I was fortunate enough to attend the Struise Beer Dinner at The Holy Grale. Mr. Urbain Coutteau – head brewer and owner of De Struise Brouwers was the...
Review of Louisville Beer: Derby City History on Draft
I am very pleased that Kevin Gibson has produced a book about the history of brewing in Louisville. Our city has a rich past and brewing is certainly ...
Bourbon Ale – Bluegrass Brewing Company
I am happy to see more bourbon barrel beers associated with Kentucky – after all Kentucky is the home of bourbon. Theoretically – KY should exce...
Dark Horse Nation
Watching the premiere episode of Dark Horse Nation on The History Channel (Tuesdays 9:00) I felt like I started watching several episodes along. I act...
Beer Chasing
I have been drinking better beer since the mid-1990s. I loved Pilsner Urquell and Pete’s Wicked Ale, but I would not call myself a beer geek back then...
Bay & Pepper Your Bretts – Against the Grain
This beer is collaboration between Chef Josh Lehman of the Holy Grale and Against the Grain Brewery. The recipe may be collaboration between Mr. Gnagy...
Bonfire of the Valkyries – NABC
When writing for LouisvilleBeer.com, I try to spread my reviews around the metro area as well as neighboring cities. I also like to explore some of th...
Beer Glasses 101
We enjoy a fine beer with most all of our senses. Of course the tongue is the major tool in our enjoyment but vision and smell are part of the equatio...
Sour + Wild + Funk Fest 2014 – Indianapolis City Market
We drove to Indianapolis for the 3rd annual Upland Sour + Wild + Funk beer festival on May 17th. I was lucky enough to attend the inaugural event in 2...
Knotty Pine DIPA – Country Boy Brewing
My pour from a fresh growler of Country Boy Brewing Knotty Pine DIPA produced a hazy light peach colored body with a tight and white, creamy head. A ...