Paramour: Must Check Out!
Rating 1: Must Check Out! -This place is the bomb! You should get yourself here as soon as you can to try out what they have to offer. Otherwise, you’re missing out.