Monnik Beer Company

From Louisville Punk/Hardcore History

1036 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY 40217

Brewery in Schnitzelburg that's been open since 2015, growing into one of the more well-known breweries in Louisville.

Originally, the space would host shows in the second floor which has some thing staircases to get up to. By the 2020s however the space focused more on beers and still occasionally hosts the seasonal Schnitzelburg Walks.

Biography

Partners Brian Holton and Ian Luijk share a passion for hospitality and great beer while bringing their own specialties to the business. In 2011, Brian opened Danville, Kentucky’s first brewery, Beer Engine.

During this time, he met Ian, a transplant from Holland and a general contractor and together they dreamed about opening a second location in Louisville.

They moved into the Schnitzelburg neighborhood and opened the doors to Monnik Beer Co. in 2015.

Selected Performers at Monnik

Louisville

Elsewhere

  • Conan Neutron & The Secret Friends
  • Vibrolas

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