Do you have a food menu?
We do not have a kitchen or full-service menu, but offer small snack options such as pre-packaged individual servings of chips and guacamole, hummus and pretzels, craft beer jerky, chips, and nuts. Guests are welcome to bring in food or have orders delivered. Popular choices include ordering take-out from The Brick (which is next door to the brewery), or ordering pizza, Cluster Truck, Jimmy John’s, or other food options to be delivered onsite. Most Thursdays and Fridays we have local food pop-ups. To see if food will be onsite on a certain date, please check our events calendar or social media channels.
Where can I buy your beer?
The best place to find our beer is on draft in our taproom where it is always the most fresh and provides the greatest variety of choices. At any time, we may also be on tap at select bars, restaurants, and liquor stores throughout the Kansas City metro area. Some locations include Flying Horse Taproom, Brookside Wine & Spirits, Velo Garage, The Pairing, Chartreuse Saloon, Jack Stack BBQ, Burnt Ends BBQ, and Brewer’s Kitchen.
Can I get beers to go?
Absolutely! We have a variety of six-packs ready to go in our cooler located near the rest of our merchandise. We also sell 25-oz crowlers that are made to order for $10. Crowlers are aluminum cans that are easily recycled after use and because they aren’t glass, they make the perfect companion for outdoor fun such as kickball, softball, glamping, laying by the pool….you get it. The other benefit is that the tight seal of the can maintains the beer’s flavor and carbonation up to two weeks after being packaged in the taproom! Note: Any beer on nitro will not be available for crowler or growler fills, but we do have limited runs of our nitro beers in six-packs thanks to our nitro-doser from Chart. You can find nitro cans in the six-pack cooler. We do fill outside growlers, but the growler MUST be clean before bringing it to the brewery.
Where can I park?
There is free street parking on McGee just steps from our front door. We also just 2 blocks from the street car off Main Street.
Who does the art?
All the art in the taproom including the canvas paintings, murals, and beer posters are designed by the owner and head brewer, Kyle. Before taking the leap into full-time brewing and brewery operations, Kyle worked professionally as a graphic designer (a graduate of the KU Fine Arts program!).
HOW DO YOU WATER ALL THE PLANTS?
Every 2-3 days we use a commercial hose extender to water the high plants without needing a ladder. Yes, it sometimes can be messy, but we do it with plenty of time to clean up before we are open to the public. All other plants have different water needs and are checked using a moisture meter to try to avoid overwatering.
How big is your system?
We are a 7bbl brewing system, which roughly translates to a yield of 12-14 kegs each time we brew. If you ever want a behind-the-scenes look at the equipment, feel free to come into the taproom during off-peak hours and see if the beertender or one of the owners is available for a quick tour.
Are you kid friendly?
Kids are more than welcome to visit the brewery as long as they are attended by a parent or guardian over the age of 21! After 8pm on Friday and Saturday nights, we do recommend leaving the half pints at home as the taproom can get crowded with exuberant adults tapping into their wild side.
DO YOU HAVE GAMES?
We have a variety of small, table-top games available throughout the taproom including cards, backgammon, Scrabble, Battleship, and more. We also have two Winmau dart boards with darts and a 16-foot shuffleboard table. Please be kind to those wanting to play after you! Returning games to their original boxes, with ALL pieces, and to the designated game areas is greatly appreciated.
DO YOU offer non-beer options?
We offer a hard seltzer or hard cider that we make in-house and are gluten-free. We also have a canned sangria (white wine base) made by KC Wineworks just down the street from us. Non-alcoholic options include sparkling water, gatorade, kombucha, caprisun, coffee, tea, and hot cocoa and hot cider.
Do you accept reservations?
We are a small taproom and seats are first come, first served. However, if you know you’ll have a large group visiting, please visit our EVENTS - RESERVE OUR SPACE tab for more information and to complete the Event Request Form. Please know that due to our taproom size and peak traffic hours, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. Reservations for large groups are not required, but we do want to make sure you have a good experience while here. Please give us a call ahead of time so we can be adequately staffed behind the bar to serve you.
Note: At this time, we do not accept any reservations for Saturdays or First Fridays. Everything is first come, first served on those days.
Are you hiring?
We aren’t always in an active hiring phase, but we also never publicly announce when we are. If you love Casual Animal, and an opportunity to join the team gets you fired up, GREAT! We encourage you to complete our pre-employment form if you would like to be considered in our next pool of candidates.