Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileCity Barrel Brewery + Kitchen
Kansas City, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen is a brewery that leans into approachable, flavor-packed beers, with a tap list spanning light lagers to hazy IPAs and sours. The Rad Af IPA is touted as award-winning. Cocktails are classic-leaning, and the wine selection is minimal but present. A reviewer singled out a watermelon cucumber cocktail as refreshing. The beer program is the draw.
- What should I order?
- Start with Rad Af, the hazy IPA that's described as award-winning. For something lighter, try High Society, a sparkling lager with a champagne-like character. If you want a cocktail, the watermelon cucumber option earned a shout-out for being refreshing, though the menu lists classics like Aperol Spritz and Mojito.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of house-brewed styles, from a Mexican-style dark lager to a Belgian wheat. Those looking for a casual drink with food will find approachable options. Classic cocktail fans will find familiar standbys, though the cocktail list is short.
- When should I go?
- Weekly beer releases happen on Thursdays, making that a good time to try something new. The brewery's approachable vibe suits an afternoon stop or an evening out with friends.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Non-alcoholic drinks are priced at $1.50–$3.00. No prices were available for beers, cocktails, or wine in the provided evidence.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The brewery's focus on approachable, flavor-packed beers is backed by a lengthy tap list with detailed tasting notes. The Rad Af IPA is described as both locally and nationally award-winning, adding distinction. The cocktail and wine programs are less developed, but the beer range gives the place a clear identity.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
The cocktail list is short, featuring classics like Aperol Spritz, Gin & Tonic, and Mojito. One reviewer praised a watermelon cucumber cocktail as refreshing. The homepage touts imaginative cocktails, but the evidence is limited.
Menu strengths
- — Classic cocktails available, including Aperol Spritz and Mojito.
- — A watermelon cucumber cocktail was highlighted by a reviewer as refreshing.
Standout selections
- — Watermelon Cucumber Cocktail – praised by a reviewer for being refreshing.
Pricing: No pricing evidence available.
Wine
Wine is limited to a choice of red, white, or rosé on the dinner menu. The homepage mentions hand-selected wines, but no specific labels or details are provided.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a choice of red, white, or rosé.
Standout selections
- — Red Wine – choice of red, no specific varietal listed.
Pricing: No pricing evidence available.
Beer
The beer program is extensive, with over a dozen house-brewed styles, including hazy IPAs, lagers, stouts, and sours. The Rad Af IPA is described as award-winning. Reviewers consistently praise the variety and quality.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of house-brewed beers with detailed ABV and tasting descriptions.
- — Rad Af IPA is described as local + national award winning.
Standout selections
- — Rad Af – hazy IPA, 6.4% ABV, citrus and tropical notes, award-winning.
- — High Society – sparkling lager, 4.8% ABV, champagne-like.
- — Kickback – Belgian-style wheat ale, 4.7% ABV, orange zest and coriander.
Pricing: No pricing evidence available.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited to soft drinks, smoothies, and fresh juice. The fresh juice blend includes orange, watermelon, carrot, and ginger. Prices are low.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic options available, including fresh juice and smoothies.
- — Fresh juice blend is specific: orange, watermelon, carrot, and ginger.
Standout selections
- — Fresh Juice – blend of orange, watermelon, carrot, and ginger, $2.00.
Pricing: Soft drinks $1.50, healthy smoothies $3.00, fresh juice $2.00.
Spirits
Spirits are used in cocktails, such as gin in the Gin & Tonic, but there is no dedicated spirits list or detailed information. The program is implied rather than showcased.
Standout selections
- — Gin & Tonic – a classic cocktail using gin.
Pricing: No pricing evidence available.
How it sits with the food
The menu includes food, though specific pairings are not documented. The beer list includes styles like a marzen and a Belgian wheat that could complement a range of dishes, but concrete pairings are not stated.
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