Is craft beer dead? If you listen to local beer lovers’ chatter, read recent articles in the national press, or watch with sadness as some of the area’s most beloved craft breweries either close or struggle, you might think the answer is yes. However, SLM’s resident beer expert Jordan Palmer is here to set the record straight. In this episode, Jordan, an Emmy award-winning producer and writer of SLM’s craft beer newsletter, joins George and Cheryl to share his thoughts on why craft beer is very much alive—and quite possibly better than ever. And non-beer drinkers, do not fret! Jordan also dishes on some unexpected suggestions that prove there truly is a craft beer for everyone. Listen and follow Arch Eats on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever podcasts are available. And Be sure to subscribe to SLM’s Craft Beer newsletter written by Jordan Palmer below.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Wright’s Tavern, 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466.
Louie, 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-300-8188
Scarlett’s Wine Bar, 4253 Laclede, CWE, 314-797-8223.
Jordan Palmers’s Drink 314 blog
White Claw Hard Seltzer
Anheuser-Busch, One Busch Place, Soulard, 314-342-5283.
Great Heart Brewing, 9514 Olive, Olivette, 314-557-7188.
Little Lager, 5848 Hampton, Princeton Heights, 314-760-9481.
Narrow Gauge Brewing Co. , 1545 N. Hiway 67, Florissant, 314-501-6108.
WellBeing Brewing Co.

Is craft beer dead?&nbsp;If you listen to local beer lovers&rsquo; chatter, read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/business/craft-breweries-close-sales-decline.html">recent articles</a>&nbsp;in the national press, or watch with sadness as some of the area&rsquo;s most beloved craft breweries either close or struggle, you might think the answer is yes. However,&nbsp;SLM&rsquo;s&nbsp;resident beer expert&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/jordan-palmer/">Jordan Palmer</a>&nbsp;is here to set the record straight. In this episode, Jordan, an Emmy award-winning producer and writer of&nbsp;SLM&rsquo;s&nbsp;craft beer&nbsp;<a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters">newsletter</a>, joins George and Cheryl to share his thoughts on why craft beer is very much alive&mdash;and quite possibly better than ever. And non-beer drinkers, do not fret! Jordan also dishes on some unexpected suggestions that prove there truly is a craft beer for everyone. Listen and follow&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;or wherever podcasts are available. And Be sure to subscribe to&nbsp;SLM&rsquo;s Craft Beer newsletter written by Jordan Palmer below.
New to podcasts?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/">Follow these instructions</a>&nbsp;to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing!
Have an idea for a future&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;episode?&nbsp;Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Hungry for more?&nbsp;Subscribe to&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters">Dining newsletters</a>&nbsp;for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgemahe/">@georgemahe</a>) and&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?&nbsp;Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<a href="https://www.wrightswydown.com/">Wright&rsquo;s Tavern</a>, 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466. <a href="https://www.louiedemun.com/">Louie</a>, 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-300-8188 <a href="https://www.scarlettscwe.com/">Scarlett&rsquo;s Wine Bar</a>, 4253 Laclede, CWE, 314-797-8223. <a href="https://drink314.com/">Jordan Palmers&rsquo;s Drink 314 blog</a> <a href="https://www.whiteclaw.com/">White Claw Hard Seltzer</a> <a href="https://www.anheuser-busch.com/">Anheuser-Busch</a>, One Busch Place, Soulard, 314-342-5283. <a href="https://www.greatheartbrewing.com/">Great Heart Brewing</a>, 9514 Olive, Olivette, 314-557-7188. <a href="https://www.littlelager.com/">Little Lager</a>, 5848 Hampton, Princeton Heights, 314-760-9481. <a href="https://www.narrowgaugestl.shop/">Narrow Gauge Brewing Co.</a>&nbsp;, 1545 N. Hiway 67, Florissant, 314-501-6108. <a href="https://wellbeingbrewing.com/">WellBeing Brewing Co.</a>

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