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The fourth annual Lupulin Carnival will feature a carnival atmosphere, plus offerings from more than 50 breweries.
For $40, guests receive a sampling glass to taste micro-brews from a long list of breweries, including STL's own Urban Chestnut, Perennial and Civil Life. Regional breweries like Boulevard, 2nd Shift and New Belgium will also be making appearances. Most attending breweries are Midwest-based, though one brewery will travel a bit farther to be present: Quebec-based Brasserie Dunham.
“We’re pretty happy to have Brasserie Dunham,” said Lauren Schurk, Special Events Coordinator for 4 Hands. “The brewers have a relationship with these guys and they’re coming out to do a collaboration with us.”
When 4 Hands first held Lupulin Carnival four years ago, only a handful of breweries participated, with about 500 guests crammed in the back of the brewery. Now, 4 Hands is expecting a turnout of 2,500 for March’s event that will span just about every inch of the building and surrounding streets.
The brewery credits that growth to its continued involvement in the craft beer world, which includes a recent expansion into Chicago.
“It’s a lot of people we’ve met on the road, a lot of people we’ve been to breweries and events for,” Schurk said. “It’s a way to return the favor and get people to check out the St. Louis beer scene.”
Lupulin Carnival also marks a few special offerings, most notably the seasonal release of 4 Hands’ War Hammer Imperial IPA. Also making an appearance is the return of the brewery’s “Super Flare,” a Brett IPA made in collaboration with Wicked Weed Brewery. 4 Hands will have around 10 beers available in its tasting room during the carnival, including some brand new brews, but they want to keep those details under wraps for now.
In addition, Strange Donuts will release a special done for the carnival, and like Seoul Taco and Completely Sauced, will also have food available on-site. Sandwiches, peach habanero hot wings and more will also be available from Fifth Wheel Catering, the Dave Bailey-owned company that serves food out of the 4 Hands tasting room.
Games will also be set up around the brewery’s perimeter for $1 a game. All earnings from carnival games will be donated to Hope for Young Adults with Cancer. In addition to that giant ferris wheel, live music will be performed on three stages.
Most breweries will have 2-3 beers on tap to taste, so 4 Hands isn’t pouring their normal draft options (you can only try samples).
4 Hands Brewery Co., 1220 S. 8th St., La Salle Park, St. Louis, Missouri. 314.436.1559, 4handsbrewery.com
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