Alpha Brewing Company

Alpha Brewing CompanyAlpha Brewing Company
Alpha Brewing CompanyAlpha Brewing Company
Brewery, Bar, Beer-to-go

4310 Fyler Ave.
Saint Louis, Missouri, 63103-1936
United States

(314) 621-2337 | map
alphabrewingcompany.com

Entrance is at the rear of the building.

New cask tapped every Friday at 3PM.
BEER STATS
Average:
3.65
Beers:
101
Ratings:
227
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.76
Reviews:
12
Ratings:
42
pDev:
15.96%
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Ratings by mothman:
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Rated by mothman from Minnesota

4/5  rDev +6.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Flights available and lots to choose from. Great variety. Great brews.
Apr 14, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.34 by not2quick from Missouri

Feb 03, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Sep 11, 2020
 
Rated: 3.64 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Mar 18, 2020
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Reviewed by Harrison8 from Missouri

3.96/5  rDev +5.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Alpha Brewing Company, at the time of this writing, sits in two structures - one being the brewhouse and one being the taproom. It's easy to confuse the two with the brewhouse carrying a large 'ALPHA BREWING COMPANY' banner across the top. Once inside the taproom, which is shown in the site picture here, patrons are greeted with clean decor that focuses on hues of black and white with a little rustic wood for texture. Bar is a large 'U' with seating on either side for people wishing to watch the game or chat, otherwise seating is spread out throughout the venue in typical 4 top tables and booths with a small couch and leather chair set for those hunkering down for a while. Exterior is a small patio. Bartender was kind and fairly helpful. Selection can be a bit eclectic, all depending on what they've brewed latest. That said, there were still enough options to service our groups thirst.
Jan 22, 2020
 
Rated: 4.21 by REVZEB from Illinois

Sep 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by PapaGoose03 from Michigan

Sep 19, 2018
 
Rated: 3.38 by Sara24 from Colorado

Dec 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.92 by jaydoc from Kansas

Apr 10, 2017
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Reviewed by IpeeA from Missouri

4.08/5  rDev +8.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Cool place, chill vibe, really cool bar top, awesome tap handles, 1 tv, window to the brewery, interesting beers, but... it needs more.

I applaud the effort, daring styles, mug club, lots of barrels (blocking the windows), and it's the only LEGIT brewery in the downtown area, but I have yet to be impressed with the beers. I think if more attention was paid to making a lineup of quality brews, rather than so much experimentation, this place could be a real destination. Worth a stop if you are close.

Of note: couches are now outside.
Dec 16, 2016
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Reviewed by nickfl from Florida

3.93/5  rDev +4.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
Right downtown in St Louis, walkable to other night spots. The taproom is smallish, but pleasant with a stack of barrels along the enterance wall opposite a bar where you can order. They will do a sampler of everything they have on tap, which I appreciate even if it isn't always the best idea. The service was good and the beer selection is good, with a fairly wide variety on tap (though they only had 12 of 14 taps pouring when we were there) including some fairly experimental selections. The beer quality was hit and miss, some were very good and others were just barely ok, certainly not on the level of some of the other breweries in this town, but not a place I would write off after one visit either. Worth stopping by if you are in the area.
Jun 27, 2016
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Reviewed by mconner666 from Missouri

4.71/5  rDev +25.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
We went on a Wednesday evening, the variety of beers was great, the standout was Capulus, a sour coffee ale, it was just bottled that day! We got to talk to Derrick, the brewmaster/owner, and had a great time.
May 27, 2016
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Reviewed by Sludgeman from District of Columbia

4.14/5  rDev +10.1%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Visited on a Monday evening. Not very crowded.

