The CWE is home to at least two "beer barons" these days–Tom Schlafly of The Saint Louis Brewery, and Rob Holton, a partner in Six Row Brewery Company. Sometime soon I'll focus on Rob's operation at 3690 Forest Park Boulevard, but today I want to mention the Schlafly Christmas Ale, a holiday favorite of ours. This year's "Special Release" Christmas Ale is infused with orange peel, cloves, and seasoned hops….a perfect brew for this merriest of holidays.
Last evening I enlisted Jim's help styling the shot for this delicious seasonal ale. We borrowed a pair of handmade European glasses, shown above and available at A. J. Brewington's shop on the second floor at 4814 Washington ($45 for four), shared a bottle and raised a toast to the season.
Schlafly Christmas Ale sells out quickly. Look for it at Straub's on Kingshighway or at your favorite Schnucks. For info on the glasses: Brewington's, 4814 Washington, Tues. to Sat. 10:30-6, Xmas Eve until 4 p.m., (314) 361-5373.