Beer Festival
2nd Shift’s annual Caskfest returning in December
Bottle or draft? That is the question that many of us get when ordering a beer. 9 times out of ten, we just pick one over the other, not realizing that by picking one, […]
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Beer Festival
Brew In The Lou returns for 10th year
There is nothing like a beer festival in the fall. The summer heat has moved on, allowing cooler temperatures to move in, bringing with them a more comfortable experience in which to imbibe. The […]
Beer Festival
Millpond’s 3rd anniversary beer influenced by 3 different barrels
Three years ago, when creating the Millpond Brewing & Incubator in Millstadt, Illinois, owner Bryan L. Schubert wanted the brewery to be “a gathering place” for everyone. That, many would agree, he has succeeded in […]
Beer Festival
4 Hands Brewing, 1220 Artisan Spirits, Withered oak hosting new “Fall Fest”
Moving ahead, we’ll just call them all the 4 Hands family of brands. That is what we’ll call 4 Hands Brewing Co., 1220 Artisan Spirits and Withered Oak, as they are all under the same family tree. And now, […]
Beer Festival
1st Annual International & Craft Beer Festival takes over weekends at City Museum
As a young father in the 2000s, and a member of the City Museum, I learned quickly how beer friendly the “children’s museum” was. It was something that all new dad’s at the time quietly […]
Beer
Love for legendary Belleville beer is story of “Dear Crider”
If you grew up around St. Louis, you know what I’m talking about when I say, “God Save Stag Beer.” Apparently, 2nd Shift Brewing’s owner and head brewer Steve Crider is a fan. Stag Beer […]
Beer Labels
Rouge Biere returns for Alpha Brewing’s 9th anniversary celebration
Craft beer folks know how to celebrate a momentous occasion: with great beer and plenty of it. And when they’re ringing in their own milestones, you can always expect one heck of a good time. […]
Beer
Why stouts & oysters go so well together, and where to find them
After a scaled-down version last March, the annual Schlafly Stouts & Oyster Festival is back as it should be, Friday, March 25 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. […]
Events
1220 Artisan Spirits celebrating 12-20 with 4 new limited edition spirits
On Monday, 1220 Artisan Spirits is celebrating December 20th with the release of two whiskeys from Withered Oak along with new bottles of barrel-aged gin and amaro. Withered Oak launched in October, as an innovative […]
Beer
Schlafly’s first Illinois brewpub opening Dec. 22
The long-awaited opening of the Schlafly Highland Square brewpub in Highland, Illinois is set. The new pub will open on Wednesday, December 22 with plans for a grand opening celebration on the brewery’s 30th Anniversary […]
