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4204 Mainstreet Brewing partnering with Gary Sinise Foundation to benefit fallen first responders

We’re on a mission to shine a light on all the good brewers around the St. Louis region who are using their beer and time to help out our community. Drinkin’ For A Cause – is […]

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White Rooster releasing Imperial Stout “Omerta” Friday in taproom only

True story. Last summer, I took a day trip with my son to visit Sparta, Illinois, home of White Rooster Farmhouse Brewery. We arrived at lunchtime, and found a delicious side-of-the-road barbeque joint, and then […]

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New collab debuting during Great Rivers & Routes Craft Beer Week

Five of your favorite Illinois craft breweries are coming to together to create one special new collaboration beer – Farmhouse 66, in honor of the Great Rivers & Routes Craft Beer Week May 10 – […]

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Beer Bash is perfect introduction to the Southern Illinois Beer Trail

Beer crawls are alive and well, but another mobile experience has been gaining in popularity in recent years. “Beer Trails” are the new darling of the beer tourism movement, and in my opinion, more fun […]

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Beer 101: What is Altbier and where to find a great one

There are certain facts when it comes to loving beer. First, you’re never going to drink it all. Second, you’re never going to know it all. Recently, I saw a post on Facebook by one […]

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Goose Island announces 2018 Bourbon County stout lineup

Eight different Bourbon County Stout variants will be available come Black Friday this November, however, the official announcement from Goose Island had several surprises. A staple since 2011, there will be no coffee variant this […]