A couple of weeks ago, we decided to take our road life adventure through Battlefield, Missouri. Not only was it our first visit to this town, but it was also our first time using Harvest Host.

Our host for the evening was Wire Road Brewing, an amazing brewery located at 4453 S Timbercreek Avenue, along Old Wire Road, a trail first used by Native Americans for migration and hunting, which later became a major route for telegraph wires from St. Louis, Missouri, to Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1860. It's also a short distance from the historic Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.

The brewery was founded by local educators and is owned by two couples: Jeff and Angela Bircher and Kary and Deanna Walker. They've received numerous awards for a good reason!

Is Wire Road Brewing worth visiting?

During our five years of full-time travel, I've explored dozens of breweries and sampled hundreds of craft beers. Finding a hidden gem like Wire Road Brewing is a rare delight.

The atmosphere and vibe are inviting, so you'll quickly feel at home, especially since the bartenders are friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed meeting several locals who were a real pleasure to talk with.

The brewery itself is lively, with enough indoor space for 90 people, but the outdoor area is incredible. You're likely to experience live music, a diverse crowd, and a top-notch food truck – Yallternative Eats was superb, especially their fries. Wire Road is also working on creating an adults-only section on the property.

But the beer itself was absolutely fantastic!

I sampled Lingering Effect, a Belgian Dark Strong Ale at 9.2% ABV and 29 IBU, and found it delicious. I also tried Tres Chilles, a Pepper Pale Ale at 6% ABV and 36 IBU, which had enough heat to spice things up but not enough to spit fire. There were also a few other samples I enjoyed.

Yet it was Gilligan's Island, a fruited sour with 6% ABV and 22 IBU, that was my favorite. The blend of pineapple and coconut gave it a distinct piña colada flavor, making it easy to drink and evoking visions of the beach.

To finish the whole experience, we received a free t-shirt, a crowler, and some stickers as a thank you for our visit.

All of these wonderful things have put Wire Road Brewing in my Top 5 Breweries in the United States so far! 🍻

That being said, it was definitely worth it, and we highly recommend you stop to check them out during your own road life adventure.

Do you have a brewery you'd recommend? Drop it in the comments so we can add it to our list. Thank you and cheers!