Bonus Blog: Some Beer News 9/13/13

I'm not a big fan of pumpkin...anything really, but I know a lot of people are. Seasons seem to come sooner every year. Winter clothes out in August, swimsuits in January. We've all gotten used to these things, but what about beer? Seems some folks are up in arms over a traditionally fall beer being released so early in the year. What's your thoughts? http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/early-pumpkin-beer-brewers-don-article-1.1444767

Here's an article from Hip Hops about a SEMO grad and Puxico native, who while working as head brewer at Perennial Artisan Ales is getting a chance to experiment on his own small batch brews. http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/dining/bars-and-clubs-other/hip-hops/perennial-brewer-gets-to-experiment-with-side-project-brewing/article_4aa6bc4f-93bf-51f9-91c5-87fb9b055d21.html

Also from Hip Hops, Urban Chestnut Brewing in St. Louis has started construction of it's new brewery. They've outgrown their current brewery after 2 years and are embarking on a 10 million dollar expansion that will increase their output from 7,000 barrels a year to 15,000 with room to expand to 100,000 barrels. http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/urban-chestnut-brewery-construction-is-under-way-in-the-grove/article_81f9ec9f-e73b-5a8e-a881-cf961d34f79d.html

Some great news locally, one of my favorites is back on tap at Buffalo Wild Wings in Cape. O'Fallon Hemp Hop Rye.

Also, the 2nd Annual Cape Craft Beer Fest is right around the corner. Tickets are on sale for the Oct. 5 event now at Primo Vino, and possibly other locations. I'll have more info to share next week.

Any other beer news you come across, be sure to let me know. I'm also working on keeping track of new beers that come into our area. Cheers!