Zwickel Light is now in a bottle, and suddenly St. Louis is remembering its beer past - Drink314 Urban Chestnut just released Zwickel Light in a 12-ounce glass bottle, and that alone is a story worth telling.

Zwickel Light is now in a bottle, and it is unlocking some deep St. Louis beer memories. 🍺
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Elvis would approve: Side Project’s Marble Lions brings home the gold - Drink314 Side Project Marble Lions stout wins gold at GABF. A rich, Elvis-inspired dessert stout brewed with peanuts, banana, vanilla, and cocoa.

Side Project’s Marble Lions stout just struck gold at the Great American Beer Festival.

A 12% Missouri Imperial Stout brewed with peanuts, Thai banana nibs, Ugandan vanilla, and cocoa nibs — it’s basically Elvis’s favorite sandwich in a glass.

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Jordan From Drink314 (@drink314) In St. Louis, Perennial’s annual barrel blend is back — and as always, it’s more than just a beer release. It’s a tradition.

What you need to know!

Schlafly taps into pickle beer trend with new festival and limited-release lager Drink314 is a reader-supported publication and is absolutely free through 2025.

Schlafly taps into pickle beer trend with new festival and limited-release lager
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O-Katz 2025: The amber Oktoberfest rebel St. Louis needs right now Urban Chestnut keeps O-Katz boldly traditional in a changing Oktoberfest world

Pronounced “oh-khut-zel-schvoaf” (but mercifully shortened to O-Katz), it translates to “tail of a squirrel,” which I’m told is just a bit of Bavarian humor.

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It's clear that a directory or simply list of breweries isn't going to cut it anymore, giving users clear & concise real time information is what will help drive discovery.

I'm super excited that something big will be coming to stlbeer.org over the next couple of week, its been a long time coming.

Wellspent Brewing to close after seven years | St. Louis Magazine On June 29, St. Louis beer lovers will raise a glass to Wellspent Brewing (2917 Olive) one last time.

On June 29, St. Louis beer lovers will raise a glass to Wellspent Brewing (2917 Olive) one last time.

After seven years of pouring some of the city’s most nuanced, quietly spectacular beers, the Midtown taproom is closing its doors.

🍊 Crush Returns: Bluewood’s juiciest NEIPA is back - Drink314 There are beers that become seasonal rituals. Beers you wait for. Crave. For me, that beer has a name: Crush, my beer of summer of 2020.

🍺 One of STL’s juiciest NEIPAs is back: Crush from @bluewoodbrewing.
This one got me through summer 2020 and it’s still a banger. Amarillo, Citra & orange = sunshine in a can.
Can art? 🔥
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Peach-forward wheat beer “Peachy” lands at 4 Hands Brewing Co., ready to abduct your taste buds - Drink314 Peachy is the latest seasonal release from 4 Hands Brewing Co., a playful, fruit-forward wheat beer built for patio days and casual sipping.

👽 "Peachy" has landed! A juicy wheat beer bursting with peach flavor now pouring at 4HandsBrewery 🍑🍻 on the first floor. Light, crisp & crushable.
#PeachyBeer #CraftBeer #BeerRelease #STLBeer #DrinkLocal #drinklocalstl #drink314

Redbird Belgian Pils returns to Blue Jay Brewing for Cardinals home opener - Drink314 Belgian pilsner This Belgian pilsner is back in St. Louis—discover a baseball beer brewed for Opening Day by two local favorites.

Redbird Belgian Pils is BACK ON TAP 🍺
Kick off @cardinals.com Opening Day with a clean, crisp Belgian pilsner brewed by Blue Jay Brewing + Modern Brewery. 🍻⚾
#STLBeer #BaseballVibes #BelgianPilsner #CraftBeerLove #SpringSips @stlbeer.org

St. Louis’ WellBeing Brewing acquired by CBD Kratom parent company The move signals MNG 2005 Inc.'s expansion into the functional beverage market, including a forthcoming line of THC-infused beers.

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🥃 Whiskey, Cocktails & STL Vibes! 🍸

Exploring St. Louis’ booming cocktail scene & kicked it off at Platypus with the South City Dad’s Old Fashioned—rye, bourbon, Nocino, root beer bitters & a cookie on top! 🍪🔥 Cheers to craft cocktails!

#STLCocktails #WhiskeyLover #OldFashioned

Madagascar 2025: The return of 4 Hands’ imperial milk stout - Drink314 For fans of barrel-aged beer, February has become synonymous with one name: Madagascar. Since its debut in 2014, this imperial milk stout from 4 Hands Brewing Co. has captivated beer enthusiasts with ...

Madagascar 2025 and all variants will be released exclusively during the Madagascar Release Day party at the 4 Hands Brewery & Tasting Room on Saturday, February 15th at 10am!

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🎉 Calling all St. Louis beer lovers!
From hazy IPAs to spicy ales, new brews are dropping across the city 🍺. Plus, don’t miss these festivals:

St. Louis Beer Fest (Feb 8) 🍻
Wolpertinger 2025 (Feb 2) 🎶🔥
Stoutfest & Chili Cookoff (Feb 1) 🌶️🍺
Find your next favorite brew & vibe with us! Details 👇

St. Louis Winter Highlights: Cocktails for a Cause and Schlafly’s First Art Inside Festival It’s shaping up to be an exciting January in St. Louis, with opportunities to give back and celebrate local creativity.

Who knew doing good could taste this great?

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The beer is OctoHaze. The story is about how art and flavor come together to create something unforgettable. 🐙✨
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Celebrate Dry January in St. Louis with craft beer, clever mocktails, herbal teas, and national brands From nonalcoholic craft beers to inventive mocktails, refreshing teas, and even national brands, these options prove you don’t need booze to have a good time.

Celebrate Dry January in St. Louis with craft beer, clever mocktails, herbal teas, and national brands
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Pizza Champ to close as Side Project Brewing announces ‘Side Project Pizza’ - Drink314 Maplewood, Mo. (Dec. 28, 2024) — It’s a little bittersweet news, beer and pizza fans. As the year winds down, so does Pizza Champ...In early 2025, Side Project Brewing will debut 'Side Project Pizza, ...

🍕✨ A new slice of life for beer and pizza lovers!✨🍺

Get ready for the ultimate pairing of world-class beer and next-level pizza. 🙌

Tag your crew—who’s grabbing the first slice with you?

🍻👫 #BeerLovers #PizzaChamp #STLPizza #drink314 #SideProjectBrewing #FoodiesUnite #drinklocalstl

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Urban Chestnut honors the art of Czech brewing with its new Pilsner - Drink314 I’ve always felt that pilsners, and especially craft pilsners, are underappreciated—particularly here in the city that Anheuser-Busch built. Understanding a well-crafted pilsner requires a reverence f...

I’m seeing a lot of Czech Pilsners right now. The process that makes this style unique is quite interesting. drink314.com/2024/11/urba...

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Schlafly brings back Christmas Ale after seven years Schlafly’s fan-favorite returns with festive new packaging and the same beloved recipe."

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Urban Chestnut honors the art of Czech brewing with its new Pilsner - Drink314 I’ve always felt that pilsners, and especially craft pilsners, are underappreciated—particularly here in the city that Anheuser-Busch built. Understanding a well-crafted pilsner requires a reverence f...

New beer and the story behind it…🍺 #beer #STLBeer