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St. Louis craft beer: From underdog to powerhouse, a resilient triumph.
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St. Louis Craft Brewing in the Shadow of Anheuser-Busch
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304 pages
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20 October 2026
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Summary
Once synonymous with Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis slowly embraced craft beer and became a powerhouse within the industry. Joel Bittle’s history charts the growth of the Gateway City’s craft brewing scene from its first convention-defying microbreweries in the 1990s through COVID-era difficulties and beyond.
Interviews with the founders and brewers of the city’s craft beer businesses reveal how enthusiasm and expertise coalesced into a thriving community. Their stories of brewer creativit…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780252089589 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0252089588 |
| Author: | Joel Bittle |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press |
| Imprint: | University of Illinois Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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About The Author
Joel Bittle
Joel Bittle is a freelance writer in St. Louis and a longtime part of the city’s craft beer community.
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