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Jeff Brooks

Assistant Manager/Beer Buyer

Jeff Brooks has been with Lukas Liquor for over 5 years and is an ultimate authority on everything related to beer.  Whether you’re looking for an I.P.A. that will destroy your taste buds with hops or a barrel aged Imperial Stout that will cellar for years, Jeff has a recommendation for you.  His background might be in computers, but his heart beats for fine brews.

The Lukas Beer Department also boasts the BEST keg selection in St. Louis.  While we might not carry every keg all the time, we have access to hundreds of kegs from everywhere around the globe.  Be sure to check out our “Keg List” page for full keg details!

Our beer cooler has 31 doors of domestic and imported beer chilled and ready to go.  That’s 151 feet of refreshing brews iced down and ready to serve!

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246 comments on “Beer

    • Donald,

      This is not a beer that we sell here at Lukas or that we have even heard is available here in Missouri. We do carry Shiner and Lone Star beers from Texas but that is about it.

      • you’re making this Texas guy very happy with that comment. do you have lemon berry shandy from leinenkugel’s also?

      • Devin,

        At moment, we do have some in stock currently, but it probably won’t last much longer. Please give us a call at 636-227-4543 for current stock status.

  1. Do you carry Deschutes? If so do you carry their 22oz products or only their standard 6 packs? I’m mostly interested in their one off 22oz products (i.e. Hop Henge, Hop Trip, etc…) Thanks!

    • Chris,

      We will be carrying the Deschutes beers in starting in early January of 2012. If you want to know exactly when it comes in, follow us on Twitter because we annouce when thnings come right through the recieving door.

      Cheers,
      -Lukas Beer Dept

    • Hi Lynn,

      Unfortunately, neither Tuborg nor Yuengling are available in Missouri. I’m not sure where exactly in the states to find Tuborg, but Yuengling is available all over the east coast. I believe the furthest west you can find it is Tennessee.

      Jeff Brooks
      Lukas Beer Department

    • We used to carry Brugze Zot in 4 packs and 750ml bottles, but we currently don’t have any in stock. We can always check with the distributor to see if they have it in stock though, and we can order whatever quantity you’d like.

      Jeff Brooks
      Lukas Beer Dept

    • Hi Tony,

      CBS and KBS only come out once a year – KBS in March, CBS in October. Check back around those times for exact dates. They usually sell out the same day they’re released.

      Jeff Brooks
      Lukas Beer Dept

    • Hi Ben,

      We will be getting Bourbon County Stout in 4 packs near the end of November. Check back next week, and we might have a better idea on an exact date. As far as the specialty Bourbon County beers (vanilla, rye, etc.), we haven’t heard release dates.

      Jeff Brooks
      Lukas Beer Dept.

    • Kaydee,

      Sorry to say, but Tactical Nuclear Penguin is not available in Missouri, nor can we order it. I have heard it was available in select markets on the east coast. However, there is no way we can order it.

      Jonathan Lane- Assistant Manager

  2. I was wondering if you have some good ideas for American craft-type beers that come in cans that will be available in January. (Winter camping trip = no glass). Not really interested in imports (Heineken, Newcastle, Guinness, etc.). I know about Fat Tire; any other ideas?

    • Hi Ryan – we definitely have some great options in cans. Ska Brewing, Tallgrass, Big Sky and Avery are some microbreweries that make 3 or 4 different canned options. Come on in and ask for one of our beer experts.

  3. What beers do you carry from the 10 best holiday beers collection that was posted in the Post Dispatch just before Thanksgiving.

    • Shaggy,

      These are the beers we carry from Evan Benn’s article about 10 holiday beers:
      -2nd Shift Brewery Liquid Spiritual Delight
      -Ayinger Celebrator
      -Boulevard Harvest Dance Wheat Wine
      -Perennial Saison de Lis
      We should have a few bottles left of the He’brew 15:15, and the Odell Freik is sold out.

    • Ashley,

      Sorry to say, but we do not have New Planet beers, however we do carry quite a few other nice examples of gluten free beer. A side note is that most hard ciders will be gluten free as well. If you have any other questions, feel free to call us at 636-227-4543.

