Saw the movie a few days ago. People on this board will dig the underlying message ("revitalizing a section of the city," as stated above. And perhaps it will motivate at least one of us to jump in and start one in an as-yet "untapped" 'hood.vpr611 wrote:Figured this would be a great place to share, The MX Theater will be hosting The St. Louis Premiere of Crafting a Nation on Thursday, July 18th
Crafting A Nation tells stories of local economies, where a brewery serves as a catalyst to a chain reaction which occurs from breweries revitalizing a section of a city and providing jobs, and the resulting domino effect that follows with other small businesses that work together to succeed as a result of the brewery.
Along with following Black Shirt Brewing Company on their journey to open in Colorado, the film intertwines plenty of footage and interviews with St. Louis brewery folk. 4 Hands, Urban Chestnut, Schlafly, The Civil Life, and Perennial are all featured and tell their story about coming to be in the town that only a few years ago was dominated by a behemoth.
http://stlhops.com/mx-theater-to-host-t ... -a-nation/
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Hopefully the owners of O'Fallon Brewing will see it. They're looking to build a new facility and have the opportunity to help revitalize the city, but it's sounding like they'll probably stay out west.bonwich wrote:Saw the movie a few days ago. People on this board will dig the underlying message ("revitalizing a section of the city," as stated above. And perhaps it will motivate at least one of us to jump in and start one in an as-yet "untapped" 'hood.
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So UCBC, Schlafly, 4 Hands, Kraftig, and O'Fallon are all expanding and ABI is building a bar/restaurant/beer gardent at BPV AND a beer garden at the brewery. Is this the golden age of brewing in StL or what? 
Figured I would share this since 4 Hands, Urban Chestnut, Schlafly, The Civil Life, and Perennial are all featured.
Crafting a Nation: St. Louis Premiere
http://stlhops.com/mx-theater-to-host-t ... -a-nation/
Crafting a Nation: St. Louis Premiere
http://stlhops.com/mx-theater-to-host-t ... -a-nation/
On Thursday, July 18th MX Movies will host the St. Louis premiere of Crafting a Nation. Doors will open at 6:30 and showtime is at 7:30. Tickets are available at Brown Paper Tickets.
After the film there will be a short Q & A session with director Thomas Kolicko and a special guest. There will also be an after party next door at Pi MX starting at 9:15 that will include a welcome pizza tasting buffet and Happy Hour pricing on all local craft beers.
Filmed by Free Mind Productions, from Denver, CO, Crafting a Nation covers economic recovery and the American Dream via the booming craft beer industry. The film visits craft breweries in 15 locations including St Louis, along with following a new Colorado brewery from idea to grand opening. The movie shows these breweries as they finish construction, launch their brands, and open to the public, and focuses on the struggles and triumphs of small business owners.
Crafting A Nation tells stories of local economies, where a brewery serves as a catalyst to a chain reaction which occurs from breweries revitalizing a section of a city and providing jobs, and the resulting domino effect that follows with other small businesses that work together to succeed as a result of the brewery.
Along with following Black Shirt Brewing Company on their journey to open in Colorado, the film intertwines plenty of footage and interviews with St. Louis brewery folk. 4 Hands, Urban Chestnut, Schlafly, The Civil Life, and Perennial are all featured and tell their story about coming to be in the town that only a few years ago was dominated by a behemoth.
^ You might want to look at least a few posts up before you post something in a thread.
Deja vu. Or, should I say, beerja vu?
No, I'll go with the first one...
Deja vu. Or, should I say, beerja vu?
No, I'll go with the first one...
...and another -
Coming to Downtown Festus, rehabbing an old building down there -
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/d ... 12634.html
Coming to Downtown Festus, rehabbing an old building down there -
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/d ... 12634.html
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Good news for Dogtown, per the Heavy Riff FB page:
We at Heavy Riff would like to say thanks to all of our followers and fans that have stuck with us through this long and arduous process. We are pleased to announce that we will OPEN for business this Monday, September 16th at 2:00. Our beer won't quite be ready yet (I'm brewing our first batch as I type this) but we will have a terrific selection of craft beers to enjoy
Thanks. I'll have to swing by. (Also make sure I start following them on the social sites.)Mark Groth wrote:Good news for Dogtown, per the Heavy Riff FB page:
We at Heavy Riff would like to say thanks to all of our followers and fans that have stuck with us through this long and arduous process. We are pleased to announce that we will OPEN for business this Monday, September 16th at 2:00. Our beer won't quite be ready yet (I'm brewing our first batch as I type this) but we will have a terrific selection of craft beers to enjoy
Dogtown needs this pick-me-up.
