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    Ethereal Brewing

    4.4 (175 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreweries
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Eileen B.

    I love this brewery. It's spacious and so many yummy beers to chose from. I got the flight with cherry limeade slice of sun and kiss the rings and blueberry lager. All so good. You can bring in food. There are plenty of places to choose.

    Throwback (left) Festbier (right)
    Bethany C.

    Unexpected delight. We had a couple of hours to kill in Lexington and came down to the distillery district. Lots to do in the area but we'd never been to Ethereal Brewing. What a pleasant surprise! Lots of seating, great place to watch the game, clean restrooms. Can enjoy indoors or outdoors. Some snack items on the menu but located between Desperado's (a great Mexican restaurant) and Goodfellas Pizza. Can bring food into Ethereal. Probably the best craft beer in the area. We had the Throwback and Festbier. Pricing is better than most local breweries. Nothing bad to say about service. It wasn't over the top but certainly adequate. Already planning to visit again!

    Cool vibe inside
    Jill H.

    Very chill brewery in a equally cool multi-business space in Lexington. We're not from here, just stopping by on our way through. We arrived just after opening on a Monday. Aside from the construction happening outside which killed the outdoor ambiance, our visit was 5-star. Inside is still open air & urban-chic vibe. Chill music playing. My son really liked the Blunt Force Trauma, a bourbon barrel aged stout. They also had cans of cider from Pivot. The Kentucky Sunrise, a cherry-pear, was excellent. The Fadtastic was also really good. No food other than chips, but the little district has goodfellas pizza right next door. We got a slice from there and all together the combo made for a terrific lunch stop. Our beer tender was awesome - great service, welcoming & offered a free sticker when I asked if they had any. Definitely worth a stop!

    darien

    our king darien bartender extraordinaire of ethereal showing us his taps our queen (not pictured) MORGAN: holding it down 1000000/10 good beer good company

    Alli C.

    I'm a long-term fan of Ethereal Brewing, but today I was super excited to bring my bonus dog out for a good cause and support Saved By Fate Rescue! Enjoyed some amazing libations while soaking up the fun energy of tons of doggies! The beer and cider were both 10/10 (never go wrong with the bartenders recommendations), plus they welcome outside food.

    Chad C.

    I finally ate crow and came back in here after so many years of boycott. I met my friend Belinda out here for a beer or 4. Their variety of beers here along with the type and style of beer is so good. There were a few on the menu board that I had to try. I owe this business a big apology for my avoiding this brewery based off a horrible experience with the bartender the day I was here ages ago in their early years. Kelley was working today and made my day. I started with a scary berry and loved it. Lots of options. I will definitely have to come back here on my own without an arm twist. These guys know their shit. Check them out.

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    Katia S.

    Very famous brewery in the city so we gave it a shot when in town. The draft list was somewhat skim when we visited and it was also extremely cold inside (it's an industrial warehouse so doesn't heat up well). But if you come when it's warmer outside the location is very charming - lots of indoor and secluded outdoor seating. Worth a try.

    Flight of beers

    Great place. We love the staff, beer, and atmosphere. This place is truly one of a kind, and a hidden gem in Lexington. There always have a great rotation of beers and have something for everyone. The vibe and character are also excellent. Cannot recommend this place enough.

    Upstairs lounge
    Holly A.

    This business is so bright and airy and sports an outdoor dining area with views of the downtown. Lexington area. There is a nice selection of cocktails, a happy hour menu for the weekdays and great food selection as well. There are not many brewing company pub spots that you can order more than pub food. However, that is not the case with Ethereal Brewing Company. My husband got the fish and chips, which was twice fried, but the batter on the fish was light and extremely crispy. The fish was so fall apart in your mouth that I snuck a few more bites when he went to look at the upstairs bar area. I had the duck with edible flowers, which did not disappoint. When we stopped there on Sunday, they were hosting an open mic session for local musicians. It was so nice to hear the variety of artistry. I think the biggest surprise about this location, was the desire to be good stewards of business. I purchased a T-shirt for my son and accidentally forgot it and left it at the restaurant. My husband called them and asked if the could ship it to us. They said most definitely and refused to charge us for shipping costs.

    Darts and fun
    Doug C.

    Amazing area to explore and Ethereal is a perfect place to enjoy with friends. They check all the boxes; Food, drinks and great service!

    Michaela P.

    A little on the fascist side of COVID...and still I give them 4 stars! Nice vibe in a very industrial setting. Part of the refurbished J.E.Pepper distillery, Ethereal Brewing has found its niche in the District. Some of the more adventurous (and better) beer in Lexington. Inside and patio seating. A beer for every taste. Wine, ciders, and a limited bar also available. Games on the boob toob. Friendly and knowledgeable bartenders. Grab a pizza next door and it's a great spot for a watch party.

    Sign outside
    Michelle S.

    Loved this place. Great great selection of beer. Did the sampler and loved all I tried. The area is awesome place to do some "bar hoping" The beer cheese they serve is the same brand that makes it for a lot of places but customozes it woth each breweries beer. The cost here is the same we paid at the grocery store & they give you a huge thing of pretzels. Do yourself a favor and order a second one to bring home!

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    Great atmosphere, service, and beer. We were able to bring in our dog which was great and they gave him a treat.

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    Anything less than 5 stars is criminal. Best beer in Lexington. Best atmosphere in Lexington. Cannot recommend Etherial highly enough.

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    The location is great as you are in close proximity to Goodfellas and the rest of the Distillery District.

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