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      Mike and Nate on August 8, 2011

      It appears that not only are you guys awesome...we are also sharing similar brain waves. I thought of trying to enlist a few people when the time comes and getting everyone who is local to come to an event. Thanks guys. We'll definitely be in touch soon.

      Mike

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      Reed G Porter on August 8, 2011

      Also, if you guys get to a point where you need the community to come together for a barn raising type of physical effort be sure to let us know. I, for one, would be happy to help.

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      Bob King on August 8, 2011

      Recommendation regarding all those backers receiving t-shirts. For those of us that are local, you could setup an event or meeting where we can pick them up. That would save the shipping expense. Taken singly, it's not that much, but if even half (45) of the $50 backers picked them up, it could save you well over $100.

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      Mike and Nate on August 7, 2011

      Thanks again to everyone for offering congratulations and taking part in our campaign. Again, we will be trying to go through the comments and touching base with some of you about ideas and various other topics that you've mentioned.

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      Cesarina on August 5, 2011

      Congratulation Mike to u and Nate ...
      now your dream will come true!!! looking forward to buy your beer guys ..

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      Tucker Pearce on August 4, 2011

      Excited I could be a part of this! Good luck guys.

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      Jason Boeshart on August 4, 2011

      Congrats! Looking forward to enjoying your beer!

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      Todd Turner on August 4, 2011

      mmmmmmm Beer!!

      Congrats.

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      david crabtree on August 4, 2011

      good job guys!

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      Jeremy Rathfon on August 4, 2011

      Oh, and I'd totally be down for a chat about system plans and such if you guys wanted some feedback/ideas, I know I could use the help as well. Also check out Bier Brewing in Indy (55 gal blichmann's) and the Beer Engine in Danville (1.5 BBL setup), both currently doing great!

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      Jeremy Rathfon on August 4, 2011

      Congrats Guys! Eeked by! I'll be sure to visit, and I am currently getting my funding together for LouBrew, sister nanos!

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      Jason Kennemer on August 4, 2011

      Congrats guys. Very exciting. Make the dream a reality.

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      Danny Gutman on August 4, 2011

      Congrats fellas... I'm so excited for you guys.

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      Bob King on August 4, 2011

      Mike & Nate - Congratulations! Looking forward to wearing my t-shirt proudly and trying your new beer. It was truly awesome being a small part of your success.

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      Don Galligan on August 4, 2011

      Way to go guys! Way to have a dream, and make it happen! Now for the HARD work!

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      d.kean on August 4, 2011

      Congrats! You made it!

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      Scott Heider on August 4, 2011

      High five from me to the other 366 (and counting) backers... Nanobeer for all of us (even you, TagJB)!

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      Mike and Nate on August 4, 2011

      We truly can't thank everyone enough for al the support we've gotten. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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      Brian Rader on August 4, 2011

      Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing and tasting the end product. Hooray for KC! This is what we needed.

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      Cameron Waugh on August 4, 2011

      Congratulations guys! Looking forward to the grand opening.

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      Chip Jones on August 4, 2011

      From a fellow brewer, congratulations! I look forward to one day discovering your beer on tap or on the shelf.

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      Kevin Deneault on August 4, 2011

      The last $15000 has been a fun ride, but now the real fun begins! Congrats and good luck!

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      sharris on August 4, 2011

      I was so pleased to wake up this morning and find you two were OVER your goal! Great news. I look forward to trying (and buying!) the beer. Good luck!

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      Shea Hamid on August 4, 2011

      Chur brothers

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      andy / freakdam on August 4, 2011

      This is one of the coolest things I've seen. Best of luck and Congrats on moving foward with your passion!

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      james shruga on August 4, 2011

      Hurray for beer!!! Grats guys!

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      Randy Clemens on August 4, 2011

      Congrats Mike & Nate. Extremely proud right now. I'll miss ya Mike, but am super stoked to know you'll be making more of your incredible beers. If Shelley could see us now! Hahahaha.

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      Joy Campanaro on August 4, 2011

      Hey everyone. 11 hours to go and Michael and Nate only have $3960 of $40K left to raise. When they do their kickstarter program funds. Only $3960 left-- because they and others believed. Please help them reach their goal. It's all or nothing. Give your next tank of gas or fast food outing. They are almost there. Let's help them catch their dream. And then lets watch them create jobs and wealth. Only 11 hours left. Please watch their video, and be a part of their start up Wilderness Brewing Company. I really believe it will come back to you many times over.

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      Ray Felderhoff on August 4, 2011

      Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      Evan McConnell on August 4, 2011

      Congratulations, guys. Very stoked for you.

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      Mike and Nate on August 4, 2011

      Thanks to everyone who is congratulating us. We couldn't have done it without you.

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      Mark Van Baale on August 4, 2011

      So awesome! Congratulations Mike and Nate! Now go rock KC with your beer. :)

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      Ish Jayme Penafiel on August 4, 2011

      Congrats!

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      Daniel Bunn Jr on August 4, 2011

      Celebrate with a glass of...uh...wine?

