You can still get your hands on local beer during the Coronavirus Apocalypse
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Apocalyps Brew Works is well known for its end-of-days theme, its taproom dubbed “The Fallout Shelter” and its slogan, “Drink beer til the end.” It was always funny and good-natured. And then Coronavirus came along and forced the issue.
The good news is the world isn’t ending. And while it’s true that if you’re a local brewery junkie, it’s a bit of a sad time, as across the state bars and restaurants have been forced to shut their doors as we try to collectively control Coronavirus. Luckily, breweries care. About all of us. They don’t want anyone getting sick, but they also don’t want anyone going without. As such, many of them are going the extra mile.
Take Against the Grain’s announcement as sort of a catch-all:
“We can assure you this does suck. A lot. We can all agree on that! BUT it’s important to us and our community to create the safest possible environment while doing everything we can to continue to operate as the local business you know and love.”
In that spirit, we’ve compiled a list of local breweries who have made announcements about carry-out sales. Folks, fire up your growlers, because you won’t have to go thirsty.
One of Louisville’s favorite breweries, Monnik Beer Co., is closing up shop like the rest, but they’re already offering curbside pick-up service for carry-out beer and food and also will offer free delivery in the Germantown area and the Highlands, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. They’re going to offer their full menu and also can deliver package beer. Just call 502-742-6564 to place your order.
For the short term, Mile Wide will offer beer to go at the brewery, beginning today. Mac’s at Mile Wide also will offer carry-out food. Tuesday through Thursday, service will be available 4-8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday those hours extend to 2-8 p.m. These hours could expand if demand dictates. Pizza and beer in one stop ain’t a bad deal during a lockdown.
You’ll still be able to get your Mile Wide crowlers. (Photo courtesy of Mile Wide Beer Co.)
Falls City had a fab deal on cases of its Slam Dunkel beer to “celebrate” what it called “March Sadness.” Sadness just doubled down. For now, however, the taproom will remain closed. Falls City products are available in most liquor stores and grocery stores.
Akasha Brewing Co. in NuLu will be open for limited hours, offering carry-out sales. A new four-pack scheduled for release this week will be available as planned. Temporary hours will be Tuesday through Thursday, 4-7 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 2-8 p.m.
Against the Grain Brewery/Public House
UPDATE: AtG announced on March 22 it has closed the smokehouse/taproom on Main. However, the brewery will continue selling beer and food for carry-out at The Public House (formerly Cumberland Brews) in the Highlands. Sales there will start on Tuesday, March 24.
Lyndon’s cozy little brewery is still in decision mode. Here’s what it posted on Facebook: “In the public’s best interest, bars and restaurants in Kentucky have been temporarily closed to customers for dine-in. Holsopple’s taproom will be closed to patrons during this time, and we will evaluate the options and risks for setting up limited hours for dock sales. We will keep you posted.”
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
UPDATED: Gordon Biersch has decided to close its doors until further notice.
UPDATE: Now offering - curbside pick and delivery- for your convenience. We understand the disappoint of enjoying your favorite Goodwood Brewing Company creation, only to realize you've just taken the last sip of your last beer. No worries, we can help! Our downtown location will be accepting online orders for curbside pickup and delivery beginning Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 4:00 PM. After March 28, 2020, curbside pickup and delivery will begin every day at 12:00 PM. Curbside pickups will close at 8:00 PM and deliveries must be submitted no later than 7:30 PM. We've made ordering simple. Click the "send help now" button below to be redirected to our ordering system. Choose your desired method of obtaining your favorite Goodwood Beer.Fill your shopping bag and check out.
So, what's available for purchase?
4 Packs: Bourbon Barrel Ale, Bourbon Barrel Stout, El Gozador
6 packs: Hemp Gose, Goodwood IPA, Walnut Brown Ale, Louisville Lager, Spruce Tip IPA
Flight 6 packs: Goodwood IPA, Louisville Lager, Bourbon Barrel Stout, Walnut Brown Ale, Bourbon Barrel Ale, and El Gozador
Growlers: Prefer draft beer? We'll make you a growler or refill yours
Bombers: Black Blood of the Earth Imperial Stout
Gift Cards: Available from $5 to $500
Apparel: T-shirts, sweatshirts, headgear
Swag Merchandise: Stickers, Koozies, Bandannas and Signage
Carry-out sales are open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 4-8 p.m.
Great Flood’s cozy taproom in the Highlands will be closed for the foreseeable future, while its Middletown location will offer carry-out food and beer. Also, don’t forget that Great Flood beers are available in most local liquor stores.
The Fallout Shelter will be open for to-go crowler and growler sales with new hours: Monday, 2-7 p.m.; Thursday through Satruday, 2-7, and Sunday, 1-7.. $8 crowlers; $10 growlers. Send an IM on Facebook Messenger for special crowler orders.
UPDATED: OLB will be open for carry-out sales on Tuesdays (5-8 p.m.), Thursdays (5-8 p.m.) and Saturdays (3-7 p.m.). In addition, special can releases are forthcoming.
False Idol Independent Brewers
False Idol/V-Grits are closed like everyone else, but you can get carry-out food and carry-out growlers. And, all growlers are $1 off, and $2 off if you buy three or more. Now that’s the way you hunker down. UPDATE: False Idol now offers beer delivery. Here’s how it works (from the brewery’s FB page):
Call 502-742-1714 after we open and place your delivery order by 4pm. Pay over the phone by card, and tip the driver at that time. A 15% delivery fee applies, and that goes straight to our driver for gas, so any additional gratuity at the time of payment is greatly appreciated
We’ll fill 32oz crowlers, and then make deliveries on the same day from 5-7pm. We'll text you when we're on the way.
We need you to be present when we deliver, and we will need to see your ID.
Delivery service from 5-7pm Friday & Saturday only (call your order in before 4pm). Take out service will continue as usual, too: Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-8pm, Sunday from 11am-4pm. We are definitely still happy to do take out orders.
Indiana hasn’t yet shut down its bars and restaurants, but New Albanian Brewing Co. announced it will be carry-out only until the Coronavirus crisis is over, both food and beer and growlers.
All BBC locations will be fully closed until further notice, per a brewery representative. But they aren’t going anywhere in the meantime. Their parting words to Hello Louisville? “Stay safe and we will be back in no time.”
The taprooms may be empty, but many local breweries will be providing carryout beer to get you through the Coronavirus Apocalypse. (Photo by Rick Evans)
FCBC is offering growlers to go, not only of its beers but guest taps as well. Also, check out the family fish and chips carryout dinner specials.
Selling beer to go, including online ordering and delivery starting March 25.
Carry-our beer in growlers and bottles, along with house-distilled spirits. Starting March 25, hours will be 2-7pm, with 2-3 being for the elderly or immunocompromised.
Note: This story will be updated as new information becomes available.