BrewView Missouri - Spring 2022

2022 ISSUE 1

MISSOURI

SHOW ME WHAT’S GOOD

Wineries, Breweries and Distilleries Dot the Katy and Rock Island Rail Trails

Schlafly Beer Invests in Its Future Balance and Flow is the Key Behind the Best Draft Beer Systems

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Brew News

FUN STUFF WE’VE HEARD ABOUT.

52 Events

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO NEXT? WE HAVE SOME IDEAS.

58 Cover Submissions

SEE ALL THE AWESOMENESS

60 Brew HaHa CHECK IT OUT!

interesting finds 9

Pets

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Eat, Drink and Be Merry on the Katy Trail

BY MARIE EDINGER ST LOUIS METRO

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Chillax

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Schlafly Beer

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St. Louis Tastings

BY DARIAN KAULAHOA

BY JESSICA WILMES

KANSAS CITY METRO

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Balance and Flow

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The Kansas City Beverage District

BY JESSICA WILMES

BY KAREN CASSIDY

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Just a Taste

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Springfield Tastings

50 BeerSauce New

Arrivals and Collabs

COVER IMAGE BY TRICIA NEWBOLD, COURTESY OF NOBELEIS WINERY PHOTO THIS PAGE COURTESY OF SHORTLEAF BREWING

BY THOMAS WEBER

CENTRAL REGION

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Central MO Tastings Boat Town Brewing

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Hummingbird Vineyard and Winery

BY MARIE EDINGER

BY NIKKI DAVIDSON

STUFF YOU NEED TO DO

JOIN US & CELEBRATE

SPRINGFIELD AREA

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48 BeerSauce Events

49 Missouri Bourbon Trail Fest

Kansas City Tastings

REST OF THE BEST

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The Rest of the Best Tastings

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Black Silo Winery

BY REBECCA LIEBSON

PUBLISHERS' NOTE

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PUBLISHERS

Spring in Missouri S

now? Rain? Eighty degrees? Thirty Degrees? The answer is yes to all of these questions! But that’s what makes spring so fun. The only thing you know for certain is by the end, flowers will be everywhere, the grass needs mowing once a week, and you are fully prepared for summer.

It’s kind of like this issue. We bring together many different aspects of the craft beverage industry that seem to fit nicely when we’re done. First, let’s talk about cool things to do in Missouri. And right up there, at the top of the list, is exploring the Katy and Rock Island trails. Soon they will be officially joined, but you don’t have to officially wait for anything to bike, hike, walk, whatever your mode, and you have plenty of choices to stop along the way. Stay a few days on the trail or a few hours. There are beautiful sights, an abundance of food drinks, and Missouri crafters welcoming you. Put it at the top of your “must do this spring” list.

Speaking of beautiful, stop into Hummingbird Winery and Vineyard in Mexico this spring. Gerty is on hand to greet you, the vineyard looks amazing, and the setting is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Black Silo Winery in Trenton is right there with it as well. We do believe that Missouri wine expeditions are gaining more and more attention. See what the fun is all about.

We also spoke with Tom Schlafly, founder of Schlafly craft beer, and discovered that there is a reason Schlafly taprooms and brewery are located in such beautiful older buildings. It’s there by design. And we’re thankful!

One of the things that always are amazes us is how the draught systems in taprooms, breweries, bars, and restaurants, work. So we asked Scott Long of Balance and Flow Draught Beer Solutions for the inside scoop. We were not disappointed.

All this and so much more—so let’s get started. Happy Spring.

Cheers,

Publishers

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BREW NEWS!

New releases and other cool stuff...

BLUEWOOD BREWING Arch City Haze New England IPA 7.5% ABV The flagship IPA from Bluewood Brewing, this New England IPA bursts at the seams with citrus juiciness from the exclusively Citra hop bill. All hopping of this fruit bomb happens during active fermentation in which yeast interacts directly with the hops - enjoy in the taproom or in cans to-go. www.bluewoodbrewing.com

BEES KNEES BREWING Hillbilly Hammer Hazy IPA, 6% ABV Named after our local bare-knuckle fighting champion, Sam Shewmaker, and just like Sam, it is a big hit. www.beeskneesbrewco.com

O’FALLON BREWING COMPANY Gummie Beer Variety Pack 5% ABV Trying to decide between seltzer or beer, why not have both? Gummie Beers pave a new path for beer drinkers. This flavorful twist on O’Fallon’s classic beer combines traditional and unique flavors. These beers were designed to be colorful, light, and refreshing with just the right amount of sweet and tart for an exhilarating flavor experience. Strawberry Lemonade, Sour Green Apple, Mimosa, Fruit Punch. www.ofallonbrewery.com

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BIG RIP BREWING COMPANY Anti-Grabber 6.5% ABV Protect yourself from the impending alien invasion: drink Anti-Grabber Irish Red Ale from Big Rip Brewing Co. In the taproom now. www.bigripbrewing.com

EAST FORTY BREWING COMPANY Rémanence, Blended Barrel-Aged Ale with Peaches 7% ABV Rémanence is a blended ale containing 70% saison, aged two years in French oak barrels previously used for red wine at Amigoni. 30% is a sour ale fermented on peaches. The barrels provide a lot of oak, the peach comes through nicely in both aroma and flavor, and a light acidity adds just the right amount of tartness. www.eastfortybrewing.com

WIRE ROAD BREWING John the Elder, Imperial IPA, 10.7 ABV This “Big” Imperial IPA has nothing to hide. In the true fashion of our brewer, the beer is balanced with local honey to complement seven different hops making John the Elder a solid choice for Wire Road beer lovers who appreciate a quality, high gravity beer. www.wireroadbrewing.com

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CINDER BLOCK BREWERY Nitro No-Bake Cream Stout 6% ABV This oatmeal cream stout was blended with peanut butter, vanilla, and chocolate to create an exceptional, sweet stout. www.cinderblockbrewery.com

MOTHER’S BREWING COMPANY Lake Break 4.6% ABV Lake Break is the perfect beer for the “off” times. The classic golden ale showcases a light body, mild sweetness, and fruity hop profile. An easy-drinking ale made for all weekend warrior activities, from hiking the Ha Ha Tonka State Park trails to floating on the waves at Lake of the Ozarks and everywhere in-between. When your work is done, take a Lake Break. www.mothersbrewing.com

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TURKEY CREEK BREWERY Warrior Project IPA TBD% ABV. Turkey Creek Brewery has crafted Warrior Project IPA, a tropical fruit, hazy IPA in collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops and their 4th Annual Veterans Blend. A portion of the sales at Turkey Creek Brewery will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. The release date is likely late spring or early summer. www.turkeycreekbrewery.com

MERAMEC VINEYARDS WINERY Sangrias!

Nothing says sunshine like our two, year-round sangria flavors. Mango Mai Tai and Sweet Cat Sangria (strawberry lime) are as refreshing as they are beautiful. New Spring Sangria flavors are out for tasting & voting. Come in for your sample pack to sip on this spring. www.meramecvineyards.com

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PAW PATROL SHERI MOON

BIG RIP BREWING 2 year old, Huskie/Mastiff Sheri Moon was born on St. Paddy’s day, so she is beholden to the brews. Official duties include Barktender and Grain Snoofer.

Make sure you say hi next time you visit.

CHARLIE

RESTLESS SPIRIT One and a half, Australian Sheperd, many duties. .

Charlie is ready to go to work in this photo, he is the Greeter, Morale Officer, and Floor Inspector.

GERTY

HUMMINGBIRD VINEYARD AND WINERY 3 Year old Boxer, Official Greeter Gerty is our “guard” dog (beware of licking). She is the first to greet people when they show up. She loves to be petted and fed food. Feed her and you’ll win her heart over.

TASSIE

ALPHA BREWING 7 Year old Tortie, Brewery Cat Tassie has the distinct duties of watching everyone do everything, and enjoys herself while doing it! She’s actually a star with her own Instagram account. You can follow her at www. instagram.com/tassie_alphabrewerycat

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BY MARIE EDINGER

Eat, Drink and be Katy Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries dot the Katy Rail Trail

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aty Trail State Park is the longest rail-trail in the United States, spanning nearly 240 miles across Missouri’s scenic countryside. Much of it follows Lewis and Clark’s flat, winding path along the Missouri River. The trail goes directly through farmland and small towns initially built along the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. Settling along this route capitalized on business and expansion encouraged by the rail.

Along the way, there are 26 different marked trailheads to explore, along with

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four newly restored railroad depots, 17 wineries, countless breweries, and more distilleries than one can shake an empty water bottle at without ever straying more than five miles from the trail. | WINE | Les Bourgeois Vineyards The Katy Trail meanders through Missouri’s wine country and follows the “Missouri Weinstrasse” — the German name for “wine road,” aka 100 miles of Highway 94. Travel into Rocheport

and jog over to another small trail that leads to Les Bourgeois Vineyards.

The vineyard retreat sets atop a bluff overlooking the Missouri River Valley and encompasses the A-Frame Winegarden, the Tasting Room & Gift Shop, and the Bistro at LBV. Sweet reds, dry whites, and rosés, along with interesting hybrids and even a couple of coolers, are available.

The bistro serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Dropping by for a snack?

Enjoy appetizers, charcuterie boards,

or bread laced with compound butter and seasoned olive oil. Taste, sip, and shop! In addition to wine, Les Bourgeois Vineyards sells accessories souvenirs and hosts events. | BEER | Crane Brewing The brewers and beer-loving professionals at Crane Brewing in Raytown brew inspired farmhouse ales where the Rock Island Trail overlaps the Katy Trail. From the beginning, Crane was known for its sours but has evolved and expanded its offerings. Collaboration is the name of the game at Crane. Not only do they hook up with other brewers to concoct great flavors, but they also do pottery nights, composting, and a ton of other activities and events.

The taproom opened in 2016. It has a live-edge bar made from locally-sourced wood. The tables, made of reclaimed barns, and hand-painted menu boards give the space a “Joanna Gaines” vibe.

Crane Brewing’s ever-changing beer options, wines, cider, spirits, kombucha, and nitro cold-brewed coffee--all locally sourced--are displayed. www.BrewViewMO.com •

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Good News Brewing One of three Good News Brewing Company locations is in Defiance, Missouri. The owners, Matt Fair, and Dan Tripp started as homebrewers, gradually honing their craft. So when the two met by happenstance at a Bible study and bonded over their love of beer-making, it was “good news.” Good News features a solid mix of beer styles, including lagers, pale ales, brown ales, IPAs, and highgravity stouts. They also have guest taps, along with wine and a couple of cocktails.

Good News has flatbreads and woodfired pizza on a sourdough crust with inventive combinations of ingredients to go alongside the beverages. | SPIRITS | Fernweh Distilling Company Located in a historic Missouri River-front location, Fernweh is a bit farther from the trail but worth the 1.9-mile venture.

