Events

Happy National Sangria Day – why we love it so

Ah, Sangria.  Such a pleasant word to say.  Like the wine and fruit that go into making it, the word itself conjures images of a laid-back pleasures, beach or lakeside with friends.   Sangria is a […]

Spirits

How to make the perfect Manhattan

This article originally appeared at Saloonatic.com.  Please follow them on  Twitter  for more great content. Not only is a Manhattan a classic cocktail, it’s quite a classy cocktail too. And you should start off with our […]

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Are you ready for Excel’s ‘Gooey Butter Cake’ soda?

The company behind Ski soda has rolled out a new flavor near and dear to the taste buds of St. Louisans. Excel Bottling Company in Breese, Illinois, has created a gooey butter cake flavored soda. […]

Beer

The Civil Life welcomes back old friend with new beer

The political Super Tuesday is still months away, but in the St. Louis craft beer world that day is arriving on December 15th.  Fans of South City’s The Civil Life Brewing Company will be celebrating two […]

Beer

Schlafly, Niche ready to re-release ‘Chestnut Mild Ale’

For the third straight December, winter beer lovers can expect a re-issue of the seasonal Chestnut Mild Ale, a collaboration between Schlafly Brewing and James Beard winner Gerard Craft and his Niche restaurant.  This year’s release […]

Beer

Hanson brothers trade bops for hops 

The problem with getting liquored up with the Hanson brothers — yes, the “MMMBop” boys — is that you can’t get that tune out of your head the entire time you’re talking to them. Or […]