A BREWERY BY ANY OTHER NAME

It’s no secret these are nature guys. The name of brothers Michael and Jonathan Crowell’s first brewery, petrichor, means “a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.” Now branded as Shortleaf Brewing, “shortleaf” refers to the shortleaf pine tree that is native to Missouri. Either way, Shortleaf is still known for its impressive variety of beer options, now available at a second location in the touristy Lake of the Ozarks city of Camdenton. Adding a second brewery location was simply a matter of time.

A FAMILY AFFAIR

The original brewing location in O’Fallon outgrew its production capabilities. The additional site will include a third brother, Matthew Crowell, and brother-in-law, Bob Hoffman, allowing the brewery to expand distribution.

 IN WITH THE NEW

The Lake of the Ozarks location will house a newly built taproom, outdoor patio space, and almost 3,000 square feet of added brewing and cellar space. Both locations will offer the same beer varieties and a similar food menu. However, for now, the kitchen in Camdenton is slated to be completed by mid to end of summer. This location will house a 15-barrel, fully automated, triple vessel steam brew house and 150 barrels of cellaring tanks that will increase Shortleaf’s beer production to almost 3,000 barrels annually.

“The new brewery will help our O’Fallon location keep up with current and future demand. We felt that the lake area is the perfect spot for us with the population growth, the summer tourism, and the connections we have built through many years of working and living [there].” said the brothers. “The public should be able to find our products out in stores, restaurants, and bars starting this summer in the lake region and the St. Louis metropolitan area this fall.”

 

Shortleaf Brewing, from its No Wake West Coast IPA to its citrusy amber ale, Claret, and the Chocolate Stark, a stout made with French cocoa, the brothers literally make a beer for everybody and currently have 23 original beers on draft. There’s even a hard seltzer for those counting calories and carbs.

 

“Our best-selling beer is our BOW Rider. It’s a light wheat ale that we age with blood-orange puree. It’s a highly “crushable” ale that people cannot seem to get enough of.” said the brothers. “This particular beer is what drove us to expand our operations from our current location...Now we will be able to brew, ferment, and can this customer favorite in larger quantities to meet demand.”

HUMANS DON’T LIVE ON BEER ALONE

Along with beer for all palates, each Shortleaf location will have a kitchen where they strive to match the same care and flavor profiles to food as they do beverage. As a result, the menu has sharables, soups, salads, sandwiches, and even desserts — many of which will be served at both locations when the Camdenton kitchen is completed.

 By far, Shortleaf’s most popular grub order is the Double Smash burger with hand-cut french fries. Each patty is smashed onto a flat-top griddle where it is cooked until the edges are crisp, topped with two slices of American cheese, and placed on a fresh potato bun. Shortleaf O’Fallon is known for its famous Sunday brunch. The fan-favorite Shortleaf Omelet, with ham, pepper, cheese, and onion, topped with beer cheese, is a must-try.

Shortleaf Brewing is excited to be able to expand to service the Lake of The Ozarks area, and they are happy to bring their beer to another part of Missouri.

Shortleaf Brewing

311 South Business Rte. 5 

Camdenton, MO
(636) 265-4004

7434 Village Center Dr.

 O’Fallon, MO

(636) 265-4004 

www.shortleafbeer.com