  4. I would like to buy an assortment of German beers for a friend. Can you give me some suggestions? I am not a beer drinker and know nothing. But my friend is very German.

    • Doris,

      We carry one of the largest beer selections in Missouri, so we have plenty of German beers to please your friend. A few examples of some truly nice German brews would be:
      -Weihenstephner Hefeweizen
      -Spaten Optimator
      -Ayinger Celebrator
      -Hofbrau Original
      and many more. Feel free to call us at 636-227-4543 or stop by for some more ideas.

  5. are you going to be getting any of Goose Islands King Henry Barleywine?? Just came out in Chicago last week and wondering if it’s available here in STL yet? thanks

    • Bob,

      As far as gluten free beers go, most to all of the hard ciders we carry will be gluten free. But for other brands, we do stock Lakefront New Grist, Estrella Damn Daura, Bard’s Gold and Redbridge.

    • Mike,

      As of right now, we have not been told if we will be seeing the Vintage Reserve this year. Please watch our website as we will announce its arrival if and when it hits St. Louis.

  6. i am looking for 2 different beers. i am looking for o fallon smoke beer. i had this at a beer tasting event at a rotary club and want to bbq with this. i am also looking for yuengling beer. i always thought that anheiseur busch was the oldest brewery, but i was wrong and tried it in florida and fell in love with it.

    • Dennis,

      The O’Fallon Smoked Porter is a beer we carry year round, usually about one case at a time. Yuengling is not available in Missouri nor can we order it. The closest place to find it would be Memphis or Nashville.

  7. Do you have La Fin Du Monde and/or Trois Pistoles on your shelves? Also, any ETA on this seasons shipment of Bell’s HopSlam?

    • Steve,

      We do routinely stock Unibroue’s La Fin Du Monde and Trois Pistoles in both 750mls and the 4 packs.
      As of right now, we have no exact ETA on Bell’s Hopslam. If you’d like, give us a call and we will add you to our waiting list for Hopslam.

    • Jon,

      We are eagerly anticipating the return of Anchor Brewing. However, we are still waiting on the brewery to get re-licensed with Missouri. When that happens and it hits our shelves again, we will pos it on our website.

  8. Any idea on when Deschutes will be available. I heard a few months back that they would be available in Jabuary this year. ??

  9. I recently visited the Czech Republic and discovered Kozel Dark Lager. Would you by chance carry this or know how to get it?

    • Brian,

      We do not carry the Kozel Dark Lager because it is not available in the state of Missouri. What we do have though is a Czech Republic beer called Zatec Dark Lager but only a few bottles left in stock. If you are interested just call the Lukas Beer Department at 636-227-4543.

      Lukas Beer Department

  10. Just heard that Sam Adams Tasman Red is out, and that it is supposedly available here in Missouri (KC area, anyway). Any idea when we might see it????

    • Beth,

      Sorry to say but as far as we know, Palm Beer is not available in Missouri. Shiner Light is no longer available in Missouri, nor is it possible to order the beer.

    • Chris,

      We are expecting the Abita Strawberry sometime in mid-April. Watch our website or follow us on Twitter (@lukasstl) to see when the beer is officially released.

  11. I just read that Bridgeport is releasing a Belgian named ale named Stumptown Tart. It should be available in April. With raspberries, strawberies and marionberries, it sounds rather tasty. Any idea if you will be able to get it??

    • Kevin,

      We are awaiting word to see if Missouri will see any of this particular beer. Please watch our website or follow us on Twitter, (@lukasstl) so if/when the beer is released, that is where we will announce it.

    • Rick,

      As far as mini-kegs that will fit the beertender, we have Heineken, Heineken Light and Newcastle. To date, those are the only mini-kegs that fit the beertender.

  12. I was at a restaurant in St. Charles yesterday an had a McSorley’s Black Lagar. Do carry bottles of this beer?

  13. Any news on when Arcadia B-Craft Dark/Double IPA will be in?? I’ve been hearing good things about it. ??

    • Kevin,

      There is currently no news on when we will see bottles of this beer. It is available around town on draft, but we have not yet heard when bottles will arrive.

  14. What IPAs do you carry in cans by the case? Cans are much easier to recycle and much easier to deal with while traveling.

