Vine Street Brewing’s Mega Event Packs Star-Studded Lineup & Uncovers Black Beer History

Kemet Coleman & Woody Bonds Jr. Co-Founders of Vine St. Brewing, Photo courtesy of Vine St. Brewing Reshaping the Narrative of Beer Culture In an industry overwhelmingly dominated by white owners, brewers, and consumers, Vine Street Brewing’s unlikely emergence last year made history as Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery. Now, they return with One Pint At A Time, an unprecedented weekend of events on April 12-13, featuring numerous nationally renown, heavy-hitting Black brewers and Creators in the craft beer industry. “Vine Street Brewing is honored to host some of the biggest names in brewing and creating a space for diversity within the industry. All while supporting three amazing organizations,”– Annie McGinnis, Vine Street’s Co-Owner/Director of Operations The craft beer industry has long been associated with whiteness, from the owners and staff to the customers sipping expensive brews in gentrified neighborhoods. But Vine Street Brewing’s mere existence challenges that narrative. Vine St. Brewing staff, Photo courtesy of Vine St. Brewing Celebrating Black Innovation in Brewing The weekend kicks off with a live episode of Beers with Nigel, a podcast led by Nigel Woodberry who many deem KC’s “local ambassador for Kansas City area brewers, pubs and bars.” Following this, is a bottle...