Brewery Profile

Cinder Block Brewery

For visitors exploring beer in North Kansas City, this is a production brewery with the taproom built around what is made on site. The 15-barrel brewhouse gives the operation more scale than a very small neighborhood nano-brewery, while the taproom remains the main place to encounter its beers directly. A guest walking in should expect a working brewery setting rather than a highly scripted attraction: taps, house-made beer, and a view into a business that grew out of small-scale home brewing into a more consistent commercial operation. Its role in the local beer scene is tied to that balance of approachable taproom service and steady in-house production.

Travelers in the Kansas City area often look for variety when they visit breweries, especially places that can show more than one side of a brewing program. Cinder Block fits that kind of stop because its portfolio is described around distinct, full-flavored beers with character and depth rather than a single narrow specialty. The active barrel aging program is also part of the draw for visitors who like to compare fresh draft offerings with beers shaped by time in wood. Since exact beer names and current releases change, the better expectation is range: a tap list that may move across styles and give a sense of how the brewery approaches flavor, structure, and longer-term projects.

The taproom is the practical center of a visit and the place to confirm the day’s pours, including whether any barrel-aged beers are currently available. The known setup does not establish details such as food service, outdoor seating, tours, live music, or family and pet policies, so visitors should verify those directly before planning around them. For most travelers, the simplest approach is to treat the stop as a taproom visit in North Kansas City, with the 15-barrel brewing system supporting a steady house lineup. Anyone interested in the production side, the barrel aging program, or specific styles should ask staff what is on draft and what best represents the current direction of the brewery.

The Cinder Block Brewery operates a 15-barrel brewing system in North Kansas City, Missouri, supporting a full taproom and an active barrel aging program. This facility grew from a small-scale home brewing operation, maintaining a focus on producing distinct, full-flavored beers. The brewery specializes in a variety of styles, emphasizing character and depth in its portfolio. While the taproom serves as the primary retail location, the 15bbl capacity allows for consistent production volume.

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110 E 18th Ave, North Kansas City, Missouri, 64116-3635

Phone: 8165608365

Website: http://www.cinderblockbrewery.com

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Cinder Block Brewery.

Beer Styles at Cinder Block Brewery

Cinder Block Brewery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes West Coast IPA, Bock, Porter, Helles, Czech Style Pilsner, Barrel-Aged German Lager, Cider, Hazy IPA, Kolsch, Lager, Belgian-Style Wit, and Czech Dark Lager. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cinder Block Brewery located?
Cinder Block Brewery is located at 110 E 18th Ave, North Kansas City, Missouri, 64116-3635. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Cinder Block Brewery's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 8165608365 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Cinder Block Brewery?
Visit http://www.cinderblockbrewery.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.