Fernweh—from German meaning wanderlust—is naturally at home on the rambling Katy Trail. They distill bourbon, rye whiskey, and vodka on-site, offering 12 • BREWVIEW

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Les Bourgeois Winery Vineyards A-Frame 14020 W Hwy BB Rocheport, MO (800) 690-1830 www.missouriwine.com Crane Brewing 6515 Railroad St. Raytown, MO (816) 743-4132 www.cranebrewing.com Good News Brewing Company 2886 S MO 94 Defiance, MO (636)544-2965 www.goodnewsbrewing.com flights of four for just $10. Fernweh is also home to extremely hard-to-come-by small batch pours from other distilleries and wineries. For palates that prefer a milder taste of the spirits, Fernweh crafts a variety of cocktails, including signature classics and seasonal libations.

Enjoy brisket and pork, rubbed with a proprietary spice blend, and smoked in-house daily to complement the intoxicants. In addition, Fernweh has decadent desserts to satisfy sweet teeth and a sophisticated loft event space.

Hermann Farm Black Shire Distillery About 2.5 miles from the Katy Trail, right at the site of the Hermann Farm Museum in Hermann, visitors will stumble across Black Shire Distillery.

The Hermann Farm celebrates the Rasche family, German immigrants who made their home and built a small still in the 1840s. Continuing in the Rasche tradition, Black Shire features locally grown grain and ages spirits in whiteoak barrels made right here in Missouri.

Black Shire produces several varieties

Fernweh Distilling 4 Schiller St. Hermann, MO (573) 486-2970 www.fernwehdistilling.com Black Shire Distillery Tasting Room 111 Gutenberg St Hermann, MO (573) 486-9911 www.blackshiredistillery.com

of rye whiskey, gin, bourbon, blackberry whiskey, a blended whiskey, brandy, and vodka. Try a sample, buy a flight of all the whiskeys, or mix and match a flight.

To enjoy the subtle flavor of the spirits, order hand-crafted cocktails. They are always experimenting with new flavors,

whether in the base spirit itself or cocktails. Check the website for recipes.

One of Missouri’s unique resources is the Katy Trail. Whether hiking, biking, walking, riding, or just getting a little fresh air, there are many shops, restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and attractions to explore.

Les Bourgeois Vineyards, Crane Brewing, Good News Brewing Company, Fernweh Distilling Co., and Hermann Farm Black Shire Distillery are just four of the inviting places to explore along the way. U www.BrewViewMO.com •

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ST. LOUIS METRO

WHERE DO YOU FIND BREWVIEW MO? Find your copy at these locations:

4 HANDS BREWING CO. 1220 S. 8th Street St. Louis, MO

CHILLAX TAP & CO. 714 W. Pearce Blvd.

Wentzville, MO

2ND SHIFT BREWING CO. 1601 Sublette Avenue St. Louis, MO

CROSSROADS BREWERY 9995 Winghaven Blvd.

O’Fallon, MO

ALPHA BREWING CO. 4310 Fyler Avenue St. Louis, MO

CUGINO'S RESTAURANT 1595 N. Hwy 67 Florissant, MO

BEER/SAUCE BALLWIN 14738 B Manchester Road Ballwin, MO

O’FALLON BREWING CO. 45 Progress Parkway Maryland Heights, MO

BEER/SAUCE CREVE COEUR 10453 Olive Blvd St. Louis, MO

FRIENDSHIP BREWING CO. 100 East Pitman Road Wentzville, MO

BEER/SAUCE ST. PETERS 318 Mid Rivers Mall St. Peters, MO

GOODNEWS BREWING CO. 5521 Water Street Augusta, MO

BEER/SAUCE SUNSET HILLS 3880 Lindbergh Blvd.

Sunset Hills, MO

GOODNEWS BREWING CO. 2886 S. Missouri 94 Defiance, MO

CENTER ICE BREWERY 3126 Olive Street St. Louis, MO

GOODNEWS BREWING CO. 330 Sonderen O'Fallon, MO

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LA BELLE VIE 1200 N. Second Street St. Charles, MO

SHORTLEAF BREWING 7434 Village Center Drive O'Fallon, MO

MISSOURI BEER CO. 22 West Industrial Drive O'Fallon, MO

SQUARE ONE BREWERY AND DISTILLERY 1727 Park Ave St. Louis, MO

NARROW GAUGE BREWING COMPANY 1595 US-67 Florissant, MO

STEAMPUNK BREW WORKS 231 Lamp and Lantern VLG Chesterfield, MO

NOBOLEIS VINEYARD 100 Hemsath Road Augusta, MO

THIRD WHEEL BREWING CO. 4008 N. Service Road St. Peters, MO

SCHLAFLY BANKSIDE 920 South Main Street St. Charles, MO SCHLAFLY TAP ROOM 2100 Locust Street St. Louis, MO SCHLAFLY BOTTLEWORKS 7260 Southwest Avenue Maplewood, MO

TWO PLUMBERS BREWERY 2236 First Capitol Drive St. Charles, MO WELL SPENT BREWING CO. 2917 Olive Street St. Louis, MO

BY DARIAN KAULAHAO

Craft Beer Specialty Store and Tap Room

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hillax Tap & Co, the Western St. Charles Chamber of Commerce “New Business of the Year” located in the fast-growing city of Wentzville, isn’t just a place to drink beer. Thanks to owners Archie and Ashley Harmon, it’s a unique space that always has something for everyone.

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FROM PASSION PROJECT TO PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY A typical tap room has hop-aliciousness from only one brewery.

But Chillax, born of Archie’s long-time interest in the beverage, brings together craft beer from all over the states and even other countries.

Archie brewed his own independently for many years before realizing that it was meant to be more than a hobby; it was a calling that he genuinely wanted to pursue. His wife, Ashley, supported the idea right away, and together, they began to explore the world of beer.

They delivered on their concept that

was part tap room, part carry out, and all welcoming. So when Archie and Ashley opened their doors on March 7th, 2020, the goal was simple: to create a comfortable space for patrons to relax and enjoy phenomenal local, national, and even international beer in Wentzville.

Chillax isn’t your run-of-the-mill brewery. It isn’t a brewery at all. It is 30 rotating taps from Missouri and all over the country with a surprise international pour occasionally. And bottles too.

Bottles that can be mixed, matched, and purchased to go. The business blueprint brings the craft beer world to the consumer—in one handy location. “We live here, work here, and play here,” says Archie, “We created a space [where] we would want to spend our free time.”

That authenticity and understanding of the local community are what has allowed Chillax to become a pillar in Wentzville so quickly; their vision and their brand resonate with many, and now, people can’t imagine the city without Chillax.

Chillax attributes its success, despite the pandemic, to an overwhelming amount of community support. “The community definitely rallied around us,” says Ashley. In return, Chillax made an effort to accommodate customers by bringing the Chillax experience to them using Chillax Mobile. This mobile bar service allows customers to enjoy beverage service for any occasion. Even with indoor eating and drinking allowed again, Chillax Mobile remains a great way to add pizazz to gatherings of any size.

AN ESTABLISHMENT LIKE NO OTHER What makes Chillax special is its focus on and commitment to the community.

They collaborate with local breweries to

make products more accessible to many people. Additionally, they support local restaurants and eateries by encouraging patrons to bring take-out or order food for delivery to pair with the many liquid options. Chillax is also a kid-friendly and pet-friendly location, making it the perfect place to spend quality time with any and all family members (even the furry ones).

With its indoor and outdoor seating, welcoming atmosphere, and wide selection of local and hard-to-find

offerings, it’s no wonder that Chillax has become such a Wentzville favorite.

Archie and Ashley invite all to chill, relax, and see for yourself what makes Chillax so special. U

Chillax Tap & Co. 714 West Pearce Boulevard Wentzville, MO (636) 887-0387 chillaxstl.com

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Schlafly Beer

Investing in the past to forge a future

Inspiring the Region with Building Renovations and Sustainable Initiatives CRAFT COMMITTED Schlafly beer has been crafting beer and the beer culture in St. Louis since 1991. Inspired by an English ale-fueled Oxford summer, Tom Schlafly returned to St. Louis, longing for the beers he tasted abroad. He later ran into Dan Kopman, who happened to be working for an English brewery, and introduced Tom to the concept of “local microbrewery beers.” Dan convinced Tom that small-batch brews could work in St. Louis, and 31 years after opening, the Schlafly microbrewery has successfully paved the way for St. Louis to be a craft beer hub.

With more than 60 beers on tap and an annual production of 30,000 barrels, Schlafly has expanded into four different neighborhoods throughout the city. Each site, including the original taproom, occupies a pre-existing building with a unique history and design. Initially, the guys just wanted to brew good beer, but the benefits of renovating old buildings have been an exciting offshoot.

“While the adaptive reuse of old buildings was not necessarily part of our plan, it turned out that every one of our four locations is in a building originally used for something other than brewing

beer,” writes Tom on the Schlafly blog.

For example, the Tap Room had been a printing company, Maplewood’s Bottleworks was a supermarket (twice), Bankside’s former life was as a grist mill 250 years ago in St. Charles, and Highland Square was a bank in Highland, Illinois. By restoring these old buildings and establishing a committed presence, Schlafly has helped bolster once crumbling areas and strengthen the surrounding communities. “Our brewpubs have helped in varying degrees to the revitalization of four neighborhoods,” said Tom. Schlafly’s impact doesn’t only touch old www.BrewViewMO.com •

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Schlafly Beer Tap Room 2100 Locust St. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 241-BEER (2337) x1

Schlafly Bottleworks 7260 Southwest Ave. Maplewood, MO 63143 (314) 241-BEER (2337) x2

The Historic Schlafly Bankside 920 South Main St. St. Charles, MO 63301 (314) 241-BEER (2337) x3

Schlafly Beer Highland Square

structures and neighborhoods, however.

The brewery has also had a significant role in shaping the identity of St. Louis as a place for a thriving craft beer scene.

According to Tom, “Thirty years ago, there was a feeling among some young adults that St. Louis wasn’t cool enough to have a craft beer scene. That was something limited to places like the Pacific Northwest or the Bay Area in California. By proving that craft breweries can, in fact, thrive in St. Louis, we’ve shown that our city is able to offer the lifestyle amenities that this population wants.”

SOCIALLY VERSED And just as Schlafly looks to the past to renovate the present, they are equally invested in looking ahead by pursuing a plethora of sustainability initiatives to lower the brewery’s environmental impact. The company is committed to things like renewable energy, solar power, composting, recycling, limited beer distribution channels to reduce the overall carbon footprint, and donating spent grain to local farms for livestock feed.

Schlafly recently invested $1,000,000 in a new canning line. Their goal is to have 50% of the packaged beer in cans instead of the 20% today. “This is not only a response to consumer demand,” 20 • BREWVIEW

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said Tom, “but will also have major environmental benefits as cans are much lighter than bottles, and shipping them uses a lot less energy.”

BEER CONNECTED Schlafly’s commitment to St. Louis’s history and future stems from Tom and his team’s adoration for its humble beginnings and the flourishing contemporary society that exists. “St. Louis as a community has had to adapt and improvise as we evolve from the smokestack economy on which the city was built to the knowledge-based economy that’s a key to our future in the 21st century,” said Tom.

