2nd Shift Brewing

Our first visit and it was great! Craft beer, cocktails and great fish and chips. If you're a coffee and a stout fan then the Breakfast Silhouette is the beef for you. I sampled the BA Wild Turkey and let me tell you, that will get your attention.

Great beers and great food! Can’t recommend this place enough! We had the fish and chips today and it was excellent. The beer selection is top notch and the service was outstanding!

Super cool atmosphere. Trivia was soooooo fun! Great selection of beers and other drinks. Amazing bar tenders. Did not see the cat that is usually there so sad about that. Saw a different cat and 2 cute dogs. Amazing amazing amazing place! Please visit. Great experience! The drink I got was the “porch stuff”

Very relaxed microbrew with a good selection of different types of beers. Super friendly service. Only a couple of tvs near the bar, so it's not the best place to watch sports, but a very good place to enjoy beer. Was too cold to sit outside, but it looks like a great layout for warmer weather. Recommend a couple of the IPAs. For something a little sweet but strong, take a look at one of the stout-like rye barrel beers.

2nd shift is my favorite brewery!!!! I come here regularly for their new beers and their discount packs! My friends and I come by and play magic the gathering and have some beers. Tonight we stopped in for a flight and dinner. First time getting the food, it was awesome. I highly recommend the poppd pepper! And the art of neurosis beer! My wife liked the Buffalo chicken pizza and the Pravda! They also have games you can play while chilling!

This place is Always fun, seems like every time I'm there I randomly come on the day where they have local vendors selling their stuff. I bought some artisan soap from a company called Mud City Soaps from right here on the Hill, the owner was there and he was EXTREMELY helpful and knowledgeable. The best smelling and most vibrant colors I've ever seen in soap! My soap and candle bill was double my 2nd Shift bill... And I think I have enough soap for a year and candles forever 😂 seriously though check those out and say you disagree with what i liked about them

My favorite IPA in St. Louis - great location, laid back and super friendly staff with a unique “industrial” vibe. It is almost always a stop for anyone I have visiting town The Brewligans and Breakfast Silhoutte are excellent

Awesome brewery, visited St. Louis from NY and hit a bunch of breweries and this was one of my favorites! Great beer with a huge selection, friendly staff, and loved the atmosphere, especially the huge outdoor area, and how they had so many little nooks and different areas to hang out. And as someone who has parrots of my own back home, loved the resident African Grey! Bought a bunch of cans to take back home and still enjoying them!

Came here to work in the afternoon one day. Lots of seating inside and outside. Unfortunately, not many outlets for use so if you need to charge your laptop or other devices you are limited on tables with outlet access. WiFi worked great. I ordered a flight so I could try multiple beers. I love that they have some really unique flavors like the Pickle Katy - I love pickles so I had to try it, can't say I'll get it again so the flight pour was perfect to get a taste of it. My favorite was the Brewligans IPA. Food is available for purchase but I wasn't super hungry. Eventually I ordered chips for a snack and was a tad disappointed to see it was just a bag of chips rather than house made, it may have mentioned that on the menu but I don't recall seeing it. Had to add a pic of the goodies available in the ladies bathroom. I always love when restaurants have these items available! Cheers!

I visited 2nd Shift for a trivia night that was very busy and the staff was able to keep up. The sandwich shop did run out of food and stop serving which was unfortunate. I ordered the flight and definitely recommend the Hibiscus and Vol. 4. There are plenty of options for anyone wanting to try unique flavor profiles of beer. And they had cocktails for those that would like other options.

Awesome beer, friendly service and people, tons of games to play and a comfortable atmosphere. We played bingo here this past Sunday and it was a great time, good tempo to the calling and fun prizes! They have central state sandwiches available for food in there now. We tried two sammies and both were pretty good. Love when they have special eateries come and do popups. Went to the Cousin's Lobster one over the Summer and it was awesome!

Tucked away right off Manchester Ave, this awesome little hidey hole is so much fun to grab a brew. Huge garage door that opens and makes the whole place outdoors. Funky couches next to classic retro pinball machines, just a really cool vibe.

