Louisville Beer: Derby City History on Draft

It's no secret that Louisville is one of America's bourbon capitals, but the Derby City once thrived as a brewing mecca as well, rivaling even St. Louis and Milwaukee with its crisp lagers and Kentucky Common Ale. German settlers arrived with centuries-old brewing traditions and beer gardens, cementing beer and barrooms in Louisville's culture. Following Prohibition, the big three—Falls City, Fehr's and Oertel's—kept traditions alive while ingraining iconic brands into the city's fabric and...