907 Main St. Highland, IL 62249 (314) 241-BEER (2337) x4 www.schlafly.com

“We have maintained a delicate balance. We have a respect for the past, which is represented in our magnificent historic architecture, and we also have a tremendous creative energy that’s reflected in the arts, sciences, and entrepreneurship.” With so much involvement throughout the region, Schlafly is sure to continue being an industry leader, and inspiration to other businesses as St. Louis leans on its past to forge a new future. U

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BREWERIES

W H E R E TO F I N D TAS T I N G S

The Old Bakery Beer Co.

Alton, IL

www.oldbakerybeer.com

Good News Brewing Company

Augusta

www.goodnewsbrewing.com

4204 Main St. Brewing Co.

Belleville, IL

www.mainstreetbrewingco.com

Good News Brewing Company

Defiance

www.goodnewsbrewing.com

Crafty Chameleon

Ellisville

www.craftychameleonbar.com

Melvin Brewing

Eureka

www.melvinbrewingeureka.com

Ferguson Brewing Co.

Ferguson

fergusonbrewing.com

Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.

Florissant

www.narrowgaugestl.shop

Bastard Brothers Brewing Co.

High Ridge

bastardbrothersbrewery.com

Point Labaddie Brewery

Labadie

pointlabaddiebrewery.com

Side Project Brewery

Maplewood

www.sideprojectbrewing.com

O’Fallon Brewery

Maryland Heights

ofallonbrewery.com

Six Mile Bridge

Maryland Heights

sixmilebridgebeer.com

Good News Brewery

O’Fallon

www.goodnewsbrewing.com

Missouri Brewing Co.

O’Fallon

mobeerco.com

Shortleaf Brewing

O’Fallon

www.shortleafbeer.com

Jackson Street Brewing Co.

Perryville

www.jstreetbrewco.com

Exit 6 Brewery

St. Charles

www.exit6brewery.com

Good News Brewing Co.

St. Charles

www.goodnewsbrewing.com

Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade

St. Charles

twoplumbers.com

Charleville Brewing Co.

St. Genevieve

www.charlevillebeer.com

Crown Valley Brewery

St. Genevieve

www.crownvalleybrewery.com

4 Hands Brewing Co.

St. Louis

4handsbrewery.com

2nd Shift Brewery

St. Louis

www.2ndshiftbrewing.com

Alpha Brewing Co.

St. Louis

www.alphabrewingCo..com

Bluewood Brewing

St. Louis

www.bluewoodbrewing.com

Brick River Cider Co.

St. Louis

brickrivercider.com

Cathedral Square Brewery

St. Louis

www.cathedralsquarebrewery.com

Well Spent Brewing Co.

St. Louis

www.wellspentbeer.com

Civil Life Brewing Co.

St. Louis

Earth Bound Beer Griesedieck Bros.

CHECK WEBSITES FOR DAYS AND HOURS OPEN, AND ALL OTHER AMENITIES PROVIDED AT THEIR TASTING ROOM. Mount Pleasant Estates

Augusta

mountpleasant.com

Noboleis Vineyards

Augusta

www.noboleisvineyards.com

Persimmon Ridge Vineyards

Barnhart

www.persimmonridgewinery.com

Old Farm Winery

Catawissa

oldfarmwinery.com

Chandler Hills Vineyards

Defiance

www.chandlerhillvineyards.com

Defiance Ridge Winery

Defiance

www.defianceridgevineyards.com

Sugar Creek Winery

Defiance

www.sugarcreekwines.com

LaChance Vineyards

De Soto

www.lachancevineyards.com

Blumenhof Vineyards & Winery

Dutzow

www.blumenhof.com

Sand Creek Vineyard and Winery

Farmington

sandcreekvineyard.com

Twin Oaks Vineyard and Winery

Farmington

twinoaksvineyard.com

Wild Sun Winery

Hillsboro

www.wildsun.com

Villa Antonio Winery

Hillsboro

villaantoniowinery.com

Holy Grail Winery and Vineyard

Marthasville

www.holygrailwinery.com

Lake Creek Winery

Marthasville

www.lakecreekwinery.com

Lost Creek Vineyard

Marthasville

www.lostcreekvineyardmo.com

White Mule Winery

Owensville

www.whitemulewinery.com

St. Francois Vineyards and Winery

Park Hills

www.stfrancoiswinery.com

Bardenheier Wine Cellars

Richwoods

www.drinkwine.wine

Cave Vineyard

St. Genevieve

cavevineyard.com

Charleville Vineyard & Winery

St. Genevieve

charlevillevineyard.com

Chaumette Vineyards & Winery

St. Genevieve

chaumette.com

Crown Valley Winery

St. Genevieve

crownvalleywinery.com

Lewsi Winery

St. Genevieve

www.lewsiwinery.com

Watertower Winery

St. Genevieve

www.facebook.com/ watertowerwinery/

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Weingarten Winery

St. Genevieve

www.weingartenvineyard.com

St. Louis

earthboundbeer.com

Small Batch Winery

Wentzville

smallbatchwinery.com

St. Louis

www.gb-beer.com

Cedar Lake Cellars

Wright City

cedarlakecellars.com

Heavy Riff Brewing Co.

St. Louis

www.heavyriffbrewing.com

Modern Brewery

St. Louis

www.modernbrewery.com

DISTILLERIES

Perennial Artisan Ales

St. Louis

www.perennialbeer.com

Naked Spirits

Brentwood

www.nakedspirits.com

Rockwell Beer Co.

St. Louis

www.rockwellbeer.com

Distillery of Defiance

Defiance

judgmenttree.com

Genevieve

www.crownvalleybrewery.com

Schlafly Beer

St. Louis

www.schlafly.com

Crown Valley Distillery

Square One Brewery

St. Louis

squareonebrewery.com

Mid-Best Distillery

Gravois Mills

midbestdistillery.wordpress.com

Labadie

www.sbdistilling.net/

Marthasville

www.edelbrandpuredistilling.com

Urban Chestnut Brewing Co.

St. Louis

www.urbanchestnut.com

Samuel Berton Distilling

Third Wheel Brewing

St. Peters

www.thirdwheelbrewing.com

Edelbrand Pure Distilling

Steampunk Brew Works

Town and Country

steampunkbrewworks.com

Pinckney Bend Distillery

New Haven

pinckneybend.com

St. Charles

www.stldistillery.com

Mackenzie Brewing Co.

Valley Park

www.mknzbrewing.com

St. Louis Distillery

Stubborn German Brewing Co.

Waterloo, IL

stubborngermanbrewing.com

1220 Artisan Spirits

St. Louis

1220spirits.com

www.friendshipbrewco.com

Spirits of St Louis Distillery

St. Louis

spiritsofstlouisdistillery.com

WINERIES

Soulard Island Spirits

St. Louis

www.soulardisland.com

Augusta Winery

Augusta

www.augustawinery.com

Still 630 Distillery

St. Louis

www.still630.com

Balducci Vineyards

Augusta

balduccivineyards.com

Switchgrass Spirits

St. Louis

switchgrassspirits.com

Montelle Winery

Augusta

www.montelle.com

Friendship Brewing Co.

Wentzville

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KANSAS CITY METRO

WHERE DO YOU FIND BREWVIEW MO? Find your copy at these locations:

3 HALVES BREWING COMPANY 110 E. Kansas Street Liberty, MO

BREWERY EMPERIAL 1829 Oak Street Kansas City, MO

RESTLESS SPIRITS DISTILLERY 109 E. 18th Avenue North Kansas City, MO

BEER/SAUCE KANSAS CITY 1219 W. 103rd Street Kansas City, MO

CALL SIGN BREWING COMPANY 1447 Gentry Street North Kansas City, MO

RIVER BOTTOMS BREWING CO. 12 West Benton Street Carrollton, MO

BIG RIP BREWING COMPANY 216 E. 9th Avenue North Kansas City, MO

CINDER BLOCK BREWERY 110 E. 18th Avenue North Kansas City, MO

TOM'S TOWN DISTILLERY 1701 Main Street Kansas City, MO

CRANE BREWING 6515 Railroad Street Raytown, MO

FRINGE BEERWORKS 224 SE Douglas Lee's Summit, MO

TORN LABEL BREWING COMPANY 1708 Campbell Street Kansas City, MO

BKS ARTISAN ALES 633 E. 63rd Street #120 Kansas City, MO

KC BIER COMPANY 310 W. 79th Street Kansas City, MO

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BY JESSICA WILMES

Balance and Flow The Key Behind the Best Draft Beer Systems

Scott Long Provides Top-Notch Draft Beer Systems to KC Area Breweries and Bars

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eer drinkers often overlook a crucial component of the “grain-to-glass” process—the draft beer system—

Balance and Flow Draft Beer Solutions 1666 NW 785th Rd. Bates City, MO balanceandflowdraftbeersolutions.com

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the final step in delivering flavor. The maintenance of the tap and its parts is every bit as important as the hops.

Scott Long, founder, owner, and operator of Balance and Flow Draft Beer Solutions, provides full-scale services for draft beer, including installations, routine maintenance, and line cleaning. Scott says, “In order for a beer system to flow, it must be properly balanced. In order for a beer system to be efficient, it must be

properly maintained.”

Born and raised in Kansas City, Scott’s introduction to craft beer was Boulevard Wheat. After that, he was hooked and has been in the beer industry for 20 years. Scott has been around from homebrewing to retail, working for a brewery and later with a distributor.

In 2006, as assistant manager at Hy-vee Wine and Spirits, Scott flexed his knack for beer, suggesting they

carry a variety of craft beers. When his ideas proved successful, the manager let him put whatever he wanted on the shelves. “We had to turn all the six-packs sideways because we had such a big selection but no space!” said Scott.

His interest in draft beer drove him to approach a local distributor to work in

the draft department. There he learned how to install the systems and perform proper maintenance. “I loved it!” recalled Scott. “They told me it was an entry-level position, and I told them I didn’t want to do anything else. I spent seven years there in the draft department.”

Working with the distributor, he didn’t

have the freedom to provide the service he wanted, but the nudging of his wife Sheri ultimately convinced Scott to take the plunge. “She knew I had always felt like the draft job with the distributor was rushed,” he says. “They are not appropriately staffed to give proper draft maintenance and service to accounts. I www.BrewViewMO.com •

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had read the Brewers Association's Draught Quality Manual years ago and knew the way things were supposed to be done, and just always felt like I could be doing a better job. I decided it was time to start Balance and Flow.”

Unlike other draft installation and maintenance companies, Scott personally handles each client. “I tell my [customers] 'When you get me, you get me.' I don’t do a job and then walk away,” said Scott. “Jobs are not done until they are happy and the system is properly balanced and flowing. I am responsible for that setup.”

Throughout his career, Scott has developed a reputation for clean systems. He has worked with multiple breweries, including Fringe Beerworks, East Forty Brewing, Iron Kettle Brewing, and The Goat Brewing Co., doing their installation and maintenance since day one.

He also supports the Bullseye Bar and Grill in Lee’s Summit.

To Ensure he provides top-quality service, Scott focuses on one account per day going in early morning to clean the lines and check the system.

