This year we are proud to announce the combining of the Saucy & Glazed BBQ Pubic Tasting & The Hard Redz Summer Brew-off. This will enable you to sample home brew AND BBQ samples while judging BOTH for only ONE PRICE - $10!!! (you must have purchased a SCSD button to enter the grounds first)
The Hard Redz Summer Brew-off is a great way to celebrate the Craft Brewing and Wheat Heritage in Kansas. The Hard Redz Summer Brew-off connects craft brewing to Newton’s economic roots in wheat-growing. The Sand Creek Summer Daze Festival and local home brewers have partnered to create an event that explores these two industries.
Brewing often uses a type of wheat called soft, white, spring wheat – it is planted in the spring. But Kansas is known for its hard, red, winter wheat. It is planted in the fall but gets its name from lying dormant through the winter. It has more tannins in the kernel and delivers a more robust, earthy, complex flavor profile. Mennonite immigrants presented this to America in the heart of Kansas!
Home brewers will set up tents to display their craftmanship and recipes. Pro brewers and Grace Hill Winery will be there as well serving their favorites. We invite you to sample and judge home brewing at it’s finest and meet local and surrounding communities’ craft brewers.
Teams Competing:
Watts Fresh Brewing - Maize
Augustino Brewing - Wichita
Ottertail Brewing - Newton
New Perspective Brewing - Wichita
Big Ditch Brewing - Valley Center
Event Tasting Partners
Grace Hill Winery - Newton
Three Rings Brewing - McPherson
Salt City Brewing - Hutchinson
White Crow Cider Company (tent.)
The Farm Brewery - Minneapolis
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Festivals in Newton.
