Pivot Brewing Company

In October 2016, Pivot Brewing opened as a welcome addition to Delaware Avenue’s growing roster of “industrial chic” local businesses. Owned by Kevin Compton, who purchased the land in 2012 and designed the striking 6,800-square-foot building that houses the production area and taproom, the brewery sets itself apart from others in Lexington’s burgeoning craft brewery scene with a strong focus on locally sourced and produced artisanal hard cider, with 20 rotating taps that also include other regional ciders and beers. The taproom regularly hosts food trucks and University of Kentucky game-screenings on a drop-down projector; check Pivot Brewing’s Facebook page for more details.