01/11/08 Friday STL Beer Round-Up
January 11, 2008 8:36 am Beer News, Brewery News, RestaurantsBeen a very busy week around here at STL Hops. Plenty of really interesting developments, I’ve got a lot planned for next week as well, so stay tuned. On to the Round-Up:
Stuff from around the web
- Ian alerted all of us to the opening of a second Tin Can Tavern location. If you didn’t see it, here’s my review of the original.
- Anheuser-Busch is shipping more beer to wholesalers.
- Jeannette is ready for Cabin Fever!
- Joe Bonwich visits the Newstead Tower Public House.
- Year of Beer blog also recently had the Smoked Porter from Schlafly.
Beer Releases and News
- Andrew from Bon Vivant Wines informs me to some new beers he has in his stock:
- Brasserie Dupont - Avec Les Bon Voeux
- Avery Brewing Company - The Czar
- Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
- Anheuser Busch - Wild Blue Blueberry Lager
- Anheuser Busch - Shock Top Belgian White
Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:
- Jan 16 - O’Fallon Beer Dinner at Newstead Tower Pub
- Jan 19 - Cabin Fever: Schlafly Winter Beer Festival
- Jan 19 - Beer Tasting at Rendezvous Cafe & Wine Bar
- Feb 29 - New Belgium Beer Dinner at Whole Foods
As always, if you’re interested in promoting an event or a new beer you’ve seen, feel free to drop me a line at mike@stlhops.com.
Tags: anheuser-busch, gastropubs, new beers, newstead tower pub, round-up, smoked porter

Jim Zavist :
Date: January 14, 2008 @ 6:31 am
Shaved Duck, http://www.saucemagazine.com/scoop.php for 1/11/08
Matt Thenhaus :
Date: January 15, 2008 @ 3:02 pm
I’m really enjoying these roundups, Mike. Keep up the good work. And how awesome is it that you’re always linked on Beerinator’s RSBS! I don’t think any other local blogger is, btw. Prost!
Matt Thenhaus :
Date: January 15, 2008 @ 3:24 pm
Oops, forgot about yearofbeer.com. Still, pretty cool.