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Schlafly's Gonna Build A Third Brewery
They're looking North City and North County.
Yes, they're in talks with Paul McKee about NorthSide Regeneration.
Initial plans are for a footprint of 20-50 acres, with an urban farm as part of the brewery.
They'll buy the land by 2014 and have it running by 2017-18.
Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/blog ... l?page=all
They're looking North City and North County.
Yes, they're in talks with Paul McKee about NorthSide Regeneration.
Initial plans are for a footprint of 20-50 acres, with an urban farm as part of the brewery.
They'll buy the land by 2014 and have it running by 2017-18.
Source: http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/blog ... l?page=all
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I guess the Carondelet coke site is off the table. If this ends up in the burbs, this will be a major blow for St. Louis. The Maplewood expansion choice was one thing, if this ends up in NoCo that'll be a blow to the STL brewing scene. I dream of one day having a microbrew tourism industry based here. Gettting on a bus and visiting Six Row, Perennial, UCBC, Schlafly Tap Room, Square One, Alpha, Heavy Riff would be cool...even highlight the neighborhoods they are in. Driving out to NoCo or O'Fallon is not so cool and would not showcase STL very well. This has GOT to go in North City.
had same first thought that Mark expressed, so much for the south city location.
I just cant buy into the Pruitt site/McKee northside idea. While I would love see some urban farming on Pruitt in near term.
To me it should be all about North Riverfront!!! Talke about a cool location along the river next to the riverfront trail, visible from new MRB maybe near a new RAMS football and a semi industrail tenant that will provide jobs make use of the existing rail/highway infrastructure. The urban farming will tie in nicely with the outfit that plans on industrial growing for local supermarkets, etc. and other users such as Bissinger's who are moving into the area.
I just cant buy into the Pruitt site/McKee northside idea. While I would love see some urban farming on Pruitt in near term.
To me it should be all about North Riverfront!!! Talke about a cool location along the river next to the riverfront trail, visible from new MRB maybe near a new RAMS football and a semi industrail tenant that will provide jobs make use of the existing rail/highway infrastructure. The urban farming will tie in nicely with the outfit that plans on industrial growing for local supermarkets, etc. and other users such as Bissinger's who are moving into the area.
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It's weird that Pruitt Igoe would be their site. When I talked to the brewmaster in person he mentioned rail was necessary. There is no rail at PI right? North Riverfront was my guess too.
North City would be awesome! Its need investment so badly. Just think what a huge investment from our largest craft brewer would signal to other businesses. And think what it would do for Northside Regeneration. Could only give off good vibes that others would feed off of. Pruit Igoe would be great. Dead center of North City where the most investment is needed. Hopefully that would only spur more.
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Schlafly replied this to a tweet I made:
McKee HAS GOT TO make this work. This would be historic for North City.@megrot City of STL is our 1st choice for a new brewery. If it doesn't end up in the City, it won't be for a lack of our trying really hard.
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yup. And if he'd put the proceeds to the redevelopment of Clemons Mansion he'd be a hero! Be a hero, Mr. McKee!Mark Groth wrote:Schlafly replied this to a tweet I made:
McKee HAS GOT TO make this work. This would be historic for North City.@megrot City of STL is our 1st choice for a new brewery. If it doesn't end up in the City, it won't be for a lack of our trying really hard.
As for North Riverfront as a better location than P-I, I imagine it would be incredibly difficult to get enough land assembled there for the project needs. But I agree it would be cool there. But cool as well in P-I!
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So I always thought the "need" for 20-50 acres was a little nutty. So I'll throw out a nutty idea. Why not around the cotton belt building. There are a few larger lots plus the city land up to commercial street would probably come close to 11-12 acres. Some additional land assemblage and they might get close to the low 20s. Its hard to undersell the value of being right next to the new bridge and highly visible with a huge opportunity for brand recognition (just ask Bissinger's). There is ample rail access and it could quickly become a dynamic area with North Broadway and Rootwad Park/Riverfront Trail as attractions. I'm not sure how flood prone the area is though which could be a major drawback.
