Local Brewery Highlight: Sandy Valley Brewing Company
Introducing Sandy Valley Brewing Company: A New Craft Beer Destination in Missouri
Nestled near the scenic Ozarks in Hillsboro, Missouri, Sandy Valley Brewing Company is an exciting addition to the craft beer scene. This innovative brewery is dedicated to creating unique beers, blending locally sourced ingredients with ethically sourced elements from around the world. The brewery sits on land originally purchased by the Polesel family, Italian immigrants who also founded Villa Antonio Winery. The property boasts a variety of plants used in brewing, including persimmons, chestnuts, blackberries, and more.
Meet Our Head Brewer
Kyle Matthias, the Head Brewer, brings extensive brewing experience and a passion for innovation.
Kyle was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and brings over 9 years of brewing knowledge and experience to Sandy Valley. His journey to becoming a brewer unexpectedly began while he was pursuing his Doctorate of Nutritional Biology at UC-Davis. While there, he decided to take a brewing course in his spare time, and this changed everything. Kyle then dropped out of his doctorate program, moved back home to St. Louis, and poured everything into brewing.
His brewing career started as he simultaneously volunteered at Charleville, Morgan Street, and Modern to get his foot in the door. From this, he landed his first brewing gigs at Morgan Street and then Modern. In 2016, Kyle decided he wanted to further his brewing education and so headed back to Davis to complete the Master Brewers Program.
While attending the Master Brewers Program, Kyle interviewed for an internship at Deschutes Brewing as it had always been a dream of his to live in the Pacific Northwest. As the program ended, Kyle was driving through Kansas on his way back home when he received a call in which he was told he did not get the internship, but instead Deschutes wanted to offer him a job as a Production Brewer. This was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up.
After nearly 2 years in production, Kyle was promoted to lead research and development at Deschutes as the Assistant Brewmaster of the Pilot Plant. While in this role, Kyle designed many award-winning beers that were scaled nationally including Fresh Haze, Neon Daydream, Symphonic Chronic, Squeezy Rider, and Lil’ Squeezy to name a few. While some of Kyle’s beers went on to become bigger brands, some more experimental brews were only ever served across the bar in the tasting room. His experience in this role ignited an endless pursuit of knowledge on the intricacies of beer and desire to challenge traditional beliefs of what beer can be; all while maintaining a focus on the quality required by a large production brewery.
Kyle was eventually drawn back to St. Louis and thankfully for us he is now the Head Brewer with Sandy Valley Brewing Company, creating some of the best beers in the region.
Explore Our Beer Lineup
Their current beer lineup includes:
- Apriel: Fruited Sour with Apricots, ABV 5.7%
- Gokotta: Dark English Mild with Missouri Maple Syrup, ABV 3.8%
- Mandarine: Hefeweizen with Tangerines and Local Lemon Balm, ABV 4.3%
- Mariposa: Fruit Beer with Raspberries, Cacao Nibs, Vanilla Beans, and Light Miombo Honey, ABV 4.4%
- Firreal: West Coast IPA with Fir Tips, ABV 6.3%
- Yunnan: Helles with Silver Needle White Tea, ABV 4.6%
- Commons: Hazy Pale Ale with Public Varietal Hops, ABV 5.0%
- Solana: Missouri Rice Lager, ABV 4.7%
- Karmijn: Belgian Golden Strong with Norton Grapes, ABV 9.6%
- Passiflora: Golden Ale with Maypops and Local Honey, ABV 4.4%
Their commitment to sustainability and cultural exploration is evident in every brew, offering a taste experience that goes beyond the ordinary. With a welcoming taproom open daily, Sandy Valley Brewing is the perfect spot for beer enthusiasts to discover their next favorite brew.
Visit Us Today
Located at Sandy Valley Brewing Company, the brewery is open daily with varying hours. Come by, grab a pint, and discover the unique flavors crafted with care and passion. For more information, visit the website at www.sandyvallybrewing
Cheers! 🍻