Good News Brewing Company - Alton

10/15/2026

The temperatures are dropping, and wh***ey season is calling! 🥃🍂

Fall weather is finally making its way back, and we're ready for it!

Come enjoy a glass of our Be Still Wh***ey, served neat, on the rocks, or mixed into a classic Old Fashioned.

And with Halloween right around the corner, don't forget to stock up for your spooky celebrations! Grab a 4-pack of Good News b**r or a bottle of Be Still Wh***ey to take home.

Available at all Good News Brewing locations!

A little something for your glass now and your Halloween gathering later. Cheers!

10/15/2026

Mark your calendars to join us in Defiance on December 5, 2026 for the Dashing Through Defiance run & Defiance Christmas Festival. Stay tuned for more details.

🎄 Defiance, let's make this year's Christmas parade one to remember!

There's something special about seeing our little town come together for the holidays, and we'd love for YOU to be part of it! (links below)

Have a business, organization, or a group of friends who love Christmas? Get your float, vehicle, or walking group together and join the parade! The more participation, the more festive the day!

Local businesses, makers, and vendors - we want you, too! Come set up, share what you do, and be part of one of Defiance's favorite days of the year.

• Saturday, December 5
• Parade starts at Noon
• Arrive early! Hwy 94 closes at 10:30 AM.

👇 Register now and save your spot!

🎅 ENTER THE PARADE: https://defiance-merchants-association.square.site/product/christmas-parade-registration/24?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

🛍️ SIGN UP AS A VENDOR: https://defiance-merchants-association.square.site/product/christmas-festival-vendor-registration/27?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Let's fill Defiance with Christmas spirit! ❤️💚

10/14/2026

Rainy outside. Warm, cheesy, and delicious inside. 🍕🔥

After all that October heat, we're ready for a little cozy weather!

There's something about a fresh, wood-fired pizza straight from the oven that just hits differently on a cool, rainy day.

And since it's Wednesday, bring your favorite board game and take advantage of our Family Time Special! Two pizzas for $25 when you gather around the table for a little friendly competition.

Available for dine-in at Good News Brewing in Defiance, Frenchtown, Wildwood, and Jackson.

Come hungry. We'll keep the ovens hot!

10/14/2026

Cheers to history, happy hour, and s'mores! 🍻🔥

Kim's raising a glass to Brewseum Happy Hour happening TONIGHT at Good News Brewing Frenchtown!

🔎 Test your knowledge with our Museum History Hunt! Get 100% correct and earn a FREE drink token from Good News Brewing.

🔥 Enjoy some s'mores while you're here!

🍕 Grab a wood-fired pizza, your favorite drink, and make an evening of it!

📍 Good News Brewing Frenchtown
⏰ TONIGHT | 4–7 PM

Come see us!

10/13/2026

Fall weekends, live music, good food, and a little Halloween fun! 🍂 Here's what's happening this week at Good News Brewing!

📍 DEFIANCE

Saturday, October 17th
Closing early at 5 PM for a private event.

Sunday, October 18th | 2–5 PM
Live music with Catfish Willie! Spend your Sunday afternoon enjoying pizza, cold drinks, and live music in Defiance.

📍 FRENCHTOWN

Wednesday, October 14th | Brewseum Happy Hour
Put your history knowledge to the test with a Museum History Hunt and s'mores! Get 100% of the answers correct and earn a free drink token from Good News Brewing.

Friday, October 16th | 5–8 PM
Live music with Cole Allen!

Saturday & Sunday, October 17th–18th
Legends & Lanterns returns to Historic Main Street! Wander through the Halloween festivities, then make your way around the corner to Good News for pizza and drinks.

📍 WILDWOOD

Friday, October 16th | 5–8 PM
Live music with Sofia Call!

Saturday, October 17th | 4 PM–Close
Doug's Top Dogs is back! Grab a hot dog, enjoy a cold drink, and spend some time on the patio.

🎃 PUMPKIN PATCH POP-UP | ALL THREE LOCATIONS
Fall is looking good at Good News! Stop by Defiance, Frenchtown, or Wildwood and pick out a pumpkin while you're here. Our Pumpkin Patch Pop-Ups are here through Halloween!

🍕 FAMILY TIME SPECIAL | WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Bring your favorite board game, gather around the table, and enjoy two pizzas for just $25. Good food, a little friendly competition, and quality time together!

Three taprooms, plenty of Good News, and lots of ways to enjoy the week. We can't wait to see you!

