Brewery Profile

Schlafly Bottleworks Maplewood

For visitors following the St. Louis-area beer scene, this Maplewood stop represents one of the main public faces of Schlafly Beer, a company described as St. Louis’ original craft brewery. Its role is different from a small neighborhood startup: the Bottleworks functions as one of the company’s primary brewpubs while complementing the original Downtown St. Louis Tap Room. Walking in, a visitor should expect a place tied to an established regional brewer rather than a single-room tasting counter. The experience is built around access to Schlafly’s beers in a brewpub setting, with the Maplewood facility also connected to the brand’s broader production and distribution in the region.

Travelers seeking beer in this part of Missouri often look for a sense of how the St. Louis craft scene developed beyond the city’s larger brewing history. A stop here fits that interest because Schlafly has been part of the region’s craft identity for more than three decades. The company’s portfolio is broad, rotating through more than 70 distinct beer styles annually, so the visit is less about one fixed flagship experience and more about seeing what is currently available. Depending on the day, that could mean familiar core styles, seasonal releases, or other rotating pours from the wider Schlafly lineup. The exact selection is something to check on site rather than assume in advance.

Practical planning should start with the taproom itself, since the day’s pours and any current service details are best confirmed directly with the brewery. The known draw is the beer program and the chance to visit a primary Schlafly brewpub in Maplewood, not a guaranteed tour, event, or specific amenity. Visitors comparing stops may also note that this location supplements the Downtown St. Louis Tap Room, making it one option within the same local brewing company rather than an unrelated branch. For anyone building a regional beer itinerary, Bottleworks is a useful stop for sampling a long-running, independently and locally owned Missouri brewer with a large rotating portfolio.

Schlafly Beer holds the distinction of being St. Louis' original craft brewery, establishing its presence and defining craft beer in the region for over three decades. The Schlafly Bottleworks location in Maplewood, Missouri, operates as one of the company's primary brewpubs, supplementing the original Downtown St. Louis Tap Room. As an independently and locally owned Missouri brewer, the company maintains an extensive portfolio, rotating through more than 70 distinct styles of beer annually. This facility contributes to the overall production and distribution of the brand throughout the region.

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7260 Southwest Ave, Maplewood, Missouri, 63143

Phone: (314) 241-2337

Website: http://www.schlafly.com

Hours: Monday: 11am - 11pm, Tuesday: 11am - 10pm, Wednesday: 11am - 10pm, Thursday: 11am - 10pm, Friday: 11am - 11pm, Saturday: 11am - 11pm, Sunday: 12pm - 10pm