DECEMBER 20
Merry Firkin Christmas at Public House Brewing Company
It’s firkin time at Public House. Starting at 5 p.m., the brewery will tap a brand-new cask-conditioned beer every hour as part of its Merry Firkin Christmas celebration. The lineup includes a Strawberry Lime Berliner Weisse, Belgian Dubbel, Red IPA, and Double Cream Oatmeal Stout — all naturally carbonated, brewed in small firkins, and extremely limited. Once a firkin kicks, it’s gone. Come early, grab a seat, and settle in for a very festive night of beer.
DECEMBER 20
Last Call for FBC
Ferguson Brewing Company pours its final pints with an all-day farewell party marking the brewery’s last day of business. Both floors will be open with a limited menu, live music from The JJR Band, and one last chance to raise a glass at a longtime Ferguson staple. Doors open at 11 a.m., and they’ll pour until 9 p.m. or until the beer runs out.
DECEMBER 21
Holidaze Market + Music at Schlafly Bottleworks
Bottleworks hosts an all-day Holidaze celebration with a market, live music throughout the afternoon, and holiday pours behind the bar. A solid excuse to shop local, grab gifts, and settle in with a beer.
DECEMBER 23
ENDTIME: Final Week at Steampunk Brew Works
All good things must come to an end. Steampunk Brew Works enters its final days with ENDTIME on December 23 — a last-chance week for fist bumps, hugs, handshakes, and one more round in a space that meant a lot to a lot of people.
DECEMBER 26
Schlafly Turns 34: 12 Days of Schlafly Cheer
Schlafly celebrates its 34th birthday with the launch of the 12 Days of Schlafly Cheer, including throwback $3 draft prices honoring the day the brewery first opened.
DECEMBER 27
Speakeasy Night at Old Monroe Distilling Co.
Old Monroe goes full speakeasy for the night with live tunes, handcrafted cocktails, and all the low-light, high-vibe energy you’d expect. A password is required, and it hasn’t been released yet — keep an eye on Old Monroe’s social channels for the code.
JANUARY 24
White Rooster Stout Fest
White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery’s annual Stout Fest returns with an 8 a.m. start, pouring 10 different stouts split evenly between imperial stouts and milk stouts. Same format as every year, same winter logic: donuts, dark beer, and no reason to sleep in.
White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery, 113 W Jackson St., Sparta, IL 62286
FEBRUARY 15
Cask Festival 2026 at 2nd Shift Brewing
One of St. Louis’ most intimate, geek-loved beer festivals returns with 25+ breweries pouring cask-conditioned one-offs and rare releases. This year introduces the Little Lager Lounge, a new VIP-style space run by the nationally praised lager bar Little Lager. Expect rare beers, a built-in bottle share, and a room full of serious beer obsessives.
