Craft Beer Cellar

This is my favorite beer shop in town. They always have an amazing selection and all the employees are very friendly, welcoming and knowledgable. Every time I come in I’m greeted warmly and sincerely and instantly feel right at home.
Their bar is small but always has a great selection, and you can get a taster, half or full pour. You can even buy a bottle from the cold case and drink it right there on the spot. I also love that you can break up any 4 or 6 pack so you can get exactly what you want. When it comes to rare or speciality beers they sometimes allow you to call or text to reserve a pickup at your convenience, or sometimes hide them about the store for a fun find. Their free rewards program is also great, which can earn you discounts on purchases or free draft pours.
This past fall I took the level 1 beer class with Abby and it was fantastic. I learned a ton, had fun in the process and Abby is a great teacher. She’s fun and super knowledgable. I will probably sign up for the level 2 class with her in the future.
Overall, I can’t speak highly enough about this place. If you haven’t stopped in and you love beer, you definitely need to go check it out.

Warm fuzzies all around… what can I say that hasn’t been said?!
How about that it’s open 12 hours a day every day except for Sunday (12 – 6 then)?! 10 AM… need a beer? Go to CBC! 2 PM… need a pickup instead of a siesta? Go to CBC! 5 PM… go to CBC! You get my drift. Heck, they even have beer classes if you’re feeling guilty about skipping too many classes at school!
The husband lost a bet with a coworker, and the prize was a six pack. He asked me to get him a six-​pack, any kind would do. I was aghast. If you’re going to lose, at least lose right, right? Being that the coworker had never been to St. Louis, I thought that a flight of St. Louis beer would just be the ticket in showing how far the craft beer industry has come in St. Louis (actually I really did consider just gifting everyone craft beer this year, but being that his side is Southern Baptist and my side likes the hard stuff… well, I had to give up that idea. I am somewhat kidding here.). .
I do a lot of traveling so I haven’t kept up with the St. Louis craft beer scene. It boggles my mind at the stuff that they are doing. Perennial and Sump? Excel and Sugarfire? Big beer bottles that won’t go in my purse? Six pack green plastic holders that are reusable? I’m so glad that my head was swimming the minute I stepped in the front door and the guy behind the counter took pity on me! (Ok…it was my first time through the front door instead of the back so I was a little disoriented.).
These guys know their stuff. They’ve been around the block and have tried them all. I explained my situation… and you could see his eyes light up at the idea of showing off craft beer to a Kentuckian. Great advice. Great insight. Great pairings. And while he was helping me choose, he was teaching me a couple of things about what’s been going on in the beer world.
Prices are super reasonable. Regular singles are anywhere from $ 1.50 on up, with most of them in the $ 1.75-$ 2.50 range. They have more beer than local beer. They have cold and shelf beer. They even have a bar in the back where tastings, samplings, and flights are held. They hold classes every so often for beer education. There is a Beer Geek Club you can join (Every $ 250 in purchases gets you a $ 5 coupon). Even their blog highlights all their new arrivals.
Just go. You’ll love it.

Love this place! My boyfriend is reeeeeally into craft and specialty beers & this place never fails us. Their customer service is great; everyone is always really friendly & seems to know their stuff about beer here and even some things they don’t offer. The selection of beers is phenomenal. I only put they they’re moderately priced because some of the single beers can get a little pricey. You have the option of buying a six pack of the same beer, mixing and matching beers (my favorite option) or simply buying one bottle!
Some beer items come and go, so if you see it, try & like it… get it.
I personally love the Chocolate Milk Stout by Four Hands Brewery.

Wow this place is just awesome for your beer fans. Hundreds of different beers that change every week /​month is just awesome. I came here for the first time 2 months ago and have been coming back quite a bit. They change up the beers on tap and have a special where you can try all of them for a low price. (called the flight)
If you are a beer fan you gotta definitely try this place out

This place has a decent beer selection. It isn’t terribly big, but the staff is fantastic and they are some of the friendliest people I have ever met. I dropped by with a friend who is a regular. It’s bizarre to be a regular at a specialty beer store, but hey, whatever. We immediately greeted with a warm hello, and there were several sampling booths open which were a pleasant surprise.
Not knowing, much about beer, the staff and vendors were happy to help, and I didn’t feel like I was being sold to. It was just a pleasant chat. I ended up with make-​your-​own six pack of local beers along with a few seasonal bottles. The prices didn’t seem too bad, but whenever you are talking about craft beers, you better get our your wallet. My total for 8 bottles was around $ 30.
On top of the main area, in the back is a very small bar. It was surprisingly nice drinking a cold beer after shopping around for half an hour. The selection on tap is limited, but all of the choices are very solid.
Again, I have to emphasize how nice the staff was. I wouldn’t recommend this for your party planning needs, but if you like beer or need to get something for somebody that does, you can’t go wrong here.

