The first thing that may surprise you about Charleville Brewing Company & Tavern (2101 Chouteau Avenue, 314-241-4677) is just how big it is. Heading east on Chouteau from Jefferson, the low-slung building you spy out of the corner of your eye just before the massive complex housing Vin de Set and PW Pizza might look small, even vaguely industrial.
Appearances, clearly, are deceiving. Turn onto 21st Street, and you'll see not only the length of the building, but also its private parking lot and sizable patio.…