2nd Shift is our new favorite brewery in STL! We loved the welcoming casual environment, the family friendly vibe, and of course, the beers! You can't go wrong with the Firefly, and I even found an IPA I liked - usually my least favorite. 2nd Shifts gets brownie points from me for being woman owned too! We'll definitely be back to check out the Biergarten and play some more family games!

Orders: Gimme S'more Oatmeal Stout | Art of Neurosis IPA Love this local brewery in all seasons, but esp happy to bask in it's inflatable holiday glory as of late! Big props to the massive snowman they have supervising the dining/drinking area. Takes a big space to house a big snowman like that & hear you me, they've got it! Lots of outdoor seating in the summer & always bomb brew. Never met an IPA I didn't like here!! Xo!

Fun stop, great draft beer and good food. Worth a visit if you like searching out the local breweries.

I recently had three different beers from 2nd Shift Brewing. All of them were very enjoyable and fun to drink! Technical Ecstasy was the first beer that Steve and I enjoyed from this brewery. It was a Czech Pilsner with a nice clean, light body and a fine hoppy and floral flavor profile to it. The next was the Half Hit Stout. A bit of a lighter stout which we like with a cinnamon and roasty like flavor. A nice stout to have if you don't want anything too heavy. The final beer was my favorite and this was a wheat beer called And Look! It Has Pockets! a very fine flavor profile perfectly balanced and not too heavy handed with any one ingredient. Pleasurable flavor notes include coriander, orange and clove. Also comes along clean tasting too just like the other two beers we enjoyed. Fun beer experience with this brewery which is what Steve and I always look for.

Great beer, service and animal friendly!! I ordered ahead on the Cousins applove love hot melty butter lobster in a warm roll.. it was like a hug from Maine

I had to make a visit at one of my old stomping grounds from when I lived in St. Louis. 2nd Shift Brewing was down the street from where I lived and Art of Neurosis was one of my gateway craft beers. They do everything from light lagers to stouts darker than a St. Louis Cardinals fan's spirit after losing to the Cubs (I know this feeling from experience). I tried four beers via a flight that spanned their different styles. Dissatisfied IPA: A Triple Dry-Hopped Double IPA that used Idaho 7, Citra, and Simcoe Hops. The beer was bold, bitter, and extremely juicy. The aroma is like smelling a fruit stand in the tropics with lots of pineapple, mango, and peach. A citrus forward flavor with high bitterness and medium malt. Night Sprytes: An American Rice Lager with lime sitting at a 3.8% is a fantastic beer to enjoy while sitting on the patio in the St. Louis heat. Very light with low hints of rice, cracker, and medium notes of lime. Liquid Spiritual Delight with Coffee Shop Coffee A Barrel-Aged version of the Imperial Stout Liquid Spiritual Delight with coffee from Coffee Shop added. Pleasant bitterness from the coffee and malt, roasty, and dark chocolate character. Not overly thick and a low warming. Kolsch: A classic Kolsch, a style I can't turn down when I see it on the menu. The brewery does a fantastic job at creating a crisp, light, and just very mildly fruit. Malt character increases on finish, but does not overwhelm. Another good beer to enjoy in the summer. Always a fun and enjoyable trip at 2nd Shift Brewing!

We only had a couple of beers here but they were tasty and refreshing after a day of kids activities! They also have games you can play while hanging out!

Located in an industrial area and tucked away keep your eyes open so you don't miss it. Spacious tasting room and outdoor seating. I've been here twice and both experiences were fun. This time I sat at the bar and had nice conversation while sipping my beers. 2nd shift has an eclectic selection of beers from Sours to Stouts. This visit I focused see on the recently Liquid Spiritual Delight Stouts. I enjoyed the regular version as well as Barrel Aged Vanilla and the Barrel Aged Coffee. All were very tasty. The kitchen is open serving pizza. I'll have to try that next time.

