About Free State Brewing Company
Free State Brewing Company is a brewpub on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, Kansas. Its website says Chuck Magerl opened the brewery in 1989. The site also says Free State made brewing history in Kansas.
The flagship lineup on its website includes Yakimaniac IPA, Ad Astra Amber Ale, Copperhead Pale Ale and Stormchaser IPA. Guavatas Sour, Free State Lager and Oatmeal Stout round it out. Seasonal and limited release beers rotate through too.
Google describes the room as easygoing, with exposed-stone walls. The kitchen serves hearty fare such as quesadillas and gumbo. The website also posts vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menus.
Free State sells beer to go, and its site invites you to grab a six pack. It takes private party requests too. More people have reviewed Free State on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Lawrence on this site.
From Free State Brewing Company's own website and its Google listing, read October 12, 2026.
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- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Does Free State Brewing Company serve food?
Yes. Google describes hearty fare such as quesadillas and gumbo. The website also has vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menus.
Can I take Free State beer home?
Yes. The website's home page invites you to grab a six pack and go.
Can I book a private party there?
The website lists private parties and has a contact page for party requests.
Is Free State Brewing Company wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and restroom.
Which breweries are close by?
Lawrence Beer Company is 0.4 miles away. Fields & Ivy Brewery is 2 miles away, and 23rd Street Brewery is 3.1 miles away.
Answers come from Free State Brewing Company's website and its Google listing, read October 12, 2026.
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Before you visit Free State
Check freestatebrewing.com before you go. The site has a What's on Tap page, plus a menu with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free versions.
Free State beer also comes home with you in six packs. Groups can ask about private parties through the site.
Lawrence Beer Company is 0.4 miles away. Fields & Ivy Brewery is 2 miles away, and 23rd Street Brewery is 3.1 miles away. That is enough for a full afternoon of Lawrence beer.