So, I went to the Louisville Brew Fest again this past June. After last year of having warm beer my first time ya think I wouldn't of gone back but I did. Gotta love it that they give you full size pints for being a VIP. Sure do need it too cause of the long lines they have there your standard two ounce sample size just wouldn't cut it.
This years festival was way bigger than last year. They had it in downtown at Slugger Field so it was just a short little walk over to the ballpark from my hotel. No need for Orange Taxi Company this year since the fest was so close to where I was staying but if you do ever need a cab in Louisville, The Chicago Beer Belly highly recommends using Orange Taxi. Cause you know if you drink then don't go driving or you will be up shits creek without a paddle.
I reckon they had over 6000 people attend this years festival. But please do everyone a favor and leave your babies at home with a babysitter. It's a beer festival so no children or for that matter, babies should be allowed entry. So, next time don't bring them.
They pretty much had the same breweries there that they had last year, BBC, Upland, New Albanian etc. I know they like to think local and get people to buy local but it would be nice if they could get some other craft brewers from around the region to participate.
The best beer that I had there was by far the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale from Kentucky Ales. It is so nice to know that they are now making their way to my neck of the woods and its available here in Chicago. Goose Island may have been the first ones that started doing the aging of beers in oak barrels but this here beer puts Goose's Bourbon County Stout to shame. It's simply that good. You get a kaleidoscope of flavors in your mouth in every sip. The mix of bourbon and beer is a perfect combination. You must try this beer.
Some others that I had sampled that I really enjoyed as well were the Moonbow Wit from Cumberland Brewery, the hefeweizen from BBC, Black and Bluegrass from New Albanian Brewing Company and Upland Wheat. Speaking of the hefeweizen from BBC, even though I liked it I don't know if I will drink it anymore if I'm in Louisville again. reason being is the guy pouring my beer was rude, didn't even fill up my pint glass all the way either. I don't know if the guy worked for them or was a volunteer.
As for the food they had there, the BBQ brisket was damn good. Plus they had the shortest line too so that was a plus in my opinion. Cause less time standing in the food line leaves you with more time for standing in the beer line to quench your thirst for some craft brews.
Overall, it was a better experience than last years festival. I think they should set a limit though on the number of people they admit in the festival. Was a better location too but if they have that many people then they better get a bigger facility for next years fest. So, I wouldn't give them a grand slam but they came close to it. Cheers!!!!!!
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