Brewery
Unclaimed profileRockwell Beer Company
St. Louis, MO · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rockwell Beer Company runs a 15-barrel brewery with a beer garden that pours balanced, drinkable beers like Passing Clouds witbier and Stand-By hoppy pilsner. Weekly rotation keeps the list fresh. Cocktails such as the Raspberry Beret add a vodka-based option, while Hoppy Hour deals on drafts and wine make it an approachable stop. N/A drinkers have the Sober Paloma.
- What should I order?
- Start with a flight to sample the weekly taps. Passing Clouds offers citrus and pepper; Stand-By brings lemon and herbs; Crisp Chinos finishes with lime and flowers. For a cocktail, the Raspberry Beret is served up with Tito's vodka. During Hoppy Hour, drafts are $2 off and wine or spritz runs $7.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who favor clean, balanced styles over hop bombs. The not IPA-heavy menu and weekly rotation suit those who like variety without extremes. Cocktail curious visitors and designated drivers will find the Raspberry Beret and Sober Paloma, respectively. The beer garden setting appeals to groups and families.
- When should I go?
- Weekly trivia and a farmer's market add daytime and evening appeal. The beer garden is a draw in warmer months.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Core beers are priced at $10 each. Hoppy Hour discounts drafts by $2 and sets wine and spritz at $7. Cocktail prices are not documented.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A 15-barrel brewery that rotates beers weekly, keeping the tap list in motion. Core offerings like the Jasmine Rice Lager show a willingness to play with grains and aromatics. The beer garden extends the program with cocktails, wine, and N/A options, making it more than a taproom.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A small cocktail list exists at the beer garden, including a Raspberry Beret and a non-alcoholic Sober Paloma. The Raspberry Beret is a vodka-based martini-style drink.
Standout selections
- — Raspberry Beret: Tito's vodka, raspberry syrup, lemon, served up.
Pricing: No pricing documented for cocktails.
Wine
Wine is available at the beer garden, and Hoppy Hour features $7 wine and spritz specials. Specific varieties or producers are not documented.
Menu strengths
- — Wine offered at beer garden with happy hour pricing.
Beer
Well-defined core lineup with distinct styles: Passing Clouds (witbier), Stand-By (hoppy pilsner), Crisp Chinos (jasmine rice lager). Weekly rotation keeps taps fresh. Balanced, drinkable focus from a 15-barrel brewery.
Menu strengths
- — Core beers show stylistic range from witbier to rice lager.
Standout selections
- — Passing Clouds: Belgian-Style Witbier with citrus, sweet wheat, pepper.
- — Stand-By: Hoppy Pilsner with lemon, fresh herbs, black pepper.
- — Crisp Chinos: Jasmine Rice Lager with lime, cracker, flowers, herbs.
Pricing: Core beers $10 each; $2 off drafts during Hoppy Hour.
Nonalcoholic
Beer garden offers plenty of N/A options, including the Sober Paloma. No detailed menu or pricing available.
Standout selections
- — Sober Paloma: Non-alcoholic paloma with grapefruit flavor.
Pricing: No pricing documented for N/A options.
Spirits
Spirits are present implicitly through cocktails, with Tito's vodka in the Raspberry Beret. No dedicated spirits list or selection details.
Pricing: No pricing documented for spirits.
How it sits with the food
The beer garden offers beer and pizza pairings, and the crisp, herbal profiles of Stand-By and Crisp Chinos could complement lighter fare. No specific food menu details were verified, so pairings remain general.
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