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      John Holzer on August 4, 2011

      Congrats, guys!

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      Carla on August 4, 2011

      Congratulations!

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      TagJB on August 4, 2011

      I don't even drink beer, but happy to put you over the top. Go Nate and Mike!

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      Scott - TheBrewClub.com on August 4, 2011

      YES! Congrats guys! :-)

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      Jaime on August 4, 2011

      YAY!!! Congrats!!

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      Mike and Nate on August 4, 2011

      Thanks all...these comments mean a lot to us...can't wait to cross the finish line! Nate

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      Jaime on August 4, 2011

      Me too :)

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      Scott - TheBrewClub.com on August 4, 2011

      I'm going have to stay up until you get it now!

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      Scott - TheBrewClub.com on August 4, 2011

      YEAH!!!!

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      Mike and Nate on August 4, 2011

      You shall!

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      Scott - TheBrewClub.com on August 4, 2011

      I better wake up tomorrow to see this funded! Almost there!!!! Only $225 left!

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      John Schilmoeller on August 4, 2011

      Dear Mike and Nate,
      Good luck. Thank David A. for my pledge, he led me here. KC definitely needs more brewers, and the market is ready for a new perspective.

      I'm thirsty. Bring it.
      Cheers,
      John Schilmoeller

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      Mike and Nate on August 4, 2011

      Thanks David,
      We love KC and want add to its rich beer history. Thanks so much for supporting us!
      Nate

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      Mike and Nate on August 4, 2011

      David. Thanks. We really do appreciate it. We will be making some great stuff that we can't wait for you to taste.

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      Amy Robertson on August 4, 2011

      Soooo excited for you guys!
      Good Luck!!
      ~Amy from Cameron's :)

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      David Ardell on August 4, 2011

      Just gave a donation but will check back in morning in case you need a little more, don't want you coming this close and not making. I have been saying for a while that KC needs more breweries and I decided I needed to put my money where my mouth is. Can't wait to be sipping my first Wilderness beer. Good luck guys.

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100 Backers

A bumper sticker for your car or carboy and a Wilderness Brewing Co. key chain bottle opener. Now you can open your beers and represent Wilderness Brewing Co. anywhere you wander. All supporters will be memorialized in a Thank You Credit on the brewery's website.

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90 Backers

Wilderness Brewing Co. t-shirt and prior level's rewards. Fashioned on the looms of nomadic herders...okay, not really. But you can be proud to wear the shirts around and get to tell, over and over again, how you made our brewery project happen. How cool is that?

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71 Backers

At this and all ensuing level you will get a personalized invite to the brewery's grand opening as wells as prior levels' rewards. Additionally you can also map out your beer exploits in your very own Wilderness Brewery Beer Tasting note book.

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22 Backers • Limited Reward (18 of 40 remaining)

Be a silver member of our Wanderer's Club when you give at this level. Wanderer's club members will get a punchable compass graphic and will be able to get a N,E,S,W punch when they come into the brewery good for 4 pours of your favorite sudsy beverage, as well as some face time with Nate and Mike. Of course, you will get an invite to the grand opening party as well. On top of this, you will receive a personalized pint glass and prior levels' rewards. If you are not in the KC area, we will make every attempt to legally ship a sampling to you.

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5 Backers • Limited Reward (15 of 20 remaining)

Wanderer's Club Gold Level same was silver but with the NE, SE, SW, and NW directions added. That's 8 pours. You will also get two personalized pint glass, as well as a tasting notebook...you'll have plenty of stuff to put into the glasses and the notebook.

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5 Backers • Limited Reward (7 of 12 remaining)

At this level you will also get a brew named after you. We will also have a custom tap handle made for this beer we will only brew once. Then the tap will be placed at the brewery and on display for the ages. You get the two personalized pint glasses, which is already pretty cool. But your glasses will have the name of your beer. Of course, you are automatically a Wanderer's club Gold member.

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3 Backers • Limited Reward (5 of 8 remaining)

This level is the same as all the above except you get to call the style of beer. Also, you will have the choice of either housing the custom tap handle at the brewery or having it sent to you. In addition, you will be invited to a night of tasting rare beers at our brewery. Expect some surprises.

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0 Backers • Limited Reward (4 of 4 remaining)

Our top level gives you the opportunity to come see us in our element. You will be flown out to Kanas City, MO for a three day trip of private beer tasting, rare beer tasting, and seeing the beer on tap that has been named after you. We will brew your beer twice in a our first year of being up and running. You will be sent back with your custom tap handle and all the swag: key chain opener, custom pint glasses with your name and beer on it, t-shirt, tasting note book, sticker...well, the whole shebang. Expect to be wowed.

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Nate and Mike met at Bible College in 2000. It was during this time that they brewed their first beer together, a Double Chocolate stout. Collectively they have brewed hundreds of gallons of fine beer. They have coauthored a website that deals with all things beer for nearly 3 years.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to Brent Gudgel for donating the video, to Ishmael Penafiel who donated with our terrific graphic, and to Josh Meyers whose donated music made the video complete.

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