One of my favorite places to go when I'm in Lexington! They always have a great selection on Tap, and I love the outdoor area and open garage door into the tap room when the weather is nice! The bar tenders are always friendly and helpful! I alway love to try their new brews on tap! read more

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My buddy took me to the distillery district and we came to Ethereal for some beers. We walked in and sat at the bar, I looked through the beer and I usually find something that makes me go, "Oh, that's interesting!' but the tap list at my visit didn't have anything that really grabbed me. I went with their Tropical Gose which had a lot of good tasty, passion fruit tartness and drank pretty clean. I really enjoyed it a lot and I wanted another one pretty quickly but the bar was huge, it was a busy weekend and the two bartenders were at the other end. By the time, we got the attention of one, my buddy brain farted and couldn't decide his second round. So she let us sit for a while longer, it definitely felt like we were in time out. I made sure my buddy ordered first then I got their Italian style pilsner, which I didn't enjoy. One beer I really liked, ok service. 3 Stars read more

So I walk into the Ethereal adjacent to the Pepper Distillery and Goodfellas. Not a soul waiting at the bar, but the barkeep and another employee (manager?) are down at the end of the bar chatting it up. They see me, but don't acknowledge. I wait a full minute. She looks over again . . . but doesn't acknowledge. I wait still . . . and then leave. No interest in customers, I guess. On my lifetime boycott list. (My one star is an inflated review.) Chris McG. Lexington, KY read more

Many breweries have themes. Some of them are in churches. Some of them focus on funk/sour beers. Some of them bring music into the mix. Others make their beer and feed it to the masses. Ethereal... they have a science/lab theme that's cool. I love the way they incorporate the science of brewing aspect into the place. It's not over the top but when entering breweries I love it when there's something that sets it apart. I've wanted to make it to Ethereal for a while. On a recent trip to Lexington to see Julien Baker at The Burl, we spent the day across the street having drinks and food. The taproom is cool. I dig the tall ceilings. It was early Spring when we visited and the place was busy. The person taking our order and prepping our beer was fine but you could tell that things were busy. I can't imagine the place being packed. Like most places, I could see service issues depending on the night, time, and the number of people hanging out. I think the places in this area thrive by having a shared outdoor patio space. It's a nice perk to any and all of the businesses here. Flights were priced accordingly. Four 5 oz pours for 8 bucks... that's what I expect to pay for a flight so thanks Ethereal... for not inflating your price on people just trying new brews. I don't remember exactly what I had and for some reason... the only beer I logged on Untapped was Aunt Hohmima - An Imperial Oatmeal Stout. It was a tasty stout... that I do remember. I don't remember any of the beers being undrinkable at all. I wish this beer was mass produced and I could find it in Louisville. I did pick up a bottle at the brewery of their Blood Orange IPA(shoutout to Gravely for having the best Blood Orange IPA). I saved the bottle for a while before finally breaking it open. It ended up being a disappointment, unfortunately. It was heavy on the hops with very little orange/citrus to it. Overall, I wish this place was closer to Louisville so that I could visit more often. With that being said, if you're only visiting Lexington I think this should be one of the top beer places that you should visit. A few of the other breweries in Lexington that get all the praise aren't exactly my favorites. There's enough variety here that you'll definitely find something you hate, something in the middle of the road, and something you love. read more

