23-07-2025
Founder of Mean Mule Distilling Company dies in weekend motorcycle crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jeff Evans, the founder of a popular Kansas City-based distillery, Mean Mule, was confirmed to be the victim of a deadly motorcycle crash over the weekend, according to his company.
In a Tuesday, staff at Mean Mule Distilling Company shared a heartfelt message, honoring the late founder and his dedication to the Mean Mule family.
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The post reads, in part:
'It's with shattered hearts that we share the loss of our founder and friend, Jeff Evans, who passed away in a motorcycle accident this weekend.
'Jeff was the heart and soul of Mean Mule. His spirit, humor, and craftsmanship shaped everything we are. Alongside his wife and our cofounder, Meg, Jeff built more than a distillery – he built a community.'
Mean Mule opened for business in ; however, its roots trace back much further than that.
The, a 'Mean ol Mule' and a woman, Grandma Lillian, who passed down stories from the Great Depression era—of how her family made it out of poverty with the help of 'booze.'
Now, nearly a century after Prohibition, Evans was able to create a brand with more than 17,000 followers on Instagram that centered around community, his family's story and the stories of the distillery's loyal customers.
Mean Mule will be closed until Wednesday, allowing staff, family and friends the time to grieve. But once the doors are open, staff said they will welcome all who knew and loved Evans.
'Remember him with us, grieve with us, raise a glass with us, and share the stories and laughter he gave us. We've also made a Google form where you can submit ' for us all to enjoy,' the post reads.
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'Supporting our business is supporting us. If you'd like to honor him, find a bottle or can of Mean Mule at your local shop and make a toast to him. We don't yet know what the coming days, weeks, or months will look like, but we'll keep you updated here as we find our way forward. We'll also share details about a memorial or service for Jeff when we're able. Thank you for loving Jeff and for being part of our beautiful Mean Mule family.'
At this time, there are no details regarding Evans' crash or an upcoming memorial service. To stay up to date with Mean Mule and any future events honoring Evans' life, .
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