The importance of regular cleaning is to keep bacteria that affect the quality and taste of a draft beer at bay. “[Bacteria] is everywhere [and] beer systems are…susceptible to bacterial growth,” said Scott. “Without proper maintenance and cleaning, bacteria will ruin a system.” He continued, “I have seen so many disgusting systems that are completely neglected because proper maintenance schedules are not being followed.

“I actually had stickers made for my accounts to be placed at their entrances: 'Our beer lines are professionally cleaned by Balance and Flow Draft Beer Solutions,'” said Scott. “I wanted to make their patrons think about that and know that they are being served through a pristine system.”

His hope for the future is to continue focused, high-quality draft beer services, one customer at a time.

“I think the world is too rushed—do more for less, do faster,” said Scott. “I take pride in doing it right the first time, properly, and when I leave an account, I am proud because I know I did it by the book! It’s an amazing feeling, and I am so grateful to have great support from my accounts.” U 26 • BREWVIEW

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BY KAREN CASSIDY

The Kansas City Beverage District

Celebrating the Art of Craft Beverages

J

ust a half-mile northeast of downtown Kansas City is the wildly popular Crossroads Arts District, and within this cultural mecca is the East Crossroads Craft Beverage District. This little slice of homegrown MO “happy hour” heaven contains the highest concentration of local craft beverage creators in the entire Kansas City metro area. And it’s worth a visit!

The East Crossroads, as they prefer to be called, contains seven local breweries, two distilleries and a winery. It offers

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something for everyone looking to relax and imbibe in a creative atmosphere.

While “The Crossroads” is known for celebrating the arts, "East Crossroads" is all about celebrating the art of craft beverages. This unique collection of original tasting rooms is quickly becoming a focal point for inventive food and drink in Kansas City.

“The Kansas City East Crossroads is a friendly, walkable neighborhood experience with not only award-winning craft beer, distilled beverages, and wine,”

says Lara Gray, owner of Casual Animal Brewing Co. “but also colorful street graffiti, record stores, and restaurants featuring some of Kansas City’s up and coming culinary artists.”

The East Crossroads offers great food, Missouri-sourced wine, beer gardens, spirits, live music, and craft beer. Border Brewing Company, Casual Animal Brewing Company, City Barrel Brewery, Double Shift Brewing Company, KC Wineworks, Lifted Spirits Distillery, Mean Mule Distilling Co, Red Sash Brewing

Border Brewing Company 512 E 18th St., Kansas City (816) 469-5287 www.borderbrewco.com

Casual Animal Brewing Co. 1725 McGee St., Kansas City (816) 214-5388 www.casualanimalbrewing.com

City Barrel Brewery & Kitchen 1740 Holmes St., Kansas City (816) 298-7008 www.citybarrelbrewing.com

Double Shift Brewing Co. 412 E 18th St. , Kansas City (816) 304-7028 www.doubleshiftbrewing.com

KC Wineworks 1829 McGee St., Kansas City (816) 256-4608 www.kcwineworks.com

Lifted Spirits Distillery 1734 Cherry St., Kansas City (816) 866-1734 www.liftedspiritskc.com

Mean Mule Distilling Co. 1733 Locust St, Kansas City (816) 514-1537 www.meanmuledistilling.co

Red Sash Brewing 406 E 18th Street, Kansas City (816) 260-7062 redsashbrewing.com Company, and Torn Label Brewing Company are all active within the district. And they all pride themselves on unique personalities. Collectively, they pride themselves on working together to help their community succeed.

Many of the breweries in the East Crossroads use locally sourced

ingredients and most of the beers are small batch creations.

The creativity at these breweries spans everything from Border's Campfire Porter with a delicate oak finish and Torn Label's Eternal Yammnation—an imperial brown ale with roasted sweet potatoes, toasted marshmallow fluff,

Torn Label Brewing Co. 1708 Campbell, Kansas City (816) 656-5459 www.toasttab.com/torn-labelbrewing-co

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cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla. Let's not forget Brady's Brew Baltic Porter, from Red Sash Brewing and Casual Animal's Chaos Monkey, a banana cream pie ale. Each brewery in this district has a distinctive vibe which makes for an entertaining breweryhopping experience.

Border Brewing Company offers free live music Sundays from 2-4pm. $2 of every pint of the rotating "Local Motive" tap at Casual Animal is donated to a local charity. Torn label Brewing Company is a "public house" concept offering Roman pizza and sandwiches expertly paired with one of their draft offerings. City Barrel Brewing is the place to visit for sours and IPAs. The two distilleries in this district are Lifted Spirits Distillery and Mean Mule Distilling Co. Lifted Spirits Distillery makes a series of gins, a wheat whiskey, absinthe, and vodka. Mean Mule Distilling Co.'s American Agave Spirits is distilled from the agave plant but offers a flavor profile all its own crafted through the distillation process. Both locations showcase their spirits through a variety of innovative cocktails.

There is currently one winery in this district, KC Wineworks.

They have a variety of Missouri sourced red and white wines, rosés, and ciders and boast the first-ever canned wine in Missouri, with Show Me Sangria.

For those who want to get the most from an East Crossroads touring experience, an East Crossroads Craft Field Trip card can be purchased for $25 and is the most cost-effective way to go. This card gets buy-one-get-one drinks at each East Crossroads location. This $25 investment purchases around $150 worth of drinks. Of course, it’s not recommended or encouraged to spend it all in one day.

Next “happy hour,” birthday celebration, bachelorette party, or Saturday night, check out the East Crossroads Beverage District and make some memories. Remember to grab those Field Trip cards—they make an excellent gift for birthdays, weddings, and, well, just because! Visit kceastcrossroads.org for more information on the East Crossroads Beverage District. U 30 • BREWVIEW

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KA N S AS C I T Y M ET R O B R E W F I N DS W H E R E TO F I N D TAS T I N G S BREWERIES East Forty Brewing

Blue Springs

eastfortybrewing.com

Wind Shift Brewing

Blue Springs

windshiftbrew.com

River Bottoms Brewing Co.

Carrollton

www.riverbottomsbrewing.com

POG Brewing Company

Cleveland

www.pogbrewing.com

Dubious Claims Brewing Co.

Excelsior Springs

www.dubiousclaimsbrewingco. com

The Atlas Saloon Brewery

Excelsior Springs

atlassaloon.com

Transparent Brewing Co.

Grandview

transparentbrewing Company.com

3 Trails Brewing

Independence

www.3trailsbrewing.com

Alma Mader Brewing

Kansas City

www.almamaderbrewing.com

Boulevard Brewing Co.

Kansas City

www.boulevard.com

Border Brewing Co.

Kansas City

www.borderbrewco.com

BKS Artisan Ales

Kansas City

www.bksartisanales.com

CHECK WEBSITES FOR DAYS/HOURS OF OPERATION AND ALL OTHER AMENITIES PROVIDED.

Brewery Emperial

Kansas City

www.breweryemperial.com

Casual Animal Brewing Co.

Kansas City

www.casualanimalbrewing.com

City Barrel Brewing

Kansas City

www.citybarrelbrewing.com

Top Hat Winery

Independence

tophatwinery.com

Double Shift Brewing Co.

Kansas City

doubleshiftbrewing.com

Amigoni Urban Winery

Kansas City

www.amigoni.com

Flying Monkey Beer

Kansas City

www.flyingmonkeybeer.com

KC Wineworks

Kansas City

kcwineworks.com

Kansas City Breweries Co.

Kansas City

kansascitybreweriesCo..com

Vox Vineyards

Kansas City

www.voxvineyards.com

KC Bier Co.

Kansas City

kcbier.com

Lee’s Summit

stonehausfarms.com

Strange Days Brewing Co

Kansas City

www.strangedaysbrewing.com

Stonehaus Farms Vineyard and Winery

Stockyards Brewing Co.

Kansas City

www.stockyardsbrewing.com

Belvoir Winery and Inn

Liberty

www.belvoirwinery.com

Torn Label Brewing Co.

Kansas City

www.toasttab.comtorn-label-brewing-co/v3

Odessa Country Winery

Odessa

www.odessacountrywinery.com

Jowler Creek Vineyard and Winery

Platte City

www.jowlercreek.com

Van Till Family Farm Winery

Rayville

www.vantillfarms.com

Riverwood Winery

Rushville

www.riverwoodwinery.com

Ladoga Ridge Winery

Smithville

www.ladogaridgewinery.com

Fringe Beerworks

Lee’s Summit

fringebeerworks.com

Grains and Taps Brewery

Lee's Summit

www.grainsandtaps.com

Martin City Brewing Co.

Lee’s Summit

www.martincitybrewing Company.com

Smoke Brewing Co.

Lee’s Summit

www.smokebrewingCompany.com

Mallinson Vineyard and Hall

Sugar Creek

www.mallinsonhall.com

Limitless Brewing

Lenexa, KS

www.limitlessbrewing.com

Urich

www.redfoxwinery.com

3 Halves Brewing Co.

Liberty

3halvesbrewingco.com

Red Fox Winery and Vineyards

Calibration Brewery

North Kansas City

www.calibrationbrewery.com

La Bella Vineyards and Winery

Wellington

www.labellavineyards.com

Callsign Brewing Co.

North Kansas City

callsignbrewing.com

Pirtle Winery

Weston

www.pirtlewinery.com

Weston Wine Co.

Weston

www.westonwinecompany.com

Bone Hill View Distillery

Buckner

www.facebook.com/ BoneHillViewDistillery

Cinder Block Brewery

North Kansas City

cinderblockbrewery.com

The Big Rip Brewing Co.

North Kansas City

bigripbrewing.com

Crane Brewing Co.

Raytown

www.cranebrewing.com

KC Cider Co.

St. Joseph

kcciderco.com

River Bluff Brewing

St. Joseph

www.riverbluffbrew.com

Rockin A Distillery

Creighton

www.rockinadistillery.com

Weston Brewing Co.

Weston

westonirish.com

J. Rieger & Co.

Kansas City

www.jriegerco.com

Lifted Spirits

Kansas City

www.liftedspiritskc.com

WINERIES

DISTILLERIES

Terre Beau Winery

Dover

www.terrebeauwinery.com

Mean Mule Distilling Co.

Kansas City

meanmuledistilling.co/

Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery

Excelsior Springs

www.fencestile.com

Tom’s Town Distilling

Kansas City

www.toms-town.com

Four Horses and a Dog Vineyard and Winery

Excelsior Springs

fourhorsesandadogwinery.com

Restless Spirits Distilling

North Kansas City

restlessspiritsdistilling.com

S.D. Strong Distilling

Parkville

sdstrongdistilling.com

Arcadian Moon Vineyard and Winery

Higginsville

arcadianmoon.com

Of The Earth Farm Distillery

Richmond

www.oftheearthfarm.com

Albonee Country Inn and Vineyard

Independence

www.alboneecountryinn.com

Little Platte Distillery

Smithville

www.littleplattedistilling.com

Holladay Distillery

Weston

holladaydistillery.com

McCormick Distilling Co.

