We are having our sixth annual Gordon Biersch Brew-Off. The spirit of the competition is to brew something dark. Stouts is the name of the game. Please be mindful that the winning beer needs to be clean, easy drinking, and must sell in the taproom. Your jalapeno infused barrel aged 20% double imperial stout is not likely to win. Entries will be due at the taproom by January 3rd and the winner will be announced at the following LAGERS meeting. The winner will get to brew their recipe on the Gordon Biersch commercial system with Louisville’s very bright and talented…

Join us on Monday, 11/18 for a series of beer and food pairings hosted by Sarah Popko!

October 21st, we will be hosted once more by Akasha Brewing Co. This month, Sarah Popko, our resident sensory scientist, will dive deep into the world of non-alcoholic fermentation. She will walk us through the sensory analysis on this up and coming popular beverage. These “beers” were fermented with extraordinary yeast that do not produce any ethanol but instead create an array of esters, phenolics, and acids. Get ready to learn about the different non-saccharomyces yeast, how to use them, and how to select them to your taste preferences. It’s going to be a unique experience you don’t want to…