Brewery Profile

Double Shift Brewing

A visitor to Kansas City’s beer scene will find Double Shift Brewing operating as a taproom-centered brewery with an emphasis on gathering space as much as beer service. The room is set up for larger crowds, and its roll-up doors allow the brewery to open the taproom outward when weather and programming make that useful. Events often extend into the adjacent Brewers Alley area, giving the business more flexibility for music, vendors, and private functions. The brewery entered a new phase in 2023, when Pat Mitchell, founder of Red Sash, and Ryan Elder acquired the operation. Mitchell, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army captain, brought that background into an expanded brewhouse facility across the street from his previous venture.

Travelers making brewery stops in Kansas City often look for more than a quick pint: they tend to seek out taprooms that show how a local beer business fits into its neighborhood, whether through live music, rotating vendors, social events, or a relaxed place to meet a group. Double Shift fits that pattern through its community-focused programming and its use of both indoor taproom space and Brewers Alley. The known information does not specify flagship beers, house styles, or a regular tap list, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. For visitors who like breweries that function as event venues, this is a stop to consider, especially when there is a scheduled performance, tour, pop-up, or food truck.

Practical planning should start with the current calendar, since the brewery frequently hosts organized events and private parties. Food may be available through local pop-up vendors or food trucks, but a permanent food menu is described as a planned development rather than a guaranteed amenity. Expanded full-liquor options are also listed as part of future plans, so visitors should confirm what is available at the bar before assuming anything beyond the brewery’s current offerings. Double Shift maintains a clear veteran and service-industry connection: it offers a 20% discount to military personnel and hosts a weekly Service Industry Night with a 40% discount for industry workers and first responders. Groups interested in using the large-capacity space, or visitors hoping to catch live music or a tour, should check directly with the taproom for timing, vendor details, seating arrangements, and the current beer list.

Double Shift Brewing operates a taproom in Kansas City, Missouri, known for its community focus and large event capacity. The brewery underwent a change in ownership in 2023 when Pat Mitchell, founder of Red Sash, and Ryan Elder acquired the operation. Mitchell, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army captain, brought his experience to the expanded brewhouse facility located across the street from his previous venture. The taproom utilizes large roll-up doors and frequently extends seating and events into the adjacent "Brewers Alley" space. While the brewery hosts local pop-up vendors and food trucks, plans include expanding full liquor options and developing a permanent food menu. Double Shift maintains a strong commitment to military veterans, offering a 20% discount to all military personnel, and also hosts a weekly Service Industry Night (SIN) providing a 40% discount to industry workers and first responders. The facility frequently hosts organized events, including live music, tours, and private parties.

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412 E 18th St, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108-1410

Website: http://www.doubleshiftbrewing.com

Hours: Tuesday: 4pm to 10pm, Wednesday: 4pm to 10pm, Thursday: 4pm to 10pm, Friday: 12pm to 10pm, Saturday: 12pm to 10pm, Sunday: 12pm to 8pm