Weston

mccormickdistilling.com

Apex Aleworks Brewery

Independence

www.apexaleworks.com

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SPRINGFIELD AREA

WHERE DO YOU FIND BREWVIEW MO? Find your copy at these locations:

4 BY 4 BREWING CO. 2811 E. Galloway Street Springfield, MO

HOLD FAST BREWING 235 N. Kimbrough Avenue Springfield, MO

SHOW-ME BREWING 1925 E. Bennett Street Springfield, MO

7CS WINERY 502 E. 560th Street Walnut Grove, MO

JUST A TASTE 105 S. Main Street Webb City, MO

SPRINGFIELD BREWING CO. 305 S. Market Street Springfield, MO

BEAR CREEK WINE COMPANY AND SMALL BATCH BREWERY 1320 Keithley Road Walnut Shade, MO

LOST SIGNAL BREWING CO. 610 West College Street Springfield, MO

TIE AND TIMBER BREWING CO. 1451 E. Cherry Street Springfield, MO

BUD’S DISTILLERY 1846 MO-125 Rogersville, MO

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MISSOURI RIDGE DISTILLERY 7000 State Hwy 284 Branson, MO MOTHER'S BREWING CO. 215 S. Grant Avenue Springfield, MO

TURKEY CREEK BREWERY 1865 US 65 Bus. Hollister, MO

FINE DINING

BY THOMAS WEBER

A

t Just A Taste in Webb City, Missouri, you quickly learn to rely on the bartenders and servers. This skilled and dedicated group is passionate about the meal experience, leaving nothing to chance, reflecting the care put into the entire establishment.

This attention to detail is evident as soon as you enter—the décor and ambiance create a unique experience that runs deeper than the restaurant’s name implies. Likewise, the menus reflect the same care and detail, and a guest could be forgiven for a brief moment of “choice paralysis” when faced with Just A Taste’s many options.

That’s where the skill and knowledge of the bartenders and servers prove

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invaluable, as they can guide guests to the specific dining room, bar, venue, or club that will suit each best. They can also offer information about local Missouri winemaking, the sourcing of the meats and produce, and beverage pairings.

GREAT FOOD ANY TIME OF DAY. Visit the Zinc City Tasting Room on Sundays if brunch is your thing. The menu consists of fresh-grilled cuisine, an option you’ll find throughout all the dining rooms at Just A Taste. But if you’re looking for dinner, the place to start is Cackler’s Cafe.

Cackler’s is cozy, intimate, and shares its same fresh-grilled menu selections, albeit with a dinner twist, as its bar-focused partner, Zinc City.

Local meats grace well-designed plates, and again, the staff can offer a wealth of beverage pairing knowledge. If you have a large party, up to 20 people, you can reserve an attached larger room.

SPIRITED SELECTIONS FROM COCKTAILS TO WINE. The JAT bar is Just A Taste’s main cocktail bar, offering the finest spirits, drafts, bottled beer, and an exquisite wine selection. Even the most accomplished of palates will find something new, interesting, and delicious.

Expert mixologists stand by to offer suggestions and education, so it’s a great opportunity to stray from your usual. There are no reservations at the JAT bar, reflecting its relaxed, inviting, and laid-back vibe.

The vibe continues in Paddy O’Rourke’s Irish Pub, interpreted in a traditional, old-school look and feel. Wood and green glass create a milieu that demands a dark beer with a plate of fish and chips, ordered and picked up at the bar. It’s a very casual, no-reservations place.

The fresh-grilled ethos continues at Just A Taste’s sister location in St.

Just A Taste 105 S Main St. Webb City, MO 64870 (417) 673-9463 justatastemo.com

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James. The same attention to detail is fully displayed. From its Top Shelf Room, which can be reserved for 25 to 200 guests, to its smaller Jefferson Cellar, with a capacity of two to twenty, the attentive service complements a delightful experience.

EVENTS AND CLUBS. The Webb City location also has reservable rooms, with three options. Guests can select The Courtyard (opening February 2022), the King Jack Event Center, or Paddy O’Rourke’s Pub, with group sizes ranging from 30 to 200. Each room has a particular feel and capabilities, which helps Just A Taste make everything, from the bachelorette party to the wedding reception, an awesome experience.

Just A Taste also hosts several clubs. Meeting quarterly at both locations, members of the Cocktail Club receive all the ingredients needed to craft their own cocktail creations. This quarter, owner Casey Stuck and Britt Giger have selected the Manhattan, but you never know what will be next. You can learn about and try rare wines in their monthly Jefferson Club, discover the most dynamic Scotches in the quarterly Dram Club, or join other clubs devoted to newer wines and American whiskeys.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy and share.

Owners Eric Taylor, a certified sommelier, and Casey Stuck, a wine chemist and mixologist narrate and write Just A Taste’s story. Their love of wine and food breathes life into the wood and walls. They also own and operate local vineyard Eagles’ Landing, where they focus on showing the world what an organic Missouri grape can do. They bring sophistication, knowledge, and education to the business of making people happy.

Underpinning that knowledge is a deep local love for the soil, farmers, grapes, and diners that make Just A Taste more than just another restaurant. As a result, you’ll leave Just A Taste’s restaurants and bars with more than just a full stomach—you’ll have memories you can’t wait to relive. U 36 • BREWVIEW

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S P R I N G F I E L D A R E A B R E W F I N DS W H E R E TO F I N D TAS T I N G S

CHECK WEBSITES FOR DAYS AND HOURS OPEN, AND ALL OTHER AMENITIES PROVIDED AT THEIR TASTING ROOM.

BREWERIES Beard Engine Brewery

Alba

www.facebook.com/ BeardEngineBrewCo

Wire Road Brewing Co.

Battlefield

www.wireroadbrewing.com

Turkey Creek Brewery

Hollister

www.turkeycreekbrewery.com

Indian Springs Brewing Co.

Neosho

indianspringsbrewing.com

4 By 4 Brewing Co.

Springfield

www.4by4brewingcompany.com

Banter Brewing Co.

Springfield

www.facebook.com/banterbrewingco

Tie and Timber Beer Co.

Springfield

www.tieandtimberbeerco.com

Bricktown Brewery

Springfield

Great Escape Beer Works

WINERIES Lindwedel Winery

Branson

www.lindwedelwinery.com

Ozark Hills Winery

Branson

www.ozarkhillswinery.com

Keltoi Vineyard and Winery

Oronogo

www.keltoivineyard.com

DeLaney Vineyard and Winery

Nevada

www.facebook.com/ DeLaneyVineyardandWinery

Lambs and Vines Winery

Seymour

www.lambsandvineswinery.com

bricktownbrewery.com

Tyler Ridge Vineyard Winery

Springfield

www.facebook.com/Tyler-RidgeVineyard-Winery-161562913955650

Springfield

www.greatescapebeerworks.com

7Cs Winery

Walnut Grove

www.7cswinery.com

Hold Fast Brewing

Springfield

www.hfbrewing.com

Bear Creek Wine Co.

Walnut Shade

bearcreekwinecompany.com

Lost Signal Brewing Co.

Springfield

www.lostsignalbrewing.com

Mother’s Brewing Co.

Springfield

www.mothersbrewing.com

Show Me Brewing

Springfield

showmebrewing.com

Springfield Brewing Co.

Springfield

springfieldbrewingco.com

White River Brewing Co.

Springfield

www.facebook.com/whiteriverbrewing

Flag City Brewing

Webb City

www.facebook.com/ Flag-City-Brewing-566353553741749

DISTILLERIES Missouri Ridge Distillery

Branson

missouriridgedistillery.com

Copper Run Distillery

Branson West

www.copperrundistillery.com

Tall Pines Distillery

Noel

tallpinesdistillery.com

White Mule Distillery

Purdy

www.ozarkwhisky.com

Bub’s Distillery

Rogersville

www.facebook.com/ BubsDistillerySoMo

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CENTRAL MISSOURI

WHERE DO YOU FIND BREWVIEW MO? Find your copy at these locations:

BEES KNEES BREW CO. 106 W. Jasper Street Versailles, MO

HERMANNHOF WINERY 330 E. 1st St. Hermann, MO

MERAMEC VINEYARDS WINERY 600 State Route B St. James, MO

BLACKSMITH DISTILLERY

HUMMINGBIRD VINEYARD & WINERY 16586 Audrain Road 953 Mexico, MO

PUBLIC HOUSE BREWING CO. 600 N. Rolla Street Rolla, MO

18146 Campground Road Phillipsburg, MO

JUST A TASTE 200 N. Jefferson St. James, MO

PUBLIC HOUSE BREWING CO. 551 State Route B St. James, MO

DOGMASTER DISTILLERY 210 St. James Street, Suite D Columbia, MO

LAST FLIGHT BREWING CO. 738 Heisinger Road Jefferson City, MO

WOOD HAT SPIRITS 489 Booneslick Road New Florance, MO

FLAT BRANCH PUB AND BREWERY 115 S. 5th Street Columbia, MO

LES BOURGEOIS VINEYARDS 14020 W. Hwy B Rocheport, MO

11517 Branch Road Lohman, MO

BOAT TOWN BREWING

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C E N T R A L M I S S O U R I B R E W F I N DS

BREWERIES Broadway Brewery

Columbia

www.broadwaybrewery.com

Bur Oak Brewing Co.

Columbia

buroakbeer.com

Flat Branch Pub and Brewing

Columbia

www.flatbranch.com

Logboat Brewing Co.

Columbia

www.logboatbrewing.com

Tin Mill Brewing Co.

Hermann

www.tinmillbrewery.com

Last Flight Brewing Co.

Jefferson City

www.lastflightbrewing.com

Prison Brews

Jefferson City

www.prisonbrews.com

Back Home Brewing Co.

Ozark

www.backhomebrewing.co

Boat Town Brewing

Phillipsburg

www.boattownbrewing.com

Edg-Cliff Brewing Co.

Potosi

www.edg-clif.com

Public House Brewing Company of Rolla and St. James

St. James/Rolla

Bee’s Knees Brewing Co.

