Experience Excelsior Springs Trip Planner 2023

Drink I Sip I Swig I Chug I Guzzle I Gulp
Save Water, Drink Beer
Will we ever run out of water and libation references? Only time will tell! After
a day of wandering our wineries, maybe it’s time to stop for a sip of locally brewed
beer.
• The Atlas: The Atlas Saloon & Brewery has resided at its corner location in one
form or another since 1894! This historic building is now a popular late night spot in
Excelsior Springs. The brewery takes inspiration from the famous water of Excelsior
Springs to brew German beers of old. Its beers are named for the 29 mineral
springs that once brought people to Excelsior Springs from all over the world. The
Atlas is located at 100 W. Broadway Ave. (See more on page 18.)
• Dubious Claims Brewing Co: Housed in brick and industrial style decor,
Dubious Claims Brewing Co. is home to over 12 craft beers brewed in-house.
From the bar, you can look into the brew house to see the giant machines (named
after members of Van Halen) that brought you that delicious beer you’re drinking.
Visit Dubious Claims at 451 S. Thompson Ave. (See more, below.)
Many other establishments carry a variety of domestic and craft beers to enjoy.
Beer is a feature at most Excelsior Springs festivals, typically in the form of a beer
garden. New in 2022, we paired a special Home Brew contest with our Annual
BBQ & Fly-In on the River Competition, allowing home brewers to enter their
creations, and bystanders to taste.
Drinkin’ Whiskey Like It’s Water
When you’re ready to level up, there are numerous options to find spirits
in Excelsior Springs - and we don’t mean the paranomal kind (although
some say we have those, too!).
From locally-made liquor to exotic moonshine, the choices are plenty!
• Of The Earth Distillery: A short - but worth it - drive from Excelsior
Springs, Of the Earth Farm Distillery creates and carries delicious small
batch craft spirits. Every spirit produced is mashed, fermented, and distilled
by the Of The Earth Farm Distillery team using ingredients from their own
farm and other local farmers. Try it out at 17190 Hwy 13 in Richmond.
• Fence Stile Vineyards, Winery & Distillery: Fence Stile has
broaded its selection to now include spirits! Using innovative techniques,
Nyx Spirits are bottled with the same ABV at which they are aged, creating
a stronger flavor and more alcohol content than a normal liquor. Try these
rums at 31010 W. 124th St.
Wine & Shine Tasting Room: My, oh, my - it’s moonshine time!
Amongst their other tasting offerings, Wine & Shine Tasting Room at 109
E. Broadway also offers samples of Sugarland Moonshine and Ole Smoky
Moonshine. Find your favorite and grab some to take home with you!
Nothing Dubious About This Downtown Brewery
In the early-to-mid 1900s, Excelsior Springs became America’s “Haven of Health.”
Boasting 46 mineral water springs and five different varieties of water, each with unique
supposed healing properties, Excelsior was a wonder destination to the ill. Mineral water
pavilions and bath houses soon gave way to the big business of health sanitariums. These
facilities thrived until a national media exposure of “dubious claims” dried up the mineral
water business. While the health benefits of the area’s mineral waters may be questionable,
you can let the beer at Dubious Claims Brewing Co. be the cure for whatever “ales” you.
Established in 2018, Dubious Claims Brewing Co. is a craft brewery opened by Neil
Wilkerson. After “Neighbor Neil” became a bit of a neighborhood celebrity by brewing
his own beer, he decided to take it to the next level by opening his own place right here in
Downtown Excelsior Springs.
With over a dozen beers made right in house in the state of the art brew house and a
complementary menu filled with pizza and pub-style appetiziers, every palate is sure to be
pleased.
If you’re a fan of the beer (and oh, you will be), you can even take some home with you -
beer can be canned at the bar and glass growlers are available to fill with your favorites. The
most popular beer is the Bathhouse Blueberry Wheat, but there is a large variety, from light
to dark, to suit any preference. Seasonally, you will find DCBC’s hard apple cider, made
from fresh apples from local orchards, or Mango Town, a spin on the classic E-Town Ale,
perfect for sipping outside on the back patio on a warm summer night.
Dubious Claims has two spaces perfect for your event, and often hosts wedding
rehearsal dinners, reunions, birthday parties, company gatherings and more. New in
2022, Neil’s Holiday Room turned one of those spaces into a brightly lit festive pop-up
room, complete with an exclusive holiday cocktail menu and fun photo backdrops.
Dubious Claims is also highly involved and invested in the local community, present at
most events with its beer tent, hosting local fundraisers or even entering its specially-built
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beer bike in the local parades.
Throughout the year, you can find fun at DCBC through speed quiz trivia, bingo, an adult
Easter egg hunt, and many other events - be sure to follow on social media for information.
If you’re looking for a friendly face, a good meal, and a cold drink, make sure to stop by
Dubious Claims - we’ll save you a seat!
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