36/100 : 2018 Yelp Review Challenge I am not a huge fan of breweries, and craft beer. Well, I like the vibes of breweries...but I'm a crappy coors light kinda girl lol. This place had a cool interior and take home "swag" with some dart boards and about 18 beers to choose from. I got the one that was something like "rose´" that was pretty good. My friend asked the bartender for "a light refreshing beer that is easy to drink", the bartender asked if she was okay with citrus of which my friend said yes. Her beer had orange zest in the description, but she said it was awful. I personally did not try it. I never make it down to Lexington, but I would like to go back to Ethereal one day. There were other beers that sparked my interest, and I would also like to get a shirt or something tbh lol. You can also bring your dogs there which I thought was awesomeeeee because I love puppers and my goal in life is to pet them all read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We came on the first day of summer and the first day without rain in a month. The weather was perfect a slight breeze and mid 70s. Perfect beer drinking weather! This is my first visit to Ethereal, in fact, my first visit to distillery row. We live in Maryland, and our frequent trips have included West Sixth, a very progressive brewery. I have high expectations of craft breweries, but I do not record my drinking on any beer apps, though the rest of my family does. I tried the Throwback, an American pilsner. Pilsners are hard to get right, so quite a few craft beer efforts seem to avoid them. I am also not a fan of the recent extremes in beer making. So a good pilsner, ale, simple IPA, or other straightforward brew is all I really want. The efforts to out-brew the competition seem to be at the expense of the basics. We have tried sours and fruit beers that are thick enough to be called smoothies; chocolate, coffee, oatmeal stouts that pour like syrup; and other variations. I am back to pilsners, needless to say. The Throwback is passable basic and uncomplicated. Drink well, tip well. read more

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I really really really WANT to love this place. When I first came to this place, I was so happy to find such an awesome looking place. I love the décor, I love the high ceilings, I just loved the whole vibe of the place. It felt like a mixture of an abandoned warehouse (because of the open space feel) and a garage (because of the cool décor/art work and plus I think the door was a garage door). I had such high hopes of a good time but unfortunately the rude bartenderS (yes, plural) ruined my experience. I'm from NY (born and raised) so I've had my fair share of packed bars and busy bartenders. The overall bar had a good amount of people, I wouldn't say packed nor full but busy. Our group all came at different times, it was our pre-game spot before dinner next door. I liked that there was a bar menu on the wall. There were 2 bartenders for the whole bar. Literally all my friends got their adult beverages and I was ready to place my order. Sat there, sitting up straight, and trying to make eye contact with either one of the bartenders. Neither one paid any attention nor acknowledged that I was waiting and tell me something like "I'll be right with you." Literally I watched them each make at least 5 drinks and I'm still waiting for them to take my order. By this time, my friends were almost done with their first beverage and I didn't even order my first drink yet! I ran impatient and just yelled out "EXCUSE ME" because obviously waiting patiently was not working. I don't know what's wrong. Maybe their bar set up is not efficient because all I see them do is walk back and forth, back and forth. And still no drink in my hand. NY bars are way more packed than this bar and usually they've got it together. read more

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

Ethereal is by-far my favorite craft brewery in Lexington. Not only is the location fun, unique and private but they have really led the Distillery District into a thriving area. I usually visit a handful of times a year, and every time I come back there is something new to try in a short walk. I met the owners of Ethereal years ago, and their story is a fun one filled with college shenanigans, and you can see their fun personality reflected in the beers, especially their names. If an Old Gregg beer or Hop-Shaka-Laka doesn't get you laughing and reminiscing about old video games or Youtube videos you need to drink a few of said beers and get to researching! Besides having great beer, Ethereal is also dog-friendly which is always a big plus in my book. Their branding is stellar as well, and I'm always looking forward to what they are putting out next. Fingers crossed for expanded distribution, but I'll always make the short trip down to Lexington to have the full Ethereal experience. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Definitely an excellent brewery to check out while riding through Lexington. My partner and I stopped in for a pint or two on the way to a show. We had a hard time finding the joint at first until we realized that it was tucked away amongst a few other establishments. We passed it up originally, and then we realized that you have to park behind the set of buildings in order to enter. After parking and walking past a couple of couple of stores, we ended up at a welcoming spot with high ceilings, plenty of seating inside and out, a medium sized room in the back with a couple of games, and a long bar with plenty of Ethereal's own taps as well a few guests. Ordering was simple using the menu on the wall that gave beer style, ABV, and cost. The staff was friendly and seemed a bit playful, and the beer was delicious. I had a hazy NEIPA, which was fruity, juicy, and a little hoppy. We also checked out the outside seating, which had a nice pergola style cover and plenty of seating. Overall, excellent local brewery that is worth another visit. read more

