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The History of Beer in 10,000 Years

  • Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)

Calling all history buffs and beer enthusiasts! Join us for an unforgettable evening of tasting, learning, and celebrating one of the world’s oldest and most beloved beverages: beer.

During hands-on happy hour, sample modern craft brews and explore our interactive “Brewseum,” presented by the LAGERS Homebrew Club. Learn and taste first-hand how historic ingredients add flavor and aroma to beer and discover which ingredients and flavor profiles you most enjoy.

Delve into the fascinating co-evolution of beer and humanity during our presentation, “How to Brew Beer in 10,000 Years.” Produced by Brewgrass Homebrew Shop, this special presentation examines how this ancient beverage has shaped civilizations and paved the way for today’s vibrant craft beer scene in Louisville.

Come raise a glass and toast to 10,000 years of beer and beyond!

Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.

Program: 6:30–8:30 p.m.

General Admission: $45 (tickets available at the door)

*Purchase and/or consumption of alcohol is restricted to individuals 21 years old and older. Please enjoy responsibly. We reserve the right to deny or restrict the service of alcohol to anyone.

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Friday, Jan. 3 - The Ice and The Snow: As we’ll see with Civil War snowball fights, strange winter sports, and sled dog races, people have always made the best of winter weather. 

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Step in from the cold this winter break at the Frazier, where we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest things from history: From Mt. Everest cold cases to strange winter sports. We’ll even spend some time diving into the great books you may curl up with around a cozy fire and solving a mystery or two. We can’t wait to hang out - sign up today for some winter fun at the Frazier!

In from the Cold 

Monday, Dec. 30 - Cold Case: History’s Unsolved Mysteries.  From Roanoke to Amelia Earhart to sea monsters and more, we’ll look at some amazing cases that have gone ice cold. 

Tuesday, Dec. 31 - The Birth of Cool: History is full of really cool people – from Shakespeare to Houdini. We’ll learn about people who were stars in their day for things as diverse as painting, tightrope walking, escape artistry and more. 

Thursday, Jan. 2 – Cozy up by the Fire: Books are the perfect item to have when cozied up by the fire. We’ll be talking all things book from Sherlock Holmes to a special guest session for our camp littles. 

Friday, Jan. 3 - The Ice and The Snow: As we’ll see with Civil War snowball fights, strange winter sports, and sled dog races, people have always made the best of winter weather. 

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