We’ve all been there: It’s Friday night at the start of a long weekend, and you’re settling into an exciting weekend of having nothing planned. You’re looking forward to a peaceful few days to yourself, when you get a text. The where’s and when’s change, but the message is always the same – someone’s just invited you to a Labor Day weekend get-together. Maybe it’s a cookout, maybe it’s a boozy brunch. Either way, you know you have to go. And actually, you realize this is exactly what you were hoping for. The only problem? You don’t have any booze, and you absolutely cannot show up empty-handed. You’ll need to stop at a local liquor store in Olathe that carries all your favorites, all the latest and greatest that the world’s top brands have to offer… you’ll need Brown Bag Liquor.
Brown Bag Labor Day Selects: Cinder Block Brewery
Perfect for (socially-distant) Labor Day gatherings centered around a grill, the KC-made Cinder Block Brewery beers will be a bona fide hit at your get-together. Based in North Kansas City, Cinder Block Brewery is known for its Northtown Native Lager, Block IPA and Weathered Wit wheat, which you can now find in cans. The brewery also just debuted its new hazy pale ale, titled Pillow Talk. It’s the perfect night cap for a long day of drinking.
Brown Bag Labor Day Selects: Post Malone’s Maison No. 9 Rosé
You probably thought we were above making a Post Malone pun when talking about his wildly popular new rosé, but we could good talk in circles about how good it actually is. Maison No. 9 is a French Riviera rosé known for its crisp, refreshing and smooth taste. If you’re late to the rosé trend, you might as well start with one backed by one of the biggest rappers of the decade. We recommend bringing Maison No. 9 to Labor Day brunch, as well as any Labor Day plans that call for drinking during the day. Just make sure you bring multiple bottles wherever you go, because Maison No. 9 will go fast. Especially when people know what it is.
The family dinner: Brown Bag Labor Day Selects: Chiefs 360 Vodka
The NFL preseason has been canceled, but your Labor Day drinking plans are on. For when you’re looking to go a little harder than just “a beer or two,” we recommend 360 Vodka: World Champions Edition. 360 Vodka is the official vodka of the Chiefs, and the Super Bowl Champions bottles are must-haves for any Chiefs fan. You can drink 360 straight (yes, it’s that smooth!) or to make 360 Lemonade, a 360 Bloody Mary or the 360 Showtime. For the 360 Showtime, you’ll need limeade, lemon-lime soda and grenadine. If you do decide to go with the 360 Vodka World Champions bottles, make sure to leave one at home. For commemorative purposes, of course.
There you have it! With a little help from Brown Bag, you can be prepared for any socially-distant Labor Day gathering. For more hand sanitizer and masks, tips and weekly specials, be sure to like Brown Bag Liquor on Facebook and follow us on Instagram. Happy drinking, and stay safe and sane out there!