Who We Are

Local & Family Owned

Transparent Brewing Company is a proudly local, family-owned microbrewery located in Grandview, Missouri. Founded in 2020 by Nolan Brown, a Kansas City native and passionate brewer, our journey began with the belief that craft beer should bring people together while promoting sustainability and authenticity.

Transparent Brewing exterior in Grandview MO
Transparent Brewing busy taproom full of people

Drop-in and enjoy a delicious pint, some tasty food, and conversation with one of our bartenders!

Tulip glass of Transparent Brewing craft beer
Mother and son sitting at table smiling at Transparent Brewing

Our beers are crafted with care, featuring a wide variety of styles to encourage exploration and learning about the brewing process. Whether you're enjoying a pint in our cozy taproom, relaxing on our dog-friendly patio, or participating in a cornhole tournament, we’re here to create a welcoming space for all.

Experience the perfect blend of quality beer, local flavors, and community spirit at Transparent Brewing Company.

Mission Statement

At Transparent Brewing Company, our mission is to foster a love for craft beer while emphasizing transparency, sustainability, and community connection. We strive to create high-quality, approachable beer and an inclusive, inviting space for beer lovers, families, and friends to gather.

Closeup shot of tank full of green hops

Committment to Sustainability

It is important at Transparent Brewing Company to be sustainable. We can cause irreparable damage in a very short time if some simple steps are ignored.

We can all work together to protect our natural environment and ecosystems.

  • Our lattice structure above the bar was made from reclaimed wood.

  • We built the slat walls from broken down crates and skids.

  • We buy as much as we possibly can local to decrease our carbon footprint.

  • We encourage and offer recyclable containers.

  • We use green cleaning products.

  • We are smoke free establishment and request no BUTTS be dropped on the ground outside.

  • In future building phases, we plan to have a grey water system, solar panels, a green roof, and a windmill.

  • We recycle all packaging.

  • We have plans to make a large portion of our property into a developing green space.

  • We encourage arriving on foot and on bicycle.

  • Our new building was constructed with all recyclable materials, real wood, stone, metal.

  • We use no VOC (volatile organic compound) products.

  • We have a completely native landscape.

  • We choose energy efficient equipment.

  • Our tables were handmade from reclaimed wood from a 1920’s hay barn in Seymour, MO.