2nd Shift Brewing

2nd Shift Brewing is a family-owned craft brewery based on The Hill in St. Louis, Missouri. The brewery takes its name from founder Steve Crider's original "second shift" as a homebrewer: after receiving a brew kit for Christmas, he experimented with flavors and aromas in his free time until brewing became his full-time career. His wife and partner Libby Crider is part of the ownership and operations, and the company describes itself as a family-owned and family-run brewery. The brewery's stated mission is to craft beer that "attack your senses like battle bots attack their own," and it emphasizes one-of-a-kind recipes across a range of styles. Its portfolio spans flagship beers, seasonal releases and non-alcoholic (N/A) offerings, giving the taproom and retail lineup something for a broad range of drinkers. The current taproom and production location is at 1601 Sublette Ave. on The Hill, a historic St. Louis neighborhood. 2nd Shift Brewing operates as an independent, private craft brewery rather than part of a larger beverage group. Its public identity leans on personality and irreverence — the homepage notes that the team likes cats and dogs and refuses to pick a team — alongside a serious focus on brewing experimentation. The brand invites customers to visit "when your first shift ends," tying its name to the after-work drinking occasion. Because the brewery is independently owned and regionally focused, its distribution and recognition center on the St. Louis market and Missouri craft-beer scene, with its taproom serving as the primary direct-to-consumer channel. The company continues to present itself as an active, family-operated craft producer.

2nd Shift Brewing began as a homebrewing hobby. According to the brewery's own account, founder Steve Crider received a brew kit for Christmas. Using what the company describes as "a careful combination of science and cunning," he brewed beer that drew mixed but encouraging reactions from family — "This isn't bad" and "Is it supposed to taste like that?" He continued to experiment with flavors and aromas in his free time, treating brewing almost like a job, until it actually became one. That transition is the origin of the name: brewing was Steve's "second shift" after his primary work, and it eventually transformed into a full-time career. His wife and partner Libby Crider joined him in the business, and the company grew into a family-owned and family-run brewery with a team of employees. The brewery describes itself as having spent years crafting beers with bold character. The business is now located at 1601 Sublette Ave. on The Hill, a well-known neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. The move to this location is described by the brewery as its "new location," indicating a relocation or expansion from earlier premises. The taproom serves as a gathering place where the team invites customers to visit "when your first shift ends." Over time, 2nd Shift has built a portfolio that ranges from flagship beers to seasonal releases and non-alcoholic offerings. Its mission statement — to craft beer that "attack your senses like battle bots attack their own" — reflects the brewery's experimental, personality-driven approach to recipe development. The company remains independent and privately held, with no public listing or disclosed parent company.

• Steve Crider receives a brew kit for Christmas and begins homebrewing.

• Homebrewing 'second shift' becomes a full-time brewing career, giving the brewery its name.

• Libby Crider joins as wife and partner in the family-owned brewery.

• Brewery relocates to 1601 Sublette Ave. on The Hill in St. Louis, Missouri.

Independent, family-owned craft brewery with a bold, irreverent personality and a focus on one-of-a-kind recipes.

• Flagship beers

  Core year-round craft beers.

• Seasonal beers

  Rotating seasonal releases.

• Non-alcoholic (N/A) offerings

  Alcohol-free beer options.

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