LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – Louisville Beer Week is returning for another year and welcomes the community to help celebrate eight years of Louisville Beer Week and the historic and evolving beer community in Louisville, KY. This year, Louisville Beer Week will run from Saturday, October 18 through Sunday, October 28, including an inaugural Louisville Beer Fest kick-off event at the German-American Club.
Louisville Beer Week 2025 will once again feature beer collaborations, panel discussions, and multiple citywide events put on by nearly twenty-five brewery taprooms.
From the 2022 Louisville Beer Week
“For the last five years we’ve been asked to host a beer festival during Louisville Beer Week,” said Louisville Beer Week organizers. “Our 5th anniversary seems like a good time to do it. We’re thankful that we’re able to host it with our friends at The German-American Club. We’re also hosting a couple of great panels that feature some friends in the spirits industry in addition to partnering with the Pink Boots Society to put on our annual Women in Beer Panel. Of course, we’re excited to see the return of brewery collaboration releases and other fun events citywide all week long.”
Participating Louisville breweries this year include 3rd Turn Brewing, Against the Grain Brewery, Akasha Brewing Co., Apocalypse Brew Works, Atrium Brewing, Bluegrass Brewing Co., Butchertown Brewing, Chimera Brewing Co, Falls City Beer Co., Gallant Fox Brewing, Gordon Biersch, Goodwood Brewing, Gravely Brewing, Hi-Wire Louisville, Holsopple Brewing, Hometown Brewing Co., Mile Wide Beer Co., Monnik Beer Co., Noble Funk Brewing Co., Old Louisville Brewing, Shippingport Brewing, Ten20 Craft Brewery, West Sixth Nulu, and Wild Hops Brewery.
“The team at Noble Funk is excited to participate in our first Louisville Beer Week,” said Dominique Shrader, Noble Funk Brewing co-founder. “We are grateful to be a part of this supportive and talented brewing community and always enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with other local breweries. It was awesome to get to work with Mile Wide Beer Co. this year for the annual collaboration series and we look forward to sharing that release and getting to try the creations of the other brewery participants.”
About Louisville Ale Trail
Nestled in the bourbon-barreled heart of Derby City, the Louisville Ale Trail beckons hopheads and newcomers alike on a self-guided ramble through over 20 vibrant brewery taprooms, where a simple passport unlocks a world of craft alchemy—from Monnik Beer Co.’s crisp kolschs kissed by German heritage to Apocalypse Brew Works’ hazy IPAs bursting with tropical mischief, all while weaving tales of Louisville’s pre-Prohibition brewing legacy that once outshone even the mint julep at the Kentucky Derby. Launched to spotlight the city’s sudsy soul, this interactive trail—complete with a revamped digital map and stamp-collecting passport stuffed with swag like exclusive glassware and discounts—spirals from Butchertown’s industrial haunts to the Highlands’ neon glow, fueling events like the annual 502 Beer Appreciation Day and Louisville Beer Week’s frothy frenzy. Whether you’re nursing a barrel-aged stout at Against the Grain or chasing a farmhouse saison at Mile Wide, the Ale Trail isn’t just a tour—it’s a pint-sized passport to community, flavor, and that unbridled Bluegrass buzz that turns every corner into a cheers-worthy discovery.The Louisville Ale Trail, a hoppy odyssey through Derby City’s thriving craft beer landscape, beckons locals and visitors to grab a free passport and chase stamps at over two dozen taprooms, from Against the Grain’s bold IPAs to Monnik’s crisp kolschs, turning every pint into a treasure hunt for exclusive swag like t-shirts and growlers upon hitting 10+ check-ins. Launched to spotlight Louisville’s fermenting flair—boasting gems like Atrium Brewing’s hazy hazies and Falls City’s historic revivals—this self-guided trail fuels city-wide tourism with brewery crawls, pairing dinners, and ties to annual Louisville Beer Week in October, where special collabs and events amplify the Bluegrass buzz. Whether you’re savoring a tart sour at Gravely Brewing under string lights or toasting a robust stout at Apocalypse Brew Works, the Ale Trail pours out an interactive map to Kentucky’s craft heart, blending sustainability vibes—like spent-grain farm feeds—with community cheers that make every stop a sip of Southern hospitality
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