Craft Beer Cellar is a pretty cool place. First off, I love that they’re right in Clayton next to some popular eateries. I needed to pick up some beer for the weekend so I popped in with my girlfriend after eating lunch at Companion on a Friday afternoon.
The staff is very friendly. The owner has been here every time I stop by and he always asks if there’s something I’m looking for with a welcoming smile on his face. The reason this place is so amazing, apart from the customer service, is they cary a ton of local product and have a very curated selection of local beers. They have a few wines and liquors as well but mainly craft beer.
They also have a small tasting room in the back corner. It has 3 – 4 tables and a small bar. It’s best if you only come with 1 – 2 other people but I imagine it can 15ish max. For those curious readers, I picked up a six pack of Chocolate Milk Stout from 4Hands Brewery.

Love this place! I really enjoy that Craft is both a store and a bar.
About the store: All of their employees undergo the Cicerone test to gain some vital beer knowledge. Anybody who you talk to behind the bar is going to know how to help you choose a shiny new to you beer without the pretentious «oh you mean you haven’t heard of this totally elitist beer thing?! Gasp!» Even though Craft Beer Cellar is in ritzy Clayton this is a very approachable establishment. In fact, none of the employees are going to give you a personal opinion/​information about a beer they haven’t personally tried. They will, however, tell you what they heard about it, invite you to try it, and ask to give them your own review. You can build your own 4 or 6 pack, reasonable prices, and crazy good selection of craft beer. Also, a pretty nice rewards point system.
About the bar: I love that you can grab a beer here, sit, chat, and actually hear the person next to you. The experience at the bar is about the beer they serve and the people there: it’s not about pushing you to buy more drinks and rack up a tab, it’s not dim lights and dubstep, it’s not skimpy outfits or sports. It’s beer on tap or any beer you chose in store (plus a $ 1 open fee) and a well-​lit place to sit, sip, and talk. Right next to a bathroom too. Not shabby.
The best part about Craft Beer Cellar? If you can’t go to them they’ll head your way. They deliver alcohol. I’ll say it again. They. Deliver. Alcohol. Booze right to your door. Sweet, right?
Parkings in the back, go check it out. You’ll like it.

I’m on the road a lot, and when I visit a new city, I usually like to find a good liquor store and see if I can find beers that are unique to the area or hard to find at home. Call it a hobby. Or a problem.
Anyway, I decided to try this place while in St. Louis recently after reading some good reviews. It turned out to be a great call.
The store is in a trendy area and is dedicated to all things craft beer. The brews are divided up by region, so you can find local Missouri beer in one spot and, say, West Coast offerings in another. I was very impressed by the overall selection and found a lot of good beers to buy, including Firestone Walker (which does not distribute near my hometown) and Boulevard’s limited releases. I also spoke with the owner, whose knowledge of beer was very evident. He was kind enough to explain to me what some of the locals were and to recommend a few, including 2^nd shift.
I walked out with a big ol’ box of intriguing beers. (OK, you can call it a hobby). I can’t wait to try many of them, and next time in St. Louis, I’ll be stopping back in here.
This place also has a separate tasting area with a handful of interesting beers on tap. So you can drink while you shop. Perfect.

I stumbled upon this gem yesterday and I can’t wait to go back already! Brandon made brilliant suggestions and they have a stellar collection. Check them out l, especially if you’re a beer geek like me.

This place has the best craft beer selections in the city. All beer is offered as singles so you can build unique and tasty six packs. They offer a decent rewards program.
They also have a tasting bar in the back were they off unique beers on tap. Every Friday they offer a flight of the week that includes unique beers that are usually only offered in big bottles. On top of the Flight of the week they do other special beer events that are all worthy attending.
The staff is very friendly and willing to help you find beers to fit your individual taste.

An awesome store with a massive, ever-​changing selection of craft beers. The staff is always incredibly helpful and courteous, willing to help you find a beer you’ll enjoy. They’ll also put certain beers on hold if you call, just in case you’re afraid they’ll sell out by the time you get there.
Another great benefit to the CBC is that you can buy most every beer individually. So if you’re really into trying new things, you can go nuts with building your own 6-​packs (or 7 packs or 8 packs, etc). It’s hard for me to walk out of there without spending at least $ 50, because there are always just too many amazing things to choose from!

Just attended the 1^st Year Anniversary Party at one of America’s most unique beer stores. Located just off the nightlife strip of Clayton, Missouri — apparently a part of St Louis with plenty of old money. Perfect place in fact for a store that stocks nothing but premium quality craft beers. Sections for East Coast, West Coast, No Coast. And entire wall of just Germany and even an end cap of just Japan.
Aside from the build your own 6 pack, tasting bar with free samples (free full pours tonight for the party) I found a staff that really knows beer well and got to chat with friendly locals to get the real inside (forget Unilocal) about what can’t be missed beer wise in this city.
Our 6 pack (currently being drank) consists of Stone Ruination (rumored to use the same yeast isolation as Heady Topper of Vermont and Zombie Dust of MI, as well as 4 Hands limited edition Send Help (pairs well with pizza and skateboards), 4 Hands Cast Iron Oatmeal Brown, Charleville (Ste. Genevieve, MO) 2015 Barleywine and Schnickelfritz Weissbier Ale Urban Chestnut (Reverence Series #2) with yeast from well… (Psst. Budweiser Original German Yeast) Cough! Cough! Caugh!) Real beer fans know the story.
When at the register be sure to pick up some of the rare snacks like The (Spicy) Billy Goat Kicker Potato chips of St Louis. Perfect beer food.
Love this place and it was a night to remember while paying respect to one of the most unique and excellent beer stores in the United States. Happy Year #1 CBC! Nice crowd and thank you for making my wife and I feel welcome. Damn good selection indeed.