Near The Hill, if you like craft beers, this local microbrew is a great spot to hang out for adults! Bring your dog, friends and family to enjoy spacious patio seating plus plenty of indoor space to relax and savor their brews! No "flight" options yet, but order a full 12 oz glass ($5), or 6 oz pour (1/2 cost) to try a couple varieties. Also, their kitchen is not currently available, so consider bringing your own snacks, sandwich or meal if you plan to stay for a longer beer tasting indulgence. This was a solid 4.0 experience for me; and when they can restart serving cooked snacks and add taster flights, I think it deserves a 4.5 rating! Today my personal favorite was their Little Big Hop, a NE type Session IPA. Smooth to drink, good flavors, it brought Hoppiness to my day! Also tried a few others... Art of Neurosis (American IPA), Sunny Cat (NE IPA with Tangerine) and Samsquatch (West Coast IPA) - all excellent depending your personal taste. Owner provides friendly customer service, and don't forget to take-out any of your favorites! Craft beer lovers, don't miss this one! ENJOY!!

Happened upon this cool little brewery by accident when out golf carting one day. We went back 3 more times in the same week, it was that good. Fun atmosphere, great big place with lots of seating, couches, board games, and a really nice outside space. The bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable. They answered all our questions about their beers and the prices behind filling growlers (which they do offer). We've had a couple different beers, which have all been outstanding. My favorite is the Still 630 Bourbon Stout with chocolate and raspberry. It was AHHHHHMAZING. Definitely a sipper, and you couldn't down more than a serving (it's very heavy). I've also had some of the sours which have been great. My husband had the IPA's (he's weird), and loved them. The location is really tucked into the neighborhood, but it's a hidden little gem. If you dig microbrew beer, I highly recommend checking this place out.

Great food! Great beer! Great price! Love the outside seating! Love this place after an afternoon at the Botanical Garden!

We stopped at this place on our way out of STL and we ended up staying waaaaay longer that we were supposed to because we just loved it. They have a range of beers, my husband's favorite this trip was Chateau...I'll let you look up the tap list for the rest of the name but he finds it hilarious. They also have a really great stout and do several variants. They recently acquired a cat and he was being a bit of a bully to our dog which is funny because we have a big Boxer. No worries they just set out a case box and if he fits he sits Definitely told all my beers friends this is the spot!

Hibiscus Wit and Technical Ecstasy are awesome beers if you're not into the Hoppy IPAs. They also have a good selection of IPAs and Stouts. Highly recommend this spot. Plenty of room inside and outside. Also serve about 6 different pizzas.

Had a great time here! Fantastic beer selection, fun and informative bartenders, and plenty of space to carve out a spot for your crew. I wish all breweries could be as kid friendly as Second Shift. Free games, a stocked changing station, and the place basically absorbs any noise. 2nd Shift is a must visit brewery for patrons with young families.

Cool brewery with decent amount of parking and plenty of seats indoors and outdoors. They do serve some food here and a decent tap list. Unfortunately, they didn't do flights but you are able to get half pours. We got half pours of the Getchyasum & Bless this Mess. The getchyasum was a light beer but I didn't taste this much of the Peach and nectarine but still an easy to drink beer. I really liked the Bless this Mess lemon beer. It had a great lemon flavor but it wasn't overpowering and the beer wasn't at all tart. I ended up getting a fill pour of it. We also got the Polotmavý Ležák Amber Lager. Not too much flavor but also an easy to drink beer.

There are so many great microbreweries in and around the city of St. Louis, and I was glad to finally visit 2nd Shift for the first time a few months ago - and a handful of times since. I enjoy the diversity of beer styles offered, and each one is obviously even better on tap. Besides the great beer and delicious pizza provided by Bootleggin 3rd Gear, the atmosphere inside and out the brewery makes it worth visiting. The interior is very spacious, with plenty of seating and music played at a moderate volume to allow for easy conversation. The exterior is also a great spot to enjoy a flight and catch up with friends. Parking is slightly limited, but it doesn't detract from the experience. I hope to try some new styles soon.

