Act 52: Road trips & business plans

Written By Fredrick Reed

We told you on a previous episode you can open a brewery for only $15k (not true). But, apparently, you CAN write a brewery business plan in your car! Just ask Act 52 guests Brian & Mary Rooney. BKS Artisan Ales was born from Mary buying Brian a Mr. Beer kit & is now one of the most popular breweries in KC. BKS just celebrated its 4th anniversary, so we talk about how their success has surprised them, Brian’s love affair with hops & the hardware they just won — a GABF (Great American Beer Fest) silver medal.

Drinkers: Going Nowhere at Light Speed, BKS Artisan Ales; & Sunset Tai Chi, Perennial Artisan Ales

Mystery Beers: The Poitier, Martin City Brewing; Blackberry Cobbler, Barn Town Brewing; & Orange Greenies, Other Half Brewing + Four City Brewing Collab

Fredrick Reed

Storytelling is at the core of all endeavors. Every step forward involves the act of crafting and sending a message to convey a story and open a path to new relationships. At Fredrick Reed, we believe success depends on our ability to tell our stories in a manner attracting and engaging the desired audience. 

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