RIZOMA x Vine Street Brewing Co.

In September 2024, RIZOMA and Vine Street Brewing Co., Kansas City’s first Hispanic- and Black-owned breweries respectively, joined forces to release a collaborative beer titled Game Recognize Game. This partnership celebrated cultural unity and community storytelling through craft.

About the Beer: Game Recognize Game

Game Recognize Game is a festbier-inspired golden ale with a 5% ABV. It features a strong malt backbone and clean fermentation, allowing the noble hops to shine through. The beer offers a crisp, balanced profile that bridges traditional brewing techniques with modern flavor sensibilities.

Launch Event

The beer was officially launched on September 20, 2024, at Vine Street Brewing Co. The event, aptly named "Game Recognize Game," served as a celebration of the collaboration and the communities both breweries represent.

Cultural Significance

This collaboration marked a historic moment in Kansas City's brewing scene, uniting two pioneering breweries that represent the city's Hispanic and Black communities. The partnership underscored a shared commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the power of storytelling through craft beer.