So glad to have a brewery close by. I'm honestly not a huge beer drinker, but I love a good stout or porter once in a while. The patio is the place to be on a nice Spring or Fall day, complete w fire pit. I was wandering around and noticed they have a nice game room too. I attended for a clothing swap and it came with a free beer which gave me a chance to enjoy the 2025 Abraxas, absolutely delicious. I'll be back! read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - 2025 abraxas - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

They have a reputation for brewing beers to win awards - but you can't argue with the results. They brew damn good beers. Something different on tap every time we visit. And ALWAYS something good. read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Sugar Bear and Tribute to the Legend - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

When the Morning comes and Holiday Road! Both easy drinking beers! Perennial has a great vibe! read more

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A lovely spot!! The staff were all very kind and helpful when ordering. The outdoor space was lovely with several great seating options. Unfortunately the mosquitoes chased us inside, but luckily inside is just a great! The beers were great and we knew they would be because we often drink perennial when we are out. What was the big surprise were the incredible sandwiches! The bread itself was something I would buy again and again. I loved seeing multiple vegetarian options on the menu and am excited to come back in the future. read more

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Hot outside St Louis? Head inside at Perennial. Or if weather is great, they have some nice outdoor seating as well. Our most recent visit had us inside since it felt like 110 degrees outside. A nice cold beer was in order. Hubs got the Gold Tooth- ordered it 2x so he liked it. Myself, I have developed a liking for the strong dark beers so I enjoyed O'Dolye's Rules. Yummy. A slow sipper that's for sure. I appreciate that they have a self service water station and they have all kinds of games to play. We had just been at a brunch so didn't really want food but nephew talked up their Big Mouth sandwiches so much I ordered one to go. I got the Just Beet It- yes prominently featuring beets. It was delicious especially the bread. read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Just Beet It - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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. read more

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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. read more

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Looking for a fun laidback place to enjoy locally produced beer! Head over to Perennial in South City. They've been doing beer and laidback fun for many years! read more

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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! read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Black Walnut Dunkel - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Attended a Galentine's book fair event sponsored by The Novel Neighbor. Lots of books and cool gifts available for purchase. The Perennial Ale had a short, but unique menu of sandwiches and salads. My one complaint is that it was as cold inside as it was outside on this frigid evening. read more

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! read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Nice flight! - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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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. read more

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. read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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. read more

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. read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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! read more

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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 read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Abraxas and Cards - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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. read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Jacob tagged along to the brewery - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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. read more

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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! read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Excellent Coffee Stout! - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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. read more

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

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! read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Sunday on the patio - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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.... read more

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

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! read more

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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. read more

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... :-) read more

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. read more

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! read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Exterior - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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 read more

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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. read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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. read more

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! read more

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. read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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). read more

Perennial Artisan Ales - Beers on tap 11/18/15 - Breweries Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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

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. read more

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 read more

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. read more