Tried 4 beers and chose the Getchyasum. It's the sweetest beer they have right now. The Sunny Cat was a nice NE-style IPA. The Prickly pear Bridget fruited foeder aged Brett beer is a half-sour - not as tart as other sours. I would usually go for this but I wanted a sweeter beer. My 2nd favorite was "And Look! It has pockets" Belgian style witbier. This is a large brewery with outside seating, strong wifi, and friendly servers. Would definitely return.

Who can't love a brewery that has an on-site cat (dude was outdoors but obviously well cared for by the staff)? This is one of several great breweries we checked out on our way through MO. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, rill good beer. Fair priced beer too, I believe every pour was $5 which was noticeable when some others opt for $8-$10 for a pour.

We stopped in for a quick beer. Not only was the beer great but we also enjoyed the brewery cat.

I attended a nice little UYE last night (thanks Brian M. for hosting)! I really don't know why I never visited 2nd Shift before; but I am glad I finally made it last night! Finding the building was a little tricky at night since it is off off an industrial road kind of hidden from street view. They have a large parking area with plenty of spots and a really nice looking patio. When I walked in, I was able to find others easily and I sat down. While looking at the menu (non-alcoholic drinks available too) I had to make decisions as to which beer I was in the mood for. I do enjoy fruity/sweet beers and when I saw they offered a hibiscus beer, I knew I needed it! They do not offer flights; however, they do offer 1/2 pours so that you can try a smaller portion before committing. I like this! When ordering, you walk up to the bar area and either pay or leave your tab open (they take your card). I took my half portion beer back to the table and enjoyed it very much. Just the right flavors and not too sweet. Eventually our group (along with another larger party) decided to order food. There is a small kitchen in the space where Guerilla Street Food provides tasty items from their menu. We all ordered and since the staff for GSF consisted of 1 person, it was a little bit of a wait for our food, but honestly, it was no big deal! We were drinking and chatting so we didn't even pay attention to the time it took for our food to be delivered (about 10-15 mins which wasn't terrible at all). I was excited to try something different from GSF since I usually get the adobe chicken...this time, I ordered the Guerrilladilla which was basically like a really cool looking quesadilla! I asked for the cheese version (you can choose pork or chicken too). When our food started arriving everything looked amazing! These food items go so well with the beer. Tip: ask for extra napkins, you will need them! I was ready for a 2nd drink, but also needed some water. 2nd Shift has a small water station near the front of the bar so guests can help themselves. I grabbed a cup of water and I ordered another beer. This time, I went with the hibiscus-orange beer! This one comes bottled and so no half pours allowed; which was fine since I knew I would enjoy it. The conversation at our table with other Yelpers was engaging and I am so glad we got to hang out in a small group. It's always so nice to get together with fellow Yelpers in a setting like this! I also love how our CM, Max, joined us for this UYE! Before leaving, I grabbed a 4 pack of something to bring home to the hubs and paid my tab. The service behind the bar was just fine; nothing exceptional. Just people pouring beer and talking with customers. The space is large and open. This means during cold months there might be a bit of a draft so bring a sweater, especially since they might keep their garage door open for air flow. I also noticed they have a small area with board games. Oh, and in the ladies room there is a changing table! This means that 2nd shift welcomes families with small children so go ahead and bring the little people, grab a drink and stay for some games and friendship! Honestly, I think I have found a new spot for HH with work peeps! I can't wait for the weather to get warmer so that we can go outside and enjoy the patio!

the beer is amazing. the vibe is super chill and they have a brewery cat who loves to say hi! they also have a really good little food truck that seems to be a partner of 2nd shift and they're great!

