First Private Labeled Brewery Candle is Here!

I have not just tasted this brew. I have dramatically and emphatically inhaled the roasty & toasty aroma of this yummy, full-bodied brew.

This is what we, the Barley & Hops Craft Candle maker’s, have to say about its waxy doppelganger, and it’s makers.

The fella’s at the Kansas City Torn Label Brewing Company are all about good people, great beer, and their community. All of the proof you will need can be found in the back story of this bold and unique, “in-your-face,” kick-butt brew candle.

We have never questioned our talent nor ability when it comes to craft beer candle making, but the act of calling upon an actual, real-life KC brewery was  challenging. Just as we take the art of scent-matching and candlemaking very seriously, so do the brewmasters when it comes to the brewing process.

If you don’t know much about craft beer, and what it takes to make it, the entire brewing process is really quite extraordinary. The process requires knowledge, experience, practice, trial and error, emotion, strength, patience, passion, creativity, and love. Lots of love.

Now imagine the courage it might take to ask a brewery founder or brewmaster how they felt about getting a candle made to smell like (or compliment) one of their beloved brews?

From day one, we knew the guys at Torn Label Brewing Company were pretty laid-back and open-minded. Almost without hesitation, founders Rafi Chaudry and Travis Moore were ready to give us a go! We were invited to visit the brewery and sample some brews. As we discussed our visions, intentions, and goals, we sipped on and sniffed a flight of their year-round brews.

The longer we visited, the more inspired we became. These guys were so supportive and enthusiastic, not just to us but to many others in the Kansas City community. They loved collaborating, supporting and “the bringing together” of other maker’s.

At the end of the meeting, it was decided we would be scent-matching their “House Brew.” The selection was very appropriate in our eyes. This amazing brew was roasted with Sumatran Toddy from Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters of Kansas City. They agreed it was a great way to showcase ANOTHER great KC local business!

Upon our 2nd meeting, we were invited to participate, along with 3 other KC local makers, in their first annual Pop-Up Maker Mart happening August 5th at 6pm this Friday!

If you don’t totally dig these guys yet…stop by their place this Friday, we promise you will.