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Is the craft beer scene in St. Louis dead? Jordan Palmer (Drink314) weighs in

St. Louis Magazine’s resident beer expert Jordan Palmer joins ‘Arch Eats’ to set the record straight on the local beer scene amid a wave of recent brewery closures.

Is craft beer dead? If you listen to local beer lovers’ chatter, read recent articles in the national press, or watch with sadness as some of the area’s most beloved craft breweries either close or struggle, you might think the answer is yes. However, SLM’s resident beer expert Jordan Palmer is here to set the record straight. In this episode, Jordan, an Emmy award-winning producer and writer of SLM’s craft beer newsletter, joins George and Cheryl to share his thoughts on why craft beer is very much alive—and quite possibly better than ever. And non-beer drinkers, do not fret! Jordan also dishes on some unexpected suggestions that prove there truly is a craft beer for everyone. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. And Be sure to subscribe to SLM’s Craft Beer newsletter written by Jordan Palmer below.

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 ”I do this as a passion project, but since coming over to St. Louis Magazine, it’s really picked up, so it has just been what I love to write about, telling the stories of the brewers and the beer. And I don’t pretend to be an expert on anything. I just am telling you what I think, and people seem to have enjoyed it.” –JP

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Mentioned in this episode:

Wright’s Tavern, 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466.
Louie, 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-300-8188
Scarlett’s Wine Bar, 4253 Laclede, CWE, 314-797-8223.
Jordan Palmers’s Drink 314 blog
White Claw Hard Seltzer
Anheuser-Busch, One Busch Place, Soulard, 314-342-5283.
Great Heart Brewing, 9514 Olive, Olivette, 314-557-7188.
Little Lager, 5848 Hampton, Princeton Heights, 314-760-9481.
Narrow Gauge Brewing Co. , 1545 N. Hiway 67, Florissant, 314-501-6108.
WellBeing Brewing Co.

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About The Hosts

George Mahe

George Mahe

George Mahe has spent most of his life immersed in the restaurant industry, owning and operating establishments before delving into food journalism. He began reviewing restaurants for St. Louis Magazine 35 years ago under the pseudonym “Arnie Boye” (a tribute to his dog) and became the magazine’s first dining editor in 1992. His fair and balanced approach spawned a local restaurant consulting company, and further ventures in ownership. In 2006, he returned to SLM. George spearheads the magazine’s dining coverage, curates the weekly Dining Out newsletter, and co-hosts the Arch Eats podcast. George lives in University City with his wife, Suzi. Send your dining questions to [email protected].

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Cheryl Baehr

Cheryl Baehr has been telling the story of the St. Louis dining scene since 2013, drawing upon her decades-plus experience in the industry and her passion for food and the people who make our city so delicious. A graduate of the University of Missouri St. Louis and the University of Denver, Cheryl left a career in government in Washington, DC to return to her hometown to write about food, first as longtime dining critic for the Riverfront Times and now as a staff writer, co-host of the Arch Eats podcast, and editor of the Dining In newsletter at St. Louis Magazine. When she’s not celebrating the St. Louis food scene, you can find this proud Florissantonian and recent University City expat sipping on coffee at her home in Wildwood with her daughter, Coretta, her partner, Nick, her step-dog, Van, and her beloved Great Pyrenees, Chloe.