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Loved their beer. Good flavors to choose from. They even had Turkish coffee. The location was cool because there was a cider place and craft ice cream place right by. I got a frozen strawberry daiquiri with sour in it. They had some ciders to choose from too. Place had super high ceilings and an industrial look with metal chairs. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Ethereal is a cool space in the growing distillery district. After many visits I can say that the service is always good and they keep a fresh selection of beer flowing. They don't have food, with the exception of some snacks like beer cheese or nuts but there is usually a food truck in the shared lot during dinner or plenty of choices at the restaurants next door. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Cloud Candy IPA - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Good brews from this brewery located in the old James Pepper Distillery complex. Their IPA's were pretty good. Service was good. Try pairing some of their beers with a Goodfellas pizza locate next door. read more

Cool location, loved bourbon barrel aged beer (although 13.5%!) as well as the hazy IPA and daughter loved the pumpkin pie specialty beers. Would love to go during warmer weather and sit outside- looks like a cool seating area read more

Love hitting up the distillery district but especially love Ethereal. Before the pandemic, we enjoyed throwing darts and hanging out in the back room. The patio can't be beat though! read more

Ethereal Brewing - Patio drink. - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great find in the distillery district in Lexington. Visited during COVID-19. Outdoor seating was plentiful and entire place was dog friendly. We enjoyed the White Ale and Fad-Tastic and ended up taking a crowler of each. Lambda was also good, just not what I was craving in 90 degree heat. Will definitely visit again on a return trip to the area. read more

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Great atmosphere, lovely location, awesome draft selection. Our group ordered flights and beer by the glass. All was enjoyed. Looking forward to a return visit. read more

This is a staple brewery in Lexington. The distillery district is so fun for many reasons - new shops, the Burl arcade, Crank and Boom Ice Cream, Goodfellas pizza - and of course a Ethereal Brewing! We love to get a flight of beer when we visit, which is almost always on game day! read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Loved this place, such a fun environment! Here is the flight of drinks that I ordered : 3- Anamaly-Saison: tasty, light tasting but it is 6.8% ABV 4- Meloen-Hoppy Grissette: I liked it more than the first and it's 4% ABV 5- Wanderland- American IPA, fruity taste like something I've had from Samuel Adams, has that familiar taste to it. 7- White Ale- Belgian Witbier- reminded me of a bud light. Not a fan 9- Abaddon- Belgian golden strong - my favorite beer so far. It's fruity after taste really makes me crave more and hits the spot for me. 15-Blue Stallion- Oktoberfest: I may be biased because I love seasonal beers but this is my favorite second compared to Abaddon. I loved the experience and would highly recommend you to try the flight of drinks if you've never been here or are indecisive as I am. read more

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My husband and I are huge into microbreweries and this place was recommended to us for our one night stop in Lexington-it definitely did not disappoint. The beers were phenomenal, wide variety of types and good prices for craft beer. The best was Chris, our bartender, who really took the time to explain the beers to us. We really appreciated that. Not only were the beers great but, more importantly, Chris made us feel so welcomed that we ended up spending the night here instead of brewery hopping!! read more

Ethereal Brewing - 8$ flights!! - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Good beers and a good selection of different types, but nothing that really knocked my socks off. The space is huge (and dog friendly) and the bartenders were fun, but the beers weren't all that memorable. I tried the sour white, NEIPA, hibiscus table beer, and the farmhouse w/ peppercorn. The sour white and the NEIPA were my favorite of the bunch. read more

We stopped in waiting for our dinner reservation a few doors down. Big selection of house and guest beers. Friendly staff, big open space. read more

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

Good beer, great service, what else could you ask for? I'm a lover of sour beers and a Ethereal has several to choose from. My favorite was the Gose. My husband loved the oatmeal stout. Go, get a flight, try something new and find a new favorite. read more

