Tony Rehagen

St. Louis

Writer at Freelance

Freelance writer. Dad. Mizzou. Nerd. Beer enthusiast.

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Why British-Style Cask Ale Is Next Big Thing in Beer: Top Shelf

1 week ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Tony Rehagen

Cheers! It’s Tony Rehagen, your pub-dwelling promoter of all things ale and lager, eager to talk about a term you might’ve seen or heard on your latest trip to the taproom here in the US: “on cask.”But first, some freshly poured news from the beer community:• Despite the 90-day tariff pause, beer is still classified as an aluminum derivative, leaving European breweries facing a 25% tax hike, as with metal wires and cables.
Why British-Style Cask Ales Could Be the Next Big Thing in American Beer

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Tony Rehagen

Cheers! It’s Tony Rehagen, your pub-dwelling promoter of all things ale and lager, eager to talk about a term you might’ve seen or heard on your latest trip to the taproom here in the US: “on cask.”But first, some freshly poured news from the beer community:
I Tried 7 Fast Food Tacos and This Is the 1 I'll Order Again and Again

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Tony Rehagen

Tacos are a beautiful, complex thing. They come in all sizes and shapes; corn or flour; soft, crunchy, or Doritos Loco; and filled with just about any protein, veggie, fruit, or cheese imaginable. And yet, whenever someone asks if you want to get a taco, whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free grazer, you instinctively and enthusiastically say “yes.” There’s a reason it’s the only food that has a dedicated day of the week devoted to it.
From Broad Ripple to Beer Boom: The Story of Indy’s Brewing Legacy

2 weeks ago | craftbeer.com | Tony Rehagen

John Hill, distinguishable with his bald head and gray beard, sits at the bar, an imperial pint of cask-drawn bitter before him, watching his beloved Liverpool play Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League football on the flatscreen above. A fireplace in a nearby corner warms the dark wood-paneled walls and flickers off the decorative tin ceiling on this dark and damp afternoon. The fire seems to draw patrons to this corner of the pub to enjoy their fish and chips and shepherd’s pie.
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2 weeks ago | craftbeer.com | Tony Rehagen

Full Pour An Englishman’s dream pub sparked Indy’s craft beer scene, leading to generations of brewers chasing flavor, community, and good vibes. Read More
James Beard Foundation names two St. Louis chefs among its 2025 award finalists

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Amanda Bretz |Tony Rehagen

Two St. Louis chefs have been recognized by the James Beard Foundation for their culinary skills and have moved forward in the award process. Earlier this year seven St. Louis area chefs and restaurateurs were announced as James Beard Foundation semifinalists in a number of categories, including Best Chef, Midwest, Outstanding Restaurateur, Outstanding Bakery and Emerging Chef to name a few.
Side Project Brewing leans into online releases to spread the love

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Tony Rehagen

Cory King, co-owner and brewer at Side Project Brewing,clearly remembers the queue of thirsty patrons that stretched from his Maplewood brewery all the way down Manchester Road. Hundreds of drinkers and collectors eager to get their hands on the hottest bottles of Beer : Barrel : Time, a barrel-aged stout or M.J.K., a triple barrel-aged barleywine. But those days are long gone – and according to King, that’s a good thing.
St. Louis businesses go bananas as the Savannah Bananas take over Busch Stadium this weekend

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Lauren Healey |Tony Rehagen

There’s going to be a banana bonanza in St. Louis this weekend as the Savannah Bananas bring their high-energy, fan-favorite Banana Ball World Tour to Busch Stadium for two sold-out games on April 4 and 5. To celebrate, several local businesses are hosting banana-themed events, offering everything from festive food and drinks to special promotions. St. Louis Union Station is leading the charge with themed attractions and activities throughout the weekend.
ExBeerience helps diversify beer culture around St. Louis

3 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Tony Rehagen

Vivian Ward was at the 2008 St. Louis Wine Festival when one glass of beer woke her up to two separate revelations that would shape her life thereafter. First, it was a craft beer, far more flavorful than the Bud Light that her family in Washington Park had always drunk. Second, it had been made by a Black man, Ray Hill, a St. Louis pioneer of independent brewing. “That was my introduction to both craft beer and Black-owned beer,” said Ward.
Gioia’s Deli is a St. Louis landmark

4 weeks ago | saucemagazine.com | Tony Rehagen

In a city of great sandwich shops, Gioia’s is elite. That’s in no small part due to the signature hot salami, used to great effect in sandwiches like the Spicy Daggett (toasted garlic pepper cheese bread stuffed with hot salami, hot coppa and capicolla, and spooned with intensely piquant giardiniera). The bare bones little deli on the Hill dates to 1918, and they have grown to include locations in Creve Coeur, Valley Park and Maryland Heights.