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“I Do Brew” and whiskey releasing Friday
I love beer. I especially love beer with a story. That is why I created the Beerography series. Telling the story about the beer, to me, makes enjoying the beer even more fun. The Backstory […]
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Beer Labels
The story behind 2nd Shift’s new beer labels
If you’re a fan of beer label art, then here’s some news for you. Below is the story behind the new labels gracing the cans of 2nd Shift Brewing’s two new Liquid Spiritual Delight variants. […]
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Good News Brewing announces new expansion plans for 2021
Good news to report for fans of the O’Fallon, Missouri brewing empire, known for just that – Good News. Good News Brewing is among the fastest-growing brewing companies in our area. I first caught up […]
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How beer taps are reflecting the reopening of America
Local beer lovers around St. Louis continue to navigate the new normal. In many ways, the local brewing community has been luckier than other industries, in that they were quick in transitioning their business models […]
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Today in St. Louis drinking for May 28
Today’s Writing Beer: Take Ten, the new imperial stout with pretzels, chocolate sauce, and peanuts from Perennial. Yum. Here is what I found today that every beer and whiskey lover in St. Louis needs to […]
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Schlafly brings back summer favorite, debuts new summer saison
Schlafly brings back summer favorite, debuts new summer saison I believe my first taste of the beer I would later describe as my ‘beer of summer 2016’ came on April 7th of that year, when […]
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The art of mixing beers
Has anyone heard of a rattler? When I was working behind the bar as a long-haired college student at the University of Arizona, a rattler was the evil concoction that some folks gave to unsuspecting […]
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Schlafly’s Northeast IPA is star of new limited release line-up
I was just reviewing some of my writing from back in 2018, at the height of popularity of New England Style IPAs. Two years later, what I’m seeing now validates my belief that this style […]
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New Madagascar Nitro offering new experience for flagship beer
Did you get you some Madagascar? The line outside 4 Hands Brewing Company was impressive on Sunday, January 12th, as the brewery marked the return of its biggest annual release, the Madagascar series of beers. […]
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Earthbound 2020 will see the return of past favorites, and more cans
The resurgence of Cherokee Street in south St. Louis has been fun to watch. It’s been fascinating to watch the eclectic mix of small businesses, artists, bars, restaurants, and even craft beer, meld together as […]
