Against the Grain was born in Louisville in 2011 from a pretty simple idea: brew great beer, have a hell of a time doing it, and never play things too safe. Founded by Sam Cruz, Jerry Gnagy, Andrew Ott, and Adam Watson, our taproom became a gathering place for beer lovers, late nights, loud laughs, and the kind of “this might be a terrible idea” ideas that somehow turned into fan favorites. In 2025, we closed the taproom doors — but we didn’t go far. We’re still right down the street, just with fewer barstools to flip and a few more million cans rolling off the line.

Today, the same spirit that built our taproom powers our full-service production and beverage manufacturing operation. What started with brewing beer has evolved into a production facility capable of bringing just about any beverage concept to life. From craft beer and THC beverages to non-alcoholic products, and energy drinks, we partner with brands to develop, produce, package, and scale products without sacrificing quality or creativity.

Our capabilities cover the full process — recipe development, sourcing, brewing, blending, emulsification, fermentation, filtration, pasteurization, packaging, quality assurance, warehousing, and logistics. Whether you’re launching a new brand or expanding an established one, we’re built to support projects of all shapes and sizes.

And speaking of sizes — we can package across a wide range of formats, from sleek 8.4oz slim cans all the way up to 19.2oz fat boys, with plenty in between.

Whether it’s an ATG original or a partner brand’s next big release, we approach every run the same way we always have: make it memorable, make it quality, and maybe stir up a little trouble along the way.

The taproom may be gone, but the creativity, chaos, and commitment to great beverages are still alive and well — just on a much bigger scale.