Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
8/15/2026
Crisp LagersGreat IPA Selection
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Bircus Brewing
322 Elm St, Ludlow, Kentucky, 41016-1451
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Indoors)
- Food Options
- No standing kitchen listed — nearby restaurants and BYOF policies vary.
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Transit-friendly location with nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
5 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.2% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.3% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.3% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 6.0% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.6% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | Kicked / Sold Out |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.4% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
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4.3 ★
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Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/10/2026
Food Truck HitsSpacious Patio
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
7/11/2026
Perfect for GroupsCozy Taproom
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Bircus Brewing FAQs
Is Bircus Brewing dog friendly?
Yes. Bircus Brewing is dog friendly in Ludlow in the taproom.
Does Bircus Brewing serve food or host food trucks?
Bircus Brewing does not currently list a standing kitchen or daily food-truck rotation. Nearby restaurants and BYOF rules vary.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Bircus Brewing?
Bircus Brewing can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Bircus Brewing have outdoor patio seating?
Bircus Brewing does not currently list a patio. Check the profile map and hours before planning an outdoor hang.
Nearby spots
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Three more pours within about 10 miles.