How have I not reviewed 2nd Shift Brewing yet, seriously its one of my favorite breweries in St.Louis, so I figured it's finally time for a review. 2nd Shift is a great brewery serving up a variety of beers. Much like every brewery, they do have their flagship beers, so quit your bitching about the same old beers. 2nd Shift isn't afraid to experiment either, often releasing varients or blends along with new creations. 2nd Shift also has some of the best friends in the brewery industry, which allows them to create some killer collaborations. Some that come to mind are recent collabs with Mikkeller Baghaven, Off Color, Mikerphone, and many more. The staff here is killer, many of the awesome bartenders have been serving since I first started visiting, so that speaks volumes. The taproom has a large bar along with a large open area complete with board games and food from Guerilla Street Food. If you're lucky, you might make friends with one of the cute brewery cats. Be advised; parking can be a pain during peak hours so be prepared to park on the street. 2nd Shift also puts on some of my favorite beer festivals in St.louis, Criderfest brings many breweries to St.Louis to showcase their beers and introduce beer lovers to some new brews. Cask Festival is another great festival that brings together more friends of 2nd Shift to share limited small batch cask beers that are only available during this unique evening event. Overall 2nd Shift is a great brewery worth checking out.

I feel like 2nd Shift is always overlooked in the St. Louis craft brew scene. I can never figure out why though, it's so good! The beers 2nd Shift offers are always diverse enough that you're always likely to have a few selections that you REALLY want to try. On top of that, their work horse beers, like the Art of Neurosis, are some of the best in the city. Additionally, I feel like 2nd Shift is really killing the social distance patio game. We went for a few beers with friends, and it all seemed very well thought out and safe. All guests must make a free reservation online before arriving. When you get there, a brewery worker checks you in and assigns a table. They are using their large parking lot as the patio now, and you are given a spot that has a picnic table either at the front or back of the parking spot. I thought that was a really ingenious use of their space. My only qualm, and y they got 4 stars, is the slight lack of hand sanitizer around the complex. They had some at the bar to use after signing your tab, but didn't have any near the doors to the bathroom. Would have liked to have had a few more chances to clean my hands when touching high use surfaces.

I was visiting family in St. Louis and heard about this brewery from some people in Colorado. So I knew I had to go check it out on a visit here. We stopped in to pre game for a wedding a few miles away. I loved both beers that I had, one was an IPA, the other was the Barrel Aged Dream Bar. If you're in St. Louis do yourself a favor and check this place out. Little side note, my brother who normally only drinks Bud Light ( don't judge him) had two beers too. He did enjoy both his. He even bought some cans to take home to share with his wife, that's how good this place is.

Really enjoyed this place. Great taproom with ample space for large groups. We came with a large group and found seating right away. There is also a nice patio for outdoor seating. Games are offered inside too, which is a nice bonus. If you get hungry while you are there, grab some Guerrilla Street food - delicious! And filling. The beer list is EXTENSIVE. Lots of beers offered to-go as well. I had the Technical Ecstasy Czech Style Pilsner, which was pretty good. The Cat Spit was another fan favorite amongst our group. Overall a great place to go with friends. Very comfortable and casual, and good beer!

Great beer friendly people great prices will go again Hell of a time and great bar tenders honestly just a great environment time and people and honestly so much room to sit

Been going to 2nd Shift for a few years and love the brew there! Atmosphere and employees are excellent. We keep trying new Breweries near by and so far 2nd Shift is our Favorite...

Good beer, ok service, however waaaay overpriced 16 oz beer $8.75. Need to adjust price to reflect the market value and beer quality.

One of my favorites in St. Louis. They make great beer and have nice people working there. They took covid precautions seriously, and have some picnic tables in their lot if you want to avoid being inside. Would do again 10/10!

This tasting room is fantastic! They have about 10 beers on tap, several canned and bottled selections, and a few wines. The tasting room is large with 4 tops, 6 tops, and several communal tables. There's even a comfy couch at the front of the space if you want to settle in without a table. There are a couple of shelves of board games for borrowing. Food is provided by Guerilla Street Food at a separate window (separate tab needed). I'm a fan of their more sour beers. Katy is my favorite, but there is always another funky beer on tap, too. Most recently, the Grace Wile Ale was on tap and is much more tart than Katy.

