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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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queenholly (3622) reviewed
My Hammy Weiss from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Growler. Fruity smoked meat aroma. Amber with a moderate off-white head. Sweet fruity banana and smoked ham flavor. Light body. Banana and ham... who’da thunk? Makes me wonder if I’ve been doing my holiday ham all wrong. Tasty stuff!
Tried from Growler on 03 Sep 2012 at 15:06
queenholly (3622) reviewed
Mockless Lobster from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Growler. Smoky earthy malt, dark fruit, and oak aroma. Chestnut with a miniimal head. Sweet smoky malt, oaky vanilla flavor. Medium to full body, dry finish. Great smooth malty flavor.
Tried from Growler on 03 Sep 2012 at 14:48
yespr (55614) reviewed
Lick The Blade from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
From tap at MikkellerBar. Pours hazy dark orange with a small white head. Aroma is dense hoppy, alcohol and sweet caramelish. Sweet, herbal hoppy, pine and grapefruity. Bitter and lingering fruity, alcohol presence. Bitter and herbal finish.
Tried from Draft on 01 Sep 2012 at 11:09
yespr (55614) reviewed
Tickle the Tuba from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
From tap at MikkellerBar. Pours hazy orange with a small white head. Aroma is grapefruity and citrusy, vague pine. Bitter, grapefruity and citrusy, vague sweetness. Ends bitter and lingering fruity finish.
Tried from Draft on 01 Sep 2012 at 11:07
saxo (30104) reviewed
Lick The Blade from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Tap @ Mikkeller bar. Nice head with good duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are rich hops, citrus, orange, peach, notes of caramel and malt. Tasty.
Tried from Draft on 29 Aug 2012 at 09:19
Kermis (23735) reviewed
Scotland Charred from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draft at Beer Temple. Pours clear brown with a small tan head. Aroma of red berries, smoke, caramel and a little chocolate. Flavour is moderate sweet and bitter. Medium bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried from Draft on 29 Aug 2012 at 08:06
shrubber (16041) reviewed
Rico Sauvin from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 8
Draft. Earthy spruce and orange aroma. Golden yellow with small head. Earthy orange malt and light moderately bitter orange peel/root flavor. Nice blending. Unique - great beer.
Tried from Draft on 24 Aug 2012 at 19:03
shrubber (16041) reviewed
Mockless Lobster from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Draft (growler). Lactose and chocolate and raisin malt aroma. Dark brown with small head. Sweet milk chocolate malt flavor with bitter alcohol finish. Nicely blended and smooth. Very tasty - love the malt in this.
Tried from Draft on 24 Aug 2012 at 18:50
Travlr (34369) reviewed
Tickle the Tuba from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 9 Texture 6 Overall 8
Holy cow, I was not expecting to see this bad boy in Massachusetts. Hazy amber, thick tan head, solid lacing. Aroma of subtle brown bread. Taste is dry rye bread, brown sugar, but dry rather than sweet. My last Californua Common was a couple days ago, Port City Derecho. This one is much better.
Tried on 24 Aug 2012 at 18:36
shrubber (16041) reviewed
Kottbusser from Against the Grain Brewery
14 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 8
Draft. Orange/apple and barley malt aroma. Golden yellow with small head. Sweet lightly spiced orange/lemon and barley/oat malt flavor. Great blending. Delicious - a great summer beer.
Tried from Draft on 24 Aug 2012 at 18:24