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the topeka railroad roots run deep

Look no further than Cyrus K. Holliday

The man who founded our Capital City. Holliday helped start the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad in 1868. This powerful rail line ignited Topeka's growth, helped establish the Topeka based Harvey Houses - the first franchised fine dining and hotel accommodations in the country, and put our city on the map as an important transportation hub.

Iron Rail Brewing pays homage to this rich railroad tapestry that runs through the very veins of Topeka. Our presence helps tell the story of a strong city, coming back to life, revitalized and ready to serve its citizens in Topeka's historic downtown. Join us as we honor the noted legacy of Topeka's past, and look forward to a vibrant 21st Century Topeka!

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iron rails brewmaster

Will Heinen

Will fell in love with the brewing process when he was 18 years old, bussing tables at Freestate Brewing Company as a KU student. After becoming an apprentice at High Noon Saloon and Brewery, he has been making beer for 7 years at multiple breweries across Kansas, South Carolina, and Georgia. He has a deep appreciation for the brewing process - it's basically an art form.

"You take a few ingredients and spruce them up with your personality into whatever taste you hope to achieve," he says. "I think there's something really magical about that."

His favorite beer style? Amber Ale. "I love the maltiness and subdued sweetness of it. To this day I think it is one of the most difficult beers to do truly well because of its simplicity."
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