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Review of Mother's Brewing Company

When craft beer cities come to mind, there are a f...

When craft beer cities come to mind, there are a few places that dominate. Visiting one of these cities can be great fun for craft beer fans seeking new beer drinking adventures, but one must remember that other, lesser- known cities also have their fair share of excellent craft beer and one of them is Springfield, Missouri. And the brewery that is easily the largest and most popular in this town is Mother s Brewing.

I first tried beer from Mother s Brewing about ten years ago but, living in Texas now, I had not visited the brewery. A family vacation to Branson provided me with the opportunity I was hoping for. I decided to contact a friend who lives in the area and he guided me around to different breweries, starting with Mother s Brewing.

This brewery has a large outdoor space and from what I understand, they host several outdoor events each year. With this much land, Mother s Brewing can do things that the average brewery cannot do and this is definitely an advantage. Even when there is no event taking place, they still have outdoor space for sitting and drinking with friends and it is common to find food trucks on site for a quick bite to eat.

I didn t spend any time outside. I made my way directly to the tasting room where I was greeted by the main bar and about 15 to 20 different beers. I have already tried several Mother s Brewing products, like Nudie Suit, Three Blind Mice, and others. I started off with one of these familiar beers, then sampled a few of the limited release offerings. When you visit, I recommend trying at least one of the limited release beers, as there are several incredible options. And since you cannot find most of these limited releases elsewhere, getting them from the brewery is your only chance so be sure to take advantage.

Mother s Brewing offers a few tours each Saturday and they are family- friendly. Anyone can enter the brewery and tasting area, you only need to be 21 and up to drink the beer. I like the laid back atmosphere, the knowledgeable personnel, and the steel bar with the large Mother s Brewing logo. I can see why this brewery is so popular among locals. I would hang out here all the time if I lived in the area.

Springfield, Missouri isn t known for its craft beer prowess, but there are several noteworthy places to kick back with a cold one. Mother s Brewing is one such place and I recommend a visit for anyone who loves fine craft beer.