Against the Grain Brewery

Microbrewery in Louisville, Kentucky, United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 2011

Contact
1800 Northwestern Pkwy, Louisville, KY, 40203, United States
Description
Against The Grain offers an eclectic line of canned and barrel-aged beers. We can be found in up to 43 states in the good o' USA, upwards of 25 countries around the world, and, of course, right here the home in Louisville, KY.

Against the Grain Portland is our production facility. We have a three vessel 30 barrel system alongside five 60 barrel fermenters and our canning line. We also barrel age all of our beer at this location. (only open for special events)

(As of Dec 23, 2025, Against the Grain is a production brewery only).

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7.5/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
On tap. Hazy reddish amber with an off-white head. Fat spicy and caramellish nose. Very rich body, carbonation is a little low, spicy, syrupy, somewhat oxidized, distinctly hoppy but the bitterness is somewhat drowned underneath the syrupy sweetness. Sort of a borderline Barleywine and quite enjoyable. 121212
Tried from Draft on 25 Dec 2012 at 02:12

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
On tap. Pours brown with a warm reddish hue and a creamy beige head. Brown sugar and nuts in the nose. Medium body, very subtle roast, brown sugar and chocolate. Very subdued bitterness. Pleasant. 121212
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2012 at 23:40

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
On tap. Slightly hazy deep reddish - more red than brown actually - with a creamy beige head. Sweetish nutty aroma with a subtle roast. Medium body, lightly sweet caramel and again pleasant nutty accents. Has a nice and dry finish. 121212
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2012 at 23:36

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
On tap. Slightly hazy golden with a small, rough white head. Dry, fresh citrusy aroma, slightly astringent. Light body with an initial discreet fruity sweetness quickly relieved by an intense and lightly sharp bitterness. Fresh throughout. 121212
Tried from Draft on 23 Dec 2012 at 23:13

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Tap at the Cask, Pimlico - 30/11/12. Mid black with a decent tan head that retains well. Good lacing follows. Nose is slightly muted but carries malts, pine, hops, sweet dark sugars, marshmellow. Tastes of dark toffee, dark sugars, lite pine, touch of smoke, hops, mineral tones. Medium bodied with soft carbonation leading to a bitter sweet finish. Decent.
Tried from Draft on 15 Dec 2012 at 01:20

6.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draft. A dark red beer with a thin tan head. The aroma has notes of caramel, malt, and bread. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, caramel, and light bread, leading to a dry finish.
Tried from Draft on 13 Dec 2012 at 21:21

6.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draft. A dark red-brown beer with a thin head. The aroma has notes of nuts, caramel, malt, and alcohol. The flavor is sweet with notes of smoke, ashes, malt, and caramel, leading to a dry smokey finish where a slight note of iodine appears. Not the best smoked I’ve had.
Tried from Draft on 13 Dec 2012 at 21:21

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Draft. An amber beer with a lazing beige head. The aroma has notes of caramel, alcohol, and malt. The flavor is sweet with notes of caramel, sirup, malt, alcohol, and fruits, as well as a bit of dust, leading to a dry alcoholic finish. The body is powerful.
Tried from Draft on 13 Dec 2012 at 21:21

5.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draft. An amber beer with a thin head. The aroma has notes of butter, malt, and caramel. The flavor is sweet with notes of hay, malt, and caramel, leading to a bitter finish.
Tried from Draft on 13 Dec 2012 at 21:21

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Draft. An amber beer with a thin head. The aroma has notes of butter, malt, and caramel. The flavor is sweet malt, caramel, butter, and hay, leading to a bitter finish.
Tried from Draft on 13 Dec 2012 at 21:21