-- Art Outside

-- HOP in the City

-- SLOWednesdays

-- Maplewood Farmers' Market

-- Seasonal Beers at The Tap Room

-- September at Bottleworks

-- September at The Tap Room

-- Other Schlafly Events

-- Top Fermentation: Tom Schlafly's monthly column

-- Live Music Listings

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LABOR DAY HOURS: Bottleworks: closed. The Tap Room: kitchen closes @ 3:00 p.m., bars @ 5:00 p.m.

SLOWednesday
Wednesday, September 12 • 7:00 p.m.
at Bottleworks

On the first Wednesday of each month, after The Maplewood Farmers' Market, Bottleworks offers you an opportunity to slow down and get to know your food and its origin. SLOWednesday events take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Crown Room at Bottleworks (after the Farmers' Market). Farmer talks begin at 7:30 p.m., so we ask that everyone interested in ordering food and drink place their orders and be settled in before that time. Events are free and open to the public.

THIS MONTH:
September 12 – Bellews Creek Farm: Paul Krautmann is the son of a veterinarian father and botanist mother, and grew up on a farm in Chillicothe, MO. Following a career in woodworking after college, Paul and his wife Nancy started Bellews Creek Farm in 1992, growing and marketing organic vegetables. Today, they grow sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sweet peppers, chipotle peppers, and popcorn. In addition, they are the only growers of local organic Midnight black turtle beans and Redhawk kidney beans.

Chef's Special: Soup: roasted butternut squash bisque with candied northern Missouri pecans; Entree: grilled rosemary rack of lamb (from Prairie Grass Farms) with Kennebec and sweet potato au gratin with roasted brown sugar spaghetti squash.

UPCOMING:
October 10 – Stinger's Honey

Maplewood Farmers' Market
at Bottleworks
Wednesdays, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Knowing where your food comes from is more important than ever these days, so hop on over to the Bottleworks and buy straight from the farmer. Enjoy live music and fresh Schlafly Beer! Vendors may include:

4 Seasons Baked Goods
7 Thunder Bison
Bellews Creek Farm
Berger Bluffs Farm
Biver Farm
Black Bear Bakery
Café Glacé
Centennial Farm
Claverach Farm
Esther's Honey
Goatsbeard Farm
Hinkebein Hills Farm
Ivan's Farm
Kakao Chocolate
Murray's Orchard
Our Garden Farm
Ozark Forest Mushrooms
Prairie Grass Farms
Rootcellar
Sunflower Savannah
Stinger's Honey

Pumpkin Ale
A full-bodied, deep reddish amber beer made with pumpkin and butternut squash and spiced with nutmeg, clove and cinnamon. Celebrate the bounty of harvest with this rich, malty ale and invoke the season of plenty. Also available in bottles. Also available at Bottleworks. September 7

Bieré de Garde
Our 2007 Hop in the City Festival Beer! Schlafly Bieré de Garde is a bottle-conditioned, French farmhouse-style ale. The name refers to the beer's ability to improve with age and if you choose to age this 7% alcohol-by-volume ale, the tart fruitiness from the yeast and the sweet maltiness from the grains will meld together nicely for several years at cellar temperatures (51-55 degrees F).Brewed as a modern re-creation of a classic European beer style to celebrate Saint Louis's French heritage, Schlafly Biere de Garde pairs well with fruits, cheeses, and cured meats. September 15

Lindsay's 80 Shilling
Named for Scottish gentleman/farmer Lindsay Cook, father of Sheena Cook Kopman (who is married to our V.P., Dan). A slightly sweet, mildly-hopped, gently-carbonated amber Scottish ale. September 28

Get the skinny about all of our seasonal beers.

Strange Brew: Cult Films at Bottleworks – Wednesday, September 5
Great films and great beer! Join us the first Wednesday of each month for a collection of weird and wonderful films from around the world, presented by the highly acclaimed Webster Film Series. The film begins at 8:00 p.m., admission is $4.00. This month’s film: Twilight Zone: The Movie (Joe Dante, John Landis, George Miller, Steven Spielberg, 1983, USA, 101 min).

Observable Readings – Thursday, September 6
Now in its fifth season, Observable Readings presents live performances by local and visiting poets on the first Thursday of each month from September to May. This month: Tony Trigilio and Allison Funk. 8:00 p.m.

Art Outside – Friday & Saturday, September 7-8
Our annual art festival. See above for more details.

SLOWednesday – Wednesday, September 12
Slow down and get to know your food and its origins. Meet local farmers and try a special dinner prepared with their product. See above for more details.

Theology at Bottleworks – Wednesday, September 19
A popular open discussion for people who like to think and talk about the important issues of our day.  This month’s topic is “The People vs. The Environment:  A Divorce Due to Irreconcilable Differences?” discussing the conflict between conserving the environment and using it for humans. Which should serve which, how and why? Grab a brew, give your view and lend an ear to others. Free and open to everyone. 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Spin – Every Sunday
Looking to get a few more hours of fun out of your weekend? Perhaps you are just kicking your "weekend" off after a tiring week in the hospitality industry. Socialize with your friends in the Bottleworks' Crown Room on Sundays from 6:00 p.m. until close. Enjoy your favorite Schlafly brews while listening to music provided by DJ Argyx of Musical Geeks. No cover!

HOP in the City – Saturday, September 15
Our annual beer festival. See above for more details.

Taste of St. Louis – Friday-Sunday, September 21-23
Visit The Schlafly Food & Beer Booth, downtown at 8th & Market – free admission! Visit www.tastestl.com for more details.

One of the most important festivals in ancient Rome was that of the Bona Dea, a goddess who was the patron of women and women’s virtue.  The ceremony, at which the Vestal Virgins performed secret rites to their favorite deity, was off-limits to all males, even animals.  The hostess for the celebration was traditionally the wife of the incumbent Pontifex Maximus, who was excluded because of his gender. 

In 62 B.C. Pompeia, the second of Julius Caesar’s three wives, was overseeing the festival when Publius Clodius Pulcher dressed up in women’s clothing and crashed the party.  This violation of the sacred rites of the Vestal Virgins enraged Caesar, who promptly divorced his wife for allowing it to happen.  Admitting that there was no evidence of any hanky-panky between Pompeia and the male intruder, the Pontifex Maximus justified his decision by famously saying, “Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion.”  He could not tolerate even the appearance of impropriety. 

Read the rest of Tom's fascinating column by clicking HERE or visiting http://www.schlafly.com/topfermentation.shtml.

We feature live music Friday through Sunday at The Tap Room and Wednesday through Saturday at Bottleworks. Click HERE for our complete listings.

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