Forward thinking entrepreneurs who  start businesses are the people who power our  economy.  You may have thought about starting a business, being your own boss…then, due to logistics and money and assorted other reasons, decide against it.  Fortunately Brookside and Waldo  have  several risk takers, bringing new and different businesses to our area: think Cafe Corazon, Betty Rae’s, Goofball Sk8boards…and now, Local Liquid. 

“Nobody is doing this anywhere in the country,” says owner and founder John Couture. You may remember that name from his former Brookside business, Bier Station (now City Barrel Pizza and Patio), which  focused on offering local craft beers — at the bar and to go–while also promoting community engagement through various special events and fundraisers.  After ten years, John decided it was time for a change and sold the business to City Barrel. The  new venture, Local Liquid, is “almost like Bier Station for your home–we are introducing people to different locally sourced beverages”.  Local Liquid brings regionally made  beer, wine, spirits, coffee and more to you, delivered by a friendly driver who doesn’t accept  tips.  (The company believes in paying  a living wage).  Look at their website and scroll through over 50 local makers offering   alcoholic and NA beverages, sparkling water, cocktail garnishes and syrups, kombucha, THC infused drinks and gift boxes of goodies.  The most popular option right now is the subscription coffee delivery–every week (or two weeks, monthly, it’s up to you) Local Liquid brings freshly roasted coffee delivered to your front door!  “We are doing a lot of community building here” John explains, “elevating the local beverage community and promoting fresh new tastes to discover”.  It’s a different business model, boosting local makers, and customers love the convenience and choices.

Local Liquid is a simple service to use: sign up for the items you want on the website, and the purchase will be dropped at your door–the van makes deliveries Wednesday through Friday each week.  You’ll get a text with a drop off time frame and again at delivery. (Note: alcohol requires an at door personal exchange).  There are no subscription fees–you can schedule regular delivery or a one time purchase.  Gift cards are available too–the perfect present for someone who is a challenge to buy for!

Want to learn more?  Stop by the Pre Game Pour event (in conjunction with the Caffeine Crawl) at the Local Liquid headquarters, 6500 Troost,  on Sunday Oct 12  from 1-4pm.  There will be samples of  various beverages, mini games and prizes, plus the German Shopping Cart Archery challenge! You can purchase tickets here. (Chiefs play that evening FYI!).

Local Liquid–another unique, innovative business for Kansas City, homegrown via Brookside. Check it out and thank you for supporting our local entrepreneurs!