    • Doug,

      As far as canned IPA’s go, this is a near but not complete selection:
      -Sierra Nevada Torpedo (technically as Extra Pale Ale)
      -New Belgium Ranger IPA
      -Caldera IPA
      -Avery IPA
      -Tallgrass IPA & Oasis
      -Ska Modus Hoperandi

    • Larry,

      Sorry to say, but we do not stock either of these beers nor can we order them. San Miguel has not been available in Missouri for roughly 5 years and Balashi, to our knowledge, has never been available in Missouri. I believe San Miguel is available in Illinois.

  15. Do you carry Dragon’s Milk by New Holland?? It’s part of their high gravity series.

    • Dave,

      We do stock the Dragon’s Milk from New Holland. It is available in 4-bottle packs. For current availability, please give us a call at 636-227-4543.

  16. Any chance you’ll be carrying Pliny The Elder from Russian River Brewing Company in the future?

    • Bernie,

      While we would LOVE to stock Russian River Brewing, it does not seem likely we will see it in Missouri anytime soon. If that changes, we would easily bring in as much as we could of all their beer selection.

  17. I know I saw Michelob Ultra on the keg list, but I am on the hunt to get a 1/2 barrel of Michelob Golden Light. Is this something you could supply?

  18. Hi, I was at the European soccer championship last month and drank a lot Carlsberg beer over there. They were the official sponsor. I loved it but can’t find it here. Do you carry it by any chance? Thanks!

    • Pavel,

      We do usually stock Carlsberg beer in 6 packs as well as Carlsberg ‘Elephant’ in 6 packs. For current availability, give us a call at 636-227-4543.

  19. Do you have or can you get by July 20 any of these eisbachs: Kulmbacher Reichelbräu Eisbock, Eggenberg Urbock Dunkel Eisbock, Niagara Eisbock, Capital Eisphyre, or Southampton Eisbock. I need 2 6-packs or 6 bombers.

    • Unfortunately, we don’t have any of those Eisbocks. The last three aren’t available in Missouri. We used to carry the Eggenberg, but discontinued it due to poor sales. The Kulmbacher comes out in the winter, so unfortunately we won’t be seeing that one for a few more months.

      Jeff Brooks
      Lukas Beer Manager

  20. Although I doubt we can even get the Vistory or Dogfish Head versions of Saison de BUFF, any word on when the Stone version will get here????

    • Hey Kevin,

      I don’t know if Missouri will be receiving any, but I’ll talk to my sales rep Monday to see if I can get some info. Feel free to call that afternoon. Hopefully I’ll have some info by then!

      Jeff Brooks
      Lukas Beer Manager

  21. I really enjoy Dunkel Hefeweizen style German beer. Do local breweries make a good one? Unfiltered beers sometimes sit heavy in my stomach, and i’m wondering if dark filtered wheat beers even exist (dunkel krystalweizen?) and if they taste different than unfiltered. Krystalweizens are difficult to find and the last one i purchased tasted skunky as if it had been on the shelf too long. (i purchased from a grocer that had an attached liquor store….i should’ve known better!) Can you point me in the right direction or recommend something that tastes like a dark wheat beer but is filtered? Thanks for your help,
    Justin

    • Hi Justin,
      There is one local dunkelweizen – Winged Nut by Urban Chestnut. It’s a dunkelweizen brewed with chestnuts, and it’s quite delicious. Other than that, the only other ones that come to mind are from Germany – Weihenstephaner, Franziskaner, Tucher and Erdinger. As far as a dunkel kristalweizen, I’ve never heard of it. Only a matter of time before someone releases one!

    • Jon,

      If Yuengling were available in Missouri, we would at least have 100 cases on hand at all times. Sorry to say, but Yuengling is not available anywhere in Missouri, nor is it possible for us to order it. The closest place you will find it is in Tennessee.

