Great brewery with a laid back atmosphere and a solid beer selection. I'm not hard to please when it comes to craft beer, and I enjoyed everything I tried. One of the best parts is the location, there are plenty of great food spots within walking distance, so it's easy to make an afternoon or evening out of it. I'd definitely stop back the next time I'm in Lexington. read more

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Groovy ambiance and dog friendly. Lauren took great care of us - including our yellow lab, Lucas. We ordered their hot pretzel with beer cheese and mustard. read more

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Awesome beers! Their Octoberfest Marzen and Pumpkin ale were delicious. They also have wine and cocktails. All the folks at the bar came out to say hey to our pups and offered treats. They have a large indoor area with four dartboards and they also have an outdoor beer garden area. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

OK, so I love Ethereal. I still love Ethereal. I know that once in a blue moon, Ethereal has a beer that doesn't quite love me. Nothing terrible, just a style or flavor pairing that I'd really rather not have. That being said, the Baba Yaga is one of my favorite and I can't wait for release date every year. The Muffin Man is such a delight, but the Raspberry Lemon was like 99% lemon and a whiff of raspberry. Back part of the brewery is set up for darts and just large groups, which is great, but it does get loud if you're trying to play trivia (the building likes to echo). Now the parking... I have no good way to describe the frustration and the ongoing attempt to regulate parking. Also, the singular one way sign doesn't really do much. read more

Ethreal Brewing is located in the Old Distillery District in Lexington. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor seating to offer. The beer list looked very intriguing offering flights, 10oz pours and 16oz pours. Additionally, they have liquors, cider, seltzer, and minimal food. The staff were quick to turn drinks around and pricing was vey fair. My group tried the hazy ipas, pale ale, hefeweizen, sour. The beers were good but not the best we've had. My mom also got a tito's sprite which they ran out of vodka options outside of well on a Saturday evening. We were happy we stopped by to try but wouldn't go out of our way to come back. read more

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Cute little spot that worked perfectly for a stop during a road trip to unwind, join a few meetings and pump out some work. Additionally, they are pet friendly inside and if you're feeling hungry you can order from the places nearby! The beers were delicious, the wifi was fast, and the service was friendly! Inside is welcoming and fairly large (larger than it looks from outside IMO). If I lived nearby I'd probably be a regular read more

I've been sitting here for about 20 mins and consumed 2 Ethereal beers so far. Thus far I can confirm that you too, dear reader, would also thoroughly enjoy sitting here for the better part of an hour and sipping on these heavenly delights. Looks like you can order and bring food into the tap room whilst you sip on the nectar of the gods. So I'll be doing that as well. Your time will be well spent at Ethereal. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

Ethereal Brewing - darien - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We went to two of the locations in Lexington because I wanted to try more of their beer! This spot has a really cool bar, it's huge. They have some darts in the back too. Their beers are awesome, we loved their flights. Great options, something for everyone. They had some batches cocktails too that some of the girls liked. Great spot for a good beer! read more

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. read more

Ethereal Brewing - two glasses of beer on a table - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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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.

Distillery district was such a fun place! My friends and I came here for ciders and beers, I did the blackberry cider and then there's outdoor seating which is nice. There's games in the back, but loved the open space. Bartenders were super friendly as well. Highly recommend coming here and it's right in the middle of all the other restaurants and other breweries. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Flight of beers - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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

Ethereal Brewing - Darts and fun - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This place has definitely improved over the past several years, and now consistently has interesting and flavorful beers available. They are also noticeably invested in the community, which always makes me more eager to support a business. If the weather is nice, sitting out on their patio is a great experience. The inside is dark and a long and narrow seating area that perpetually feels crowded, so I don't love the indoor experience. Definitely a brewery/company worth checking out, and a great part of Lexington. read more

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! read more

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Our first visit to the distillery district. Really liked this place. They had a band on a Friday night which made it too loud to visit with our friends, but that wasn't a big deal because we had to scoot to dinner anyway. Check this place out! Will come back here again! read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Nice space with a good variety of beers with friendly and helpful staff that hosts local events in the heart of the Distillery District. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This place is interesting! Great selection of beers, wide variety overall. The bar setting is cool, and the bartenders were quick and friendly. The dining room leaves something to be desired. Needs a major makeover, better setup of seating, could probably even fit more seating as it is a fairly large room. Worth stopping in and having a drink, if you can find a spot to sit! read more

Ethereal Brewing - Blake's Blueberry Lemonade cider - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We stopped in after dinner and the joint was jumping. I had the White Ale and hubs had an IPA. We enjoyed them both. Ended up buying one of their very cool pint glasses. Fun place and friendly service. Will definitely return. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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

Absolutely will be back again! Awesome industrial atmosphere and a great variety of beers. Darien was super knowledgeable about everything on tap and gave us a wonderful experience. He recommended we get pizza next door and we' were able to bring it in and enjoy our food with some banging brews! read more

This would be a 5 star rating except the bartender at the not busy bar did not have bartender personality. Very stoic, not social, 'tossed' our stickers on the bar and walked away. Luckily the beer was really good and I would return for that only! read more

Ethereal Brewing - Beer list 8/17/22 - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I've been meaning to make it to Ethereal for a couple months now and it definitely lived up to the hype. The distillery district atmosphere is great and Ethereal delivers a wide selection of stellar craft beers with a few guest taps and cider options as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the Old Gregg (Porter), Jiggle Billy (tart ale), and the Dissonant Whispers (hazy IPA), but the star of the night was the Thicc Boii'i. The imperial milk stout comes in at a whopping 16% and tastes like a smores - heavy on the chocolate and marshmallow! If you're looking for a feast outside venue with awesome beer then Ethereal is a must!!! read more

