Perennial Artisan Ales

one of my favorite breweries from all across the country. chill workers, good food, and some of the best stouts you can find. one of the greats.

Second visit: the focacia beets sandwich was delicious. Great taproom, well-maintained. A lot of beers available, I wish there was more BA stuff on draught. Selling bottles at a hefty $55.

Those barrel-aged options..🔥 Brewery is a super cool old warehouse like building.. which I love. The interior is a mix of that warehouse vibe and elegance. Great bartenders..Fantastic beers..

We really enjoy visiting microbreweries and tasting different interpretations on my favorite styles. If you're a beer drinker you can taste the nuances and inspiration of the brewmaster, huh, I suppose you can even if you're not, sorry sidetracked. My favorites for tasting are stouts and porters, in my mind they are meant to be savored much like a good whiskey. I'm not going to sit and throw back a few, I simply want to taste it, so a 5oz pour is more than enough, also the abv is usually much higher. All of that said, put this place on your list and go. The staff was friendly, you could tell they really enjoyed being there. Ok, I'm a sucker for some vintage style and the light blue cushion barstools were not only comfortable, they were astheically pleasing. There's plenty to do there, while enjoying your brew. Arcade, pinball boardgames. I also really likes the way the bar was set up so the big screen tvs were separate from and yet still accessible to the bar. That way if you aren't into sports ball you don't have to watch it or you can, either way it's a great set up. BA Abraxas Imperial stout with ancho chili peppers, cacao nibs, and cinnamon sticks aged in whiskey barrels. ABV: 12.8%

Incredible beer and unbelievably good sandwiches and apps! The Porchetta blew me away — hands down my new favorite. 😍 Top it all off with excellent service, and it made for the perfect afternoon!

After making the trek home from work, I was greeted with a sparkling clean apartment. Not just my usual tidy, but clean enough to make Mary Poppins proud. I have to give credit where credit is due, so a big thanks to the parental unit for their surprise visit from their far away land. As we marveled at the spotless digs, one of them suggested we hit up a brewery for some brewskis. Spotting a brewery down the road that I had never noticed before while biking along the Grants trail, we made our way to Perennial Artisan Ales. Housed in what looked like a converted warehouse, the exterior screamed industrial chic, complete with tables and fake grass. We were greeted by a friendly bartender and settled in at a table with some beer menus. After much deliberation, we settled on a Peach Berlinerweiss, a Pegasus Bay (Hazey IPA), and a Good Mister Postman (American Lager). With drinks in hand, we snagged a new table with a perfect view of the big TV showcasing a Rugby game. As the suds flowed, we kicked back and enjoyed the game. Each beer was a hit with its drinker, prompting a round two and the second half of the Rugby match. After the game ended, we bid adieu to the brewery, having spent a delightful afternoon there. Perennial Artisan Ales proved to be a gem of a spot to while away a few hours – tasty brews, friendly staff, and clean bathrooms sealed the deal. I'll definitely be back with a growler in tow next time I swing by. Cheers to good beer and even better company!

Let me start by saying that this place is awesome. They have a wide selection of beers that will easily provide something for everyone. The service is absolutely fantastic the bartenders are knowledgeable and super friendly... make sure you go to camp with one of them you won't regret it 😁 the food is great make sure you try the deviled eggs they are second to nothing on this earth. Overall this is an establishment you need to visit.

My go to for craft beer. They will never update their draft menu online unfortunately. Here’s what’s on tap while I was there last night.

Stopped in with my wife and daughter to have a beer and ended up staying for 3 hours and playing trivia. We ordered our beers and cider and realized that trivia was going on. We listed to a round and then some friendly patrons at the bar informed us that we could join in as each round has winners and you don't have to play the entire game. So, we started playing, not well but we had fun. All the beers were tasty as usual and the atmosphere and Peggy the bartender were fantastic! Highly recommend the monthly trivia with Sean/Shawn.

Absolutely love the ambience and the vibe of this place! They have tons of seating inside and outside. I got the poolside breeze to drink which was a sour beer and it was so good! If you have a dog, you can bring them and sit outside on the turf. I would 100% come back here again.

Delicious, unique brews! While perusing the shelves at a bottle shop in NC the Black Walnut Dunkel caught my eye. I'm glad I decided to give it a try since it had an excellent distinctive flavor. Too bad the brewery is in St. Louis, MO, otherwise I would be interested in visiting. I recommend trying the Black Walnut Dunkel if you are nearby the brewery or find it at a local bottle shop. Per their website, it looks like the brewery offers draft brews, cans, bottles, snacks, and games. It even has alcoholic drinks like dreamsicle slushie and vodka milkshakes. They also hosts events and have a dog-friendly patio!

We had a blast coming here a few years ago! We stopped in after traveling up from Nashville and we tried a large flight, which was delicious. They have varied styles and they make fantastic beer all around. We also loved "going to camp" and getting to have some free beer! We'll definitely come back on our next trip to St. Louis!

Great selection of beer--and they have 5 oz pours as well as 14 oz pours. I had the Grace (a Mexican lager) and my husband had the Suburban.

Went here after not being here in a few years. I brought in some $15 bottles to leave with them from my hometown. In return, I was gifted a sticker. The first time I came here back in 2016, it was all love. I felt welcomed. This time, not so much. I felt rushed. Got my wife a tshirt as I often do when hitting different breweries. They still do brew great beer and that will keep me interested - from afar.

Orders: Spaghetti Squash, Sage, Pear & Blue Cheese Handpie | Soft Pretzel & Grain Mustard | THE BROWN BEAR English Brown Ale | SHAKE THE FROST Session Coffee Stout w/ SUMP Coffee (omgggggg) I've wanted to check this place out forever because I loved the botanical name & every beer of theirs I've run into - it was so great!! The staff was awesome & everyone was glowing with happy Sunday vibes inside, especially all the cute kiddos running around. They've got great swag (see koozie photos, but not pictured are some awesome mustard sweatshirts that would pair well with a Soft Pretzel + Grain Mustard). Highly recommend adventuring out to this big, beautiful brewery boasting really beautiful beer! & grub! & wine, if that's what you're into ;) Thanks, Perennial!! St. Louis is lucky to have you!

Great establishment! Good food, great atmosphere, top notch management and employees. Definitely some of the best alcoholic beverages in "The Loo."

Very tasty beer and fun outdoor seating area. Was wanting a little snack with my beer but their kitchen wasn't open so I left pretty quickly because I was hungry.

LOVE perennial. I had one of their IPAs and it was good, I always love their Saison (blue can with white flower), and Abraxas is unmatched. Got two bottles to take back home with us. They have a couple of games to play, and dart boards. Great place to just hangout. Love their outdoor too, good amount of seating inside and outside. And they have bags to play when it's nice out

Solid brewery Abraxas is one of my favorite beers ever I hope they distribute more out in Oregon

Best logo in the game (Gingkos are the coolest trees, the last of their ancient genus). The building is amazing just in like an industrial park so the GPS is taking you to the right place They had a Peruvian pop up with a crab burger that SLAPPED. The chips were also delish.

Very good coffee stout from this St. Louis based brewery! The Sump Coffee Stout I have had on more than one occasion. This robust coffee stout is great during the colder months of the year! The coffee aspect is quite noticeable but blends in with the rest of the beer quite well! I look forward to trying it again in the future!

Perennial consistently makes a number of great beers and is worth a visit. The location is in a more out of the way spot in town than more well known breweries. The brewery is well maintained and the staff is friendly. Perennial has a modest assortment of food. The last time I was in I got some rice krispies that I really enjoyed. You could also travel a few short blocks and get a burger at nearby Stacked while you are at it. I will mention for frankness that the neighborhood around Perennial is a bit run down. I've never had any issues, but it is something to be aware of.

Not sure why Perennial Artisan Ales does not have a five star rating on Yelp. Their beers are as near to perfect as any brewery I've ever been to. And that's not just my opinion. Perennial receives award after award at a national level for their brews. They are always noted in high regard amongst the craft beer gurus. Let's just start this review out with the heaviest hitter. The creme de la creme. Abraxas. It's only available once a year. Most years you have to get on a pre-order list that is limited to four bottles per person. Is it a bit pricey? Yes. Is it worth every penny. FOR SURE. Abraxas is an imperial stout brewed with ancho chili peppers, cacao nibs, vanilla beans, and cinnamon sticks. Perennial always has a few variants of it including coffee and vanilla. They're all equally as good. This finely aged beer packs a punch at 11.5% but lacks that boozie taste. There is no beer at this high of an ABV that's as smooth as Abraxas. Each year I get so excited for the release and jump at a few extra pours on draught when I pick up my four bottles. This year was no different! We braved the cold to share a few glasses of Abraxas on the patio of Perennials South City brewery. There were a few fire pits and outdoor heaters strewn about to help fight off the cold, but due to social distancing we tried to stay further away from them. So pro tip, if you're going to sit outside at Perennial bring some blankets because their picnic tables can get cold! If you're hungry, you can ingest some Abraxas in the form of a slow roasted chili while you're sitting on the patio. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season and to attempt to keep as warm as possible. Overall, I know that Perennial can sometimes be misconstrued as a snobby hipster brewery. But with beer as good as they're producing. I'll accept just about anything.

Really good array of beers. If you like light and fruity, get the blood orange Suburban Beverage. It's a good margarita style beer. They don't have much food-wise, though, if that's what you want as well.

Perennial is one of my favorite microbreweries in St. Louis! I have been coming to Perennial for years and I keep returning because they continue to maintain their stellar service, high quality beer and amazing food and I LOVE their stouts! My favorites are Abraxas, Sump and Fantastic Voyage. Perennial has a nice, welcoming space and they play great music. They have a large patio area with tables.The patio is dog friendly. Inside the entryway of the tasting room are some comfy couches and a lounge area. The bar is large with many seats. There are also dining tables and chairs. Perennial is known for their beer, but don't forget to try their food! Their menu is small, locally sourced and typically rotates, which I love. There are several appetizers and a few main dishes/sandwiches. You MUST try the food! My favorite food items are the deviled eggs, grilled cheese and the bahn mi sandwich. In addition to the beer and food another reason I frequent Perennial is their customer service. The staff are friendly and welcoming as you enter. Even when the whole place is packed with people, the staff ensure that each customer gets served AND with a smile. Perennial also does special beer releases throughout the year. I have attended many of these and they are well run, organized and you can tell that much planning goes into the logistics of these events.

Perennially delightful, even in COVID times. Second visit in early September 2020 (first visit in fall 2019 was also 5-star). We sat out in their patio which has about 8 picnic tables, plus more over on the grassy area. Easy walk-up ordering or pick-up option. Light snacks for food. Excellent, quality beer. Friendly staff. We'll be back!

Beautiful patio, sort of odd location off the main path. I would say worth the drive. Unfortunately very limited draft list due to COVID, but you can buy several of their beers to enjoy on the patio in cans for $5. They make a great selection of beers and there is a style for everyone. I tried their tap lager and a canned hazy IPA. The IPA was definitely the winner but I was impressed by the lager and enjoyed it even though this isn't a style I typically like. Heads up, their hours are limited right now, and I was frustrated they have not reflected this on their website, as it took 2 trys to actually make it in since the first time we arrived at 8:05 only to learn they closed at 8....

This place is a must try for happy hour drinks! We started off with three 5 ounce beers and Tallow Fries for only $16. After we finished our appetizer we got an order of Fish & Chips and a Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Butternut Squash Soup as a side. Tons of food to fill you up, service was fast, and beer was amazing! #cleanyourplate

This was a great spot to grab some casual Friday night drinks! Cool spot with good beers and friendly bartenders!

Had been dying to check out the home of Abraxas and Sump. The brewery is huge with lots of free parking and tables inside and out. The taproom inside is spacious with lots of table, a long bar and even a couple of old fashioned dart boards. Perennial has a good selection of merchandise available, from T-shirt's and caps to glassware, and also offers lots of bottles and cans to go. They do offer a decent food menu in addition to the great beers, featuring sandwiches and the like. Tried a few beers on tap and was pleased to get hold of a bottle of 'Sump' to take away. Overall a great brewery with friendly staff and great products!

One of St. Louis' many great local breweries. Perennial was one of the first breweries I checked out when I moved to STL back in 2014, and it has been in my regular brewery rotation ever since. Like others have said, it is off the beaten path just a bit, but worth the the drive. The patio is nice, and they have indoor seating too usually. During the pandemic, it appeared that the main indoor space was closed, but there is a portion of their brewing quarters that they sectioned off to be covered seating. Their beers are delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful. They have a variety of styles of beer, and some more adventurous selections as well. My favorite is Daydreaming - light, floral, and fresh. Check 'em out if you haven't yet.

St. Louis is a beer town. In addition to the city's largest brewery, Anheuser-Busch (Budweiser), there are some 40+ breweries in town. These are microbreweries and are generally pretty good. However, there is one that stands above the rest: Perennial. Perennial is the best brewery in St. Louis, and I have to imagine its probably one of the best in the country. I have never had a beer from them I dont like. If you go there, you will see their menu, which has around 10 different beers on it. Most are on tap, but I think some are in bottles. You can also buy a bottle of some of their brews. They change up their lineup fairly frequently, so if you go several times, you will have the chance to try different beers. They also serve some food, mainly snacks/appetizers and a few sandwiches. I've only gotten one of the food items once (chips and dip) and I received a generous portion of chips and a tub of dip that did not match the chips in terms of quantity. Regardless, it was good. Back to the beers, I think the best thing I can say about Perennial, other than that they rock, is just about every time I go there, in listening to the other people at the bar, there is always someone there from out of town. It seems like beer aficionados come from all over the country to go to Perennial. I dont know if these people come to St. Louis specifically to go to Perennial, but it sure seems to be on their hit list when they do make it to town. If you go here and they have it, try the Abraxas - it's one of the best beers I've ever had. Overall, if you want to go to a brewery for drinks, go here. You can't go wrong.

Perennial was one of the first spots I ever visited in St. Louis. We always make a stop, no matter how fast, each time we are there. This time around we got to enjoy Maman and coffee Abraxas. You can never go wrong with those beers or any others you choose. There is a lot of seating. They serve food! Do yourself a favor and visit. So fun! You'll probably want to bring an Uber or Lyft... :-)

Great brewery! This spot is definitely worth the drive out of the city. We came here for a free tour with our passport program and loved the staff, drinks, and atmosphere. It is obvious that the staff members and brewmasters are passionate about what they do. Plus there's two saisons on draft, so you already know I'm a done deal. The inside is pretty loud and I have trouble hearing in these situations, so we chose to sit outside. There is great seating out front and the lights make it a cute, fun place to drink with friends. We can't wait to go back!

If you love craft beer then you've probably heard of their famous stout called Abraxas. It's only released once a year but fortunately they had a couple of bottles from 2015. Needless to say, it was very good. It's a little bit of a drive from downtown STL, but worth it. All of the beers were good and the service was friendly and helpful.

This one is painful for me. I used to trumpet this place like nowhere else. If you look at my Untappd, the 5 rated beers are riddled with Perennial offerings. I do not understand what happened here. The quality has dropped off a cliff. Bottle variation is all over the place. Literally every purchase is akin to buying a $50 lottery ticket. Some will be winners, a bunch will be losers. This is true even among the same product. The beers I used to love are butchered versions of their former selves. Abraxas is just not what it used to be. BA Abraxas was horrific this year. The IPAs are mediocre, sours border on undrinkable. What happened? This is the most disappointing brewery on earth to me now, simply because I know what they're capable of, and they just seem to have given up trying to be world class. My advice to any beer tourist coming to town? Don't bother with Perennial.

Very chill brewery, welcoming atmosphere. Couches and comfy seating. Staff is extremely friendly. I don't drink beer but my SO LOVES perennial, finds their brews very unique and high quality. I only wish it were closer to the city!

A lot of good beer here plus an excellent outdoor space. They have several picnic tables across the lawn, all socially distanced, and many with umbrellas. They also have a dedicated patio space with good social distance. You can order beer from their website for pick up or buy it by the can/bottle there. They have 2 pick up areas to help things go quickly. As of beginning of Sept 2020, still not filling growlers yet. I also appreciate their beer selection. They have a good mix of light and dark beers of varying abv and gravity and bitterness. They do lots of creative collaborations too.

Stopped in for a few beers when we were in town. I had heard of perennial but only had it one time. (They don't distribute much to California) Inside was a little tasting room with a bar and some tables. We ordered a few small pours. Abraxas was absolutely fantastic! A great roasty stout with sweet cinnamon notes. So glad I could try it from the source. The vibe was pretty chill and mellow and we were able to sip on some tasty beer and relax. Can't wait to go back

Craft Beer at Its Finest! In 2011, Saint Louis saw a huge burst in the craft beer scene. Breweries were popping up all over The Lou. One of these breweries was Perennial Artisan Ales. Honestly, I was not a big fan of Perennial at first. During my first visit, my favorite beer was a guest tap, which was a 2nd Shift ale. However, we will save that for another review. Like many of the best breweries, they had some growing pains, but when they found their niche, they hit the ground running. People come from all over the country for Perennial's big barrel-aged beers, particularly Abraxas: an imperial stout brewed with ancho chili peppers, cacao nibs, vanilla beans, and cinnamon sticks. This black gold has given them many accolades in the craft beer community. Other popular imperial stouts include the minty 17 and the coffee-laddended Sump. However, not everything on the draft wall is dark. Perennial also dabbles in Belgian-style ales, saisons, barleywine, and the occasional IPA. In addition, they have a pretty decent food menu, which changes periodically. You can snack on meats, cheeses, pretzels, or even a handful of sandwich options. Everything that I've had has been pretty good. Perennial also has one of the best staffs in the local scene. Some breweries can get pretty pretentious and make little effort to connect with patrons. This is not the case at Perennial. The bartenders are incredibly courteous and friendly. They even occasionally "go to camp" with the patrons. During camp, the entire bar chugs a beer of the bartender's choice. My only problem deals with hours. Perennial is only open five days a week. The tasting room is available Wednesday through Saturday in the evening, and they close at five on Sunday. Perhaps that's a small issue, but I would like it if they expanded those hours. Perennial Artisan Ales is no secret in the craft beer community, but if you haven't been there yet, definitely check it out.

I always enjoy my time at Perennial. The staff is all super friendly especially Emily who always has a smile on and good conversation to share. Tonight we biked in mostly for food but had some beers as well. We had the carnitas (pictured), the panzanella salad and the devilled eggs. I had the Owen a slightly sour favorite of mine and a Masterfade which was a really nice medium IPA. Then I had a small pour of La Boheme- an aged sour (pictured). My fiancee had the intentially indulgent which was a big dark beer but very smooth and followed that up with a nice easy drinking vacation dad(pictured). When I asked about other beers they were nice enough to describe them for me and give me a small taste which I always appreciate because it is the best way to know how you will like it. Always a great time at Perennial!

Love this bar! If you haven't been in a while, they have added new tables/seating near the front entrance. There is a huge patio out front of the building with plenty of picnic tables. If you happen to sit at a table instead of at the bar, remember you have to place your beer/food order at the bar. Bartenders are always friendly. On this occasion, I tried the Anniversaria 2015 and Regalia. I would definitely buy a bottle of the Anniversaria to take home ($20). The Regalia was by far my favorite (and my husband kept trying to steal it!). During the winter, on Wednesdays, they have $3 pours of all beers (except Abraxas).

I usually only think of stouts when I think of Perennial - amazing, flavour-packed stouts like Sump, Abraxas, and Fantastic Voyage. On my first visit to the Perennial tasting room, though, one of the most stand-out beers - maybe because I wasn't expecting to love anything other than a stout - was their Apricot Gose. Sooooo salty and delicious! Each of the stouts was the best version of such that I've ever had (Sump and Abraxas available only on draught, and we missed the minty BA 17 altogether, but we were able to bring a case+ of this year's phenomenal, coconutty Fantastic Voyage home...woot!!) but the Apricot Gose really caught me by surprise with awesomeness. Noted, Perennial. Eff'n *noted*. No one puts Baby in the corner. -Staff is supernice (unlike some of Perennial's "side piece" - if you kwim - pretentious relatives). -The food is rockin' - the cool, herbed cheese curds were completely different than the melty mozzerella-stick-like curds I'd come to expect (not that there's anything at all wrong with mozzerella sticks - I love them, actually - but these curds were just *elevated*. This is how grown-ass adults do cheese! I *like* adulting! -(Currently not serving food on Sundays) -Perennial has steel-tip darts!(*again* with the adulting! way to take frathouse soft-tips to the next level!) Mr. Man was too intimidated by my beer-driven defensive dart skills to challenge this time though. He gets a bye, this once, but next time, sir.... it's ON! -No flights (other than the darts, i mean) available, but you can get half-pours of pretty much anything on the menu. Choose beer with confidence - hard to go wrong with these world-class beverages.

This place is in such a random area, I'm not even sure what part of the city it's considered to be located. I was visiting some friends and they said I had to check this place out. You can either get a tasting for $2 or $5, depending on the beer or a pour for $5-$10. The tastings are a good portion. I really enjoyed their dark beers, especially the 17 which was a minty chocolately beer. Food was a bit pricey but good. We got a cheese platter, deviled eggs, pretzels and cheese curds. Cheese curds were decent but not Wisconsin cheese curds. The other food was fantastic. Overall a great place that is kinda out of the way but worth a visit if you're looking for good beer and chill place to hang out with your friends while playing board games.

(4) ~ very good overall beer & service BEERS TRIED: ** Hopfentea = (4.5) Very Refreshing! * Prodigal = (3.25) too sweet for me....

So i went here probably 6 years ago and just absolutely loved the place, probably one of the best breweries i had ever been to. I was reading some of the reviews and a lot of comments said they had been slipping lately. Still wanted to go so i went, and i think they are still one of the best breweries in the area but i do feel like they have slipped a bit. Dont get me wrong, they are still really good and worth the trip, but i had to do a double take when i tried one of their beers and didnt really like it, it just seemed so out of place. Some of their stouts are amazing, i bought two to take home as well, but a pretty bland IPA and a chalky stout kinda surprised me. I hope they turn it around, but worth it regardless.

Perennial is consistent with prompt & friendly service. I look forward to their food menu, which seems to change each month to make something delicious out of local & seasonal products. The beer, of course, is also amazing & always pleases my beer enthusiast friends.

If you're ever in St. Louis, do yourself a favor and go here. Obviously beer is top notch, but the staff made our visit feel like we were close friends. Cheers and thanks for an excellent time.

Visiting Perennial Artisan Ales has been on my "to do" list for a long time. And when I heard that Perennial's Savant Blanc won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival this year for the American Sour ale category, I knew I had to get there to taste their award winning beer. I went the night before Thanksgiving around seven. The bar was fairly full. The crowd was cheery and friendly. The bartenders were fairly knowledgable & helpful. The beer offerings that night were each an element of a Thanksgiving dinner, for example, a Saison with a large sage presence. It was a very creative and impressive--brewing for an event. Since most beers take at least two weeks to move from grain to glass, brewing just for Thanksgiving was a really neat way to celebrate a wonderful holiday. I can't wait to go again.

I have been wanting to check out Perennial for some time. That time came last Saturday. It was great and worth the wait. The atmosphere is wonderful as many of all ages come to hang out at Perennial. Their beers are well crafted. They all have unique and delicious flavors.

This is a cool, chic brewery interior. The bright space is dotted with high top tables with funky teal chairs. The staff was friendly and helpful. We chose a cozy spot in the back at one of the barrel tables. The beers we had were excellent and the space was comfortable. There are a few dart games and some other board games. It was a quiet, relaxing bar to hang out on a snowy Sunday afternoon. I would definitely return!

This little oasis in the middle of an old industrial complex is well worth the drive. The simplicity of the design and masterful craft beer experience is what sets this place apart from other breweries. This is my favorite brewery in St. Louis. Highest possible rating. Pros: -A plus craft beers (some of my faves: saison de lis, IPA 10, Hommel, Foeder Saison, suburban) -staff are true beer enthusiasts and friendly -simple design with true craft microbrewery feel -large open seating with available patio and dart games -food was superb: deviled eggs, meat and cheese board, soft pretzels accompany food very well -great value for beer they offer a tasting for $2, a pour for 5-6$, and a growler fill for $12-15 Cons: -bit of a drive from STL city I will make sure to take part in the tour offered every Saturday at 2 pm in the near future. Tip: check website perennialbeer.com and click "tasting room" and scroll to bottom to see availability and pricing of current draft & bottle beer. Enjoy!

