Hoping some folks from StL still check forums. I am coming in to town for 2 weeks starting Friday. Anyone want to get together and visit a brewery? Anyone want to do a tasting?
StL does have some pretty awesome beer people. At least that is my opinion. As far as the weekend of the 14th I will have to pass. Grandson’s 1st birthday party is the 15th and I will be busy with preparations. However, a week later would be great.
Eugene, you should consider a day trip on the Southern Illinois Beer Trail. There are some really good breweries that have popped up including one this past weekend. Waterloo to RedBud to Sparta to Scratch and a couple more would make for a good day.
Howdy - I would definitely be up for a brewpub or a little crawl. Mon & Wed are about the only days out this week. Did you have any days that were out or good for you?
Are there any places you had on your radar? A recent fave for me that wasn’t open on your last trip is Wellspent, so hope you have that one on your radar. Twisted Roots is new, but I’ve not been there you, so no opinion. We have the Brew Hub Taproom as well. Its decent, but not much yet of their own brewed here. It is the only place you can get Toppling Goliath in the area since they have the FL contract to brew their beers.
Sweet! I’m open to any of those places. There are a lot of breweries I haven’t visited in the past few years and haven’t been back to many after initial visit. Only evening that I’m not free is Wednesday. I leave Friday the 20th. Clareeses is out of country till Wednesday and may also be able to meet up after that (though I have no idea about her schedule).
Long story short is I’m flexible. Perhaps Thursday this week or sometime next week. That may give other folks time to make room in schedule.
Can’t figure out how to make a new post on mobile, but I can do Thursday!
I’ve had my eye on Twisted Roots as a place to try, haven’t been yet. Wellspent is close to there and newish as well, though the first time I went on opening weekend I wasn’t impressed (they only had 2 brews though). Brew Hub is just ok imo but as vyvvy said you can get Toppling Goliath there.
Clareeses - hope you give Wellspent another shot. Agree with Brew Hub - beers are okay, but the feel in there is so weird being right next to the hotel. Just doesn’t have the comfy brewpub type feel.
Haven’t checked the forums in a while. I am envious of those of you who will be there. We have a couple dozen people coming here on Sunday and I have a LOT to do to get ready for it. Tick many beers! Eugene, I hope to be able to see you on your next trip.