Of course this all assumes that they plan to build a visually attractive facility which they seem to be implying. If they are going for sheet metal walled factory construction then there are a number of industrial zones further north or south that seem more appropriate.
Of course this all assumes that they plan to build a visually attractive facility which they seem to be implying. If they are going for sheet metal walled factory construction then there are a number of industrial zones further north or south that seem more appropriate.
Lets not forget the scale of the brewery operations that Schafly wants is approaching Industrial. That is why I'm not sold on P-I site. Their looking to be a regional player or niche market in terms of New Belgium, etc.
A question, what is the size of Bottleworks parcel(s)? I doubt you get the urban farming bit but the second biggest Northside parcel behind P-I with the great visibility and freeway access.
A question, what is the size of Bottleworks parcel(s)? I doubt you get the urban farming bit but the second biggest Northside parcel behind P-I with the great visibility and freeway access.
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I've said it before but why not have some farm land in the metro east or north west county and expand their operations at the tap room? There is ample land around the tap room to expand.
Perennial representing Missouri on this list....They are really kicking butt selling out of state.
America's best craft breweries: the state-by-state breakdown
Missouri: Perennial Artisan Ales
Kansas City's Boulevard is still probably the state's best-known craft outfit, but Perennial has come on strong in recent years, with an adventurous spirit that has spawned brews like Saison de Lis (brewed with chamomile) and their 17 Mint Chocolate Stout, aged in whiskey barrels. It's one thing to like trying new things. It's another to do it successfully.
http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/a ... e-by-state
America's best craft breweries: the state-by-state breakdown
Missouri: Perennial Artisan Ales
Kansas City's Boulevard is still probably the state's best-known craft outfit, but Perennial has come on strong in recent years, with an adventurous spirit that has spawned brews like Saison de Lis (brewed with chamomile) and their 17 Mint Chocolate Stout, aged in whiskey barrels. It's one thing to like trying new things. It's another to do it successfully.
http://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/a ... e-by-state
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I'd prefer Schlafly (if the site fits their needs) rehab the old Falstaff #10 brewery. That is an amazing location and would do wonders for a dying historic building and the surrounding area. How cool would it be to see a HUGE Schlafly sign from I-55, mounted on the roof of the old Falstaff #10 site. I know it will take some cash to fix up the building and some level of environmental remediation, but that site is perfect, assuming it is big enough. I'm all for North City revival, but the Falstaff site is in need of some life. The Lemp site has always intrigued me, for a major brewing operation.
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A must-see Saint Louis experience is beautiful and historic Bellefontaine Cemetery. If you haven't been but have been meaning to go, a great way to get a unique experience there is to attend the second annual Beer Baron Tour on October 19th. It sounds pretty awesome and will include beer, food and music along with a tour of the mausoleums and resting places of I believe over 40 Saint Louis beer barons and baronesses who have taken the party underground.
http://bellefontainecemetery.org/
http://bellefontainecemetery.org/
It would be awesome to bring that back to brewing life, but I believe the urban farming component is a central component of Schlafy's plan. So how 'bout William Busch pursue his growth plans by setting up shop there.... kind of a notice for the big boy to the north, "we're coming for you, buddy!"DogtownBnR wrote:I'd prefer Schlafly (if the site fits their needs) rehab the old Falstaff #10 brewery. That is an amazing location and would do wonders for a dying historic building and the surrounding area. How cool would it be to see a HUGE Schlafly sign from I-55, mounted on the roof of the old Falstaff #10 site. I know it will take some cash to fix up the building and some level of environmental remediation, but that site is perfect, assuming it is big enough. I'm all for North City revival, but the Falstaff site is in need of some life. The Lemp site has always intrigued me, for a major brewing operation.
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^^If you go on the 'Lemp Reality Tour', you can actually go into the Lemp Mausoleum. See my pics under the pix section of the forum.
http://urbanstl.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8319
I think they are still running the tours. Their FB page is still active. That was a lot of fun!
http://urbanstl.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=8319
I think they are still running the tours. Their FB page is still active. That was a lot of fun!
^^ I agree with you. As long as someone, anyone, rehabs Falstaff #10, I'd be happy. Same with the Lemp complex. However, if somebody does rehab them, I do not want their historic charm to be lost. In other words, I'd rather see something like The National Brewing Museum, versus a gut rehab of Lemp.