V - For me this is feel I want. Low tech with a TV is you're by yourself or otherwise board, but all about the beer. Everyone there was friendly and willing to give an opinion on the beer. A average bar with some high tops. Probably only room for about 30 people. Concrete and plain. Clean and bright. 4.5

Q - Proper glassware. Temp of beer seemed correct. The brewery doesn't make much beer so its got to beer fresh. Some of the offerings are from a bottle. 4.25

S - Good, friendly service and an fine looking bartendress. (.)(.) 4

S - Only Alpha's beers, but they had a good selection running from sours/wilds to IPAs to Saisons. Not too much on the stout/porter/dark & roasty side during this visit. 4
May 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.32 by RajaSTL from Missouri

May 03, 2016
 
Rated: 4.16 by Travisjutin from Illinois

Mar 06, 2016
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Reviewed by Stlbeerguy88 from Missouri

4.93/5  rDev +31.1%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
I love this place. The staff is friendly, beer is great, wide variety of different beers including sours! You can meet the brewer or owner on most nights and they can answer any questions for you. The $20 tour and tasting is well worth it. Become a Sipster and get prizes and half off all draughts on Mondays.
Jan 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.07 by rxthree from Ohio

Dec 20, 2015
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Reviewed by frothy_80 from Missouri

3.77/5  rDev +0.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.75
On the backside of a downtown building off of Washington Ave. Unless you know the area and exactly where the brewery is it might be hard to find. The interior is modern with picnic table type seating area, couches, and the normal bar top tables with stools. The patio is fairly decent sized. The patio also serves as the entrance/exit to the place so it got busy as the night went on. My group had a groupon for buy one get one on complete flights. Ten dollars for for a 12 beer flight was a damn good deal, however, only found three of the offerings to be any good. Overall, if doing a brew tour downtown it is worth stopping and getting a beer.
Nov 02, 2015
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Reviewed by AWolfAtTheDoor from Washington

3.97/5  rDev +5.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Literally stumbled upon this place after leaving the City Museum.

Had time for one beer, and our beers didnt disappoint. We had a chocolate milk stout and a saison or something. Beers were well made. Wish we would have had more time, but overall a great place to visit while in town!
Oct 04, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by foundersfan1 from Missouri

Oct 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.91 by Glenn_Cole_BTBC from Illinois

Aug 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.53 by Zomdust from Missouri

Aug 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Aug 01, 2015
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Rated by Cbarker777 from West Virginia

4.36/5  rDev +16%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
Great place very chill atmosphere but there were a lot of beers that they had run out of and not replaced with something new.
Jun 09, 2015
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Reviewed by diablo14 from Illinois

3.96/5  rDev +5.3%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
Wide selection of beers, half of them sours. The place was quiet and seemed a little sterile, but the service was good and the beers interesting.

Could do with some food, but apart from that, enjoyed the visit.
Jun 02, 2015
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Rated by ale_addin from Illinois

4.57/5  rDev +21.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.75
Good place to hang out and try some interesting brews.
May 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.05 by bshemansky from Illinois

May 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.26 by Eaglefan344 from Missouri

Jan 19, 2015
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Reviewed by Suds from Missouri

4.07/5  rDev +8.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4
Dropped by this brewery after visiting the City Museum with our family. My wife picked up some growlers for us, and the quality is excellent. The place is located in an urban, industrial area, with convenient parking nearby. It has a beer-passionate feel, and the staff was very enthusiastic about great beer. Excellent selection of styles. No food available.
Jan 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by drmcleod10 from Missouri

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by atlbravsrno1 from Maine

Sep 25, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by Seabass1964 from Arkansas

Jul 30, 2014
 
Rated: 2.5 by Steve3838

Jul 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Nate_M from Missouri

Jul 01, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by ASTMONATE from Illinois

Jun 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by 22Blue from Kansas

Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.57 by vikinghorn from Minnesota

Mar 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by evilcatfish from Missouri

Feb 05, 2014
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Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri

3.84/5  rDev +2.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75
Not a huge taproom and it's not exactly easy to find. It's close to the City Museum which is nice if you've taken your kids to play. The beers are still a little inconsistent, but there are some really good one. The staff is friendly and knowledgable.
Jan 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by snansel from Missouri

Jan 17, 2014
Alpha Brewing Company in Saint Louis, MO
Brewery rating: 3.65 out of 5 with 227 ratings