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Good beer. Reasonably priced. They also have dart boards which was a hit on my first visit. That kept us happy while sipping on our brews. The bartenders were friendly and the crowd seemed pretty chill. There are tvs and such too. It looks like it would be a pretty nice spot to view a sporting event with friends if you are into drinking while watching and cheering. :) read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Cool space and good beer. It was a bit slow when we walked in but considering the time, it was expected. I had the Lambda Oatmeal Stout and honestly, it was only ok, not amazing or really good. Since it was my first time, I should have had a sample flight but we were in a hurry and I always go for the darker beers. The space is big with high ceilings and a separate room with dart boards too. In the warmer months, the patio looks like a great spot for outdoor drinking and socializing. They are dog friendly and while we were there a couple came in that we, mostly me, petted and made silly doggy talk with while the owners and I talked about Cincinnati breweries. We had to do some work on the computer and the WiFi was ok for the most part. We had come from Crank and Boom and their signal was stronger and faster. But I mean, apart from instagramming your beers, wifi is not really the reason you go to a brewery. In closing, I will return to EB and look forward to trying more of their selection (good lord they had at least two beer with 13% ABV or higher!) and especially in the warmer months. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

A great place to go for unique beers and a wonderful experience. Unique flavors include pumpkin spice which is perfect for basic lovers like me. Grab a group of friends and enjoy a board game with your drink. They have several classics like monopoly, scrabble, etc. The location is great as you are in close proximity to Goodfellas and the rest of the Distillery District. The only con is parking. The parking on the weekends is very difficult. read more

Ethereal Brewing - Basic Pumpkin Spice and Vanilla - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

One of my fav breweries in lex. They always have a good music selection to go with their delicious beers! I am a sour junky and love their unemployment lime! this brewery is in an area with a pizza place right by it. down a few yards is a cider company and ice cream place. you can just bounce around. FYI: they are taking COVID precautions very serious soooo bring a mask so you can enjoy your visit to the fullest :) read more

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Went last night for a birthday party and loved this place. Very friendly, open brew place. Decent selection of beer. Husband went with a vanilla porter and enjoyed several. Loved the rich, hearty taste. I had one of the ciders, when I say one, I mean I had several of one kind . Very crisp, great flavor. The birthday party was held in a game room. Would also be great to hang out in during non-party times. Several large televisions that the bartenders graciously changed to our choice of ballgames. Bathrooms were very clean. Old school paper towel rollers really made me laugh. Outdoor seating area was decent size. While a little chilly to fully enjoy, we went out to get fresh air and found it very inviting. No food, but many individuals had pizza from the place next door. read more

Solid place, good beer offerings. They let you bring in food, and there's a number of restaurants nearby. Great place to grab a drink and watch a game, or to go before a show. read more

One of our top 3 local breweries in Lexington. They have a really great selection to choose from so no matter what it is you like, you won't have any issues finding it here. They don't serve food but you can always bring in takeout to enjoy while drinking an ice cold local craft beer. Staff is cool and friendly and will help you figure out what you may like. Stop in and try them out, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Was in town on business and decided to switch to pleasure for a little bit and take a mini beer tour. My first stop was Ethereal Brewing. Located right next to a distillery and a restaurant, you could pretty much be set for the day. This was my second visit to Ethereal, my first visit totally sober. I came around 2pm which was a pretty slow time for any brewery. I like the personal attention you get when they are slow. The bartender was actually from where I lived and made for a great conversationalist. To put a cherry on top of it... she actually knew what she was talking about when she spoke about beer. Big points there. I got the rundown of the beer menu and she told me was she liked and disliked. I like most all beer so I went with a flight. Ethereal's beer is better than most small breweries. I got to sample several of their house beers, a few seasonal ones and a couple guest taps. What really disappointed me was the lack of their "to go" bottles. On my first trip here they were packed full and I loaded up. This time, they were baron. I hope my next visit here they will re up on the take home section so I can share with my friends back home! Yes I'll be back! read more

First, let me clarify that I don't give five star reviews lightly, which is why I didn't review Lexington's newest brewery after my first few visits. In other words, or clarification... it was a fiver even at first impression. I love how their beers are of a wide array. They brew the first five on the list right there in house. The first time, I only tried the Saison and the IPA... both were excellent and I was thinking that there was no way that they could master and satisfy me with more than two beers. At each visit, I was proved wrong. I'm not afraid to admit. The inside is a bit small, but the newly paved patio is quite large and will be happening in the summer or warmer months. I met the owners at an event prior to their opening. I'm not quite sure of their background, but I think that it's the son who is the genius brewer and the parents who are the investors. I try not to get too much in the know, but that's the vibe that I get. If you're in downtown and looking for a cool spot, check out the distillery district... that's where this place is, along side of The Break Room, Barrel House Distillery, and the soon to open Middle Fork. What I love most about the Lexington beer scene and each of the breweries is the unity. Don't think that you will go to any of of breweries and ask or probe to find out which one is better, they each answer with the same answer, that even our local restaurants have. Each possess the same quality... class. Ask them, and you'll know what I mean. read more

