Beer

17 St. Louis beer festivals to hit in 2020

Places

17 St. Louis beer festivals to hit in 2020

St. Louis is awash in beer festivals in 2020.

March 6, 2020

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People

How Abbey Spencer went from homebrewer to head brewer at Third Wheel Brewing

Abbey Spencer got her start as a homebrewer and St. Louis craft beer enthusiast before becoming head brewer at Third Wheel Brewing in St. Peters, Missouri.

March 5, 2020

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Drink

St. Louis breweries go low- and no-ABV

St. Louis breweries like Wellbeing Brewing Co., Schlafly, Wellspent Brewing Co. and Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. are embracing low-ABV and nonalcoholic options.

March 4, 2020

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News

Side Project Brewing named No. 2 Brewer in the World

Side Project Brewing in Maplewood, Missouri, has been named the No. 2 Brewer in the World by RateBeer, an international beer-review website.

February 21, 2020

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News

Second location of BeerSauce Shop will open in Sunset Hills

A second location of the St. Peters beer, barbecue and whiskey shop will open at the end of March at 3880 Lindbergh Blvd. in Sunset Hills.

February 14, 2020

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News

Wellspent Brewing Co. reopens Feb. 15 in Midtown

Wellspent founder Kyle Kohlmorgen closed the St. Louis brewery in August 2019, but announced in November that he sold the brewery to local entrepreneur Eben Shantz.

February 4, 2020

Drink

This nonalcoholic IPA showcases hops without the alcohol

Wellbeing Brewing Co. makes a nonalcoholic IPA with Citra and Mosaic hops.

February 4, 2020

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Drink

Tropical fruit and earthy hops shine in 4 Hands Warped Perception

This hazy IPA from 4 Hands Brewing Co. perfectly balances carbonation and tames the bitterness of the hops.

January 24, 2020

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News

Perennial Artisan Ales shares details on Webster Groves brewpub

Perennial co-owner Emily Wymore said the space is slated to open in early summer.

January 17, 2020

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News

Schlafly buys Trailhead Brewing, will open Schlafly Bankside in St. Charles

Trailhead Brewing owner Bob Kirkwood is retiring and has sold his 25-year-old brewery to Schlafly.

January 16, 2020

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News

Olive + Oak will move to new location, partner with Perennial Artisan Ales

Olive + Oak owner Mark Hinkle has shed more light on his plans for the property at 216 W. Lockwood Ave. in Webster Groves, MO.

January 14, 2020

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Drink

Civil Life's Rye Pale Ale is a classic with good reason

Civil Life Brewing Co.’s Rye Pale Ale was one of the St. Louis brewery’s three original beers.

December 23, 2019

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News

Six Mile Bridge Beer will expand location, add food concept

Six Mile Bridge Beer's expansion will feature additional seating, more taps and a full kitchen.

December 13, 2019

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Places

5 food and drink trends happening now in St. Louis

Fancy french onion dip, frozen pizza collabs and crab shacks are now trending in St. Louis.

November 20, 2019

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News

Wellspent Brewing Co. will reopen in early 2020

Founder and head brewer Kyle Kohlmorgen said Wellspent Brewing Co. will reopen under the ownership of Eben Shantz in early 2020.

November 19, 2019

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News

Millpond Brewing is now open in Millstadt, Illinois

Millpond Brewing & Incubator opened in early October at 308 E. Washington Ave. in a former Shell gas station in Millstadt, IL.

November 6, 2019

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Drink

Transition from summer to fall with Alpha Brewing Co.'s Swingle

Swingle from Alpha Brewing Co. is a light and crushable American blonde ale.

October 29, 2019

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Drink

4204 Main Street Brewing Co.'s Rather Large American is a balanced, slightly sweet IPA

Rather Large American from 4204 Main Street Brewing Co. in Belleville, Illinois showcases a blend of Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe and Cascade hops.

September 25, 2019

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Drink

5 St. Louis drinking trends we're watching now

Now trending in the St. Louis drinking scene: canned cold brew, Mexican lagers and more.

September 24, 2019

Places

St. Louis breweries, restaurants partner for custom local beer

Some St. Louis breweries work directly with STL restaurants to create beers that complement the food they’re served alongside.

September 11, 2019

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