Louisville Beer Store

Make my wish come true/​All I want for Christmas is booze!
If I could start over in life, and if God forbid Trump becomes President, I would be a Born Again Belgian. They have the best chocolate, the best location in Europe, and the best beer. The Louisville Beer Store is where I go to get my Belgian Beers that are a little bit fancier than Stella Artois — which is fine most of the time but every once in a while you need something special.
There are fifty-​two holidays and observances in December, that’s a lot of suds!
The staff at the Louisville Beer Store is knowledgeable, helpful, and doesn’t bat an eye when what you asked them to help you find is right in front of your nose. They’re also helpful in finding you an alternative to what you came for if they don’t have it. This saves me a drive to Cincinnati.
Also, they’re not snobby about beer; they’re knowledgeable. I know Louisville has a lot of great beers and other places have tried to push me towards those. I’m not interested in medaling in the Hops Olympics but I appreciate the effort. I want a beer, not a medal.
They have a bar where you can try stuff but I’m bad at conversation so I haven’t attempted it yet.
If you’re looking for people who will help you find a great beer, these are your guys.

Small beer shop in NuLu right on Market st. They have a great bottle selection and also have a few beers on tap. I love the tap room, all the drafts are written on a chalkboard along with the snacks they sell as well. There’s an awesome bomber chandelier over the little table back by their coolers.
Out back they have a beer garden that can handle a lot of people. Even if you just stop in to grab a bottle, go out back and take a look. It’s a great place to have a few beers with friends. Reminds me a lot of some places back in NYC that are sandwiched between two existing buildings.
Staff if super friendly and is always available if you have any questions. They also have T-​shirts for sale.
Over all great place to find some good brews or just chill with some friends!

Price = 4
Experience = 4 (super selection and fun place)

This is a story I repeat often. As luck would have it, I saw my wife for the first time inside the Beer Store on its opening night. It was love at first sight. And also, my wife was there. OK, that’s cheeky, but as soon as I stepped in the door of this place, it felt like heaven. This was the beginning of Tyler and Lori’s beer empire in the city, and it’s still as cool today as it was then.
The store itself sells bottles from all over the world including stuff you’re unlikely to see on shelves anywhere else in the region. It’s more than just a store, though, as lBS always has a handful of excellent taps going, and you can also open a bottle and drink it in the store. There are no seats inside, but there is a nice courtyard out back for warmer days and nights. I usually end up chatting with a bartender or meeting someone else there and striking up a conversation. Yes, it’s a beer nerd’s nirvana, but everyone is welcome here. The Beer Store deserves credit for helping kick off a craft brew renaissance in this town and is still one of the best spots in the city.

We came for their Valentine’s Day chocolate and beer pairing and had a great time. Loved the atmosphere and the pairing was absolutely spot on. I know there aren’t a tom of local breweries in Louisville (yet) but that was the only thing missing for me in this pairing– I wish it would have been local beer paired with local chocolate. Either way we had a great time and look forward to going back when we are visiting Louisville next!

The first thing I thought upon walking through the front door was, «We need one of these in Indianapolis.» Bottles of craft beer are lined up row by row floor to ceiling from one side of the wall to the other. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen this much beer at once. It’s a dream come true!
Surrounding the hundreds of bottles is a bar with beers on tap. You’re guaranteed the good stuff like Bell’s and Dogfish Head plus a few you’ve rarely seen. Can’t decide which beer you want? When in doubt, go with the «flight of the day», where you can sample four at once, from hard ciders to pilsners to IPAs to stouts. You can also get a recommendation from one of the knowledgeable bartenders. They know their shit. To sum it up, his place is the shit.

Recently discovered this little gem in the area they now call NuLu. If you can’t find it elsewhere, you’ll probably find it here!
Go now!

The guys at the beer store are extremely helpful in getting you the beer you enjoy even if you unsure exactly what you prefer. They have a great selection of beer to choose from. I will definitely go back when I can.

The Louisville Beer Store has one of the best selections of beer in the city. Beers from 15+ states and 15+ countries. They have beer tastings and beer flights. There are so many selections it is a good idea to have an idea what type of beer you want to drink prior to entering the store for example IPA, Porter, Stout, Amber, Lager etc. that way you won’t waste your or the store personnel’s time. I like to drink IPA or wheat beer in hot weather, while I prefer to drink stout or porter in colder weather. Stouts or porters are also better to drink with red meats, while you may want to drink a lighter beer with chicken or seafood. I like cider with pork, I think the sweetness and tartness of cider works well with pork. If you let the staff know why you are purchasing the beer, that is to knock a few back or to drink with food and a general type of beer, they will probably come up with some good selections. I’ve spent a little time in Belgium and usually drank Duvel or Stella Artois at the bar. I loved mussels and pomme frites in Belgium, one night a waiter suggested Rodenbach with mussels. The Rodenbach was full bodied and complemented the mussels. LBS has Rodenbach, the only place in Louisville I’ve seen it. I also prefer to try draft beer over bottles, I just think it tastes better in draft. I also prefer bottles over cans. Visit the Louisville Beer Store to peruse one of the best selections of beer in town.