Really good beer and great people! My partner and I had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. We aren't even beer people. So when we walked up to the bar, we were overwhelmed with choices. The bartender was an incredible help! They allowed us to try all kinds of beers before making our final decision(s). And, the beer was only $6! Great deal for good stuff. And they had a bomb music playlist going. The seating was wonderful. Outside, they had heaters which were great for a rainy and at some points windy day. Wipes were available everywhere too. Will be going again to try more and hangout with friends!

We stopped in here for a couple of beers on a Friday afternoon. This is a big facility, especially a big tasting room. The area is very industrial, but just down the hill from the Hill. so pretty convenient after dinner there. We had a flight of beers and none of them knocked our socks off. The industrial vibe had a kind of "been there" vibe to it. Also the server wasn't very friendly, which was kind of surprising on a slow day. It was fine, but I doubt I'll ever come back. 2.5 stars.

Oh 2nd Shift, today is the day to show you some love. By far one of my favorite Saint Louis breweries. If you happen to stop by when Technical Ecstasy is in season, you will not want to pass it up. It is one of the best pilsners money can buy. If the weather is colder, my go-to is Liquid Spiritual Delight (LSD). Holy smokes, such an amazing stout. Their beer is fire and it's always consistent. I tried the Cat and Mouse last month, also amazing. It was a collab with Off Color. Amazing purple colored wild ale. Try it if there's any left. Their space is great! They are hosts to Guerrilla Street Food, which you can never go wrong with. I always get the Flying Pig. It's soooo filling, almost too much, actually. They also have a hearty selection of games you can play if you visit with some friends. Clutch brewery, central location, amazing beer. What are you waiting for?

We LOVE 2nd Shift and visit every time we're back in STL. Amazing beers and a welcoming atmosphere. The space both indoors and outdoors is large and spacious, making us feel safe and comfortable. The staff is SO much fun and makes craft beer feel accessible. If you're looking for great craft beer in STL, do not miss it!

Cool spot. Love the atmosphere, pet friendly, and good beers overall. Would recommend

Aside from Four Hands, this is arguably the best craft brewery in St. Louis, which is saying something since the Loo is strong in the beer department. 2nd Shift is tucked away near railroad tracks in a warehouse district in between Dogtown and Tower Grove, and it sports excellent brews across the board (ten year-round standbys with several rotating seasonals). Tip of the hat to the stalwart "Art of Neurosis" IPA and the Hibiscus Wit. 2nd Shift's massive tasting room can accommodate large crowds at long tables, and there are loads of board games for hours of amusement. Unlike some breweries, it has an attached kitchen with bites (currently Filipino-inspired guerilla street food) in case you get hungry. Outside, there is also a fire pit to stay warm. All in all, I can understand why 2nd Shift's tag line is "Where drinking our beer is your second job!"

I have a house way out in the country on a farm and I used to pass the sign for 2nd Shift Brewing all the time at the turn off to New Haven. I never made it in but now that they have moved to The Hill I was able to stop by after work one day. Nice, large, open space. Very clean. Bar all the way to the back. You have to go to the bar for drinks. They don't come out to your table. I drank a Goldie Hawn Blonde. I really liked it. Love that there's Guerrilla Street Food inside the building... I'll be back soon!

HANDS DOWN, the best brewery in St Louis. Are they selling the hypiest hype whales to sell for max profits? Nope....But everything you'll order here is solid. Their beers are SUPER underrated, and the people who work here are the absolute best. They have done such an awesome job too making things safe and distant during covid. Turning their parking lot into a patio, with every table shaded and fans for summer. Soon to have heaters fo winter! Highly recommend sunny cat ipa, and any LSD variant you can get your hands on!

We ALWAYS goto 2nd shift when we're in town love the owners love the staff. Great selection, clean, and welcoming.

This was my first time to the 2nd shift at their new St. Louis location. It was a great first experience! The tasting room is very large and open with plenty of table and bar seating. It has a very warm and inviting presence. Staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. The drink menu offers a selection of 2nd Shift beers, some guest taps and a wine list. If you like beer or wine, you shouldn't have a problem finding something here. Some beers are also available to go in bottles or growlers, depending on the beer. The only thing I had a bit of a problem with since it was my first time visiting was getting into the parking lot. It is off of Sublette and appears to be a warehouse with a fence around it, but look out for the large signs and to tell you where to go. Give them a try!

