Archive | September, 2011

BBC Hires Dogfish Head Brewer, Jeremy Hunt

A LouisvilleBeer.com EXCLUSIVE! Pat Hagan, owner of the Bluegrass Brewing Company Brewpubs, is ready for some fresh air. In a bold move to revitalize the BBC, Pat has hired Jeremy Hunt, Head Brewer at the famed Dogfish Head Brewery. Jeremy’s interest in craft beer sparked in college with his first beer – a Sam Adams [...]

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Far Away (So Close)

It’s time for Great American Beer Festival’s annual renewal, and while I must confess to having wonderful and enduring memories of my three trips to Denver during the 1990’s for the express purpose of attending the GABF – apart from the airport, not once did I so much as make it outside the city limits [...]

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Against the Grain Press Release

Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse is excited to announce our Grand Opening on October 4th, 2011 at our newly renovated brewpub at 401 E. Main St. in Slugger Field at the corner of Jackson and Main Streets. Our hours will be 11am to midnight six days a week with a more limited Sunday schedule, [...]

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More Against the Grain press!!!

Against the Grain hosted a surprise open house tonight for Louisville Craft Beer Week. They got their health inspection at the last minute and were able to serve beer! That made the open house waaaaaay better. Especially that LederSmoken (Smoked Marzen). Yum! Enjoy the video we put together (and some photos too!) We’re as fast [...]

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All About Growlers

Drew Johnson from the Springhurst Liquor Barn tells us all about growlers. They have over 80 beers on tap waiting to fill yours. Watch this and I dare you to not get thirsty. Below are some photos from Mr. Campbell [fbphotos id=169703009776544]

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BBC Saison

I sat down with a BBC Saison last night, I believe this is the BBC’s newest bottle offering. It was bottled August 2011. The body was a light golden honey color with a modest off white head. There was no lacing in the glass, I would expect a more robust head from this style. The [...]

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Zwanze Day 2011

I was fortunate enough to be able to participate in Zwanze Day 2011 at The Holy Grale in Louisville, Kentucky. Luckily for me, Lori Beck and Tyler Trotter of The Holy Grale and Louisville Beer Store were able to arrange that their place was a part of this celebration. This unique event was the work [...]

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Craft Beer is YOUR Beer

It probably goes without saying that I love a good beer. One of the biggest reasons I got into homebrewing was the limited craft beer selection in my former New Orleans home. For a city that has amazing food, you usually have to wash it down with a Miller or (hopefully) an Abita Amber. When [...]

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Just That Way

                  Laugh and say, ‘He’s just that way.’ by Roger Baylor (As we prepare to celebrate Louisville Craft Beer Week whilst indulging in a healthy squabble over its terms of engagement, it’s important to remember that you’re entitled to my own opinion) I’ve been reminded by a [...]

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Sheltowee Hop-A-Lot IPA

Sheltowee Hop-A-Lot IPA is brewed by BBC for the Liquor Barn chain and is available in six packs or singles. The body was clear of sediment and dark honey colored. A cream colored foamy head left a sticky lace netting. The smell was fruity and citrus hops. A bit floral. The taste was of hops [...]

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A Message from West Sixth

Stop corporate bullying.  Fill in your name HERE to quickly sign our petition! Hi.  We’re West Sixth Brewing, a socially-conscious [...]

One lump or two?

(I’m delaying Part Two of “Indiana Statecraft” until June 1; thanks for waiting — RAB) As the venerated journalist David [...]

“The Beer Hunter” Movie Premiere

Presented by: LouisvilleBeer.com Saturday, June 22 @ 7PM BBC Taproom (Clay & Main)

Pickles, Pie and Beer

Oh My, It’s The State Fair. The Kentucky State Fair has it all, including the hoppy, homebrew heaven of one [...]

There is a Season, Brew, Brew, Brew

The onset of springtime here in Kentucky is particularly noteworthy for a few things: the deluge of pollen, creating an [...]

ValuMarket Highlands Beer Festival 2013 – Spring Edition

1250 Bardstown Road
May 18th | 5pm – 9pm | $5 Entry
$1 per 2-3oz tasting / $30 unlimited tastings