  22. I know some of these are seasonals or limited releases that probably aren’t available anymore, but do you carry any of the following:

    Goose Island – Bourbon County Coffee Stout
    O’Fallon – Smoke
    Schlafly – Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Reserve
    Bells – Two Hearted Ale (6 pack)
    Bells – Kalamazoo stout
    Founders – Any of the Breakfast Stouts (Kentucky, Canadian, etc)
    Founders – Blushing Monk
    Founders – Newaygo County Cherry
    Founders – Devils Dancer Triple IPA
    Southern Tier – Creme Brulee Stout
    Southern Tier – Choklat Stout

    - A different Jon

    • Jon,

      Here is the rundown for the beers you mentioned:

      Goose Island BCCS- released potentially once a year or whenever Goose Island feels like it. Usually a fall release.
      O’Fallon Smoke- we carry the the 6 packs of the Smoked Porter all the time, and occasionally O’Fallon will release a barrel-aged version.
      Schlafly Imperial Stout- we have some in stock right now.
      Bells 2 Hearted- one of best selling IPA’s. In stock all the time.
      Bells Stout- in stock all the time.
      Founders Breakfast Stout series- we are expecting some regular Breakfast Stout to arrive next week. The Canadian and Kentucky releases are very rare releases and usually sell out within minutes. Kentucky is usually released around March, while the Canadian might never be seen again.
      Founders Blushing Monk- another very limited release. Maybe never to be see again.
      Founders Newaygo- possibly a draft release only. We have never seen this one in Missouri.
      Founders Devil Dancer- usually released around July. We have none left.
      Southern Tier Creme Brulee- plenty in stock right now.
      Southern Tier Choklat- usually a November release.

      As always, watch our website and our Twitter feed for highly anticipated releases and conditions applying to the beers. Our beer guys will always be glad to make a similar recommendation too.

    • Alex,

      Westvleteren 12 is not available in Missouri. We did hear that for a short run, the beer would be available in the USA. Up to this point, the only way to get the beer was to travel to Belgium or trade with someone that has it.

  23. I was just wandering if you carry a few different beers: Mackeson’s Milk Stout, Paulaner Dunkel, and Rogue Brewery Chocolate Stout?

    • Marcus- Sorry for the late reply but we sure do. It came in last week and supply is very limited. We received about 20 cases and we are down to our last 4 or 5. If you would like us to reserve you a bottle, please call the store at 636.227.4543.

    • Chad- Sorry to say but the Kentucky Bourbon Ale is not available in Missouri, and possibly outside of Kentucky. However, we to carry quite a few Bourbon barrel aged beers. If you would like a recommendation, stop by the store and talk to one of our beer guys!

    • Shawn,

      Sorry to say, but Kona Brewing is no longer available in Missouri. Our most recent distributor dropped the brand in early 2008, and no one has picked it up since then. Therefore, we are not able to order it.

    • Michael,

      We carry a few of the Southern Tier brew here at Lukas; 2X IPA, 2X Milk Stout, Cuvee, Gemini, Iniquity, IPA, Phin & Matt, Creme Brulee Stout, Pumking, Triple Belgian, Unearthly IPA and some other seasonal releases. Feel free to stop on by and check out our entire selection and speak with one of our Beer Experts.

      Cheers,
      -Lukas Beer Department

    • Christina,

      We are expecting the 2012 Goose Island BCS to be released sometime in October. Please watch our website for the official word on the release. Also, if you are on Twitter, follow us at @lukasstl for instant updates.

      • Ryan,

        We normally do carry the Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale but are currently sold out and the vendor is trying to acquire more for our store as we speak.

        Cheers,
        -Adam M England
        Lukas Spirits Manager

    • Brian- We do get Cantillon, but on very rare occasions. Currently there is no importer for the St. Louis area to bring in and distribute Cantillon. If we ever do get some, we will make sure to post it on twitter and our website.

      Thanks!

    • Mark- Sorry, but we do not carry Hurricane. If you would like to special order it, we could contact our distributor about the availability of the special cans that you are looking for.

    • David,

      Sorry to say, but the Leinenkugel Red Lager is not available in St. Louis. Occasionally, we will see a sampler pack from Leine that will contain the Red Lager, but there is no way for us to just order the Red Lager.

    • Hallie,

      We have carried a Cherish Frambois in the past but have not had anymore come in stock since about this past mid August and nothing shows it coming back anytime soon according to the supplier. As soon as we have some back in we will annouce it on our website as usual.

