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 Labels

Dancing with the Pumpkin King returns to Bluewood

  This time of year has to be a total drag for anyone who doesn’t love pumpkin beers. Social media is ripe with pumpkin beer haters, but hating a beer never made much sense to […]

New Releases

Switchgrass Spirits releases new 2022 American Single Malt

  Switchgrass Spirits has released the newest addition to its growing portfolio, American Single Malt. The new release was conceived a few years ago when Switchgrass partnered with eight St. Louis breweries to design a limited […]

New Releases

Chocolate Milk Stout is back and in 16 oz cans

  One of my favorite all-time stouts is back. 4 Hands Brewing’s Chocolate Milk Stout quickly became a St. Louis winter beer classic when it debuted back in 2012.  This beer tastes just like one […]

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 […]

Origin Gin
Cocktails

New gin releasing this weekend from 1220 Artisan Spirits and Pasteria

  I usually write about beer collaborations, so I think this is my first story about a gin collab. But, that is exactly what is happening. 1220 Artisan Spirits the botanically-inspired St. Louis distillery, and Pastaria, one […]