Press Phil was interviewed by NPR’s KSMU for this October 23rd, 2020 news that opens with: “There’s an old saying: money makes the world go ‘round. And in rural communities, there’s often less of it, especially during a historic pandemic. KSMU shares one town’s economic journey through this extraordinary year in the final part of our series, COVID in…
Press “Cases of COVID-19 are beginning to spike in rural parts of the state. Nearly one-third of all new cases in Missouri are coming from rural areas. Howell County had its first case of the virus on March 27th. By April 15th, there were five cases. The sixth case…” … “Phil Wages, owner of Wages Brewing…
Press “Come Monday, Missouri businesses and churches will be able to open back up but with certain limitations. Thursday, the West Plains City Council will meet to set its own guidelines for getting businesses going again.” … “Wages Brewing Company owner Phil Wages says he won’t rush to re-open. “Our goal is more to be extremely…
Press “Forget champagne; Wages Brewery on the outskirts of West Plains just released its “Valentine’s Date Night Stout.” Their stout brew may sound like a beverage made for lovers, but it was released for a charitable cause. Phil Wages, who founded Wages Brewery two years ago with his wife, said they released this new stout for…
Brewers Association Member Profile: Phil Wages First published August 7th, 2017 Fun Q&A with our co-owner and founder! https://www.brewersassociation.org/profile/phil-wages/
Wages Brewing Co. Brings the Craft-Beer Boom to West Plains First published July 28, 2017 by Huong Truong for Feast Magazine This article covered an interview with Owner Phil with a focus on summer beer releases. http://m.feastmagazine.com/drink/drink_southern_missouri/article_e94f8b66-70a8-11e7-bd14-7b14fe85b878.html
OzSBI CEO, client discuss Incubator First published July 26, 2017 by Ed Button for Ozark Radio News Video includes owner Phil chatting about OzSBI and how it helped the brewery get started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmEUBK1wUPU
Donation to Van Buren First published 7/14/2017 in West Plains Daily Quill Wages Brewing Company and Southern Bank of West Plains have donated $250 each in matching funds toward Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ (CFO) disaster relief for Van Buren residents. Carol Silvey accepted the funds on behalf of CFO noting that downtown Van Buren is…
A Brewery, A Food Truck, and Live Music to Benefit Flood Victims First published 6/14/2017 WEST PLAINS, MO – Wages Brew Company (WBCo) announced on the social media website, Facebook, that they are hosting a fundraising event on Friday, June 23rd from 5 to 9 PM to benefit Van Buren, Missouri flood victims. The music…
Craft Beer Craze: What’s Brewing in 417-land First published June 2017 by Stephanie Towne Benoit for 417 Magazine This article details new and upcoming Missouri breweries and we got a mention! Our part reads: “Wages Brew Co. 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd., West Plains; 417-293-3119 The first and only craft brewery in West Plains, Wages Brew…