10/12/2026

The coffins are built, the teams are set, and the race is on! 💀🏁

The Frenchtown Dead Heat Coffin Races are coming Saturday, October 24th, and we're ready to see what these teams have created!

Here's how it works:

⚰️ Teams of 3–5 people build their own racing coffin.
🏃 Each team has 1 rider and 2–4 pushers.
🏁 Teams race their creations down 2nd Street in Frenchtown!
🏆 Awards and prizes await!

Want a sneak peek at what a racing coffin looks like? Check out the one on display outside the Frenchtown Heritage Museum and Good News Brewing!

📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ Races begin at 4 PM
📍 2nd Street, Frenchtown, St. Charles, MO

Registration is officially closed, and the race bracket is full! But there's still plenty of fun to be had!

Come cheer on the teams, see their creative coffins in action, and enjoy an afternoon in Frenchtown! The celebration includes live music, food, drinks, awards, and plenty of fun for spectators, too.

We'll have the pizza and pints ready at Good News Brewing! 🍕🍻

Hosted by the Frenchtown Heritage Museum.

Save the date, gather your friends, and come cheer on your favorite coffin crew!

10/11/2026

Community, tradition, and a beautiful fall Sunday at Good News. ❤️

We've got a meaningful morning ahead in Defiance, followed by live music this afternoon, plus more fall fun happening in Frenchtown!

🚶 DEFIANCE | 5TH ANNUAL TOM SHAW FREEDOM WALK

We're proud to welcome everyone gathering today to honor Tom Shaw and celebrate the community he loved.

Registration | 8 AM
Ceremony | 10 AM
Walk | 10:30 AM

☕ Coffee available early
🍕 Kitchen opens at 11 AM

🎶 DEFIANCE | LIVE MUSIC

Julie & Drew | 2–5 PM

Stick around after the walk or stop by for an afternoon of live music, wood-fired pizza, and your favorite drinks!

🏮 FRENCHTOWN | LEGENDS & LANTERNS
12–5 PM

Spending your Sunday exploring Legends & Lanterns on Main Street St. Charles? Good News Brewing Frenchtown is right around the corner!

We're open from 12–6 PM, so wander over before, during, or after the festivities for pizza, drinks, and a relaxing place to gather.

🎃 PUMPKIN PATCH POP-UPS

Our pumpkin patches are still open at Defiance, Frenchtown, and Wildwood! Stop by and pick out a locally grown pumpkin while enjoying a little fall fun.

Here's to a Sunday spent gathering with family, friends, and community. ❤️

10/10/2026

Look who Dan ran into at Brew in the Lou today! 💙💛

Even Louie knows where to find Good News Brewing! 🍻

LET'S GO BLUES! 🏒

10/10/2026

Sunshine, patio weather, and happy pups. Now that's our kind of Saturday! ☀️🐾

It's a gorgeous day to get outside, gather with friends, and enjoy some wood-fired pizza and your favorite drinks. All of our taprooms are open, and we've got a few things happening today!

🏮 FRENCHTOWN | LEGENDS & LANTERNS
11 AM–6 PM

Exploring Main Street St. Charles for Legends & Lanterns? We're right around the corner in Frenchtown! Wander over before, during, or after the festivities for pizza, drinks, and a little patio time.

🎶 WILDWOOD | LIVE MUSIC
Andy McAllister | 6–9 PM

Spend your Saturday evening with live music, cold drinks, and wood-fired pizza at Wildwood!

🍺 POUR DECISIONS: GOOD NEWS ON TOUR
BREW IN THE LOU

We're taking Good News on the road today! Our brew team will be pouring at Brew in the Lou, so stop by and say hello if you're attending!

Event details: https://brewinthelou.com/

🎃 PUMPKIN PATCH POP-UPS

Fall fun is waiting at Defiance, Frenchtown, and Wildwood! Stop by and pick out a locally grown pumpkin while you're enjoying some Good News.

🍂 ALL LOCATIONS

Our patios are ready for a beautiful fall Saturday, and our Oktoberfest pizza and b**r are still available while supplies last!

Wherever your Saturday takes you, we hope a little Good News is part of it!

10/09/2026

🍺🥨 Ferguson, it's YOUR turn to celebrate Oktoberfest, Good News style!

This Saturday, October 10th, our newest Good News Brewing location in Ferguson is hosting its FIRST Oktoberfest, and we're ready to keep the celebration going!

