Brewery Profile

Side Project Brewing

In the St. Louis-area beer scene, this Maplewood brewery occupies a specialized role rather than trying to cover every everyday draft category. Its public face is Side Project Cellar, the adjacent retail and drinking space where visitors encounter the brewery’s own releases alongside a curated selection of international specialty beers. The production side traces back to 2013, when Cory King began it as a side project while working at Perennial Artisan Ales, before it moved into a dedicated Maplewood facility. For a first-time visitor, the defining feature is focus: small-batch beer built around time, oak, and controlled release, not a long list of widely distributed flagships.

Travelers who come through the region looking for barrel-aged beer, sours, and mixed-fermentation styles will find this stop aligned with that interest. The brewery’s production model is centered on extended aging, using oak barrels sourced from wineries and distilleries, and many releases are packaged in large-format bottles intended for sharing. That makes the visit different from a casual sampler flight at a broad-production brewery. Availability can be part of the experience, because releases are often highly allocated and distribution remains very limited, focused almost entirely on the St. Louis metropolitan area with some presence through select national bottle shares. Visitors who follow specialty beer closely may treat the Cellar as both a place to drink and a place to see what current bottles or pours are actually available.

Practical planning should account for that limited and variable inventory. The Cellar is the place to confirm the day’s pours, bottle options, and any current release details, since not every beer associated with the brewery will necessarily be available on a given visit. Amenities beyond the retail and consumption role of the Cellar should not be assumed without checking directly. Because much of the brewery’s identity is tied to small-batch and aged beer, a stop is best approached with flexibility rather than a fixed expectation of finding a particular release. For visitors staying in St. Louis or exploring nearby Maplewood, it functions as a focused specialty-beer destination: a place to try what is available from Side Project’s barrel-aging and mixed-fermentation program, and to browse a selection that extends beyond the brewery’s own production.

Side Project Brewing operates a focused production model centered primarily on barrel-aged beers, sours, and mixed-fermentation styles. Established in 2013 by Cory King, the brewery initially functioned as a side project to his work at Perennial Artisan Ales before transitioning to its dedicated facility in Maplewood, Missouri. The core operation utilizes a small-batch system specifically designed for extended aging processes, relying heavily on oak barrels sourced from various wineries and distilleries. Unlike many production breweries, Side Project releases are often highly allocated and packaged in large format bottles intended for sharing, reflecting their foundational philosophy. The adjacent Side Project Cellar serves as the primary retail and consumption location, offering both the brewery's own portfolio and a curated selection of international specialty beers. Distribution remains highly limited, focusing almost exclusively on the St. Louis metropolitan area and select national bottle shares.

Website available

7458 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, Missouri, 63143-3032

Phone: 3142245211

Website: http://www.SideProjectBrewing.com

Awards

Published competition medals on file for Side Project Brewing.

  • Silver — 2025 — German-Style Schwarzbier

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Side Project Brewing.

Beer Styles at Side Project Brewing

Side Project Brewing brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Barrel-Aged Stout / Blend, Hard Seltzer / Spritz, Barrel-Aged Stout, Barrel-Aged Blend, Wild Ale / Saison, Barrel-Aged Sour/Wild Ale, Wild Ale / Bière Blanche, Wild Ale / Bière de Garde, and Wild Ale / Fruited. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • 13th Birthday Library Tasting

    Sep 24, 2026

    Kick off Side Project's 13th Birthday celebration with a private, ticketed Library Tasting. The Brewery Tasting Room will be closed to the public for this exclusive event.

  • Side Project Brewing 13th Birthday Celebration

    Sep 25, 2026

    Join Side Project Brewing as they celebrate their 13th birthday weekend with a private library tasting, special beer releases, a parking lot party with music and complimentary sam…

  • 13th Birthday Weekend Bottle & Draft Release (Friday)

    Sep 25, 2026

    Side Project Brewing opens at 1pm for a special over-the-bar, to-go bottle release, featuring a collaboration barrel-aged stout. Draft debuts include Gourmand (Other Half & Xül co…

  • Side Project Turns 13!

    Sep 25, 2026

    Save the date and join us as we celebrate Side Project H3th birthday! Friday, September 25th–Sunday, September 27that the Brewery Tasting Room (7458 Manchester Rd.) We H3re kickin…

  • 13th Birthday Parking Lot Party

    Sep 26, 2026

    Join Side Project Brewing from 12-3 p.m. as they close the Brewery parking lot for music from DJ Rob, complimentary beer samples, and additional outdoor seating as part of their 1…

  • 13 Year Barleywine Debut & Saturday Releases

    Sep 26, 2026

    Side Project Brewing debuts '13 Year Barleywine', a blend of barrel-aged barleywines, at 12pm. Also featuring a Draft Debut of Library Chapter 1, 'The Blend 2025' (Toppling Goliat…

  • 13th Birthday Vintage Beer Bags & Drafts (Sunday)

    Sep 27, 2026

    Stop by Side Project Brewing at 1pm for fun, malty Vintage Beer Bags to-go over the bar, enjoy continuing food specials, and stay for a draft pour. Drafts include 'A Long Time Ago…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Side Project Brewing located?
Side Project Brewing is located at 7458 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, Missouri, 63143-3032. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Side Project Brewing's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 3142245211 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Side Project Brewing?
Visit http://www.SideProjectBrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.