On this week’s episode of The Sauce, host Lauren Healey is joined by Kevin Lemp, president of 4 Hands Brewing Co., to talk about 14 years of brewing, creativity, and community in St. Louis.
Kevin shares how he turned a passion for small-batch beer into one of the city’s most beloved craft beverage brands — and how 4 Hands has evolved into a full-scale beverage company with spirits, cocktails and cannabis drinks.
In this episode:
- How Kevin’s decade at Gallo Winery laid the groundwork for 4 Hands’ 2011 launch
- The evolution from one brewery to four locations: LaSalle Park, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, and STL Airport
- Food partners that elevate the taproom experience — Hi-Pointe Drive-In and Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.
- Navigating the craft beer boom, brand innovation, and staying “true to self” through market shifts
- Launching 1220 Spirits and Withered Oak — from gin and Amaro to aged rye and bourbon
- Rethinking canned cocktails under the 4 Hands brand
- The new 4 Hands Cannabis beverage line — THC drinks crafted with functional ingredients like reishi, cordyceps, and goji berry
- Staying patient with regulations and choosing the right timing for expansion
More highlights:
- City Wide turns 10 in 2026 — 4 Hands’ philanthropic brand that’s donated over $400,000 to local nonprofits
- How hemp-derived delta-9 THC beverages fit into Missouri’s evolving laws
- Upcoming innovations in beer and cocktails for 2026
- Kevin’s thoughts on STL’s creative food scene, favorite spots, and how meditation helps him stay grounded
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