Polotmavý, a traditional “half-dark” amber lager that’s smooth, malty, and made for spring drinking.
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Millpond Brewing goes Czech with a classic amber lager built for spring sipping

MILLSTADT, IL — The folks at Millpond Brewing know their way around a lager. From crisp, hop-kissed pilsners to smooth, clean-drinking pale lagers, the Millstadt brewery has made a name for itself by brewing classic […]

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Creek hazy pale ale returns to Millpond Brewing

Fans of hazy pale ales have a reason to celebrate—Creek, the first hazy pale ale in the “Body of Water” series from Millpond Brewing, is back on draft in Millstadt, Illinois. First introduced in 2021, […]

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Brews, Blooms, and Beers: Civil Life hosts native ‘Plant Bash’ this April

If there’s anything St. Louis does right, it’s pairing a good pint with a great cause—and the folks at Civil Life Brewing Company are at it again. On Saturday, April 19, from 3 to 6 […]

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4 Hands Brewing releases 11th edition of ‘Scale of Complexity’ Hazy IPA

In January 2020, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kevin Lemp, owner of 4 Hands Brewing Co., to discuss their ambitious new Scale of Complexity series. Designed as a brewer’s playground, the series […]

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How Perennial Artisan Ales is bringing whiskey and events to St. Louis

Since 2011, Perennial Artisan Ales has been one of my favorite craft breweries in St. Louis. Earlier in 2024, the brewery ventured into the world of whiskey with its latest project: Common Ritual. While many […]

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From Dream to Cult Classic: The fascinating history of Abraxas, celebrated during ‘Abraxas Week”

In the St. Louis craft beer scene, few releases are as eagerly awaited as Abraxas. First launched by Perennial Artisan Ales in 2011, this imperial stout has captivated beer lovers well beyond its hometown, earning […]

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Biking, Boarding, and Brews: My Great Loves Meet the Bike & Brew Tour

Love. We all need love, right? For me, it’s more than just the obvious—my wonderful wife and the family she insists are mine. Beyond them, my heart belongs to a few other passions: biking, snowboarding, […]

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Two St. Louis favorites are redefining Oktoberfest with a new twist

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (UCBC) and Sugarfire Smokehouse—two icons of the St. Louis food and drink scene—are joining forces this fall to bring a fresh spin to Oktoberfest. This partnership combines UCBC’s beloved German brews […]

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Everything You Need to Know About The Side Project Cellar’s Tenth Anniversary Week

Side Project Brewing, the internationally celebrated brewery known for its barrel-aged ales, is pulling out all the stops to celebrate the tenth anniversary of its flagship location, The Side Project Cellar. From November 5-10, beer […]