I’ll be there in a couple of weeks for a conference. Any suggestions on local beers to look out for? I’m planning on hitting the Schlafly tap room at least once. I’ve heard good things about Tallgrass, too.
I was there earlier this year. Here’s a thread about it:
https://www.homebrewersassociation.org/forum/index.php?topic=19170.0
Thanks, I missed that. I’m staying right by the Arch, with no car. I think the AB tour would be pretty interesting some day.
St. Louis isn’t the easiest place to get around without a car, but Schlafly’s Tap Room should be doable for you. Also check out Four Hands, not far from Busch Stadium.
Plan your AB trip ahead of time. They changed formats a few months ago, and I haven’t been on the new one. It used to be really impressive. The new one that’s free is supposed be be shorter, but they’ve got a longer non-free one as well. The Post has an article about the changes: http://m.stltoday.com/business/local/a-b-tweaks-free-brewery-tours-adds-day-fresh-tours/article_81df0e7c-9975-501c-9640-26251e4fa4bf.html?mobile_touch=true
Hair of the Dog on Washington has a decent beer selection, and has a bit of a dive feel to it. They are not that far from Alpha Brewing, which honestly isn’t my favorite place, but it will be close to you.
If you can manage a trip out of downtown, definitely check out Perennial and Civil Life. There’s a new bottle shop in Clayton called Craft Beer Cellar that has a good selection and will break up six packs. The new Urban Chestnut location on Manchester is worth a trip. If you find yourself on LaCledes Landing, skip everything else and go to Morgan Street. They have a couple of good lagers there.
Thanks, I’ll probably stick close to downtown. Nice tip on Laclede’s Landing
The AB article has this tidbit
I assume they mean packaged that day and not that the they’ve managed to get the process down to one day in total
There is a Flying Saucer close to Busch that has 70+ taps. Easy to get to with the trolly or cab. It is really close to the rail station too.
4 Hands is a great place as mentioned before.
Griff
You can ride the metrolink to get at least close to everywhere.
Couple that with the St Louis beer map
Taxi’s aren’t horrible either. Flying Saucer is your best bet though.
I did not make it to 4 Hands, but I did have a nice meal at the Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar. Their web site makes it look fancier than it is, I think. 50+ beers on tap and all available in 4 oz pours. I always like that option as a beer tourist. The food was very good.
Schlafy’s Tap House was excellent, too. Two beers on cask and an interesting menu.