You know the saying "be a flamingo in a flock of penguins?" Well, there's one place in Bardstown, Kentucky, that's taken this to heart. Scout & Scholar is a beautiful craft brewery located in the impossibly charming town of Bardstown -- which doesn't seem so odd, does it? But you see, Scout & Scholar is the first brewery in Kentucky Bourbon Country; a bold iconoclast that's shaking things up in the Bluegrass State.
From the outside, Scout & Scholar Brewing Co. is a buttoned-up, red-brick building that's smart and classic. It fits right in with the other fine establishments in historic Bardstown, Kentucky. It's the kind of place you'd expect to find a cold drink and hot, pub-style meal.
But inside? Well, instead of finding barrel-aged spirits, you'll find beer fermenting away in a shiny, stainless steel assembly line.
Named after the two brothers who founded Bardstown, Scout & Scholar celebrates the legacy of William and David Bard -- and the important role Bardstown played in shaping Kentucky and American history.
In fact, Scout & Scholar embraces our state's beloved spirits and traditions, building upon this solid foundation to create something wholly, wonderfully new. Like bourbon barrel-aged beer.
You'll find bourbon proudly on the menu here, too, with flights offered from some of the region's finest distilleries.
Because that's what forward-thinking, innovators do: they take the old and make it new. They honor history and heritage, because that's what forms the fabric of a culture.
And here in Kentucky, we take a great deal of pride in our history and culture.
Because at the end of the day, there really is room for everybody... even a rebellious little brewery in Bourbon Country!
So the next time you're in Bardstown and want to mix things up, you know where to go.
Have you visited Scout & Scholar in Bardstown, Kentucky, before? Did you know about this Bourbon Country rebel? We welcome them warmly; there's always room for more spirited fun here in the Bluegrass.
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