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16 Excellent St. Louis Breweries That Aren't Anheuser-Busch

By on Tue, Apr 12, 2016 at 5:04 pm

You know that St. Louis has a long history of beer excellence. You've been to the famed Anheuser-Busch Brewery for everything from tours to holiday lights. You've joined the rest of the country in tearing up at the Clydesdale commercial during the Super Bowl. What you may not know, however, is just how many other breweries we have here in St. Louis. Recent years have seen a flood of craft breweries set up shop in the city, and some of them have earned major props from national experts. All of them have tasting rooms or brewpubs to visit. Here are 17 amazing breweries in the area that you have to put on your St. Louis beer bucket list.

You know that St. Louis has a long history of beer excellence. You've been to the famed Anheuser-Busch Brewery for everything from tours to holiday lights. You've joined the rest of the country in tearing up at the Clydesdale commercial during the Super Bowl.

What you may not know, however, is just how many other breweries we have here in St. Louis. Recent years have seen a flood of craft breweries set up shop in the city, and some of them have earned major props from national experts. All of them have tasting rooms or brewpubs to visit.

Here are 17 amazing breweries in the area that you have to put on your St. Louis beer bucket list.

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Old Bakery Beer Company 400 Broadway Connector Alton, IL 62002 (618) 463-1470 The St. Louis area's amazing craft beer isn't limited to the Missouri side of the river. The brainchild of husband-and-wife team and Urban Chestnut alums Lauren Pattan and James Rogalsky, the Old Bakery Beer Company provides sustainable, handcrafted beer with organically grown American hops and malts. You'll find year-round beers as well as seasonal and guest taps to keep things interesting. Known as Alton's first craft brewery, the Old Bakery Beer Company is a must-visit for any beer connoisseur. Photo by Mabel Suen.
Old Bakery Beer Company
400 Broadway Connector
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-1470

The St. Louis area's amazing craft beer isn't limited to the Missouri side of the river. The brainchild of husband-and-wife team and Urban Chestnut alums Lauren Pattan and James Rogalsky, the Old Bakery Beer Company provides sustainable, handcrafted beer with organically grown American hops and malts. You'll find year-round beers as well as seasonal and guest taps to keep things interesting. Known as Alton's first craft brewery, the Old Bakery Beer Company is a must-visit for any beer connoisseur. Photo by Mabel Suen.
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Urban Chestnut Locations in Midtown and the Grove With excellent food in addition to beer, it's no wonder that Urban Chestnut expanded to a second location in the Grove. Photo by Robert Rohe.
Urban Chestnut
Locations in Midtown and the Grove

With excellent food in addition to beer, it's no wonder that Urban Chestnut expanded to a second location in the Grove. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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The Grove location is huge at 70,000 square feet. It is Urban Chestnut's take on the traditional German bierhall, which is housed right in the brewery. Photo by Robert Rohe.
The Grove location is huge at 70,000 square feet. It is Urban Chestnut's take on the traditional German bierhall, which is housed right in the brewery. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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Schlafly was the first brewery to open in the Show-Me State since Prohibition. Here we have Schlafly Tap Room, where you can typically find 16 to 18 hand-crafted beers on tap when you visit. Make sure to visit Schlafly Bottleworks as well -- the large flagship location is a venue, restaurant, bar, bottling plant, retailer and mini-museum all in one. Photo by Robert Rohe.
Schlafly was the first brewery to open in the Show-Me State since Prohibition. Here we have Schlafly Tap Room, where you can typically find 16 to 18 hand-crafted beers on tap when you visit. Make sure to visit Schlafly Bottleworks as well -- the large flagship location is a venue, restaurant, bar, bottling plant, retailer and mini-museum all in one. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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Expect a rich stout, a tart weizen and a clean-tasting IPA to be among the dozen different house-crafted beers. Photo by Robert Rohe.
Expect a rich stout, a tart weizen and a clean-tasting IPA to be among the dozen different house-crafted beers. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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The release of Abraxas, a seasonal Imperial Stout made with cacao nibs, ancho chili peppers, cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans, is always a big deal -- it's only brewed once a year and in a limited quantity. In this photo, devotees purchase tickets for the 2015 release of Abraxas. Photo by Robert Rohe.
The release of Abraxas, a seasonal Imperial Stout made with cacao nibs, ancho chili peppers, cinnamon sticks and vanilla beans, is always a big deal -- it's only brewed once a year and in a limited quantity. In this photo, devotees purchase tickets for the 2015 release of Abraxas. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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Side Project Cellar 7373 Marietta Ave. St. Louis, MO 63143 This Maplewood gem is the brainchild of Cory King, who is the head brewer at Perennial Artisan Ales. Photo by Richard Haegele.
Side Project Cellar
7373 Marietta Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63143

