Louisville, Kentucky

[Seanstoppable]

A recent work trip to KY meant I could check out some of the local watering holes. Unfortunately I had to leave just as their Craft Beer Week was starting, but I found the following places:

1) Bluegrass Brewing Company (http://www.bbcbrew.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

There are a number of pubs/tasting rooms. Some nice beverages, including a fantastic bourbon barrel stout.

2) Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse (http://www.atgbrewery.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)

OH MY GOD. Go here. Go here and have the sampler. Go here and have the sampler and have something to eat. Almost (or maybe all) their food is made in house. I had the 'ham'burger with house slaw and it blew me away, especially given the price. If I had to live in Louisville, I would probably be there every week. They make odder ales, like a watermelon with pepper ale. I think they are the Nash, brewing stuff that strikes their fancy, love a good hop bomb ("So Double It's Triple IPA" was pretty awesome), and are foodies to boot. Good food, good beer, good service, good price.

[ajcarp]

Sean,

Sounds like a great time. Too bad you had to let work get in the way of some of your beer time.

[mr x]

There's nothing odd about watermelon and pepper beer to me. We drained a keg at our block party.

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[Tim Gregory]

I didn't get to any breweries when I was there, but I did visit the Louisville beer store which was one of the most wonderful places I've ever been.

I picked up a 6pack of the Bluegrass Turtle something IPA that was not so great

[John G]

Good to know about Against the Grain Brewery. I go to Louisville regularly but haven't been to that place. I can't seem to get myself out of the Liquor Barns and Party Source stores when I go to Louisville. The beer selection at these places is unbelievable (well, for someone from NS which isn't saying much )

[jason.loxton]

Highly recommended as well if you're in Kentucky (we still have a few bottles in the fridge!): http://www.kentuckyale.com/kentucky-bourbon-barrel-ale" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;