Guide To Drinking

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4 St. Louis-made spirits to make the new normal a bit more bearable

We may be living in the Upside Down these days, but, luckily, local distillers continue putting out creative tipples.

September 21, 2020

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Dijana Groth of Novella Wine Bar in St. Louis takes us on a tour of Eastern European wine

Winemaking has been a part of Eastern European culture for millennia, yet the region’s diverse offerings remain under the radar.

September 14, 2020

a bottle of gin next to a glass filled with ice

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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

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4 local experts talk natural wine in St. Louis

Characterized by organic growth and low intervention, natural wine is a trend gripping many St. Louis institutions and consumers.

September 23, 2019

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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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American winemakers embrace Old World grapes

American vintners are capturing the adventurous spirit of the modern wine drinker and creating off-the-beaten-path wines with Old World grapes.

September 9, 2019

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Highballs are making a high-end comeback

Highballs are not only refreshing concoctions – when made with care and attention, they can also be surprisingly sublime.

September 3, 2019

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5 new American wine regions to watch now

California has long been the darling of the American wine scene, but other grape-growing states are stepping into the spotlight.

September 24, 2018

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Yes, you really do like IPAs – here's why

IPAs are at the helm of increased experimentation, allowing brewers to better understand the role hops play beyond the bittering agent.

September 18, 2018

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6 St. Louis drinking trends we're watching now

Milk-based cocktails, dry lambrusco and aloe liqueur are now trending in the St. Louis beverage scene.

September 13, 2018

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Yellowbelly brings modern, tropical tiki flavors to St. Louis

Owners Travis Howard and Tim Wiggins aim to reimagine St. Louis food and drink with Polynesian flavors at Yellowbelly in the Central West End.

September 12, 2018

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The rise of low-ABV cocktails in St. Louis

The rise of low- and no-ABV cocktails has St. Louis bartenders and thirsty patrons forming the best symbiotic relationship since honeybees and orange blossoms.

September 11, 2018

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5 easy-drinking lime beers to sip now

American craft beer is jumping on the lime bandwagon with these easy-drinking lime beers.

September 6, 2017

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First Class Glass: Brandy beguiles a new generation

Brandy – broadly defined as a spirit distilled from fermented fruit juice – is making a comeback among some distillers and barkeeps keen on pouring classic cocktails.

September 1, 2017

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6 St. Louis neighborhood bars where everybody knows your name

The key to a neighborhood bar is the neighborhood engendered and cultivated inside four unique walls.

September 1, 2017

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Wine, Naturally

Low-intervention wines are in high demand

September 1, 2017

Bottles of Omnipollo Brewing Milkshake IPA

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6 drinking trends on the bar in St. Louis now

From milkshake IPAs to canned wine and frozen cocktails, here are six drink trends on the bar in St. Louis now.

September 1, 2017

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