Brewing up hope - Kansas breweries release special beer for charity event

Bike Brew Q, a charity event in Great Bend, worked with Kansas breweries to create a dedicated, special release beer called “Citra Fighter,” which will be a citra hopped sour session ale and will be available at the Bike Brew Q Craft Brew Expo from 1-4 p.m. on July 27. 

The summer-inspired beer was brewed as a collaboration between Lb Brewing Company, Defiance Brewing Company, Wichita Brewing Company, Salt City Brewing Company and Three Rings Brewery. The beer was brewed at Gella’s Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. in Hays. The beer will also be sold at each of the participating breweries with a percentage of the proceeds going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Area establishments will be able to purchase kegs as well. 

Lb Brewing Head Brewer Brendan Arnold said he wanted to help with this project from day one.

“I think for us as a brewpub it’s important to try and give back to the community as much as possible and when we see an event like Bike Brew Q that is doing something for a good cause we like to step in and help create some awareness, and just assist all that we can,” he said. “It’s the least we can do. That’s our part and how we help out. Also, it’s all very local. We consider Great Bend a sister city to us.”

Bike Brew Q Home Brew Competition Announcement

Good Afternoon Home Brewers!

Today after consideration and maybe a few too many home brews we have decided to get rid of the competition entry fee. That’s right we are allowing anyone and everyone to enter free of charge! All you have to do is enter your beer(s) on this page and you are good to go! What have you got to lose?

I’ll tell you what you have to gain:

• Your beer judged by brewers from around the state (class 1)

• Beer Judged by peers and craft brew fans (class 2)

• A Bike Brew Q Homebrew Trophy for 1st place in both categories.

• Bragging rights for the rest of your life!

So what are you waiting for join us for a fun filled morning followed by an afternoon of craft beer, bbq, and tacos. We would like to thank our competition presenting sponsor Golden Belt Bicycle Company for making this possible.

Ryan Fairchild

Event Chair / Founder

Bike Brew Q

Bike Brew Q event a success - Great Bend Tribune

Over 75 cyclists, 200 craft beer drinkers, and droves of barbecue lovers came together and raised upwards of $5,500 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the third annual Bike Brew Q event at the Great Bend Expo Complex on Saturday, July 28.

Cyclists headed out in the morning and routes were available from 20-72 miles and included road and gravel routes. All routes included support and gear (SAG) stops sponsored by local businesses and philanthropy groups giving riders a chance to rest, hydrate and refuel.

The SAG stops were sponsored by Golden Belt Bicycle Co., Barton County Young Professionals, The Errand Lady, Yoga Central, Rhythm Makings, Perks Coffee Shop, Eric and Janet Dowson, and Christine Wondra.

Following the cycling event the Craft Brew Expo took place from 1-4 p.m. featuring 15 breweries from four states. The breweries brought their own personnel and beer to the event. Expo attendees had access to unlimited samples, free giveaways by the breweries and all ticket holders received a free commemorative Bike Brew Q can glass.

The expo included the following breweries represented: Wichita Brewing Company, Lawrence Beer Company, Tallgrass Brewing Company, Three Rings Brewery, Salt City Brewing……

Bike Brew Q continues to grow in its 3rd year - Great Bend Post

Kyle Banick (center) and Ned Vahsholtz (left) with Wichita Brewing Company provide a sample of their 5:02 Amber Ale to an event-goer at last year’s Craft Brew Expo at the Great Bend Expo Complex. (Photo by Brandon Steinert)

Bike Brew Q is holding its third annual event in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation this Saturday at the Great Bend Expo Complex. The event features three staples of summer: cycling, barbecue and craft beer.

Bike Brew Q raises $5K for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Great Bend Tribune

Over 160 cyclists, craft beer and barbecue enthusiasts came together and raised upwards of $5,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the second annual Bike Brew Q event at the Great Bend Expo Complex on July 29. Cyclists headed out in the morning and routes were available from 20-72 miles and included road and gravel routes. All routes included support and gear (SAG) stops sponsored by local businesses and….