My first time at Perennial was in 2016 for Small Business Saturday. I saw they had a beer on tap that my husband wanted to try and they offered tours so why not stop in? The place was hopping, clearly full of regulars and also people like us. We did the tour, the place is small but the passion is real. After the tour we stopped by the bar to grab that beer...and became members of the cult of Abraxas. Seriously, if you haven't heard there are thousands of obsessed fans. For 2017, we knew we'd be back for the beer we loved. Launch day was crazy busy but this place knows how to handle a crowd. We didn't pre-order and still managed to grab some bottles of beer. We had snagged some draft beers inside to drink while we waited in line - still some debate in our house over which version of Abraxas is the best. I loved how this was a real community event and even beyond - we saw license plates from 4 states away and people sharing tables and drinking and eating at the food truck they brought in. I've only tried 1 or 2 drinks here that weren't Abraxas related and they were all good too. They regularly post on social media and seem to have a ton of releases so I know I'll need to be in year round this next year.

We stopped in STL for a night and after perusing the interwebs we saw that Perennial had great reviews and just so happened to be debuting a new offering that very evening. The entire front wall of the bar rolls up like a garage door (the weather was outstanding) and we grabbed a seat at a bar that seemed too nice to be serving something as humble as beer. The bartender gave me an interesting look as we sat down and I asked him what was good here. He asked me what I liked and I said I like most things, just bring me something YOU like. He gave me a blank stare and said that he wouldn't be able to recommend anything without getting an idea of what I like. After a bit of a struggle we agreed upon a beer and it was indeed phenomenal. I say all of this to describe the general feel of this bar - clinical and indifferent. Maybe it was me or maybe this guy was just having a bad night, but when I go to a place serving artisan brews I want the care, attentiveness, and passion to shine through not only in the finished product but in the atmosphere and the attitude of the employees.

I loved my experience at this place. The staff is super friendly and it's a great place to grab a drink with friends. I got a cocktail which was very refreshing . I'll be back!

As many times as I've been to St. Louis over the years, I can't believe I just now made it to Perennial. It may be my new favorite spot. I guess it's understandable why I haven't been here, as it isn't exactly close to major attractions. It's in an industrial, blue-collar area south of downtown near the river. Yet it feels like you've wandered into some lovely little Belgian farmhouse brewery when you arrive at the tap room. It's not a big place, but it's a cool spot to hang out. It was a little too chilly for the patio outside, but I can't wait to come back and sit and sip there sometime (you can bring dogs, too). Onto the beer, which is the most important thing. This brewery specializes in saisons, Belgians, ciders and the like. I was told that the draft list was a little more boring than usual when I was there, but I still found it to be pretty amazing. I particularly enjoyed the Hommel, their well-known Belgian pale ale. You can get full pours or 5 oz tasters, the latter of which is very reasonably priced at $2-3 and allows you to try many different ones. I was there on a slow night, but the bartenders were extremely friendly. They even comped me a beer when they found out I was a beer nerd from out of town. Later, another bartender opened a bottle of the Foeder Saison and poured me a glass on the house. It was a spectacular saison, one of the best I've ever had. I ended up buying a bottle to take home. There are also some small bites on the menu. I got the pretzels and beer mustard. Loved the tanginess of the mustard, and while the plate is meant for sharing, I devoured the whole thing myself. There are some amazing things happening with small breweries in Anheuser-Busch's hometown, and Perennial is my new favorite one.

We love this place so much, great beers, great staff, wonderful time! We always make a point of stopping in once, twice, maybe 4/5 times when we visit for a day or two... haha. If you're a newbie to perennial, you should definitely go to camp ;) just ask your friendly bartender, they'll walk you through it! Go go go! Enjoy epic beer, and make sure to visit when they release the greatest Mexican chocolate stout I've ever had, (and I'm not usually a stout guy) Abraxxas... omg