Looking for the top craft beer selection in St. Louis for fall? As the seasons change, so do the best microbrews! At 21st Street Brewer’s Bar, we celebrate St. Louis’ brewing history by offering an extensive craft beer list centered around St. Louis breweries, as well as, microbrews from around the country. Here are our craft beer recommendations for ushering in the cool weather.
Left Hand Oktoberfest (available through Oct 4)
Marzen Lager, 6.6% ABV
This traditional Oktoberfest won’t be around for long! Consistently copper in color with gentle rays of orange, this creamy lager can be summed up in two words: caramel and malt. A strong biscuit malt of with a heavy dose of caramel sweetness dominates the palate upfront, while a hint of nuttiness lingers on the backend. Slight spices dally in the middle with a semi-dry finish. Smooth and with high drinkability, this craft beer will have you ushering in the cool weather!
Learn more about Left Hand’s Oktoberfest here: http://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/oktoberfest/
Schlafly Hard Cider
Fruit Cider, 7.2% ABV
A good cider treads the line sweet versus tart. The one that walks this line as a walker on a tightrope is sure to be a winner. Find this ideal balance in local craft beer mogul Schlafly’s Hard Cider. The aroma is reminiscent of apples and white wine, while its medium to light body and gentle carbonation is more comparable to a champagne. Apple tart and crisp with a dry finish, it packs a big punch at 7.2% ABV.
Learn more about this St. Louis craft cider and Schlafly here: http://schlafly.com/beers/styles/hard-apple-cider/
Urban Chestnut Bushelhead
Common Cider, 7.2% ABV
Why bob for apples when you can order a Bushelhead Cider from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company? Pours a clear golden giving you the instant gratification of a cider in hand. Bushelhead gives you exactly what you are looking, apples on the nose and apples in taste (what else would you expect from a hard apple cider?)! The right balance of tart and sweet apples sit nicely in its gentle carbonation. A bit of yeast keeps it slightly drier. Expect a big apple punch not only in flavor, but also in alcohol content – Bushelheads stands strong at a 7.2% ABV.
Learn more about this St. Louis craft cider and Urban Chestnut Brewer here: http://urbanchestnut.com/our-beers/bushelhead/