Beer, Bourbon & Strain of the Week: Beer Edition

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Chris Grimes & Stephen Bird
September 10, 2025

Beer, Bourbon & Strain of the Week: Beer Edition

Noble Funk Brewing

Noble Funk Brewery is an off-the-beaten-path brewery in Louisville that is known for blending traditional styles with wild and experimental flavors. They brew a range of beers from classic lagers to creative sours and saisons.

The Beer

Noble Funk Brewing Co.'s Pre-Prohibition Pilsner is a crisp, refreshing lager that tastes like a backyard barbecue with your dad's old-school buddies.

It’s got a bit of corn, a bit of old-school hop bite, and a whole lot of “I’m not trying to be a hazy IPA” energy.

It's the beer that says, "I respect tradition, but I’m still cool enough to hang out at a brewery."

The Person Who Drinks This

  • Car: A meticulously maintained 1998 Toyota 4Runner with a rooftop cargo box.

  • Marital Status: Married, with a solid 401k and two kids who are excelling at travel soccer.

  • Kids: A son named Liam and a daughter named Charlotte.

  • Age Bracket: 40-55.

  • Career: Architect, successful small business owner, or "consults" on a project-by-project basis.

  • Overall Demeanor: Prefers a firm handshake to a fist bump, owns a pair of expensive binoculars, and is the only person at the party who truly understands the difference between a lager and a pilsner. This is the beer that lets you know they’ve seen it all and are just here for a good time.

This pilsner is clean, classic, and has a refreshing lack of pretension; just like the folks who appreciate a beer that knows what it is.

If you're sipping a Pre-Prohibition Pilsner, you’re probably the kind of person who knows the best spot to get bait at the lake and can grill a steak to perfection.