Sorry about the short Round-Up, I’m busy working on the Convivial Pursuit (you can still buy tickets here!) and brewing a Pliny the Elder clone today. Here’s the Round-Up:

Stuff from around the web

• Porch Dog looks back at their visit to St. Louis.
• Anheuser-Busch introduces Budweiser Ale
• Can someone explain to me what this has to do with Springboard Ale?

Beer Releases and News

• Paul at The Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton alerts me to some new beers he has in stock:
  • Avery - Collaboration not Litigation Batch #2
  • Avery - Mahajara
• Paul also informed me that they’ll be tasting these beers at the Wine and Cheese Place in Clayton between Noon and 3PM.
  • Left Hand - Haystack
  • Left Hand - JuJu Ginger
  • Left Hand - Milk Stout
  • Left Hand - Sawtooth
  • Left Hand - Jackmans Ale

Here’s a list of upcoming beer events:

• April 4 - Schlafly Spring Beer Dinner at the Ritz-Carlton
• April 7 - Beer Class at Wine and Cheese Place
• April 12 - Schlafly Repeal of Prohibition Festival
• April 26 - 2008 Beerfest

Last November Schlafly worked with the Ritz-Carlton to put on a event to celebrate the release of their Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout and Oak Aged Barley Wine. Unfortunately, I had prior commitments and was unable to attend. I’ve now received word that a new beer dinner has been scheduled for April 4th at 7PM at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. Rhett Haynes, the Wine Director at the Ritz, was kind enough to send over the menu (which is still tentative at this point):

First Course:

Cauliflower Leek Veloute
Lobster Fritters, Chili Coriander Sambal

Summer Kolsch

Second Course:

Cured Salmon Carpaccio and Farfellini Salad
Sweet Pea Coulis, Toasted Crostini

Dry Hop American Pale Ale

Third Course:

Gruyere Glazed Tenderloin of Beef
Purple Potato Croquette, Black Tiger Shrimp Skewer
Spiced Mustard Jus

Raspberry Hefeweizen

Dessert (TBD)

Oatmeal Stout

The cost of the event is $60 per person not including tax and gratuity. There event will also include a reception in the Wine Room which will then be followed by dinner in the Grill.  Reservations are required and can be made by phoning 314-863-6300 x433.