Beer

A beer writer and St. Louis brewer sing the praises of an ale “for all seasons and occasions."

The lager has a long history in St. Louis — and despite its low-key image, experts say it’s surprisingly difficult to make well. Two local brewers discuss the lager’s local roots, and highlight some new favorites.

Nestled within a patchwork of corn and soybean fields in Ava, Illinois, Scratch Brewing Co. uses hyperlocal ingredients foraged from the surrounding forest to flavor its beers. The microbrewery has garnered national attention for its unusual brews, earning a spot as a semifinalist for a James Beard Award this year.

Craft brewers pride themselves on being local, but one of their main ingredients comes from far away. Missouri-grown hops could be an option.

Experts in making beer, wine and other adult drinks will discuss their craft this month in St. Louis. The Venture Cafe is putting on “The Art of Alcohol”…

Even breweries are feeling the pinch of the partial federal government shutdown. “The regulating body that we have to submit all of our labels to, to...

The history of the beer industry in St. Louis is a winding one that goes back generations. Brewers named Lemp, Anheuser, Busch and Griesedieck played an…

On July 14, 2008, Anheuser-Busch accepted a $52 billion takeover offer from InBev, a beer conglomerate based in Belgium. The deal marked the end of an era…

St. Louis could become one of the next fronts in the battle between large and small beer companies.A nonprofit group representing independent brewers is…

Linking modern-day St. Louis to the region's brewing heritage has become a priority for the St. Louis Brewers Guild. Plans are in the very early stages,…