Kansas City’s newest brewery isn’t just the first in Missouri owned by African Americans, it's...

From their new spot on the south end of the Historic 18th and Vine district, Vine Street Brewing Company’s owners want to create an inclusive, multicultural atmosphere with artwork, community service, music and — of course — beer.
Kemet Coleman admits he wasn't keen on the taste of beer, or the culture around its consumption, when he became a guest services representative for Boulevard Brewing Company in 2013.

“I tried maybe a Boulevard Wheat or something,” Coleman said. “I really didn't know the difference between any of the styles, or what was possible with beer.”

Coleman remembered liking the beer, but the real inspiration to jump into the industry came when he realized the historical connection between Black culture and brewing beer.