Bavarian Brewing Company was originally founded in Covington in 1866. In 1906, the brewery expanded into the building that is still standing on 12th Street in Covington. By 1914, Bavarian Brewing Company was producing 216,000 barrels annually and the largest brewery in the state of Kentucky.

Post-prohibition, between 1947 and 1952, the brewery was operating around the clock to meet demand of its key brands: Bavarian’s Old Style, Bavarian Master Brand and Bavarian Bock. At the end of this timeframe, the brewery began to struggle against larger brands with national advertising and lower costs. Eventually, Bavarian Brewery was forced to close in 1966, 100 years after it was founded.

Braxton Brewing Company has partnered with the non-profit Brewery District CURC and the Brewing Heritage Trail to pay homage to the region’s past and celebrate its future.

Bavarian Style Select Lager is a light lager and will initially be available exclusively on draft in Northern Kentucky. The lager checks in at 4% ABV and 11 IBUs.