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Against the Grain Save Ferrous

Let me begin by saying that this beer is not for the faint of heart. You may be able to drink it with ease, but unbeknownst to most, your soul is henceforth forfeited to appease the gods of metal after the first sip. The choice is yours. I’m personally pretty fond of my soul’s well-being, [...]

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Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout by Alltech’s Lexington Brewing Company

Nestled in the heart of bourbon country has its privileges and Alltech’s Lexington Brewing Company takes full advantage. The fresh and recent decanting of bourbon barrels means that these vessels are ripe for the picking for local brewers who wish to claim the complex nuances of bourbon for their beers. The brewery simply has no [...]

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Apocalypse R.I.P. Rye IPA (+ Video!)

Editor’s Note: Peter emailed me this review the day after I filmed the Against the Grain dudes doing a 60 Second Beer Review. So, readers, you’re getting a two-fer. Take it away, Peter… Be sure and scroll all the way down to see the video review. Those dudes cray. So now that we know the [...]

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Rivertown Lambic 2011

Rivertown Brewery is north of Cincinnati OH. They offer a full line of beers and several seasonals including a traditional lambic. This 750 mL 2011 bottle had a deep golden body that was rather clear. The smell was fruity – fresh pear and strawberries. There was a small amount of basement-like dankness. Even a little [...]

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The Pretentious Beer Glass Company

Matt Cummings invited me to a tasting at his studio to try out his handmade mouth-blown glassware. I missed the event at Holy Grale a few weeks back, and really, I think I got a lot more out of the personal tasting with the artist/scientist behind this great glassware. I brought Cresant Smith (Great friend [...]

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Country Boy Jalapeño Smoked Porter (Video)

Jeremy and Brian from BBC St. Matthew also reviewed Country Boy Jalapeño Smoked Porter from Lexington, KY. A great smoked porter with the perfect amount of spicy finish. One of my favorite Kentucky beers. I make great beer cheese with it!

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Country Boy Bumpkin Ale (Video)

We had our buddies over at BBC St. Matthews (Jeremy Hunt, Head Brewer and Brian Cox, Asst. Brewer) review Country Boy Brewing Bumpkin Ale, out of Lexington. A great seasonal pumpkin beer.  

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Big Woods Brewing Co. Hare Trigger IPA

Glass rinsed. Cap pried. Expectations low. A few Saturdays ago, my wife and I travelled to Brown County, Indiana so she could photograph a wedding and so I could drink some beer. Big Woods Brewing Company was one of the stops, and I was not too thrilled with my beer flight. So I grabbed a [...]

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Flat 12 Half Cycle IPA

I brought a 6 pack back from the brewery in Indianapolis; not realizing one can purchase this fine beer right across the river.  I poured the 12 oz. bottle into a shaker pint glass. The body was a deep straw color – clear and bright. The modest white head left a significant amount of lacing [...]

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Mutual Mash(turbation)- Apparently it takes a collaborative effort!

Also known as Mutual Mash, or aka: Mutural Mashturbation- the collaborative efforts of Lexington’s Country Boy Brewing and Louisville’s Against the Grain Brewery demonstrates the adolescent love affair with Urban Dictionary. But despite their nostalgic trip to 5th grade, the beer itself is a bright, fresh, and citrusy American classic! The wet-hopped IPA pours much [...]

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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