The St. Louis beer lover’s guide to American pales ales and IPAs
Local brewers break down what separates American pale ales from IPAs, then we round up 25 standout beers to try at breweries across the St. Louis region.
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St. Louis beer earns four nods in 2026 USA Today 10Best Awards
Perennial, Blue Jay, Anheuser-Busch, and the city itself are on this year’s ballot.
Perfect pizza and beer pairings in St. Louis
As taprooms step back from sprawling menus and high-overhead kitchens, many have landed on something simpler: pizza.
Schlafly’s new CEO is chasing consistency, not trends
James “Otto” Ottolini is betting on quality, not novelty.
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.
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.
DER, new kratom-infused N/A drink, is launching in St. Louis
A partnership between Nico Tortorella and St. Louis–based MNG Brands brings a functional, alcohol-free kratom drink to local shelves.
Budweiser’s 2025 holiday lineup nods to St. Louis history
Beginning November 3, Budweiser will release its 2025 holiday can, depicting the iconic Clydesdale eight-horse hitch.
Perennial on the Trail opens in Kirkwood
The new taproom and cocktail bar from Perennial Artisan Ales and Common Ritual Whiskey is now open on Grant’s Trail.
4 Hands Brewing enters the THC beverage market
Zest, Raz, and Trop will be available beginning November 7 at 4 Hands locations and statewide beginning November 10.
Blue Jay Brewing named “Brewery of the Year” by VinePair
The brewery embodies what the Next Wave Awards were designed to celebrate: creativity, sustainability, and a refusal to chase trends.