Columbia Brewery / Falstaff Plant No. 5

A North St. Louis brewery that passed from Columbia and Alpen Brau into Falstaff's sprawling national empire.

At 20th and Madison, the Columbia Brewery became one of North St. Louis's great brewing landmarks before Falstaff bought the aging plant in 1948 and renamed it Plant No. 5.

The Story

What Remains Today

The former Columbia Brewery/Falstaff Plant No. 5 complex survives at 2000 Madison Street and has been adapted for residential use. Its large industrial buildings and smokestack remain prominent features of the St. Louis Place neighborhood.

Visiting Information

This is a historic former industrial complex rather than a public brewery attraction. View the exterior from public streets and respect the privacy of residents and private property.