Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/25/2026
Food Truck HitsSpacious Patio
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Beard Engine Brewing Co
208 Main St, Alba, Missouri, 64830
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- Typically 21+ after early evening — confirm family hours on site.
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
5 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.1% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.7% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.4% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.3% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.3% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.0% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
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Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/20/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Riley Hart
San Diego, California
7/15/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
Beard Engine Brewing Co FAQs
Is Beard Engine Brewing Co dog friendly?
Yes. Beard Engine Brewing Co is dog friendly in Alba, including patio seating.
Does Beard Engine Brewing Co serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Beard Engine Brewing Co hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Beard Engine Brewing Co?
Beard Engine Brewing Co can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Beard Engine Brewing Co have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Beard Engine Brewing Co lists outdoor patio seating in Alba, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.
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