Piney River Brewing Company is celebrating 14 years of brewing craft beer in the Ozarks with a party at the brewery farm in Bucyrus.
The “14th Aleiversary” party will be held at the BARn—the brewery and tap room located off Junction ZZ in Bucyrus—from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. The annual party features beer releases, live music, and food.
“We are the lucky business owners that are able to share an annual celebration of our business anniversary with our fans,” Joleen Senter Durham, co-founder and co-owner of Piney River Brewing, said. “We love that our love of the Ozarks extends way beyond our Farm to everyone that enjoys our beer and root beer.”
The Durhams expect the 14th Aleiversary will be a mix of old friends and new friends, and a reason to hold the “biggest party in Bucyrus”.
The 14th Aleiversary features music from two Springfield bands—The Stevie Newman Band and The Hurricanes. Expect a mix of original tunes and covers from classic rock to folk and country.
Tinga Tacos of Springfield will be on site providing food for the event. The taco trailer specializes in a variety of made from scratch, unique street tacos, nachos, and sides prepared with fresh ingredients.
The BARn taproom at Piney River will feature an extensive list of year-round and some limited release beers during the Aleiversary festivities, too. Andy’s Root Beer, a non-alcoholic root beer, is available for kids and designated drivers. Gluten-free options are also available in a hard seltzer and a cider.
“The Aleiversary is always a great time to enjoy a variety of beers, some of which are not easy to find outside of Bucyrus,” Brian Durham, head brewer at Piney River Brewing, said.
Piney River’s extensive line up of year-round beers, including some mixed fermentation styles will be available. Mule Team Imperial IPA will be available for the first time in several years, and this year’s version was brewed with some Texas County residents that have been enjoying Piney River beer since early 2011. Humdinger Hefeweizen, a German-style wheat beer will be available. Piney River’s spring seasonal, SEMO, a lager made with Missouri rice from Inland Cape Rice in Southeast Missouri will also be on tap.
“Joleen and I are excited to raise a pint with everyone that makes the trip to Bucyrus on March 22nd,” Brian Durham said. “It’s always a privilege to celebrate independent craft beer made right here in the Ozarks.”
The special release beers will be available beginning on the Friday afternoon before the Aleiversary when the tap room opens that weekend.
“Saturday’s party will be a big event with lots of beer lovers, families and dogs,” Joleen Durham said. “If crowds aren’t your thing, you are welcome to visit us on Friday evening or Sunday afternoon to enjoy a pint in the tap room or to purchase the limited release beers to take home,” she said.
All ages are welcome at the 14th Aleiversary, and everyone will be asked to show identification prior to entry. Leashed pets are also welcome.
Piney River Brewing is located on the Durham’s 160-acre farm. The tap room and a portion of brewing operations are located in a restored 75-year old barn. The Durham’s founded the brewery in 2010 with a small, one-third barrel brewing system, and brew today in a modern 12,000 square foot barn with a 15-barrel brewhouse.
The brewery has distribution across Missouri and in Arkansas.
