Louisville's only brewer-owned brewery is, like most worthwhile undertakings, the product of dissatisfaction with the status quo. The Louisville area has had a number of quality brewpubs for some time now, but still there was simply not enough beer! Against the Grain is an effort to help solve this problem. We maintain a diverse array of beers covering all of the major categories of beer flavor while generating an endless stream of innovative new brews. In short, everything is "specialty" Boredom will be extremely difficult.
Our food is designed with same philosophy as our brewing. Fresh and interesting smokehouse fare with a gastropub flare lets us bring you the very best flavors to stand alone and to compliment our beers. Regular menu changes allow us to take full advantage of the best seasonal ingredients, our chef's whim, and optimal pairing with our dynamic beer list.
Throw your preconceived notions right the hell out the window. We aren't just another brewpub. We are Against the Grain!
Description of the brew stuff by ATG
Lick the Blade
An IPA so sharp, you'll cut your tongue.
- ABV: 9.20%
- IBUs: 101.70
- O.G.: 19.60°
An American style Double India Pale Ale. If it's hops and alcohol you want, here you go. Pale, Vienna, Aromatic malt and Oats give this ale a solid malt backbone to hold up the huge hop flavor and aroma. We used large charges of Zythos, Columbus, Cascade and Citra in the kettle and dryhopped with some Centennial and Falconer's Flight hops. Giving citrus, piney and tropical fruit character.
Grope the Creature
Creatures need gropin' just like the rest of us.
- ABV: 4.00%
- IBUs: 13.30
- O.G.: 9.50°
A low alcohol session smoke, great for summertime drinkin'. We start with the highest quality English maris otter base malt then we add caramel malt from the UK and equal parts beechwood and cherry wood smoked malt. A small addition of English nugget hops balance out this ales delicate malty sweet and smokey flavor and aroma.
Smell the Rug
We invite you to...smell the rug
- ABV: 4.70%
- IBUs: 31.40
- O.G.: 12.50°
This Nitrogenated dry stout has a plush texture contributed by the pouring method employed by Guiness and a frieze of other breweries. The beer is pushed with nitrogen through a restrictor plate that creates a dense, shag head and a smooth lightly carbonated beer beneath. The result is a saxony, opaque black ale that is light, smooth and bittersweet. We brewed this stout with Maris Otter pale ale, brown malt, flaked and roasted barley. Then balanced that maltiness out with a pile of English Nugget hops. Berber get it while it lasts.
Wiener Wasser
AtG: helping Chicago wash down its wieners since now.
- ABV: 4.80%
- IBUs: 24.00
- O.G.: 13.00°
Clean, crisp and malty German style lager. This style originated in Vienna, Austria and is exhibits the light copper color and toasty flavor and aroma of Vienna malt. The German noble hops Hallertau and Tettnager are used to balance this lager's malty profile. Against the Grain specifically brewed this beer for Chicago Craft beer week, drawing inspiration from the most notable accomplishment from the windy city...the hot dog.
Dat Däät Joot
This Felt Good
- ABV: 4.50%
- IBUs: 18.10
- O.G.: 10.50°
Kölsch beers were originally brewed in the Köln region of Germany. We brewed AtG Kölsch with malt from Heidelberg Germany providing a light golden color and crisp dry flavor. The German hops Tettnang and Hallertau Hersbrucker balance this ale and provide pleasant herbal and floral flavors and aroma. A great beer to drink a lot of this summer.
Oaken Dagger
This beer will assassinate your mouth...with flavor!
- ABV: 8.20%
- IBUs: 27.90
- O.G.: 16.00°
Bourbon barrel aged Biere de Garde. Biere de Garde is a traditional, artisanal farmhouse ale from Northern France brewed and kept for consumption in warm weather. It is a medium bodied, malty amber ale brewed with high quality Pilsener and caramel malts. Delicately hopped with Czech Saaz for a nice spicy and peppery flavor and aroma. We then inserted this beer into used Angel's Envy bourbon barrels and let it rest for 20 days. Just enough time to pick up the caramel, vanilla and coconut flavors from the residual bourbon and charred American oak.
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