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Game – The Review

I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve eaten my fair share of critters in my day.  Some had fur, some feathers, scales, you name it, and chances are I’ve had the opportunity to eat something odd during my days in Central Illinois.  One of our local bars, The Rocket Tap (also headquarters for our [...]

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Holy Trinity Beer Dinner – Two reviews

A night with my lovely wife at the Holy Grale, Will Oldham (Bonnie Prince Billy), Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales (and it’s owner, Sam Calagione), great beer and incredible food. What could be more amazing? Not much, really. Oh, the worldwide release of DFH Sixty One. Whew. The Holy Grale hosted “The Holy Trinity” on [...]

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Who Owns Mug #1 at Flanagan’s Ale House? This guy.

So, we’re not the only ones that have sat at Flanagan’s Ale House (or any other bar) and wondered, “Who owns the first mug in the Flanagan’s Centurion Club”, right? Well, Scott and I found this awesome bit of information out today while enjoying a couple pints. We ran into Scott Christensen (pictured above), who is [...]

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Rocky’s Pizza & Panini to open Monday, Aug. 13 in the Highlands

Rocky’s is set to open their newest location in the Highlands offering their fast casual specialty pizzas, fresh grilled panini sandwiches, made to order salads, draft and bottle craft beer, wines, and more. They’re also filling growlers. Go pick up a pizza and beer to go! We’re heading over there tonight for their soft opening [...]

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More Love for Lexington’s Beer Scene

Back in June, I heard that Bonnie “Prince” Billy (AKA: Will Oldham) was playing an Appalshop benefit show in Lexington, Kentucky. I figured this would be the perfect opportunity to check out the burgeoning beer scene in Lexington. My buddy Dave and I got to Lexington and decided we would hit both of the new [...]

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Country Boy Will Survive

I can skin a buck and I’ve run quite a few trotlines in my day (I lived on a farm for 18 years ya’ know), but if there is one thing I am sure of…Country Boy Brewing will survive for quite some time. Located just a few blocks off downtown Lexington, this up-and-coming brewery has [...]

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River City Drafthouse

Finally, a new beer bar on my side of Bardstown Road!  Tucked right next to Cumberland Brews in the old Fleur De Lis Café building sits the newest craft beer slingers to Louisville’s ever-growing portfolio, River City Drafthouse. Boasting over 20 taps specializing in independent, American, craft beer and several more available in bottles, this new establishment [...]

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Apocalypse Brew Works Grand Opening

LouisvilleBeer.com hit the Grand Opening of Louisville’s latest Brewery tonight. Sampled the Black Pepper Ale, Atomic Amber and the 29th Day APA. Not a bad beer in the batch. Here are photos, in case you missed it!

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Four Pegs Beer Lounge

My lovely wife and I had the opportunity to take a night out on the town sans children. I’ve been meaning to eat at Four Pegs after having been there for the Founder’s KBS Release. The Chicken and Waffles had my interest piqued, and I love a good burger – probably my all-time favorite food. [...]

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Haymarket Whiskey Bar

I stopped in and chatted with Matthew Landan the other day, and Haymarket Whiskey Bar (Formerly Derby City Espresso) is going to be an amazing place! Once he’s up and running at full throttle, he’ll have 50 Bourbons, 75 Whiskeys, 7 Beer taps, and 50+ Craft Beers available. Plus loads and loads of live music. [...]

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ValuMarket Highlands Beer Festival 2013 – Spring Edition

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

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 [...]

Come for the Derby, Stay for the Craft Beer

If you’re in town for the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby, be sure and stay an extra day or [...]