      Cheers,

      -Lukas Beer Department

    • Lauren,

      Unfortunately the Sam Adams Winter Mischief sold out right away a few weeks back and is done for the year. We have a myriad of other amazing winter/seasonal holiday ales in stock and arriving daily. Follow us on Twitter @lukasstl to know right when they arrive and call us at 636-227-4543 to reserve something, its that simple!

      Cheers,

      -Lukas Beer Department

    • Rick,

      At moment, we have in stock from 2nd Shift their Cat Spit Stout, Mullineaux Ale and Unicorn Killer Saison. Please watch our website as we will announce when fresh batches of their other beers arrive.

  24. I recently returned from a trip to Europe and was hoping to buy some of the beers I drank on the trip. Do you have any of the following? Mythos from Greece, efes pilsin from turkey, nastro azzuro (doesn’t say peroni on the bottle) from Italy, and estrella damm from Spain. Thank you.

    • Maggie,

      Only 22 states received Westvletern, and unfortunately Missouri wasn’t one of them. If you’re looking for something comparable, try Rochefort 10. Delicious.

      Jeff Brooks
      Beer Department Manager

  25. Went to Lukas today and was very disappointing. I am a beer connoisseur and have been going to Lukas for years. That is all going to change after today’s experience. Walked in and was able to taste the beer’s they were sampling in the store but when it came time to check out they would not sell to me because my license happened to be expired. Does not make any sense that you will allow someone to sample alcoholic beverages in the store but refuse to sell to them. Looks like I will be taking my business from now on to Friar Tucks!

    • Ryan,

      First, thank you for being a customer of ours for many years. We appreciate the business and your patronage. I am sorry that you had a unpleasant experience during your last visit to our store. If whoever was doing the beer sampling had done their job properly, they should have checked your ID when you requested to sample the beers being poured.

      However, you still would not have been allowed to taste based on your license having expired. Our cashier was following proper procedure in denying your purchase attempt, but I can understand the confusion and frustration in being allowed to taste, then not being able to purchase.

      Our cashiers are taught to be vigilant when it comes to checking ID’s, so their decision was correct. I apologize again for the confusion and frustration you experienced. I hope you will decide to give us another chance for your beer needs.

      Jonathan Lane- Assistant Manager

    • Tim,

      Founders KBS will be released in the first week of April. Unfortunately, we won’t be doing a wait list. If we did that, we’d probably be sold out through 2015. We will be updating the website and twitter as soon as it arrived. Once it’s in the store, feel free to call to reserve yours.

      Jeff Brooks
      Beer Department Manager

    • Bryan,

      Sorry to say, but Russian River Brewing Company is not available in Missouri. While it is a brewery that makes phenomenal beers, they just do not distribute into Missouri. For the record, Pliny the Elder is one of the best beers I have ever had.

  26. Hello –

    I just found your website and wanted to know if you ship to PA.? If so, I will need to follow you on twitter.

    Thanks in advance!

    Frank

  27. Hello,

    You Got Innis & Gunn Beer.? Company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Last week Drink Las Vegas Good Beer!! state of Missuori or Ill. Thank You

  28. Hello,

    I saw that Stone Brewery is releasing Enjoy By 4.20.13 to Missouri. Is your store going to receive any.

    Thank you

    • Mark,

      We will be receiving the Stone Enjoy By 4.20.13. To acquire some, you will just need to watch our website for the announcement that is has arrived and details on how to purchase some.

  29. Do you carry any beer with a Civil War themed name? Such as Antietam Ale. Love your store for beer and spirits.

    • Dennis- As of right now, we do not carry any Civil War themed beer, including the Antietam Ale you mentioned. If the beer is ever available for distribution in Missouri, we will carry it.

      Thanks
      Lukas Liquor

    • David,

      When it comes to beer scores, which website’s scores do you trust the most? As far as personal tastes, I think that all depends on which employee you ask when you stop by. Then it falls into what style of beer you are looking for. Either way, we’ll be glad to help.

    • Richard,

      We do stock every Bell’s beer that is licensed by our local distributor and available. Hopslam is a once a year release, usually around the first week of February and sells out within days.

  30. Thank you for the quick response, can you tell me which flavors you have in the 6 or 12 packs in stock?

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