Versailles

www.publichousebrewery.com

www.beeskneesbrewco.com

WINERIES Bias Winery

Berger

biaswinery.com/wordpress

Wenwood Farm Winery

Bland

www.wenwoodfarmwinery.com

Leaky Roof Meadery

Buffalo

leakyroofmeadery.com

Adam Puchta Winery

Hermann

adampuchtawine.com

Endless Summer Winery

Hermann

www.endlesssummerwinery.com

Hermannhof Winery

Hermann

www.hermannhof.com

Martin Brothers Winery

Hermann

www.martinbrotherswinery.com

OakGlenn Vineyard and Winery

Hermann

oakglenn.com

Stone Hill Winery

Hermann

stonehillwinery.com

Cooper’s Oak Winery

Higbee

www.skullsplitterspirits.com

Canterbury Hill Winery and Restaurant

Holts Summit

canterburyhill.com

W H E R E TO F I N D TAS T I N G S

CHECK WEBSITES FOR DAYS AND HOURS OPEN, AND ALL OTHER AMENITIES PROVIDED AT THEIR TASTING ROOM. Missouri State Winery

Mountain Grove

ag.missouristate.edu/winery

Viandel Winery

Mountainview

www.viandelvineyard.com

Curling Vine Winery

New Florence

www.curlingvinewinery.com

Kuenzel Valley Winery

New Haven

kuenzelvalleywinery.com

Robller Vineyard Winery

New Haven

www.robllerwines.com

Edg-Cliff Winery

Potosi

www.edg-clif.com

Les Bourgeois Vineyards

Rocheport

missouriwine.com

Eagles’ Landing Wine

St. James

www.eagleslandingwine.com

Meramec Vineyards

St. James

meramecvineyards.com

St. James Winery

St. James

www.stjameswinery.com

Red Moose Vineyard

Salem

www.redmoosevineyard.com

Wildlife Ridge Winery

Smithton

wildliferidgewinery.com

Peaceful Bend Vineyard

Steelville

peacefulbend.com

Buffalo Creek Winery

Stover

buffalocreekwinery.com

Dale Hollow Winery

Stover

www.dalehollowwinery.com

7C's Winery

Walnut Grove

www.7cswinery.com

Baltimore Bend Vineyard

Waverly

www.baltimorebend.com

Westphalia Vineyards

Westphalia

www.westphaliavineyards.com

DogMaster Distillers

Columbia

dogmasterdistillery.com

Black Shire Distillery

Hermann

www.blackshiredistillery.comhome

Copper Mule Distillery

Hermann

coppermule.com

Fernweh Distilling Co.

Hermann

www.fernwehdistilling.comtop.aspx

Higbee

skullsplitterspirits.com

DISTILLERIES

Giggling Grapes Winery

Jefferson City

www.gigglinggrapeswinery.com

SkullSplitter Spirits

Shawnee Bluff Vineyards

Lake Ozark

shawneebluff.com

Woodsmen Distilling

Higbee

www.drinkwoodsmen.com

T’s Redneck Distillery

Lebanon

www.facebook.comTsRedneck-Steakhouse-114447 658611514/?ref=page_internal

Belmont Vineyard and Winery

Leasburg

belmontvineyards.com

Seven Springs Winery

Linn Creek

sevenspringswinery.com www.westwinery.com

Blacksmith Artisanal Spirits

Lohman

blacksmithartisanalspirits.com

West Winery

Macon

Hummingbird Vineyard and Winery

Mexico

hummingbirdwinery.com

Wood Hat Spirits

New Florence

www.woodhatspirits.com

Pinckney Bend Distillery

www.pinckneybend.com

Twin Meadows Winery

Madison

New Haven

Rocheport Distilling

Rocheport

www.facebook.com/ RocheportDistilling

www.twinmeadowswinery.com

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BY MARIE EDINGER

Boat Town Brewing Comfy like home, rare like vacation

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or the past several years, Boat Town Brewing has been the pride of Phillipsburg, Missouri. The spot offers a wide variety of brews, pleasing various palates. From hefeweizens to lagers, New England hazy IPAs to Belgian wits, barrel-aged gems like a Belgian strong golden ale, a Scotch “Wee Heavy” and an imperial double stout, Boat Town has it all.

The unique offerings on their tap list aren’t the only thing the brewery offers.

THE JOURNEY Boat Town Brewing was born in 2015 after a group of medical professionals who shared a love for home brewing decided to expand on their passion.

They took it to the next level in 2016 when the doors to the brewery first opened. Brian Hash, the current owner, started working behind the bar about three months after opening day. “They kind of underestimated how popular they were going to be,” explained Brian.

“In the beginning, two guys and their wives were trying to do everything.

They realized they needed more help, and that’s part of how I got here.”

Brian grew in his role, going from being a part-time bartender to getting involved

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with the brewing process, becoming general manager, and finally buying the place in August 2019. He’s also the head brewer now.

“They were still working full-time and didn’t really have the time to devote to it, the way it needed,” Brian elaborated. He explained he grew up in small businesses and retail and became passionate about the brewing process while working there.

Brian grew up nearby, in Lebanon, Missouri. He loved how much the community embraced Boat Town. Many of the customers were familiar, but many also came from afar. The brewery sets

right off Route 66 and is close to popular fishing spot Bennett Springs. “It’s really cool to see people enjoying something that you created, and that’s a real hook for us,” said Brian.

THE DESTINATION Now, the brewery is a beautiful, family-friendly space. Brian says he took great efforts to differentiate Boat Town’s taproom from the environment at bars.

For example, there’s a large outdoor area where people can relax and let their kids roam free, and on the weekends, they can listen to live music.

One of the benefits of being the owner and head brewer is that Brian is free to experiment. He and his right-hand-man Justin, who brews and handles the cellar, have been trying unique flavor combinations. “We really do like the, ‘What would happen if?’ We enjoy trying new things. We like to take beer that we make that we know is great and then play with it some,” said Brian. One example is a smoked pepper beer called Smokin’ Hot Date. They also do a Mexican hot chocolate beer for the holidays, using their imperial stout as a base, then adding cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa nibs, and dried ancho chilis.

THE FUN Boat Town always has about a dozen beers on tap and also shares the love by featuring a few offerings from guest taps chosen by Brian. In addition, he makes an effort to partner with other local businesses, like Leaky Roof Meadery in Buffalo, Missouri. “We know the owner of that meadery, and we love their products, we love the fact that they’re neighbors, and that’s really neat to be working with someone that’s very local to us,” said Brian. “Like I said, I grew up in small business, and we really do want to lift other businesses up and do what we can to help.”

Another way Boat Town Brewing “supports local” is by leasing an on-site food vendor space. Rather than having a restaurant or rotating multiple food trucks, in 2018, Boat Town created a kitchen in a neighboring building and leased it. Recently, a new vendor, Hot Mess Express, moved in.

Want a Boat Town Beer? They are only served in the taproom conveniently located just off I-44 at exit 123, just west of Lebanon. But Brian acknowledges they could change their business model in the future. U

Boat Town Brewing 18146 Campground Rd. Phillipsburg, MO (417) 532-2772 www.boattownbrewing.com

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BY NIKKI DAVIDSON

A Small-batch Winery Offers Local Nectar

HUMMINGBIRD VINEYARD AND WINERY GROWS THEIR OWN

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wo miles down a remote gravel road in Mexico, Missouri, sets a small vineyard. Visitors are greeted by the wagging tail of onsite “security” officer Gerty. A friendly boxer, Gerty prefers to give guests kisses instead of hassles before they begin their Hummingbird Vineyard and Winery experience.

“Once you get here, it’s a beautiful country setting, and it’s absolutely gorgeous,” said Hummingbird’s office manager, Heather Thewlis. “We’ve got an outdoor fireplace and plenty of outdoor seating, and there’s a creek that runs down in the back.”

The small winery stands apart from the field of more than 100 others in Missouri for its dedication to an entirely local and hands-on process. Workers oversee each step, from growing the grapes to bottling the finished product.

As a result, each wine is carefully crafted and delivers a unique flavor profile.

“Everything we bottle that year is what

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we sell for the year,” said Heather. “We like to use just our grapes. So whatever we grow with is what we use, so we don’t have big quantities, typically when we bottle smaller batches. It gives a more personal feel to it.”

THE STORY BEHIND HUMMINGBIRD VINEYARD AND WINERY Seduced by Napa Valley, California, former State Farm catastrophe insurance adjuster David Runge was enamored by the rows of grapes and hillside vineyards

that have made that region one of the world’s most-popular wine-producing areas. David’s retirement adventure would eventually become an award-winning vineyard and winery. “He realized that there is a lot more work that goes into it than he thought,” said Heather. “You can’t simply stick a grapevine into the ground and watch it grow. So a friend... suggested he make wine.”

The initial vines were planted in 2011 and “became” wine by 2014. In 2015, he was fine-tuning recipes and knee-deep in the details. His first offering was the Semi-Sweet Vignole, and David gifted it to family and friends that year. The crisp, clear white with a citrusy, off-dry, light-bodied flavor remains a customer favorite, even though Hummingbird has eight other varieties. “You’ll get kind of a fruity taste with it; it’s our semi-sweet white,” said Heather. “People kind of like it because it’s right there where it’s not too sweet, not too dry.”

AWARD WINNERS Hummingbird wines are popular with guests and judges alike. Another hit is the 2021 American Wine Society bronze medal winner Autumn Frost. Silky and

voluptuous, Autumn Frost is a blend with brilliant coloring and a sweet, fruit-forward appeal. In addition, the 2020 SemiSweet Vignole and 2020 Hickory Ridge Apple received silver medals at the 2021 Missouri Wine Competition.

MISSOURI RIVER WINE TRAIL Hummingbird Vineyard and Winery is one of seven on the Missouri River Wine Trail. Customers can drop in for a tasting of nine different varieties, and on days when it’s not too busy, even take a tour of the small facility. The tasting room also sells wine slushies and domestic beer.

Pizza and small bites are available, but guests are also invited to bring food and snacks. Hummingbird has occasional live music and a tranquil, rustic vibe, making it an excellent location for bridal showers and other events. U

Hummingbird Vineyard and Winery L.L.C 16586 Audrain Road 953 Mexico, MO 65265 573-582-7425 www.hummingbirdwinery.com

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WHERE DO YOU FIND BREWVIEW MO? Find your copy at these locations:

BLACK SILO WINERY 4030 E. 10th Street Trenton, MO BRONZE OWL BREWING 506 Vine Street Poplar Bluff, MO CAVE HOLLOW WEST WINERY 217 Cave Hollow Road Hannibal, MO 44 • BREWVIEW

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MARK TWAIN BREWING COMPANY 422 N. Main Street Hannibal, MO

PINEY RIVER BREWING COMPANY 15194 Walnut Grove Drive Bucyrus, MO

MINGLEWOOD BREWERY 121 Broadway Street Cape Girardeau, MO

WAGES BREWING CO 1382 Bill Virdon Blvd.

West Plains, MO

T H E R E S T O F T H E B E S T B R E W F I N DS W H E R E TO F I N D TAS T I N G S BREWERIES Saxony Hills Brewing Co.

Altenburg

www.saxonyhillsbrewery.com

Piney River Brewing Co.

Bucyrus

pineyriverbrewing.com

Bronze Owl Brewing

Poplar Bluff

www.bronzeowlbrewing.com

Ebb and Flow Fermentations

Cape Girardeau

www.ebbandflowfermentations. com

Minglewood Brewery

Cape Girardeau

www.minglewoodbrewery.com

Mark Twain Brewing Co.

Hannibal

www.marktwainbrewing company.com

Steele Wheel Brewery

Jackson

www.steelecrestwinery.com

St. Francois Winery and Brewery

Park Hills

www.stfrancoiswinery.com

Ostermeier Brewing Co.

West Plains

www.ostermeierbrewing.com

Wages Brewing Co.