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Lexington's newest brewery. If you have not been here, you should give it a try. Ethereal is one of the many things popping up in the Distillery District. The area was supposed to take off and continues to try to attract a major bourbon distillery to fill the abandoned mammoth building that used to be Pepper Distillery, 5 floor (each floor is an acre)! You may miss the area or be turned off by the giant mural, but if you are heading away from downtown on Manchester , turn left right after the mural and you will enter into a little piece of renovation heaven. There is the break room bar, small and mostly outdoor space, and a distillery with a gift shop. Ethereal which will soon me next to fork in the road restaurant, has huge outdoor patio that overlooks Town Branch. You may have heard of this infamous creek that Lexington was built around, but has covered up. Insides it has a warehouse industrial feel and some dart boards. They serve a few of their own beers, number 3 is the best ( sorry can't remember the name), but also serve other breweries beers. At the time I visited the other beers were not local, Belles may have been one of them. read more

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Ethereal is my favorite brewery to visit during the spring, summer, and fall. Their beers are fantastic and they are in Lexington's old distillery district next to goodfellas pizza and crank and boom ice cream. There are a bunch of outdoor games like cornhole and a few sets of darts inside as well. They typically have a list of maybe 12ish beers and ciders that they are serving. You can typically find one for just about anyone's taste and the bartenders are always there to help you out if you have any questions. read more

What could be better on a hot and humid Lexington afternoon than a White Ale from Ethereal Brewing! Loved everything about this place! I've hit a few breweries on this trip(but not enough for a Brewtrail T shirt) and would have to say that this was my favorite! The White Ale was perfect! The patio looked like a great spot to spend time with friends and they've done a nice job on refurbishing what I believe was once part of an old distillery! One question! What's with the chicken in the back room? read more

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The Good: nifty location, decent beer selection, nice outside seating. Th Bad: still under construction, something lacking from the flavor of the beers. The Rundown: Esthetically I see a lot of potential in this place. Having seating overlooking Town Branch Creek is a nice change and provides a nice view. Now for what you really wanna know about, the beer. Though they do have a decent selection, their beer hasn't taken a real taste profile yet. Between the two beers I had they have a similar underlying flavor however there is nothing really outstanding about their beer. Both were smooth, and fit what the styles were supposed to taste like, however didn't really provide anything special. The Impression: the beer was ok, I will come back to try different styles. I'm looking forward to when this place really comes together. Right now though, it is more of a cool place to be than to go there for amazing beer. read more

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Awesome service from everyone. Great selection of beers and love the mini food truck by Rico's Empanada. Nice atmosphere as well and the wait staff is quick. read more

Awesome beer with a variety of selections. Definitely the place to go if you want to try unique craft beers. My go-to is grabbing some pizza from Goodfellas next door and drinking some beers from Ethereal. Definitely one of my favorites in the Distillery District and always a place to bring any friends from out of town. read more

We love Ethereal! Such a cool atmosphere and they're dog friendly, which is always a plus for me. They always have a great selection of beers and are so helpful when trying new things. read more

Zack the bartender welcomed us Yankees like we where old friends. Great beers, good times,fun, friendly, even taught us a thing or two about beer. All in All I will return if I'm back in LEX. So good I even bought a shirt and I never do that lol read more

Disclaimer: am am not and do not pretend to a beer connoisseur. However, Ethereal brews a wide variety of beers that will be sure to even satisfy your friend who studied abroad in Germany during Oktoberfest. What is the best about Ethereal is the large patio, indoor/outdoor seating, and the location away from the downtown scene. An added bonus is that they allow dogs (or at least I've seen dogs there before). Definitely worth a visit! read more

Ethereal Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky