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Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
Author: Beth M. Custer
The famous Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis is the company's world headquarters and the largest of its 12 breweries. Visitors learn how beer is created through a tour that includes historic buildings, the brewhouse, aging cellars, and a packaging plant. Guests can also visit the Budweiser Clydesdales at their paddock and stables.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour
The 100-acre Anheuser-Busch Brewery (314-577-2626, 12th & Lynch Streets) in St. Louis is the company's world headquarters and the largest of its 12 breweries. Here, visitors can learn about St. Louis's brewing heritage and how beer is created, from the mashing of the barley through the final packaging.
The tour includes historic buildings, the brewhouse, the aging cellars, and the packaging plant. Colorful displays tell the story of the Busch and Anheuser families. Both beer connoisseurs and novices will appreciate tips offered during the tour, such as how to select the correct glass for beer, and how to pour the beer properly.
The tour is appropriate for visitors of all ages; the complimentary tastes at the end are for those 21 and up. Tours are available daily. Hours vary seasonally.
The brewery is conveniently located just a few minutes south of the Gateway Arch.
The Budweiser Clydesdales
The Clydesdale is a breed of heavy draft horse that was used for farming and hauling heavy loads in days past. They also were used during the early days of the St. Louis brewing industry to deliver beer to local taverns and hotels. Now they are so strongly associated with the Budwesier brand, the brewery and the breed are practically synonymous.
A magnificent team is often seen pulling the red and white Budweiser beer wagon at festivals and parades across the country. The famous horses live at the brewery in a stable with beautiful polished floors and stained glass windows.
On one Saturday a month, the brewery holds “Clydesdale Camera Day” when visitors are encouraged to bring cameras and pose for a photo with one of these gentle giants.
Dining Near the Brewery
The Anheuser-Busch brewery is just south of the Soulard neighborhood, a culturally diverse area with residents of many ethnicities. Originally settled by the French, its streets feature beautifully restored homes, some modest and some elegant, and the city itself is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Check out places of interest near Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour:
Joanie's Pizzeria
2101 Menard St.,
St. Louis, MO 63104
Joanie's Pizzeria is a top St. Louis eatery for its friendly staff and delicious pizza.
Juniper Grill Bistro & Wine Bar
1928 S. 12th Street,
St. Louis, MO 63104
A "casually elegant" restaurant in the Soulard area. Lunch includes daily vegetarian options and sandwiches, while the dinner menu tantalizes with options like seared sea scallops and blackened flank steak.
McGurk's Irish Pub
1200 Russell Blvd.,
St. Louis, MO 63104
In Soulard has perhaps one of the finest outdoor dining areas in all of the St. Louis area. A recently remodeled patio features a waterfall, landscaping, and an additional bar to accommodate more patrons. While the outdoors may resemble a New Orleans-style courtyard, the food and drink are distinctively Irish. Try washing down the pub specialties like the Irishman in the Bronx, Gaelic Steak or John D. McGurk's burger with your favorite Irish ale.
Norton's Cafe
808 Geyer Ave,
St Louis, MO 63104
Norton's Cafe provides a warm and cozy dinning atmosphere in historic Soulard. The Café is known for award-winning American, Creole, and Cajun cuisine. It features cozy fireside dining throughout, plus a large New Orleans-style courtyard is available during the summer months. Sunday brunch is offered from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
2800 S 12th St,
St Louis, MO 63118
The famous Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis is the company's world headquarters and the largest of its 12 breweries.
Augusta Winery
5601 High Street,
Augusta , MO 63332
Visitors come to see the sprawling vineyards and taste the wine. The winery features a wide selection of wines with a wide price range.
Boulevard Brewing Company
2501 Southwest Boulevard,
Kansas City, MO 64108
Boulevard Beer is a Midwestern tradition, focusing on small, high-quality batches of brew to wow your palate.
Mount Pleasant Winery
5634 High Street,
Augusta, MO 63332
Located just 18 miles west of St. Louis, the Mount Pleasant Winery makes an ideal getaway for the wine afficionados. Visitors can tour the winery's cellars and stop for food and refreshment on the patio, which boasts the best views of the winery's vineyards.
Soulard Farmers Market
730 Carroll St,
St Louis, MO 63104
The Soulard Farmers Market (314-622-4180, Lafayette & 7th ) brims with seasonal produce, fresh flowers, and bakery treats. This two-block shopping area was bequeathed to the city by Julia Soulard, with the condition that it always be used as a public market.
St. Louis Blues
1401 Clark Avenue,
St. Louis, MO 63103
The puck drops and it's a race on ice. The Blues are St. Louis's official team of the National Hockey League.
St. Louis Cardinals
700 Clark Street,
St. Louis, MO 63102
The Cardinals bring America's passtime to St. Louis, Busch Stadium to be more precise. The team won the World Series in 2006, their 10th national title.
St. Louis Rams
901 N. Broadway,
St. Louis, MO 63101
Set, hike--the St. Louis Rams have been the city's official team of the National Football League for more than 70 years. The team plays at the indoor Edward Jones Dome from August until December.
