Friction Beer

Friction brewing is one of my favorite breweries to go to in Kansas. A lot of breweries have a dark industrial vibe, but not Friction. Sunshine beams through the big windows and illuminates the music themed decor. From the wall of old school cassette tapes, to a recording plaque, music plays a big role of the aesthetics. My latest visit was on a Saturday. They are one of the few bars/breweries that is open at 9am on the weekends to show English Premier League games. My friend and I were able to to watch multiple games at once and eat some delicious doughnuts from a local food vendor. The beers here are legit! I had two IPAs. The first was a juicy hazy IPA, and the other was a West Coast IPA that had a perfect balance between pine and malt. I also had their Oktoberfest beer as well as a dark flavorful coffee stout that paired great with my doughnut. The owners and bartenders are awesome and can easily help you figure out what beer might fit your taste buds.

Another good brewery in downtown Shawnee. It's across from Servaes and caddy corner to Transport. The inside is moderate in size, it's not small but it can get crowded. It has a musical theme that's modern. And if the weather is nice, there's a few seats outside. They have a variety of beer. I like their stouts and IPA's. They also have a few guest taps and several varieties of whiskey. They don't offer food but will host different food trucks-check their socials for those details. You can also bring food in from any of the surrounding restaurants.

This is a bit of a difficult review for me. I tried a few of their beers but they have more to offer and I just haven't found the one I really like in this location yet. That said I am willing to have many more and am fairly certain that there will be a beer that is good that I want to drink more frequently.The location is quite nice (Parking not so much) and the inside is well-appointed and kind of cozy yet upbeat at the same time.The bartender was pretty busy but took the time to explain some of their beers to us when taking our order. That means a lot in and of itself.The one thing to pick on (jokingly) is that they have an LP/45 record theme... and yes they have records behind the bar... yet no record player?!?!Anyway, the place is neat and if looking for a beer in the area... stop by here and see if one of their taps holds the right one for you!

Friction beer is a very cool ambiance and I love all the music theme. Its cool that the owners took their life experiences and passions and themed the brewery after it. I like how clean the brewery is and how they craft each one. I haven't had a bad beer from them yet. They do also have whiskey which is cool and the owner told me they go out and handpick their own barrels which shows me they care about their patrons to make sure they have a high quality experience. Its also in a great location for you to walk to different venues in the area.

If you are wanting to escape the overly crowded bar this is a good place to check out. There were plenty of chairs still open and not many people there. The beer was good. They don't offer food but have worked with several of the places in the area that you can order from.

Cool location near restaurants, movie theater, moonlight market and more. The musical decor is also cool and inviting. Service is prompt. Can bring in outside food which is a plus plus. They offer a variety of beers ipa, sour, stouts, easy drinking etc. the beers have cool names.They also offer spirits and cocktails for non beer drinkers.Cool spot to hang with friends and catch up.

Popped in last night for trivia with some friends and we had such a great time. The beers are always delicious here and the service is great too! I love that the owner is so into music and it shows with how the brewery is decorated. It's a very chill place to go have a beer and I'll definitely be back for trivia as well!

A music-inspired brewery?Now we're talkin'.A variety of beers are on tap, so there should be something for everybody. I really liked what I sampled, however for some reason, I got the feeling it would taste better if I rolled the windows down.Anyway...This an inviting space with lots of natural light.You'll feel mighty comfortable discussing your favorite new records or recent concerts over a pint or two.You might even make some new friends.

The best stouts I've maybe ever had. The coffee stout and milkstout are sublime.The space is comfortable and staff are super friendly. Also despite this being a bar I'd say it's very family friendly, I see many new parents with thier young children here especially on weekend afternoons.Also on the weekends I see food trucks parked out front with some incredible bbq. Easy access to some grub if you're not full on stouts.

What an awesome brewery! Location is great and easy to find parking. They had great beer selection to pick from. If you are not a beer person,they also have wine and cocktails. They don't serve food but they allow you to bring food from other places. You can have food delivered from one of the local places nearby. I love the ambiance. The staff were very nice and helped me pick the right beer for me. Check this gem out!