Meet our Beer Stars
The Beer Stars are the ambassadors of Vine Street and the gateway to our craft beer world. They are a team of passionate and skilled individuals with a deep love for assisting beer enthusiasts in discovering their preferred brews. The team is committed to spreading their passion for beer, community, and the rich cultural heritage of 18th & Vine in Kansas City with every visitor.
Meet the founders
Kemet, Woodie and Elliott are the passionate and driven founders of Vine Street Brewing Co. With backgrounds in music, home brewing, and project management, they bring unique skills to the table. Their love for beer, community and the cultural legacy of 18th & Vine in Kansas City drives their vision for Vine Street Brewing Co.
KEMET COLEMAN
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & EXPERIENCES
Meet Kemet Coleman, one of the founders of Vine Street Brewing. As the Director of Marketing and Experiences, Kemet brings a unique perspective to the team with his background as a well-known Kansas City-based musician, known for his danceable hits like "Get Out: The Streetcar Song" and collaborative efforts in urban spaces. His passion for craft beer began in 2013 while working as a tour guide at Boulevard Brewing Co. in their guest relations department. At Vine Street Brewing, Kemet plays an integral role in strategy, business development, and customer experience, striving to make the brewery a pillar of the Kansas City community and a platform for creativity and culture.
WOODIE BONDS JR.
FOUNDER / HEAD BREWER
Meet Woodie Bonds Jr., co-founder and co-head brewer of Vine Street Brewing Co. Woodie is a true visionary in the craft beer industry with a background in home and commercial brewing. He founded Kansas City's first hip-hop beer festival, which brought together home brewers and commercial brewers to showcase their unique and exciting brews. Woodie met Elliott Ivory at a beer festival, and the two have been brewing together ever since. Before joining Vine Street, Woodie worked for Ford Motor Company for 20 years and continues to do so. But his passion for unique and innovative beers led him to take a bet with a co-worker and try craft beer, which ultimately started his journey as a home brewer over a decade ago. Woodie's known for his sharp sense of humor, innovative beers, love for hip-hop music and the Dallas Cowboys. He brings his expertise and skills to Vine Street Brewing, creating unique and exciting brews for customers.
Elliott Ivory
FOUNDER / HEAD BREWER
Elliott Ivory: Elliott Ivory is a co-founder and head brewer at Vine Street Brewing Co. Before joining the Vine Street team, he worked as a project manager at Honeywell and has been home brewing for several years under the name Wiz Brewing. He is an avid runner, and his focus on consistency is evident in his brewing, particularly his crisp and easy-drinking brews. He met Woodie Bond's at a micro beer festival in Kansas City and met Kemet Coleman through Woodie. He is known for his love for traditional-style beers and for participating in various runs in Kansas City. As a brewer, he also excited to expand the beer industry to include more African Americans.