I’ve been here numerous times, but had a pretty bad experience recently. While I too am a beer snob, the guys that work here can be too much. I’m really not trying to be a girl, but I visited on crutches recently and got NO HELP! I don’t care much about chivalry, but help a customer out if they’re disabled. I seriously walked up to the door while one guy was stocking the shelves and he just kept stocking. Didn’t even attempt to get the door. They didn’t help me with my selections at all. And then didn’t help me get out.
Again, it would just be good customer service to help someone that has some difficulty. I’ve told several people and it was suggested I should’ve dropped some really expensive bottles to make a point. I would’ve left but getting there was difficult enough so I just bought my selections and left. Needless to say this put a bad taste in my discerning mouth and I won’t be back for a long time, if ever at all.

I’m a huge fan of The Louisville Beer Store. They always have a great selection on tap and in bottle. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable without being pretentious, which I appreciate. It’s a great atmosphere, don’t forget to visit the Biergarten out back.

First and foremost… thanks for the Lagunitas! This place is as good as it gets! Incredible bottle selection and great choices on tap! The staff couldn’t be more approachable and knowledgeable! L’ville Beer Store is a gem you will cherish forever! Cheers!

The best-​est selection of cold brews and sodas in a compact, clean, pleasant, and well-​curated shop. I habitually walk in here when I’m attending events at Dreamland (where it’s BYO Beverage), or when I’m in the neighborhood for just about any reason. Mexican cokes are $ 1.50. I know, I lead a racy lifestyle.

Louisville Beer Store was one of the first places that made me fall in love with Louisville when I moved here almost 5 years ago. Technically a package store, LBS has a badass selection of single bottles and six packs that range from craft beer standards (i.e. Lagunitas, Dogfish Head, Bells) to rare and more off the beaten path foreign and domestic craft names.
PRO TIP: during nice weather the back patio can’t be beat. Perfect quiet place to enjoy a beer.
There’s no seating indoors (because it’s a «package store», duh) but it’s a cozy place to stand around with your friends and drink some of the best beer on tap in Louisville.
Check their events, they often have some really fun special releases and beer events.

This shop is super tiny, but manages to pack a very impressive collection. I was surprised to find a TON, and I mean a TON of beers that aren’t available anywhere that I’ve found in Columbus, and we have places with a lot more options than here. So this is a super smart selection. Kudos to whoever does their ordering. I noticed a majority of the beers were from a particular importer in Massachusetts. I need to see if anyone in cbus carries their stuff. Cuz this ain’t fair.

If you love beer and don’t mind driving into nulu and paying a «cool tax» I recommend stopping in for a tasting.
I believe there is a difference between «aloof hipster» and «casual but interesting» I don’t expect the small beer shop to serve me with top notch hospitality and a grin from ear to ear but you could at least be timely and informative about the beer I am tasting and considering buying in your establishment. With the exception of a $ 10 flight tasting to kickoff a date with my husband, I do not anticipate returning. You can’t be out of my way, expensive & aloof all at the same time, sorry… too cool for me.

Few places capture the essence of the craft brew scene as does beer store. There are a plethora of choices, which to the untrained eye seem chaotic and disorderly. I swear there is a method to the madness though. I’ve been there near every Thursday for two years and I almost have It figured out.
Often people will remark about how the Beer store seems a bit pretentious. Perhaps not undeservedly so if I take off my rose colored glasses, but here is the thing, 80 percent of the regular patrons at Beer store know beer. You have home brewers, professionals, aficionados, and a few lushes. Yes the bartenders like to chat up the friendly regulars, but they are ever helpful and let’s face it, who doesn’t want to be part of the «Cheers» atmosphere. Just belly up to the bar and pick their brains. They know their stuff and pretty soon they’ll get to know you and your tastes. Odds are that just as quickly one of those regulars will escort you around and extol the brilliance of the fine brews on hand.
Grab a glass and enjoy the conversation inside, or if the weather is nice enjoy the patio with your own friends. During the cool evenings you’ll often times find ol’ Sam tending a warm fire. He’s as colorful as he is harmlessly friendly. Pull up a seat, warm yourself by the fire, and let’s have a good conversation. See you there!

Some beers on tap. Walls and coolers filled with fancy bottles and cans of other beers. Friendly employees and patrons. And a surprise patio in the back (with a late night reggae DJ?).
A perfectly lovely experience.

Louisville wouldn’t be Louisville for me without the Louisville Beer Store.
Many Thursdays of the month you can find my friends and I at the Beer Store. I’ll be sampling some of my favorites, while my boyfriend and other friends debate the merits of whatever is on tap. Or they’ll pull a bottle from the copious amount that are on hand — many of which you can’t find elsewhere in Louisville.
The owners and Daniel, the main bartender, are my absolute faves. I can’t say enough how great it is to actually have a Cheers-​like bar, where everyone knows … well you know how that goes. Though I’m not really sure who Norm or Woody is in this analogy.
Anyway … I know the Beer Store has been accused of being hipster-​rific, but I don’t really care. Yes, the regulars at the Beer Store are beer snobs — which they wear as badges of pride — and asking for a Bud Light will be the funniest thing uttered all night.
But the people are on-​the-​whole friendly and welcoming. The beer is cold and DELICIOUS. What more can you ask for?

Very cool place.
I know nothing about beer but the bartender helped me figure out something yummy to drink. I wanted something that didn’t taste like beer at all and of course there are options. Their selection is amazing.
The patio area out back is a really nice spot to sit and chat with friends.