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Urban Chestnut, Switchgrass to debut Schnickelfritz Bierschnaps

Two of my local favorites are combining their forces of creativity to bring us something new to keep us warm this fall and winter, Bierschnaps. Urban Chestnut and Switchgrass Spirits, have created Schnickelfritz Bierschnaps, inspired […]

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Here’s what you need to know for a chance at this year’s BA Abraxas

While many things have changed about our lives and beers we love, something will remain the same. In this case, I’m referring only to the love St. Louis beer lovers have and will have with […]

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Urban Chestnut and St. Louis Zoo continue their collab with new STL Zoo Bier

When you’re a young father with little kids, there is no better place than the Zoo in St. Louis. It’s basically free, parking is plentiful, and when you’re stuck with nothing to do to entertain […]

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New whiskey made from beer ingredients coming to benefit industry workers

It’s no secret that Missouri whiskey is prospering, highlighted by the creation of a unique class of spirits called Missouri Bourbon Whiskey. And the good news continues because now St. Louis’ newest distillery is creating […]

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Help St. Louis’ beer employees during two day online beer-a-thon

If I’ve learned anything during this pandemic, it’s that staying home, working remotely, while waiting for my daily happy hour to arrive, is that I appreciate beer more than ever. And while I’ve been enjoying […]

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KBS moves to year-round release

The conversation regarding Founders Brewing’s popular KBS, has been volatile in the past few years. I’ve read much from folks who say the beer had grown inconsistent, with some calling awful to game-changing. So, no […]

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Civil Life beer in every “fridge” is now a reality

Hopefully, you caught my 2020 preview of the south city staple Civil Life, back in December.  At the time, Civil Life’s beers were available via cans and distributed to bars, restaurants, bottle shops and grocery […]