Brewery Showcase

Tracy Hutton’s brewing journey culminates in Mississippi Culture opening Saturday

I hate to lead a story with a cliche, but this one really just works, “when one door closes another one opens.” Fewer words could better describe the brewing journey of Tracy Hutton, the owner […]

Beer Tourism

Millpond releases newest in its ‘Body Of Water’ series

  The town of Millstadt, Illinois has strong roots as a farming and milling community. At one time the town boasted three mills, and in a rare arrangement, these three mills shared the same millpond. […]

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

Normal, Illinois’ own DESTIHL Brewery expanding distribution to California

If you have attended any beer festival in St. Louis in the past few years, odds are you’ve sampled the crafted work of some pretty remarkable brewers based just over two-hours away from downtown, in […]

Beer

Old Bakery Beer Co. debuts new pastry inspired brown ale

Earlier this week, I told you about the recent release of Charleville’s German Chocolate Cake Stout, a delicious foray into the ever-growing beer subcategory of pastry stouts. Imperial stouts laced with a dessert spin with […]