Earthbound Beer

There are more alcoholic drink options than in years past rivaling beer, and people generally aren’t drinking as much as they may have in the past.

Craft brewing is a male-dominated industry, but efforts are underway to make the field more diverse. In St. Louis, some women have broken through to become head brewers and want the industry to be more welcoming to all.

Small businesses in St. Louis have faced shutdowns, restrictions and fewer customers during the coronavirus pandemic — and there’s still no end in sight.