Beer /tags/beer Beer en-US Copyright © 2024 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT St. Louis craft breweries are hurting, but that doesn’t mean the market is going bust /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-28/craft-breweries-closing-earthbound-beer-urban-chestnut There are more alcoholic drink options than in years past rivaling beer, and people generally aren’t drinking as much as they may have in the past. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-28/craft-breweries-closing-earthbound-beer-urban-chestnut Eric Schmid Kernza could make agriculture more sustainable. It just needs a market to take off /economy-business/2024-09-23/kernza-could-make-agriculture-more-sustainable Today’s agricultural staples are planted into the ground each growing season, but Kernza remains in the ground for years, improving soil conditions. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-23/kernza-could-make-agriculture-more-sustainable Eric Schmid To solve the plastics problem, St. Louis scientists are turning to nature /health-science-environment/2024-06-04/st-louis-univeristy-scientist-plastics-filtration-whales Could whale baleen filter microplastics out of water like they filter plankton? What if microbes could be engineered to create a plastic alternative? Scientists are asking these questions in St. Louis labs. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-04/st-louis-univeristy-scientist-plastics-filtration-whales Kate Grumke A St. Louis brewer defends beer’s unsung first impression — its foam /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-09/a-st-louis-brewer-defends-beers-unsung-first-impression-its-foam Beer foam isn’t superfluous but a key to flavor. More St. Louis breweries and drinkers are taking note. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:13:59 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-09/a-st-louis-brewer-defends-beers-unsung-first-impression-its-foam Danny Wicentowski Breaking beer’s glass ceiling: Women at St. Louis craft breweries help diversify the industry /2023-09-18/breaking-beers-glass-ceiling-how-st-louis-brewers-are-helping-brew-more-diverse-suds Craft brewing is a male-dominated industry, but efforts are underway to make the field more diverse. In St. Louis, some women have broken through to become head brewers and want the industry to be more welcoming to all. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /2023-09-18/breaking-beers-glass-ceiling-how-st-louis-brewers-are-helping-brew-more-diverse-suds Wayne Pratt The ‘Malt Whisperer’ behind Civil Life’s American brown ale /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-15/the-malt-whisperer-behind-civil-lifes-american-brown-ale A beer writer and St. Louis brewer sing the praises of an ale “for all seasons and occasions." Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:21:25 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-03-15/the-malt-whisperer-behind-civil-lifes-american-brown-ale Danny Wicentowski St. Louis Lagers Shine Amid Craft Beer Renaissance /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-04-23/st-louis-lagers-shine-amid-craft-beer-renaissance The lager has a long history in St. Louis — and despite its low-key image, experts say it’s surprisingly difficult to make well. Two local brewers discuss the lager’s local roots, and highlight some new favorites. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:00:32 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-04-23/st-louis-lagers-shine-amid-craft-beer-renaissance Lara Hamdan These Brewers Are Making Beer That 'Tastes Like Southern Illinois' — With Herbs, Roots And Mushrooms /culture-history/2020-08-28/these-brewers-are-making-beer-that-tastes-like-southern-illinois-with-herbs-roots-and-mushrooms Nestled within a patchwork of corn and soybean fields in Ava, Illinois, Scratch Brewing Co. uses hyperlocal ingredients foraged from the surrounding forest to flavor its beers. The microbrewery has garnered national attention for its unusual brews, earning a spot as a semifinalist for a James Beard Award this year. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:52:40 GMT /culture-history/2020-08-28/these-brewers-are-making-beer-that-tastes-like-southern-illinois-with-herbs-roots-and-mushrooms Shahla Farzan Missouri-Grown Hops Could Flavor Craft Beer /economy-business/2020-08-28/missouri-grown-hops-could-flavor-craft-beer Craft brewers pride themselves on being local, but one of their main ingredients comes from far away. Missouri-grown hops could be an option. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 10:20:35 GMT /economy-business/2020-08-28/missouri-grown-hops-could-flavor-craft-beer Jonathan Ahl Beer Talk To Focus On Education And Breaking Into The Suds Business /economy-business/2019-11-18/beer-talk-to-focus-on-education-and-breaking-into-the-suds-business Experts in making beer, wine and other adult drinks will discuss their craft this month in St. Louis. The Venture Cafe is putting on “The Art of Alcohol”… Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:27:55 GMT /economy-business/2019-11-18/beer-talk-to-focus-on-education-and-breaking-into-the-suds-business Wayne Pratt