Where to find better beer in downtown New Albany during the Harvest Homecoming onslaught.

(This posting will be revised as information becomes available ... JR's update at 12:30 p.m.)

Tomorrow's annual Swill Walk looks to be a soggy one, but contrary to popular perception, I wouldn't wish rain on any pub crawl -- even the ones boasting of so much Bud Light Lime and various other forms of carbonated urine.

Rather, it is my modest aim to let you know where better beer actually can be found, downtown, during Harvest Homecoming. Indeed, it is a festival seldom confused with progressive thinking or drinking, but it doesn't mean there are not viable alternatives, as offered by downtown New Albany's more recently established food and drink purveyors.

Naturally, there is Fringe Fest Version 7.0 at Bank Street Brewhouse, featuring the usual lengthy collection of beers of proven merit, as well as three seasonal releases: Wet Knobs Hop Harvest Ale, Phoenix Kentucky Komon and Strassen Bräu.

Ryan Rogers of Feast BBQ submits his current list, with an addendum: "We've been hoarding kegs of Zombie Dust and Dreadnaught from 3 Floyds for this weekend, the if we can push through a few other beers first."

From Ian Hall at The Exchange: "Here is our current draught lineup @ The Exchange. Avoid the swill!"

Feast BBQ and The Exchange both are located on Main Street, opposite the YMCA.

Dragon King's Daughter's (corner of Bank and Elm) weekend list looks like this:

JR's Pub is engaging in interior renovation and will not be open until Saturday, October 11. When JR's reopens, these beers will be on tap: Three Floyds Robert the Bruce (and behind it, Sun King Wee Mac); Falls City Hipster Repellant; BBC Bourbon Barrel Stout; NABC Hoptimus; Jack-O Traveler; and Dogfish Head Palo Santo.

I've checked in with the Big Wick, and when I receive the Wick's Pizza report, it will be inserted here. If you see craft beer on tap downtown, send me a photo and I'll post it here. Mail to: roger(at)newalbanian(dot)com.