God, I love everything that’s been happening with the local beer community. It seems like a week doesn’t go by where you don’t have some sort of special event taking place. In this case the Six Row Brewing Company will be holding a special cask event tomorrow night, Thursday, August 5th starting at 6PM.

They’ll be serving up a cask of their of their Double IPA. Here’s a description of the beer:

“Bigger in hop bittering, alcohol strength, and hop character than a traditional India Pale Ale, Six Row Double IPA is sure to please even the most discerning hop-head! Also known as Imperial IPA, this intensely hoppy yet very drinkable beer lets the malty characteristics take a step back allowing the hops to really shine.

Brewed with almost two (2) pounds of hops per barrel and left unfiltered, the Six Row Double IPA showcases the citrusy and piney characteristics of the Columbus, Centennial, and Chinook hops. Served in a 10oz snifter. (ABV: 8.4%, Bitterness Units: 68 IBU’s, Color 8.0, Original Gravity: 18 degrees Plato)”

If you can’t get enough of cask beers, well, you’re in luck. After this release, Six Row will be offering up a new cask the first Thursday of every month. Also, this may be one of the best beers being brewed in St. Louis right now, but that’s just my humble opinion.

This is just a great time to be a beer fan in St. Louis.

If you love hops, you have yet another reason to love the local brewing scene.  This Thursday, Six Row Brewing Company will be releasing their newest creation, a Double IPA. Here’s a description of the beer:

“Bigger in hop bittering, alcohol strength, and hop character than a traditional India Pale Ale, Six Row Double IPA is sure to please even the most discerning hop-head! Also known as Imperial IPA, this intensely hoppy yet very drinkable beer lets the malty characteristics take a step back allowing the hops to really shine.

Brewed with almost two (2) pounds of hops per barrel and left unfiltered, the Six Row Double IPA showcases the citrusy and piney characteristics of the Columbus, Centennial, and Chinook hops. Served in a 10oz snifter. (ABV: 8.4%, Bitterness Units: 68 IBU’s, Color 8.0, Original Gravity: 18 degrees Plato)”

Columbus, Centennial, and Chinook are three of my favorite hop varieties, so I can’t wait to give this beer a taste.

Luciano’s will be holding a beer dinner on May 27th, starting at 6:30PM, featuring beers from Six Row Brewing Company. This five course dinner was designed by Luciano’s Executive Chef/Owner Marc Del Pietro and Head Brewer Evan Hiatt will be there to discuss the beer.

Tickets for this meal will be $40 and reservations (which are required) can be made by calling 314-863-9969. Here’s a list of the courses along with the beer pairings:

Grilled Illinois Peaches, Gorgonzola Pine Nuts, Balsamic Glaze
Kolsch

Seared Sea Scallops, Fennel, Grapefruit, Herb Oil
Extra Pale Ale

House-Made Gnocchi, Spring Garlic,English Peas Cherry Tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano
Whale

Local, House Butchered Pork Duo
Roasted Pepperonada, Pork Jus
ESB

Chocolate And Honey Truffles, Pistachio
Honey Weizen

God, I love everything that’s been happening with the local beer community.  It seems like a week doesn’t go by where you don’t have some sort of special event taking place.  In this case  the Six Row Brewing Company will be holding a special cask event tomorrow night, Thursday, May 13th starting at 6PM.

They’ll be serving up a cask of their of their Strong Porter.  Here’s a description of the beer:

Dark, malty, chocolaty, great hop aroma; all can be said of Six Row’s Strong Porter. Strong because of the increased alcohol content, hop bitterness and aroma. The Strong Porter was brewed with authentic English malt along side Black and Chocolate malt to add complexity. The deepness of the malt is complimented by East Kent Goldings and Fuggle hops to balance the slight sweetness typical of traditional English Porters.

If you can’t get enough of cask beers, well, you’re in luck. After this release, Six Row will be offering up a new cask the first Thursday of every month. This is just a great time to be a beer fan in St. Louis.

Yes the date for the first cask beer available from Six Row Brewing Company is on April 1st, but I can assure you that this is no joke. Starting at 6PM, they will be offering up a dry-hopped version of their ESB. Seems like the perfect style for cask treatment.

I’ve also been informed that Six Row will begin having an event each Wednesday called, “Brewmaster’s Special”. Starting this week and following every week thereafter, the brewers of Six Row will be featuring a one of their beers at a special price of $3.50 per pint.  This week’s special choice is the ESB.

What’s that?  You haven’t visited the newest brewery in the metro area?

Well, tonight at 6PM you’ll have your chance as Six Row Brewing Company will be serving their beers at the International Tap House.  Not only will you have a chance to try out their Kolsch, Extra Pale Ale and the Wee Heavy, but you’ll also have a chance to meet head brewers Evan Hiatt and Jason Henry.

Is great beer and great company not enough to entice you out?  Then what about the fact that this is also a “keep the glass” event?  The first pint of Six Row beer will be served in a Six Row glass that you’ll get to keep (while supplies last, limit one glass per person.)

Great beer, great brewers and a free glass?  Sounds like you no longer have an excuse not to visit.

Finally had a chance to stop by the newest brewery in St. Louis, Six Row Brewing Company, so I thought that I’d share some of my thoughts and also some photos.  First, I really liked the feel of the place.  It’s very warm and very inviting.  It seems like agreat place to stop in a grab a pint or two before heading home or heading to an event downtown.

For only being open for two months, I thought the beers were very solid.  I enjoyed the Extra Pale Ale quite a bit, the Honey Weizen has some great banana notes,  and I thought that Porter was very good.  I’m happy to see a local St. Louis brewery offering up a porter.   Wasn’t a big fan of the Whale, but that could just be my own palate.

It also looks like these guys may be looking into doing a little bit of distribution in the future, so it will be nice to see some of their beers available around town.  This is a brewery first and foremost.  Look at the menu below and you’ll see there isn’t much in the way of food.  But I think this gives them the opportunity to concentrate solely on making beer.

I’m curious to see where these guys go and I’m looking forward to the future.