Best selection of beers I have so far found in St. Louis (though technically it is in Clayton). The store is well organized by beer type and the employees are super helpful. They also have a few beers on tap that they will let you taste before ordering and have 3 sizes to choose. Also, they have free wifi and a cute indoor and outdoor sitting area where you can set up for a bit with your computer.

A craft beer lover’s dream made reality. That is my headline for Craft Beer Cellar! This store is amazing. They have a great selection of beer both chilled (organized by type rather than brewery) and off the shelf (organized by brewery and region).
Their employees are the best part– they are gems! They will jump to help answer your questions, make recommendations, and ask how you are! It is very personalized when you come here, and there is no pretension among them (which is sometimes a problem among beer geeks).
They have a fantastic rewards program, too! It is free to sign up, and they send you emails with upcoming events and specials. Every upcoming event on the newsletter was enticing to me… but I can’t spend every night here!
Last, but 100% definitely NOT least, we have the awesome back area where you can sit and enjoy beers with friends! This is excellent because they have draft samples/​beers to enjoy!

Let’s start with: I cannot say enough great things about this place!
The beer geeks Brandon and Ryan are great guys. My first time in, Ryan signed me up for their rewards program and eagerly offered suggestions and news about my favorite beers.
Since then, two friends of mine have been lucky enough to become sales reps for craft breweries. They each have done a tasting at CBC. The first tasting was with New Holland and was a pairing with Bissinger’s Chocolates. YUM! It was a great experience and free to the public (even better!)
Another great feature about this place is they offer a draft bar with free samples! There is always a great selection on draft which you can sample or purchase a full or half pour of. The staff members are always super pleasant and helpful.
The store set up is also great because they have everything extremely organized and label faced. They also seem to lump the breweries together based on region which helps you locate the brew you are searching for.
I can’t wait for the next tasting at CBC and keep up the great work guys!

I love this place! I am so thankful that I finally made it here. My friends have been raving about it for months, but I just never made it here. Once I did, it was love at first sight. It has a simple ambiance, racks of craft beer that you can buy by the six pack or mix and match buying single bottles and creating your own six pack.
I have been searching for a particular beer since my Colorado vacation in 2013 and have not been able to find it at any other liquor store in STL. When I was told by one of the cool employees what they were serving on draft that day, I squealed with glee. They were serving my favorite Colorado beer from Great Divide, Orabelle. They also had my second favorite, Colette.
When shopping for Craft Beer, I will now come to CBC. They had my beer, when other stores in town told me they couldn’t find it and that I’d have to buy something else. CBC you are my hero and you are rock stars in my eyes.

I’d be a regular at this place if I still lived in St Louis. Great selection, knowledgeable friendly staff. One of those rare places where it appears the employees really enjoy working here (and who can blame them!?) Definitely worth a stop if you need something interesting for a party or just want to check out a new beer in their tasting corner.

This place has the best selection of beer in STL. My wife who just gave birth had been craving belgian fruit beer for a long time. I called it in and they even had it waiting for me at the counter. I have not been able to stroll up and down the aisles as I have popped in only 2x for a specific beer, but I look forward to looking more at it on future visits.

CBC is a great place for the beer geek. It’s located in the heart of Clayton and has almost every kind of beer one can think of.
The non-​refrigerated beers are organized by geography and the refrigerated beers are organized by the type of beer. As others have mentioned, 6-​pack prices are listed along with the price for singles. Mix-​n-​match is encouraged so it’s a great place to try a beer I am unfamiliar with.
In the back right corner of the shop there are four different beers on tap. Samples are free and one can also order full pours as well for about $ 4 each.
The staff is friendly and helpful at helping locate things in the store. I recommend this store to any beer fan and its a great place for gift buying.

The beer gods have spoken. No longer does man have to buy an entire 6-​pack of the same beer. Now, man can pick out individual bottles from different six-​packs to make a custom selection. Is this really happening? Did Craft Beer Cellar hack into my dreams?
The store is divided into geographical sections. Naturally there’s tons of local stuff, along w/​west-​coast, east-​coast, Belgian, German, and more. 6packs, 4packs, big bottles, small bottles, etc. Beer geeks, you’re gonna flip out.
Prices are pretty decent:
12oz bottle of O’Fallon Zeke’s Ale — $ 1.75
12oz bottle of Stone Saison — $ 2
12oz bottle of Rogue Hazlenut Nector — $ 2.25
I also saw some 12oz bottles going for like 6 – 10 bucks, so there is some seriously fancy stuff here as well.
People working here are super friendly and love beer, and are happy to give you samples of stuff they have on tap as well as suggestions. And they’re open till 10pm every night.
This place is trouble.