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Main & Mills’ Denny Foster explains breakfast stouts before debut of KBS ’19
âPastryâ stouts are the big thing now but the âbreakfast stoutâ has been a thing since Founders put out their version years ago. […]
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Beer 101: What is Altbier and where to find a great one
There are certain facts when it comes to loving beer. First, you’re never going to drink it all. Second, you’re never going to know it all. Recently, I saw a post on Facebook by one […]
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Are you a fan of kids in the brewery? Here’s what 11 brewers had to say
Believe it or not, one of the joys of writing this beer blog has been that it’s allowed me to spend special time with my son, Max. Ever since he turned 12, he’s probably been […]
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The Schlafly classic Pale Ale, now available in 16oz cans!
If memory serves, I had my first “craft” beer at Tom’s Bar & Grill in the Central West End and it was Schlafly’s Pale Ale. […]
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Beer and food pairings are starting to get more interesting
I have not attended a beer and food pairing event in a while, but I’m noticing a sort of resurgence in the number of them being planned by St. Louis area restaurant and breweries, and […]
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Mark Twain Brewing to honor Hannibal and its rich brewing history
The year 2019, will mark the bicentennial of the legendary Missouri river town, and hometown of Mark Twain, Hannibal, Missouri. Amongst the many planned events to mark the town’s 200 years is the announcement from the […]
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Why I like saying “Firkin” but love drinking them more
What the frig is a fricken firkin? Well, the first thing to know is fricken firkins are fun. (See, fun to say and fun to type too.) But we’ll get to the fun part in […]
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Is it a Brown Ale or a Porter? What’s the difference?
Ah, tis season of winter beers. As the days and nights turn colder, the bite in the air invites us to turn from the lighter, maltier beers of summer to the bigger, bolder, richer beers […]
