Irrigation Ales
5.0 (71 on Google)
About Irrigation Ales
Irrigation Ales is a rural brewery and taproom on Main St in Courtland, Kansas. The town has a population of 294. The brewery says Courtland is the smallest brewery town in Kansas.
The taproom pours eight handcrafted beers made with locally sourced ingredients. Those include Kansas-grown malt, hops, fruits, veggies and herbs. The brewhouse is built from retrofitted dairy tanks, and a semi-trailer serves as the cold room.
The theme is the local water. The Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District is one of the largest surface water irrigation districts in the state, and the brewery is near Lovewell Lake and the Republican River. Irrigation pipe even doubles as bar lighting.
Handmade cocktails on draft sit alongside Kansas wines, White Crow Cider and non-alcoholic kombucha from Apollo Fermentations. Guests can bring in food from other local businesses, and grab-and-go snacks are on hand.
From Irrigation Ales' own website and its Google listing, read November 5, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my own food to Irrigation Ales?
Yes. Guests are welcome to bring in food from other local businesses. The taproom also has grab-and-go snacks, plus chips and pretzels.
What else can I drink besides beer?
The taproom serves handmade cocktails on draft and Kansas wines. It also pours White Crow Cider and non-alcoholic kombucha from Apollo Fermentations.
Can I host a private event there?
Yes. The brewery has hosted wedding showers, birthdays, baby showers, business meetings and class reunions. The taproom comfortably seats 50 inside and 8 outside, and you can send a request at irrigationales.com.
Is Irrigation Ales wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are all wheelchair accessible.
Answers come from Irrigation Ales' website and its Google listing, read November 5, 2026.
Before you visit Irrigation Ales
Expect a small, friendly taproom where locals and travelers share the room. The space is about 1,000 square feet, so it can fill up on busy nights.
Check irrigationales.com before you go. The events page points to the brewery's Facebook page for upcoming music and other nights. To-go beers are available by appointment when the taproom is closed.
Courtland is a small town, so plan the visit around the taproom. Lovewell Lake is close by if you want to add some time on the water.