We have been here twice for other events - not even in search of beer or food. They held a couple maker's market type events here this year and we have gone twice and the first time we commented on how cool the space was and we loved that there were all sorts of seating options - couches, smaller/shorter longer tables for people - pub height tables, etc. GUERRILLA STREET FOOD IS INSIDE ** Yes, you heard that right. You can order GSF from their window adjacent to the bar and then return to your seat and be served ice cold beer in various fancy glasses. Their Raspberry whit is delicious - I am not normally a huge beer drinker but I have really enjoyed everything I have tried from here. They have a lot of diverse options - but everything is crisp and cold and the flavors are not muddy like some smaller breweries, I've noticed, I struggle to determine anything "outstanding" about some other brewery's beers - these are really distinct and uniquely flavorful. Also, try the Annabelle saison. I love that we could go inside, get munchies from GSF window and then have beers and we could play board games and hang out. The atmosphere really lends to hanging out and spending time in a communal space and not sitting at a bar staring at each other - you can actually DO things here. Come prepared, however, the parking situation is really difficult here; we have gotten extremely lucky with parking on the very backside of the building which is right by the door - but both times we saw people circling the block near the train tracks trying to find places in the dark to park...(haha - I rhymed...). Ultimately, if you want a good beer-drinking social space that isn't so loud you can't hear your friends and you can actually hang out and play games and if you get hungry there is food, etc... This is a really excellent choice - plus all of the various "events" they have on the other side of the beer barrels with vendors and such have always been really neat and very very very local in order to support your small businesses.

We have been at the new location of 2nd Shift twice in recent days, since they moved into St Louis. The taproom is roomy and they have food provided by Guerilla Foods. Bro J and Ms T both love some of 2nd Shift's IPA's, especially Brew Cocky and Arty of Neurosis. I usually find something I will drink too, not being the hop head that they are. Our latest visit was really a quest for some Brew Cocky (cans) but we timed it for lunch and learned that we could get only the beer at the Schnucks on Arsenal at the moment until they completed their next semi-monthly batch. The menu is apparently Filipino influenced. I was a little scared of the fact that there was garlic emphasis in almost everything. Not that I don't like it, I just hate to have it oozing out of my pores for days. For lunch Ms T had the Chicken Adobo and I had the Wandering Pig, both on jasmine rice. The chicken was not exactly like was described on the menu board. When I hear "adobo" I think of a richer sauce. This was nearly clear and appeared to be starch thickened. There was just the faintest hint of the vinegar and no evidence of the bay leaf, black pepper corns or soy sauce that were in the description. Ms T found it bland and I agreed, but it was OK. The shredded chicken was moist and tender. Oh yeah and Ms T rescued a large whole clove of garlic from her chicken. I definitely liked the Wandering Pig better. The pork was well prepared, like the chicken, but the entire dish was better seasoned. Next time I will order without the green onions (which I was able to remove) or the fried garlic, which has been with me all afternoon. The hoisin and sriracha were perfect on the pork. This reminded me of carnitas, but the meat is braised tender and does not have the browned flavors that you normally get with carnitas. I assume the rice was jasmine as advertised although it lacked the fragrances that you normally get with jasmine rice. We will definitely return for lunch and a beer. There are a couple of other dishes on the menu that look good and now that we can see how they are assembled we can reduce out allium intake. We are delighted that 2nd Shift moved into St Louis. They are clearly the best local craft brewer and this is a nice place to go. Feb 2018 - We returned with the D's for lunch and a beer. This time we remembered to skip the fried garlic and green onion. I enjoyed the Bicol Express pork in rich coconut milk gravy with some chopped chiles serranos on top. Very good. Ms T had the Flying Pig with the sous vide egg on top. Just be aware this egg is nearly raw, including the white. If you don't want that, just get the Wandering Pig which is the same thing without the egg.