West Plains

www.wagesbrewco.com

WINERIES Hemman Winery

Brazeau

www.hemmanwinery.com

Hunter Valley Winery

Cape Girardeau

www.facebook.com/HunterValley-Winery-154564604619578

Vance Vineyards and Winery

Fredericktown

www.vancevineyards.com

Apple Creek Vineyard and Winery

Friedheim

applecreekwinery.com

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CHECK WEBSITES FOR DAYS AND HOURS OPEN, AND ALL OTHER AMENITIES PROVIDED AT THEIR TASTING ROOM. Cave Hollow West Winery

Hannibal

cavehollow.westwinery.com

Steele Crest Winery

Jackson

www.steelecrestwinery.com

Durso Hills Winery and Bistro

Marquand

victoria-vineyards.com

Backyard Vine & Wine

Maryville

www.backyardvineandwine.net

Horst Winery

Mountain View

www.facebook.com /Horst-Vineyards-andWinery-254407108027901/

Grindstone Valley Winery

Osborn

www.facebook.com/ Grindstone-Valley-Winery-363412537195288

Windy Wine Co.

Osborn

www.windywine.com

River Ridge Winery

Scott City

www.riverridgewinery.com

Black Silo Winery

Trenton

www.blacksilowinery.com

Princeton

www.facebook.com/ rockingcdistillery

DISTILLERIES Rocking C. Distillery

st. louis, mo

Lupulin Carnival Is Back! the greatest beer show on earth

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BY REBECCA LIEBSON

Turbo and the Biscuit’s Black Silo Winery Reopens after Winter Nap

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f you’re driving down MO Route 6 on your way out of Trenton, MO, keep your eyes peeled for a black silo once home to a dairy farm. Turbo and the Biscuit transformed this seventy-acre

Black Silo Winery 4030 East 10th Street Trenton, Missouri (660) 357-2208 www.blacksilowinery.com

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property into one of the most exciting wineries and event spaces in northern Missouri – Black Silo Winery.

Jenn Hottes and her husband Duane Urich, also known as the Biscuit and Turbo, purchased the farm as an early retirement project. Duane spent time in California wine country as a National Guard airman. This time inspired them to open a winery. “Just the organized beauty of the vineyards and winery grounds was so inspiring just in themselves that he never forgot that,

and it ultimately manifested 20 years later in Trenton, MO,” Jenn said.

After taking classes in the science and study of wine and winemaking and the cultivation and harvesting of grapes, the two got to work planting their first harvest in 2010. Three years later, they opened their doors to the public. They now produce 12 different wines from eight grape varietals. The most popular is the “2 Lane”—a sweet, aromatic blend of seven other grapes.

Visitors can enjoy a bottle or glass

inside the tasting room—once the farm’s milking parlor—or drink al fresco on the patio.

Aside from the wine, Black Silo has become a popular spot for weddings and other gatherings, including the annual Mid America Music Festival, which Jenn and Duane started in 2017. For this year’s festival, “We expect to exceed 5,000 festivalgoers coming to watch 12 bands over two days with seven of those bands being national tour acts!”

Jenn said. Last year’s event featured Autograph,

Slaughter, and Great White. Watch the website for this year’s lineup.

So what is in store for the future? This year, the winery will delve into the world of beer with Black Silo Brewing. They hope to unveil one or two this summer and eventually expand the operation with four mainstays and new specialty brews each month. Black Silo closes for the winter but will welcome visitors and reopen the first weekend in April. U www.BrewViewMO.com •

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stuff you need to do!

TUESDAYS 4-8PM

BBQ Tuesdays!

Set Reminders, add to your calendar, or write it down old school — be there or be quadrat!

Enjoy our competition BBQ at a big discount every Tuesday with the purchase of a draught beer.

Find BeerSauce Events on Facebook!

$595 $795 $195

WEDNESDAYS 6-8:30PM

Selections include PORK, CHICKEN, NACHOS, AND CHEESE BITES Selections include BRISKET ENTREES

SIDES

(Not Valid with Other Offers)

Beer N BBQ Special Enjoy a BeerSauce entree from the BBQ Bar, and you’ll receive one draught beer FREE!

Plus, enjoy live music most Wednesday nights!

Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Draught beers valued at $7 or less. Customer pays the difference for more expensive pours.

BeerSauce Shop 14738 B Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011

BeerSauce educates about the culture and history of the products we sell. Each BeerSauce Shop has BBQ, Beer, and Whiskey Schools three times a week. Our motto is: shop, taste, learn.

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BeerSauce Shop 3880 S Lindbergh Blvd Ste 300

St. Louis, MO 63127

SHOP SUNSET HILLS MISSOURI BOURBON TRAIL FEST Join us on Saturday, April 2nd, from noon-3p at Kirkwood Park, and celebrate Missouri-made whiskeys and our MO heritage of premium craft spirits. Drink 60+ whiskeys, live music, live shirt printing, BeerSauce Cigar Flavor Wagon, Craft Beer on Draught, BBQ meal included, Updated VIP options, and more! Includes Golden Ticket for a pour of one limited Missouri-made whiskey, commemorative taster glass, Brisket BBQ Lunch, Access to VIP Lounge Area, 10% all whiskey bottles.

Attending Distilleries Have Included the Following & More: Blue Wing Cardinal Sin Copper Run Dogmaster Fernweh J. Rieger Missouri Ridge Missouri Spirits Lifted Spirits Pinckney Bend

Restless Spirits Samuel Berton Spirits of St. Louis St. Louis Distillery Stumpy’s Switchgrass Still 630 Union Horse Wood Hat Woodsmen

General Admission Tickets: $50 Includes commemorative taster glass, Burger & Brat BBQ Lunch, 10% off two or more whiskey bottles.

GA TICKET: https://bit.ly/3rJADFA VIP Tickets: $75 | Limiting 75 Tickets https://bit.ly/3KEaiBD

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New Arrivals

Collabs & New Sauces BEERSAUCE SHOP

has teamed with our friends at Alpha Brewing Company for a very special collaboration brew. This go around, we’re riding the milkshake-sour train with a Cherry Pie Sour.

Take time to unplug and go back to the days of pies in windows and being home by dinner time with this decadent sour ale brewed with loads of cherries, a dash of vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. It’s a tart cherry pie in a can.

The name is still in development, and the release is tentatively set for mid-July.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 5PM

903 Slushy Sour Beer Flight Night

OUR FIRST RED SAUCE

We are featuring four excellent sour slush beers from 903 Brewers on DRAUGHT, and we can’t wait to share ‘em with ya’! So come on down for a very special Slushy Sour Flight Night featuring 5oz pours of each for just $20. Snag Tickets NOW! Plus, we’re pre-selling 4-packs. Tickets: bit.ly/35LolW4

We took an old-world pizza sauce recipe, and BeerSauce’d it up. This fresh, tomato-based sauce features finely chopped onion, garlic, olive oil, red bell peppers, and secret spices.

Perfect for pizzas on the smoker, homemade pasta, and chicken parm with a kick!

Trash Can Punch Gose Smoothie-style Gose with pineapple, blood orange, passion fruit, apricot, and sweet cherries.

Slush Money Fruited Berliner Weisse packed with drippy succulence. Raspberry, pineapple, and pink guava provide a juicy tang up front that mellows into fresh sweetness. Vanilla keeps it smooth and effortlessly drinkable. “Yum!” is an understatement.

Blueberry Donut Slushy Weisse Ale Berliner Weisse Style Ale aged on blueberry and vanilla bean

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Strawberry Cake Slushy Strawberry and vanilla flavored Berliner Weisse Style Ale

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

BeerSauce Shop 14738 B Manchester Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011

5PM–10PM 903 “Bigger in Texas” Beer Flight Night Our buddies, 903 Brewers, have bestowed upon us four kegs of AMAZING Malt-Forward, Dessert Brews, and the like, and we can’t wait to share ‘em with ya’ at BeerSauce Ballwin.

Join us on Thursday, April 21st beginning at 5p for a very special 903 “Bigger in Texas” Beer Flight Night featuring 5oz pours of the following 903 “dessert” beers for just $20.

Snag Tickets NOW! Plus, we’re pre-selling 4-packs too! Tickets include a 5oz draught pour of each of the below. Tickets: bit.ly/3KdEAKt

Pretzel Day Stout

10% Imperial stout with glaze, cinnamon sugar, chocolate, white chocolate, fudge, M&M’s, caramel dip, mint chip, chocolate chip, marshmallows, nuts, toffee nuts, coconuts, peanut butter drizzle, Oreos, sprinkles, cotton candy bits, and powdered sugar.

Java the Hutt

12.6% Imperial coffee stout with massive body and a bounty of flavors. This mighty java stout boasts an audacious dose of Sumatra coffee beans atop a chocolate rye malt base, giving the brew forward notes of earthy fruity coffee roast layered within rich chocolate dimensions.

Sasquatch’s Vineyard Wine Infused Reserve Stout

10% Imperial stout brewed with Cabernet Sauvignon grape must aged in oak.

P’nut Butter Crunch P’nut Butter

Crunch cream ale is loaded with sweet and nutty peanuts and your favorite old-school cereal treat. A biscuity malt base allows the rich peanut butter flavor front and center.

NEW COLLAB SAUCE ARRIVAL

Duke’s ‘Bama BBQ Sauce

Savor this new authentic Alabama-style white sauce in collaboration with Duke’s BBQ. Prevalent horseradish melds with sour cream and other seasonings for a flavor surprise; great on smoked wings, steak, brisket, and more. www.BrewViewMO.com •

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EVENTS IN ST LOUIS METRO

APRIL 2, 6PM BOXCAR LIVE AT URBAN CHESTNUT MIDTOWN Urban Chestnut Midtown Brewery and Biergarten 3229 Washington Ave St.Louis, MO

www.facebook.com/boxcartheband APRIL 21 & MAY 19 BITCOIN OVER BEER Crypto World 2788 Muegge Road Saint Charles, MO (314)802-6228 Thursday, April 21, 5:30-8:30pm Thursday, May 19, 5:30-8:30pm

www.shopcryptoworld.com APRIL 13, 4–6PM BIZ BREW Rec Hall STL 800 S Duchesne Dr. St Charles, MO

www.happeningnext.com/event /biz-brew-april-2022-eid3a08gj4lc6 APRIL 23 3RD ANNUAL TACO & TEQUILA CRAWL: SOULARD Soulard Saint Louis St.Louis, MO

www.facebook.com/TheTacoCrawl APRIL 23 & 24, 5PM CLAYTON ART AND WINE FESTIVAL Downtown Clayton 7750 Carondelet Ave #7798 Clayton, MO

www.eastcountytoday.net/event/ clayton-art-and-wine-festivalapril-23-24

LUPULIN CARNIVAL SATURDAYS, 2PM & 4PM EARTHBOUND BEER GUIDED TOUR Earthbound Beer 2724 Cherokee St St.Louis, MO (314)769-9576

www.earthboundbeer.com/ MAY 14, 1PM–4PM LUPULIN CARNIVAL The Big Top 3401 Washington Ave St.Louis, MO

www.kranzbergartsfoundation.org/ events/lupulin-carnival/

Schlafly Bottleworks APRIL THROUGH JUNE SCHLAFLY BIERGARTEN Tower Grove Park—Ruins Pond Every Friday, 4-8pm Saturdays, 11am-4pm