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Unique brewery in the heart of the distillery district- which overall is very cool and I highly recommend. We were instantly greeted by a sweet hostest who led us to our seats on the outdoor patio. She instructed we have to use a QR code with our phones to scan to see the menu and also asked that only one patron go inside to order at a time. I appreciated these rules and her demeanor while explaining them. The outdoor patio was beautiful, and spaced out well. There was seating at picnic tables and high tops. I ordered the watermelon beer and it was light and delicious. Overall, a beautiful atmosphere and tasty beer. This is a good spot to meet friends, bring family, or have a date night. Dog friendly too! read more

Ethereal Brewing - Outdoor Patio - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I am still learning what beer I like. But I am always game for trying new things, especially when those new things are beer or wine! When we decided on a day trip to Lexington before an evening concert, we knew a couple of breweries would be on the top of our to do list. But which breweries?! Lexington is bubbling over with local brews! The Fella has been wanting to come to Ethereal for quite sometime, and when we discovered that it was basically across the street from the venue we would be ending up at that evening...well...easy decision! Ethereal would be our last stop before the show! To be totally fair, Ethereal was the 4th alcohol-only stop we made of the day. So, we were feeling good already. I don't know any of their flagship beers and didn't see a bunch on the list that really spoke to me. So I just chose four that sounded the most interesting and hoped I liked one or two of them. For $8 you get four 5oz. tastings of your choice. I tried their gose because I love sours. But theirs just didn't do it for me. I tried the Aunt Hohmima but it was a little too bitter for me. I tried the Loco for Choco Coco but all I could really taste was coffee (probably influenced by the Aunt Hohmima...). And I can't remember what I got for my fourth beer. I didn't love a lot of the beers. I feel a little like Goldilocks but without any of the "just right" options...Their menu, at least as of late April 2018, is very heavy on the IPAs and I just really don't like IPAs. That said, my beer preference is all about my personal taste, so I can't knock them off too many stars. They are absolutely worth a visit if you are in town or need to kill some time before a show at the Burl or if you just like trying new beers and brewery hopping! Their greatest strength is their wonderful outdoor space! We were there on a perfect, sunny, spring day and we were able to sip our beers outside for several hours. It was pretty perfect. I am sure I could find a beer on their long list that I would like well enough to enjoy on their patio with some friends! I would be happy to go back anytime! read more

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The beer here is truly special. They clearly use fresh ingredients to derive flavor as opposed to artificial flavorings and it really shows. They always have upwards of 16 different house-brewed beers on tap at all time and can also can or bottle them to take home. High quality brews in a historic building and a very friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you find your desired brew. Well done. read more

Very nice location with plenty of seating both inside and outside on the patio. Great selection of beer, alcohol slushes, and liquor. Very pet friendly, so our dog enjoyed that. The bartender said they have trivia on Tuesdays, which would be cool to check out. Nice area to hang out in close to food options. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Hazy IPA - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Ethereal Brewing was my third and last brewery stop in Lexington. I was really impressed with the location and surrounding area. Their welcoming outdoor patio is the first thing you notice. There are several other local businesses nearby who have made combined efforts to give this building complex a really laid back and cohesive feel and flow. My visit was short but sweet, as I arrived about 30 minutes before closing - even so, no one ever made me feel rushed. The taproom is divided into two primary sections - a two story main tap room and a back room with dart boards and bathrooms. My flight: Wanderlust Redux IPA, Wanderland IPA, Allopatric #2 and OGLP. Both of the IPAs were solid beers but the other two really stood out. The Allopatric is a Puncheon Aged Sour made with Cherries - tart, smooth and fruity with a 7% ABV punch. The OGLP is a Farmhouse with Peppercons - for some reason I just love Peppercorns in beer - they go together so nicely - a really tasty but interestingly complex beer. Would love to go back when I have more time! Totally recommended! read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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A really fun brewery in the distillery district! They have a lot of different varieties of beer on tap, a few TVs (we watched the UK game there) and a selection of board games. They also have darts in the back room. They're dog friendly and when the weather permits they also have an outdoor section. It's a great place to hang out though parking is tricky sometimes because of all the other businesses in the area. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

They have a good selection of craft beer available when I was there they had a food truck outside the door selling tacos and burritos. It was a really nice day so we sat outside underneath the trellis it was absolutely gorgeous a lot of people down there If you're not IPA drinker this is the place for you I like Porters and Stouts they had just one or two selections read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Dog friendly indoor and outdoors. My dog and I happened to catch a outdoor yoga class while we were there. Was nice to sit back and relax. No food menu but can bring in food from other places. Pizza place next door along with other great restaurants with awesome atmospheres. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Outdoor beers - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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I Love this enclave of breweries, stores and restaurants in the "Lexington distillery district " hidden away on the edge of the down town. A must go and see and partake of the wonderful atmosphere, food, distilleries etc Ethereal brewery an is industrial Atmosphere with a great outdoor area for large groups especially on a beautiful fall day like today. The beer menu changes often the staff are friendly and helpful, there is trivia on Tue with cash prizes can't beat that. They are selling food however that's another review. read more

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