This Maplewood gem is the brainchild of Cory King, who is the head brewer at Perennial Artisan Ales. Photo by Richard Haegele.
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The majority of Side Project Cellar's beers are fermented in wooden wine or spirit barrels. All the beers are aged in them as well. You can enjoy both local and Belgian-inspired beers, cask beer options, whiskey and some wines while you're there. Photo by Richard Haegele.
The majority of Side Project Cellar's beers are fermented in wooden wine or spirit barrels. All the beers are aged in them as well. You can enjoy both local and Belgian-inspired beers, cask beer options, whiskey and some wines while you're there. Photo by Richard Haegele.
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Civil Life Brewing Company 3714 Holt Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 Tucked away in Tower Grove South, Civil Life is part English pub and part German beer hall. Malt-driven session beers rule the day at Civil Life, and almost all of the selections are between four and six percent alcohol. Photo by Robert Rohe.
Civil Life Brewing Company
3714 Holt Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63116

Tucked away in Tower Grove South, Civil Life is part English pub and part German beer hall. Malt-driven session beers rule the day at Civil Life, and almost all of the selections are between four and six percent alcohol. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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A word to the wise: this pub only accepts cash and closes early. But you'll enjoy plenty of socializing, darts, ring the bull and even a library while you're there. Photo by Robert Rohe.
A word to the wise: this pub only accepts cash and closes early. But you'll enjoy plenty of socializing, darts, ring the bull and even a library while you're there. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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16 Excellent St. Louis Breweries That Aren't Anheuser-Busch
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4 Hands Brewing Co. 1220 S 8th St. St. Louis, MO 63104 With four year-round beers, many seasonal beers and a 20,000 square foot brewing facility, 4 Hands Brewing Co. is bound to have something to suit your tastes. RFT photo.
4 Hands Brewing Co.
1220 S 8th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104

With four year-round beers, many seasonal beers and a 20,000 square foot brewing facility, 4 Hands Brewing Co. is bound to have something to suit your tastes. RFT photo.
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Come by 4 Hands on Thursdays for $9 Growler refills all evening, then spend your weekend with a brewery tour on Saturday and Vinyl Night on Sunday. Check out the 4 Hands website for all events. Photo by Robert Rohe.
Come by 4 Hands on Thursdays for $9 Growler refills all evening, then spend your weekend with a brewery tour on Saturday and Vinyl Night on Sunday. Check out the 4 Hands website for all events. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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Order up a pecan brown ale along with a beer-friendly menu item, such as pizza, barbecue or a burger. In this photo, brewmaster Ryan Landolt cleans a tank. Photo by Robert Rohe.
Order up a pecan brown ale along with a beer-friendly menu item, such as pizza, barbecue or a burger. In this photo, brewmaster Ryan Landolt cleans a tank. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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Kirkwood Station Brewing Company 105 E Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, MO 63122 A block away from the historic Kirkwood Train Station, Kirkwood Station Brewing Company serves award-winning craft beers. Photos by Robert Rohe.
Kirkwood Station Brewing Company
105 E Jefferson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63122

A block away from the historic Kirkwood Train Station, Kirkwood Station Brewing Company serves award-winning craft beers. Photos by Robert Rohe.
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Interesting beers, live music on a regular basis, great food, darts, video games, billiards, tours -- it's all here at Kirkwood Station. Photo by Robert Rohe.
Interesting beers, live music on a regular basis, great food, darts, video games, billiards, tours -- it's all here at Kirkwood Station. Photo by Robert Rohe.
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