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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 […]
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4 Hands re-releases Scale of Complexity, but with a new twist
One of my favorite locally brewed New England style IPA’s or Hazy IPA’s is 4 Hands Brewing’s Scale of Complexity. Apparently, I’m not alone. 4 Hands is now adding it to its year-round portfolio, but […]
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DESTIHL opening new brewpub and repackaging Wild Sour Series
From St. Louis, it’s 2 hours and 32 minutes to one of my favorite Midwest brewery’s, DESTIHL. Destihl is, how should I say this… expanding quickly. Earlier this year they announced an expansion to the […]
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Charleville’s Whiskey Scented Santa makes Black Friday return
Charleville’s Whiskey Scented Santa makes Black Friday return. When you see a beer label depicting a plastered Santa Claus face down in the snow, you absolutely have to write about it. While we’re all hoping […]
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7 questions with Hopskeller Brewing Company’s Matt Schweizer
A few weeks ago I noticed an anniversary worth noting. Back in September 2016, Hopskeller Brewing Company was quite literally the newest bar-brewery in our area. A month later, a fire severely damaged the Waterloo […]
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Beer mounts Thanksgiving Day comeback
The summer of seltzer is over, and now beer mounts a Thanksgiving comeback. A perfect complement to hearty Thanksgiving dishes, the Genesee Brewery is taking full advantage. The brewery recently released two seasonal beers that […]
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Two fan favorites returning to Charleville Brewing
Two fan favorites are returning to Charleville Brewing and will be available for the next few weeks. What’s Coming First, the big return. After a three year hiatus, Triple Wit is back. This Charleville Brewing […]
