Goofing off and getting paid since May 1996
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Flying Monkey Beer Timeline of important events
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1977– Uncle Martin hands Robert a 7-ounce Miller High Life
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1978 – Drew and Robert go from little league football rivals to lifelong friends.
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1993 – Robert quits job at bank and gets job on bottle line at Breckenridge Brewery
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1995 – Drew and Robert start writing the Flying Monkey Beer business plan
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1996- Flying Monkey Amber Ale introduced in half-barrel kegs and 22 oz bottles in May
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1998-Brewery at 5151 Merriam Drive overcame by floodwaters in October of that year
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1999-Move production to 311 N Burch St
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2002-Purchase control of brewery at 311 N Burch St.
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2007-Great Recession and inputs increase by more than 100% (Ouch!)
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2009-Partner with Corey and Mike and move production to Welt Street
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2012-Flying Monkey introduced in 12-ounce cans and bottle production discontinued
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2013-Sparta Beverage distribution company is started in earnest at 1744 Iron St
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2016-Sister Brand Kansas Craft Brewers introduced
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2017-Maria is graduated from high school and Flying Monkey expands markets in MO & KS
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2022-Sparta Beverage moves to 1400 2 nd Street.
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2023- New can design will be introduced.