APRIL 3, MAY 1, JUNE 5 MAPLEWOOD MARKET Sundays, 11am-3pm

MAY 27–29 SCHLAFLY ART OUTSIDE FESTIVAL Friday, May 27, 4-9pm Saturday, May 28, 11am-9pm Sunday, May 29, 11am-4pm

7260 Southwest Avenue Maplewood, MO (314) 241-2337

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EVENTS IN ST LOUIS METRO

The Factory At The District

17105 North Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO

www.thefactorystl.com

APRIL 2, 7PM DAVID SPADE APRIL 3, 8PM GUS JOHNSON

BASTILLE

APRIL 6, 7:30PM THE REVIVALISTS APRIL 20, 8PM OLIVIA RODRIGO APRIL 22, 9PM BLACK TIGER SEX MACHINE MAY 5, 7:30PM JORDAN DAVIS MAY 12, 7PM GEORGE BENSON MAY 26, 7PM PARKWAY DRIVE MAY 31, 8PM BASTILLE

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EVENTS IN KANSAS CITY METRO

ASHLYNNE GREY ANDREW HOYT STEVE AOKI TUESDAYS, 6PM–9PM THE TUESDAY SESSIONS East Forty Brewing 1201 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO

www.eastfortybrewing.com

THURSDAYS, 7PM–9PM TRIVIA NIGHT East Forty Brewing 1201 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO The Tuesday Sessions, 6-9pm

www.eastfortybrewing.com

APRIL 1, 7PM STEVE AOKI KC LIVE! 1330 Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO (816)842-1045

www.powerandlightdistrict.com/ events/20220401_-steve-aoki

APRIL 2, 4PM–8PM NKC. SPRING FLING BEER FEST iWerx 1520 Clay Street North Kansas City, MO

KIEL GROVE

Border Brewing Company APRIL 3 WADE D. BROWN LIVE, 2-4PM

MAY 8 COYOTE BILL BAND LIVE, 2-4PM

APRIL 10 ANDREW HOYT LIVE, 2-4PM

MAY 15 KIEL GROVE LIVE, 2-4PM

APRIL 24 ASHLYNNE GREY LIVE, 2-4PM

MAY 22 BRYAN COPELAND LIVE, 2-4PM

MAY 1 DAVID LOVING LIVE, 2-4PM

www.borderbrewco.com

www.eventbrite.com/e/nkc-springfling-beer-fest-2022-tickets228338545737?aff=ebdiayyoutube

APRIL 9, 7:30PM DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY @ BARRE KC’S BLACK & WHITE SOIREE Boulevard Brewing Company 2501 Southwest Boulevard Kansas City, MO

www.kcballet.org/events/soiree/#tickets

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512 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO

APRIL 30, 1PM–5PM

Parkville Microbrew Fest 2022 English Landing Park 8701 McAfee St. Parkville, MO

www.tickettailor.com/events /mainstreetparkvilleassociation/586836/

MAY 7

KC Summer BeerFest, 6-10pm 1 Arrowhead Dr, Kansas City, MO

www.kcsummerbeerfest.com/

EVENTS IN SPRINGFIELD

SBC’s The Cellar APRIL 9, 5PM REALLY BAD PEOPLE LIVE! APRIL 10, 10AM–2PM ROLLER DISCO DRAG BRUNCH APRIL 23, 7:30PM SENSI TRAILS AND REBEL SHAKEDOWN

APRIL 27 & MAY 25 BOOKS & BREWS BOOK CLUB

APRIL 2, NOON–4PM 12TH ANNUAL OZARKS BEERFEST

Hold Fast Brewing 235 N Kimbrough Ave, Springfield, MO (417)761-2318 Wednesday, April 27, 7-8:30pm Wednesday, May 25, 7-8:30pm

Springfield Expo Center 634 E Saint Louis St Springfield, MO

www.ozarksbeerfest.com

www.facebook.com/ groups/215810216469825

MAY 8, 6PM BRING YOUR SKA PUNK MOTHER JUNE 4, NOON–10PM SGF 3RD ANNUAL TOUR DE BREW

Mother’s Brewing Company APRIL 9, 10AM–10PM RED FLAGS & GUT FEELINGS SEAFOOD JAMMER

507 W Walnut St Springfield, MO

www.thecellar.springfield brewingco.com

APRIL 23, NOON–8PM EARTH DAY 2022: THE FESTIVAL

215 South Grant Avenue Springfield, MO

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EVENTS IN CENTRAL MO

Piney River Brewing MUSIC AT THE BARN APRIL 2, 3PM–6PM KIRK PIERCE APRIL 9, 3PM–6PM STEVIE NEWMAN APRIL 16, 10AM–1PM CASEY LYNN & THE DEALBREAKERS APRIL 23, 3PM–6PM CHROME 45 APRIL 29, 6PM–9PM JOE DILLSTROM

ANGELA JOHNSON-REYES SPOON

MAY 7, 3PM–6PM KIRK PIERCE MAY 14, 3PM–6PM JOE DILLSTROM JUNE 3, 6:30PM–9:30PM KIRK PIERCE 15194 Walnut Grove Drive Bucyrus, MO

www.pineyriverbrewing.com

JIMMIE ALLEN

The Blue Note MARCH 28, 8PM CHARLEY CROCKETT APRIL 8, 8PM ZOSO: A TRIBUTE TO LED ZEPPELIN

MAY 7, 1PM MORELS AND MICROBREWS 2022

APRIL 10, 8PM THE RECORE COMPANY: PLAY LOUD TOUR

APRIL 28, 7PM “JAZZ & THE BEATS” MINGUS BIG BAND & READINGS FROM THE ROAD APRIL 29, 8PM JIMMIE ALLEN, DOWN HOME TOUR MAY 13, 8:30PM REVEREND HORTON HEAT

APRIL 16, 8PM LUCERO

MAY 20, 6PM BROTHERS OSBORNE ON 9TH STREET

www.thebrickdistrict.com /morels-microbrews

APRIL 23, 8PM THE CADILLAC THREE

MAY 20–MAY 22, 10AM–6PM HERMANN MAIFEST

APRIL 25, 8PM SPOON: LUCIFER ON THE SOFA TOUR

MAY 27, 7PM AARON LEWIS & THE STATELINERS AT CRMU AMPHITHEATER

Brick District, Fulton, MO

231 E 5th St Hermann, MO

www.katytrailmo.com/events /hermann-maifest/

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APRIL 26, 7PM ANJELAH JOHNSON-REYES: WHO DO YOU THINK I AM? TOUR

17 North Ninth St. Columbia, Mo thebluenote.com

EVENTS IN THE REST OF THE BEST

Ebb & Flow Fermentations

APRIL 23, 6PM–9PM LIVE MUSIC: PHANTOM SAM BAND

MARCH 31, 7PM–10PM LIVE MUSIC: DEUCE & HEETER

APRIL 9, 6PM–9PM LIVE MUSIC: JOSHUA PEELER

APRIL 28, 7PM–10PM LIVE MUSIC: GRATEFUL THURSDAY

APRIL 1, 7PM–10PM LIVE MUSIC: JASON TEETER & GHOST SIGNAL

APRIL 14, 7PM–10PM LIVE MUSIC: GRATEFUL THURSDAY

APRIL 29, 6PM–9PM LIVE MUSIC: SECOND-HAND CARTUNES

APRIL 2, 6PM–9PM LIVE MUSIC: UMBRA APRIL 5, 7PM–8:30PM BOOKS ON TAP APRIL 8 7PM–10PM LIVE MUSIC: MAGGIE THORN

APRIL 15, 6PM–9PM LIVE MUSIC: T-LEX APRIL 20, 6:30PM–7:30PM EBB TALKS

11 S Spanish Street Cape Girardeau, MO www.ebbandflowfermentations.com

APRIL 22, 6PM–9PM LIVE MUSIC: JOY BROOKER

Show Me Center

APRIL 1, 8PM TRAVIS TRITT SET IN STONE TOUR APRIL 9, 6PM–9PM BOURBON ON BROADWAY CAPE GIRARDEAU 2022

JUNE 4, 8PM JACKSON ELKS LODGE BEER HUNT

Mary Jane Bourbon + Smokehouse 1107 Broadway St Cape Girardeau, MO

Jackon Elks Lodge 542 W Independence St, Jackson, MO

www.mjbsmokehouse.com/events

www.facebook.com/events /1576935432645128/?_rdr

MAY 5, 6:30PM–9:30PM CRAFT + CANVAS Chaos Brewing 112 S Main St, Joplin, MO

APRIL 2, 10AM-2:30PM SHOW ME DAY APRIL 30, 9AM-5PM SPRING CLASSIC CAR AUCTION 1333 N. Sprigg Street Cape Girardeau, MO www.showmecenter.biz

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COVER SUBMISSIONS

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Keep sending us your cover photo submissions!

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SHOW ME WHAT’S GOOD

SHOW ME WHAT’S GOOD

There were so many great cover submissions! We wanted to share them and give a shout-out to all the folks who sent in their awesome photos. Sadly we could only choose one.

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AD INDEX

For more information about print and online advertising opportunities, contact John or Robin Gales at (802) 558-2719 or email brewviewmo@gmail.com

4 by 4 Brewing ..........................................................................................37

KC Bier Company .................................................................................... 55

4 Hands Brewing Company.................................................................. 45

Meramec Vineyards Winery ...................................................................8

7 C's Winery............................................................................................. 39

Missouri Beer Company .........................................................................53

Alpha Brewing Company........................................................................37

Missouri Craft Brewers Guild....................................Inside back cover

Balance and Flow Draft Beer Systems ............................................... 59

Missouri Ridge Distillery and Brewery................................................33

Beer/Sauce................................................................ Outside Back Cover

Noboleis Vineyards................................................................................. 59

Bee's Knees Brewing Company ........................................................... 39

O'Fallon Brewery...................................................................................... 59

Callsign Brewing .........................................................................................3

Public House Brewing Company ............................ Inside Front Cover

Crane Brewing.......................................................................................... 30

Restless Spirits Distillery........................................................................27

DogMaster Distillers ...............................................................................53

Schlafly Beer ............................................................................................ 36

Double Shift Brewing.............................................................................. 55

Square One Brewery/Distillery............................................................. 15

Friendship Brewing company ..................................................................7

Tom's Town Distillery Co..........................................................................7

Fringe Beerworks ......................................................................................23

Turkey Creek Brewery................................................................................8

Hummingbird Vineyard and Winery ...................................................27

Wire Road Brewing Company...............................................................27

Just a Taste................................................................................................ 26

Wood Hat Spirits..................................................................................... 30

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BrewView MO Cool Finds Want some of the awesome stuff we’ve run across?

Here are a few we've found, plus one of our own.

BrewView T-Shirts

Show me your style! Give us a shout if you want us to hook you up. www.brewviewmo.com

Bret Chrismer’s Mustache Wax Look, even if you aren’t carrying a stache that may need some wax, the logo is cool and the T-Shirts are unbelievably comfortable.

www.bscenterprises.com

Missouri Craft Brewers Guild

Show your Missouri craft beer pride.

www.mocraftbeer.com

Wood Hat Spirits

Wood Hat Spirits distills great craft products and has the swag to go with it.

www.woodhatspirits.com

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