Born and raised in saint louis, and an avid beer enthusiast, but for some reason I never went to 2nd shift until after I had moved away. It has now become a must-visit every time I return home. Perhaps because I typically visit in the early afternoons, on weekdays, I have never had issues with service speed. In fact, I have always found the bartenders, particularly Laura, to be charming and helpful! Also I love having cats around while I'm relaxing with my beer. A wide variety of styles ensures I'm always able to try something new and delicious. I love you, 2nd Shift!

Nice brewery with lots of space indoors and outdoors. They also have games inside for you to play and food options!

Appreciate 2nd Shift taking our safety into consideration by requiring proof of vaccination. Loved supporting this brewery before, and will continue to support for years to come!

Stopped into 2nd Shift Brewing on Friday evening. Tried three beers from the list, Cat Spit Oatmeal Milk Stout, Liquid Spiritual Delight Imperial Stout, and Little Big Hop NE-Style Session IPA. Quality I typically like to sample some beers or get a flight before committing to a full draft of any beer. Unfortunately the ridiculous wait at 2nd Shift Brewing did not afford me that opportunity. I instead went with my gut in terms of my draft selections, and felt that overall they were decent. My first choice was the Cat Spit Oatmeal Milk Stout. It was definitely the best of the three beers I tried. It was much darker than I expected out of a milk stout. A little chocolate and a little coffee, it was a solid beer. Next I went bolder with the Liquid Spiritual Delight Imperial Stout. I feel like imperial stouts have the most potential, but at the same time can easily end up being too syrupy. This one is extremely thick and served at a slightly warmer temperature. I found myself struggling to enjoy it, which I think was in part because of the warm temperature inside, but my real issue was the after-taste which reminded me of medicine. To break up the stouts, my last beer choice was Little Big Hop NE-Style Session IPA. I immediately got excited when I saw the hazy golden pour. However, it just smacked me with too much citrus taking away some enjoyment. Quantity Drafts came in 10, 12, or 14oz pours depending on the selection. Fair pours once you can get someone's attention to get you one. Value Drafts ranged from $5 to $7 depending on the selection. I did not see an option for Flights, but I did not even inquire figuring the last thing they needed was for things to slow down even more. Ambiance 2nd Shift Brewing is located in an industrial area of St. Louis. The brewery takes residence in a massive warehouse very close to a railroad track. The brewery and taproom share the same huge room with giant racks of barrels as separation between the two sections. They do not have any outdoor space, but the inside taproom is quite large. At the back wall of the taproom you will find the bar and lots of tables fill in the rest of the space. They do have a few couches near the front, but really only enough to accommodate one group. The bar has two televisions, both showing sports, as well as a screen displaying the beers on tap. They have different games stacked up and offered free wi-fi. For food they had a kitchen with a small list of choices for those needing a snack as they drink. They also had two or three cats wandering around, which I was not a fan of. I am definitely a little biased because of allergies, but I did not like the fact that these cats were just jumping on top of tables and bar. I felt it was unsanitary, though most of the other guests did not feel the same. The taproom was also very warm, which was not what I was hoping for on a hot day. Because of the lack of separation the equipment keeps the whole space toasty. Crowd There was a good crowd on Friday evening. It was primarily large groups, many of whom looked like they had just come from work. The massive taproom makes it a good place for bigger parties to hang out. They are also family friendly and I saw a few children running around. Service It was a mess. At first I assumed they were understaffed, but after I sat down I realized they had plenty of people, just very few of them were actually helping guests. Two had sat down to chat with friends in one corner and another was chasing down a cat. When there are constant lines at the bar, someone should have had the awareness to call more people over. Parking The brewery has a decent sized parking lot. However, I would be concerned on a busy day because if it filled up it did not look like there was much else in the area. Extra My issues with 2nd Shift Brewing were not really related to the beer. Rather my experience was overshadowed by the terrible service, avoiding the brewery cats, and dealing with the heat. The beers I did try were decent, and showed a lot of potential. But it is hard to be excited to return when you are uncomfortable with the space they are served in.