🥨 Saturday, October 10 | 3–6 PM
📍 Good News Brewing Ferguson

🎶 Live music from the Wurst Bavarian Band
💪 Stein Hoisting Competition
🍿 Ray Ray's Kettle Corn
🥨 Bavarian Pretzels
🍺 Oktoberfest b**r and more!

And of course, there's pizza! 🍕 Ferguson has put its own spin on our Oktoberfest Pizza of the Month, featuring locally made b**r brat from Paul's Market, crafted with our Pecan Brown Ale, plus sauerkraut, red onions, bell peppers, and Brewpub Mustard drizzle!

Want to compete in the Stein Hoisting Competition? Pre-purchase your Oktoberfest mug at Ferguson to get entered!

To our Good News family across all of our communities, we'd love for you to make the trip to Ferguson and help celebrate this exciting first!

Let's show our Ferguson community some Good News love and make their first Oktoberfest one to remember!

Prost! 🍻

10/08/2026

🎶 This Saturday, we’re hosting a private event!

We’ll be TAKE-OUT ONLY from 2 PM until close 9 PM.

Thanks for understanding! 🧡

10/07/2026

🍻 NEW SEASONAL POUR: OKTOBERFEST! 🇩🇪

A traditional German Oktoberfest l***r that’s crisp, clean, and crushable, with a smooth malt character and a touch of German hops.

5.5% ABV • 20 IBU

Prost! 🍺

10/06/2026

🍕🍺 OKTOBERFEST PIZZA HAS ARRIVED! 🍺🍕

Our October Pizza of the Month is bringing serious German-inspired flavor to the table! 🇩🇪🎃

*Wood-fired crust
*Vampire sauce
*Mozzarella
*Smoked sausage
*Sauerkraut
*Pub mustard drizzle

10/06/2026

🍻 Good News Brewing Alton, your week is looking GOOD! 🍻

We’re kicking off the week with our Seasonal Pour: OKTOBERFEST 🍺
A smooth 5.5% ABV / 20 IBU brew that’s perfect for fall.

🍕 Pizza of the Month: OKTOBERFEST
Pair your pint with our special pizza of the month, available as part of Takeout Tuesday 2 for $25 specials!

🎉 Saturday, 10/10:
We’re OPEN 11 AM–2 PM for dine-in, then switching to TAKEOUT ONLY from 2–9 PM during a private event. So grab your favorite food and b**r early, or plan your Saturday evening around takeout!

Come celebrate fall, enjoy some great b**r and food, and make a little Good News this week. ❤️🍺

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09/22/2026

Pumpkin season is officially pouring. 🎃🍺

Our Pumpkin Ale is here with 5.6% ABV + 18 IBUs
The perfect excuse to embrace crisp fall nights, good friends, and a fresh pint of seasonal goodness.

🍻 It’s that time of year!

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09/21/2026

🍂🍺 Fall is officially on tap!

🎃 Mon 9/21: New Seasonal - PUMPKIN Amber Ale
🥡 Tue 9/22: Takeout Tuesday - 2 for $25 specials
🍗 Wed 9/23: Wednesday Wingsday - Wings are HERE!
🎷 Thu 9/24: Jazz Night @ Post Commons, 7–10 PM

📍 Alton, IL
🔗 www.goodnewsbrewing.com

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09/16/2026

PASTEL is here 🍍✨

A German wheat ale conditioned on pineapple and passionfruit purée for a bright, tropical sip.

5.5% ABV • 14 IBU. Cheers! 🍻

09/15/2026

🍕 TAKEOUT TUESDAY is here! Grab ANY 2 Specialty Pizza's for $25 and make tonight delicious. 🙌🔥

09/15/2026

🍻 Another week of good news is brewing in Alton!

We’ve got a full week of great b**r, good food, and even better company. Stop by for our NEW seasonal German Wheat Ale, enjoy Takeout Tuesday + Board Game Night, dig into Wing Wednesday, and join us for Jazz Night at Post Commons on Thursday! 🎶🍗🍺

Whether you’re grabbing a pint after work, meeting up with friends, or making us part of your weekend plans, we’d love to see you.

📍 Good News Brewing Alton
🗓️ September 14–20
⏰ Open all week with Sunday hours 12–4pm

09/09/2026

🔥 It’s Wing Wednesday! 🍗 Get ready for some wood-fired wings, packed with smoky flavor and finished with the perfect drizzle. Come hungry and leave happy! 😋