As the year winds down, we’re raising a glass to St. Louis’ ever-evolving beer scene. December is a bittersweet month, marking the end of an era as Earthbound Beer closes its doors, but also the start of new, exciting ventures. From innovative collaborations to exciting expansions, breweries are redefining their roles in the community. Pair these developments with new craft brew options, holiday beer cocktails, insider events, and celebratory gatherings, and it’s clear that the spirit of creativity and camaraderie remains alive and well. Cheers!
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Taking Flight
On the heels of a successful collaboration in Kirkwood, 4 Hands Brewing Co. and Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co. are teaming up again to open a tasting room in Terminal 2 at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The collaboration features 4 Hands’ craft beers, creative cocktails, and premium whiskeys, paired with Peacemaker’s signature lobster rolls, po’ boys, and more. Stay tuned for more details about the opening.
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A Not-So-Quiet Addition
Little Lager and Urban Chestnut are teaming up to open a speakeasy-style bar in Urban Chestnut's Midtown biergarten. Named Keep Quiet STL, the new concept will focus on craft cocktails, with a monthly rotating menu and limited hours, starting Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m.–midnight. Slated to open in February, the collaboration will leverage Urban Chestnut’s resources and Little Lager’s collaborative spirit to deliver high-quality cocktails at an affordable price.
Gather with friends around fire pits and heaters to enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate, s’mores, craft beer, and tasty food from Civil Life. 6–9 p.m.
DECEMBER 16
Santa Claus Brew Crawl
Dress to impress in your best Santa, Mrs. Claus, elf, or ugly Christmas sweater during this festive crawl in Murphysboro, Illinois. Stops will include St. Nicholas Brewery, Big Muddy Brewing, Molly's Pint, and Brews Brothers Taproom, with games, prizes, and contests along the way. 3:30–10 p.m.
DECEMBER 26
Schlafly’s 34th Anniversary Celebration
Schlafly Beer celebrates 34 years with a “throwback to the '90s” party. Head to any of Schlafly’s four brewpub locations to enjoy 1991 beer pricing, with $3 draft specials alongside '90s-themed food and cocktails.
DECEMBER 31
Side Project’s New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Toast to the new year by making a stop at Side Project Patio, which will host the final evening of its Polar Patio Pop-Up, where you can enjoy seasonal beer selections, festive cocktails, and pick up limited-edition vintage beer bags to-go. And nearby Side Project Cellar will offer more opportunities to sip and stock up on to-go beer offerings. Side Project Patio will be open until 7 p.m., and Side Project Cellar will stay open until 8 p.m.
JANUARY 11
White Rooster Stout Fest
White Rooster Brewing in Sparta, Illinois, is bringing back its much-anticipated Stout Fest. This year’s lineup includes five imperial stouts and five milk stouts on draft, as well as doughnuts from Mark's Bakery.
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