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From original features to curated updates from local and national sources, STLBeer keeps you informed on the latest news shaping our local beer scene. Stay connected to the stories, trends, and people driving one of the country’s most dynamic brewing regions.
What happened to Stag beer?
While some old-school local beers sadly died out, a fair number have survived — including Belleville, Illinois' Stag beer.
Crafting Community: Kevin Lemp (4Hands Brewing)
How Kevin Lemp and 4Hands Brewing redefined what a St. Louis Brewery can be.
Sauce Magazine : Ones to Watch 2026 // Jared Williamson
Why watch him: Schlafly’s head brewer is exploring beer’s next frontier
The Brass Tap now open in Olivette
Kush and Prapti Patel’s upscale sports bar offers local brews, wine, cocktails, and pub fare—with plans for four more area locations.
A pop-up beer and wine garden is coming to the Boathouse at Forest Park this spring
The Boathouse at Forest Park will open a beer and wine garden in April to bridge the gap while the facility undergoes renovations this year.
Schlafly expands Shorty’s line
Lager, Lemon Wheat, and Small IPA are now available year-round in cans and on draft.
Podcast: Schlafly Beer Head Brewer Jared Williamson joins The Sauce podcast this week.
Schlafly Beer Head Brewer Jared Williamson joins The Sauce podcast this week.
Support St. Louis in the 2026 USA Today 10 Best Reader Choice Awards
Our great city and three local breweries can use your help, this year St. Louis has once again been nominated as a finalist in the USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Beer City.
You can cast a vote every day in each category.
St. Louis beer earns four nods in 2026 USA Today 10Best Awards
The St. Louis beer scene is back on the ballot for the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, a reminder that despite recent brewery closures and a few contractions, this beer town is still energized—and always evolving. Voting runs through late February, with winners announced in early March.
Schlafly Tap Room hosts Art InSide this weekend
Building on the success of the longstanding Art Outside event in Maplewood, the Downtown West location is planning an indoor event featuring a range of local art, craft beer, and more.
The Brass Tap to open February 16 in Olivette
Kush and Prapti Patel’s upscale beer bar will offer local beer, wine, cocktails, and pub fare—with plans for four more area locations.
Historic Anheuser-Busch eagle sign from Newark coming to St. Louis
A historic neon-lit eagle sign that long stood atop the company’s Newark, New Jersey brewery will be relocated to St. Louis.
Friendship Brewing to close original Pittman location
Friendship Brewing will focus on their Flint Hill location as they look towards the future.
James Ottolini Named CEO of Schlafly Beer
Ottolini has worked with Schlafly in various roles for over 24 years. He has worked in all aspects of the brewing industry since 1992 and has an Executive MBA from Washington University.
Interruption Brewing to open taproom in O’Fallon, Missouri
After years of small-scale brewing, the owners plan to open a dedicated taproom and brewery in the former Good News Brewing space.
Andrew Cisneros refreshes Rockwell Beer Co. food program with Peruvian-inspired menu
Rockwell Beer Co. teams up with Brasas and Jalea chef-owner Andrew Cisneros for a new menu rooted in Peruvian flavor and American comfort
4 Hands Brewing Co. brings Cocktails and Claws holiday pop-up to Kirkwood
Downtown Kirkwood is getting into the holiday spirit. 4 Hands Brewing Co.’s first ever holiday pop-up, Cocktails and Claws,
A guide to St. Louis stouts this season
From Irish pub pours to imperial sippers, St. Louis breweries offer an entire month of reasons to rediscover stout season beyond bourbon-aged options.
4 Hands Brewing Co.’s Kevin Lemp shares his top 5 community partnerships
4 Hands Brewing Co. President Kevin Lemp has long made community impact as core to the brewery’s identity as the beer itself. As he shared on The Sauce podcast episode that aired earlier this week, philanthropy isn’t a side project: it’s integral to the brand.
