Boulevard Brewing Company
Kansas City craft brewery founded in 1989, describing itself as the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Boulevard Brewing Company is a Kansas City, Missouri brewery founded in 1989 by John McDonald. The company states that it has grown to become the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest, and its mission is to produce fresh, flavorful beers using the finest ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques. Its original vintage 35bbl Bavarian brewhouse produced beers such as Pale Ale, Unfiltered Wheat, and a handful of seasonals. Across the street from the brewery, Boulevard's Tours & Rec Center is open to the public seven days a week and features multiple bars, daily brewery tours, curated tastings, special events, a gift shop, and a bottle shop.
History
In the mid-1980s, while on vacation in France, John McDonald discovered the history, variety and exciting flavors of European brewing tradition, which sparked a passion for beer and brewing. As a carpenter with a shop located on Southwest Boulevard, he started with a small home brewing set up and quickly developed a reputation for making unique and delicious beer on the Boulevard. Brewing beer shifted from a hobby to a dream of bringing a craft brewery to Kansas City for the first time in decades. He founded Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City in 1989, after converting a historic railroad facility into a small brewery. On November 17th, John delivered the first keg of Boulevard Pale Ale to a small restaurant one mile down the road. Boulevard grew rapidly, and its original vintage 35bbl Bavarian brewhouse produced beers like Pale Ale, Unfiltered Wheat, and a handful of beloved seasonals, which were quickly embraced by not only the Kansas City community but throughout the Midwest. The demand and popularity of these exciting craft styles led to a brewery expansion.
Products and positioning
Largest specialty brewer in the Midwest; fresh, flavorful beers using the finest ingredients and the best of both old and new brewing techniques.
Pale Ale
One of the beers produced by the original vintage 35bbl Bavarian brewhouse; the first keg delivered was Boulevard Pale Ale.
Unfiltered Wheat
One of the beers produced by the original vintage 35bbl Bavarian brewhouse.
Seasonal beers
A handful of beloved seasonals produced by the original brewhouse.
Controversies
Recent events
Boulevard Brewing president resigns[4]
Reported:
Boulevard Brewing and Duvel USA accepted Jeff Krum's resignation as president, effective immediately, after allegations were raised against the company by a former employee.
Boulevard Brewing responds to workplace harassment allegations[4]
Reported:
Boulevard Brewing said harassment had occurred, apologized to people it had hurt, and announced an independent investigation and workplace policy and training measures after allegations against the company.
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