Brewery Profile

The Crafty Chameleon Brewery and Pizza

For visitors looking at Ellisville’s beer options, this is a brewpub-style stop rather than a small tasting counter with a limited draft board. Walking in, guests find a taproom built around a large 46-tap lineup that combines beers brewed in-house with selections from other breweries. The food program is a major part of the visit: the kitchen specializes in Italian-style wood-fired pizzas made with dough and sauces prepared on-site, with oven-blasted wings, gourmet mac and cheese, and salads also on the menu. That makes the taproom useful for people who want a full meal with their beer, not just a quick flight before moving on.

Travelers exploring breweries in the broader Missouri beer landscape often look for variety: lighter styles for an easy first pour, something tart or experimental, and a darker beer with more depth if the board allows it. The Crafty Chameleon fits that kind of stop because its house production covers a wide range, including pilsners, barrel-aged stouts, and kettle sours. The presence of both barrel-aged beers and a sour program gives visitors a reason to ask what is currently available rather than assuming the list stays the same from visit to visit. Guest taps add another layer for people who like comparing local house beers with harder-to-find pours from elsewhere.

Practical details are straightforward. Outdoor seating is available on the patio, which can make the brewery a flexible choice in good weather. Indoors, the full kitchen supports longer visits, family meals, or group meetups where not everyone is focused only on beer. A private room accommodates up to 40 guests and can be reserved, though availability changes during select winter evenings. Daily specials and weekly events may affect the best time to stop in, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, food features, and any scheduling details before planning around a specific beer or event.

The Crafty Chameleon Brewery and Pizza in Ellisville, Missouri, features a taproom with 46 taps serving a mix of house-brewed beers and rare selections from other breweries. Its kitchen specializes in Italian-style wood-fired pizzas made from dough and sauces crafted on-site, alongside oven-blasted wings, gourmet mac and cheese, and fresh salads. The brewery produces over 120 barrels annually, offering a diverse range of styles from pilsners to barrel-aged stouts and kettle sours. Outdoor seating includes a patio space, while a private room accommodates up to 40 guests, available for reservation except during select winter evenings. Daily specials and weekly events complement the food and drink offerings.

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1384 Clarkson Clayton Center, Ellisville, MO 63011, USA, Ellisville, Missouri, 63011

Phone: (636) 220-9144

Website: https://craftychameleonbar.com/

Hours: 11am-12am 7 Days a Week Kitchen Closes at 9pm Sunday-Tuesday Closes at 10pm Wednesday-Saturday