Brewery Profile

Mile 6 Taproom

In Willard, the local beer stop is a focused outpost of the Springfield Brewing Company family rather than a broad, stand-alone brewpub with a long list of publicized side attractions. A visitor walking in should expect a brewery and bar setting built around the taproom experience, with Mile 6’s identity tied especially to wild sour beers. Its role in the area is distinct because it gives the parent company a place for sour fermentation projects that sit apart from the wider portfolio of craft beers and small-batch spirits associated with Springfield Brewing Company, which began brewing in downtown Springfield in 1997. For visitors comparing stops around the Springfield region, Mile 6 represents the more specialized end of that group’s offerings.

Travelers seeking out beer in this part of Missouri often look for a combination of local production, casual tasting rooms, and stops that fit into a day of moving between nearby communities. Mile 6 fits that pattern through its emphasis on wild sour styles, which can appeal to drinkers interested in tart, mixed-fermentation, or less conventional beer profiles. It also works as a stop for people already familiar with Springfield Brewing Company who want to see a different part of the same brewing family. Because its focus is narrower than a typical all-styles taproom, it is best approached as a place to try whatever sour-focused projects are available rather than as a guaranteed source for every common beer category.

The taproom’s position along a local bike trail is one of the clearest practical details for planning a visit, giving cyclists and other trail users a direct reason to include it in a route through Willard. Beyond its identity as a brewery and bar, specific amenities such as food service, outdoor seating, events, or package availability are not established here, so the taproom itself is the place to confirm the day’s pours and any current visitor details. Anyone making a special trip should check current hours before going, since taproom schedules can change. As part of a larger Missouri-based hospitality group with additional taprooms and distillery venues, Mile 6 can also be paired with other Springfield Brewing Company stops for visitors exploring the company’s broader presence in the region.

Mile 6 Taproom specializes in wild sour beers and operates as a brewery and bar in Willard, Missouri. Part of the Springfield Brewing Company family, which began brewing in 1997 in downtown Springfield, Mile 6 complements the company’s portfolio of craft beers and small-batch spirits. The taproom is situated along a local bike trail, providing access to visitors in the area. It forms one of several venues operated by the parent company, including distilleries and additional taprooms in Missouri. Mile 6 focuses on sour beer fermentation projects unique within the Springfield Brewing Company’s offerings.

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115 E Jackson St, Willard, MO 65781, USA, Willard, Missouri, 65781

Phone: (417) 665-2337

Website: https://springfieldbrewingco.com/

Hours: ["Monday: Closed","Tuesday: Closed","Wednesday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM","Thursday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM","Friday: 2:00 – 10:00 PM","Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM","Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM"]