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Anheuser-Busch Brewery
DESCRIPTION: St. Louis is the world headquarters of Anheuser-Busch -- the world's largest brewer. The brewery tour of their St. Louis headquarters takes visitors through several buildings where they learn about the company, the famous Clydesdale horses and the brewing process.
ADDRESS: 12th & Lynch Streets
LOCATION: Near south St. Louis, 10 minutes from downtown.
PHONE: 314-577-2626
WEB SITE: www.budweisertours.com
GETTING THERE: From downtown, take Broadway south to Lynch Street; turn right and follow the signs for the Anheuser Busch-Brewery Tour or take I-55 south to Arsenal St. (exit 206C) and follow the signs.
HOURS: September-May: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sunday Reservations required for groups of 15 or more. Call for holiday schedules.
SUMMER HOURS: June-August: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday
ADMISSION: Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The tour of the historic Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery begins with a visit to the Clydesdale paddock and stable for a look at the century-old home of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Clydesdales were among the horses used during the early days of the U.S. brewing industry to deliver beer to local taverns and hotels.
- At the historic Brew House, a multimedia presentation tells the story of the all-natural Budweiser brewing process. Turn-of-the-century elegance is evident in the Brew House's copper kettles, wall murals, ornate wrought-iron railings and hop vine chandeliers.
- In the Bevo Packaging Plant, visitors view the high-speed bottling and canning lines.
- At the tour's end, visitors relax over complimentary samples of Anheuser-Busch beers. Soft drinks are also available.
ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENTS: The Brewery schedules Clydesdale Camera Days throughout the year. Each December, the Brewery's buildings are outlined in thousands of twinkling white lights creating a fairy-tale look for the holidays.
HISTORY: In 1860, Eberhard Anheuser purchased a small brewery on the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Louis. The next year, Eberhard's daughter, Lilly, married a young brewery supplier named Adolphus Busch. Busch joined in the management of the brewery in 1864 and began brewing a variety of beers to satisfy the tastes of a growing, diverse young nation. A great brewing empire emerged from those beginnings. Busch's dream of creating a universally popular brand that transcended regional tastes came true in 1876 with the introduction of Budweiser. Today, located just 10 minutes from the Gateway Arch, Anheuser-Busch's world headquarters is the historical center of America's brewing heritage.
HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY: The tour is handicapped accessible. While there are stairs on the tour, people in wheelchairs will be transported up and down stairs via an elevator.
GIFT SHOP: Bud World, the Brewery's gift shop, has a wide array of items with the Budweiser logo.
WHERE TO GET LUNCH: Lynch Street Bistro is across the street from the Brewery, and Norton's Café, 808 Geyer Avenue, reminiscent of a New Orleans courtyard, is located in the historic Soulard district nearby.
WHAT'S NEARBY: The Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion, the historic Soulard Farmers' Market -- in continuous operation since 1779, the Soulard neighborhood filled with pubs and cafes and houses built mid-1800's, are nearby as is the Cherokee Street Antique District.
Readers should call 1-800-916-0040 to request a free copy of the Official St. Louis Visitor Guide or point, click and explore St. Louis at www.explorestlouis.com
