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GRAND OPENING: Country Boy Brewing opens doors on massive Georgetown facility and tap room
Country Boy Brewing, pioneers of Lexington's craft beer scene, prep massive new Georgetown facility that aims to pull in locals and tourists while boosting production and canning capabilities. Read more
NEW BREWPUB: Paris-based Rooster Brewing pairing with Lexington's Gastro Gnomes for new brewpub on North Limestone
Lexington’s growing craft beer and food truck-fueled dining scene is set to welcome another brick-and-mortar pairing: Paris-based Rooster Brewing and Lexington’s Gastro Gnomes food truck are opening a joint project on North Limestone. Read more
Theresa Stanley
NEW BREWERY: Rock House Brewing joins Lexington's craft beer scene, North Limestone neighborhood
With its grand opening this Saturday, Dec. 17, Rock House Brewing is set to become the latest entrant into Lexington’s expanding craft beer scene and the newest draw for the city’s resurgent North Limestone neighborhood. Read more
Theresa Stanely
NEW ON TAP: Pivot Brewing Co. – Lexington's first maker of artisanal cider -- hosts grand opening of taproom Saturday
Just in time for UK football’s game Saturday against Missouri, Pivot Brewing Co. – Lexington’s newest entrant into craft alcoholic beverage production – will host a grand opening of its taproom at 1400 Delaware Ave. Read more
RECALL: Alltech pulling all Pumpkin Barrel Ale, batch of Bourbon Barrel Ale
Alltech is recalling the entire run of its seasonal Kentucky Pumpkin Barrel Ale along with a batch of its Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. Read more
West Sixth adds 'session' IPA 12-packs to lineup for summer
West Sixth Brewing, Lexington’s north side powerhouse craft brewery, is adding to their list of canned offerings with Half-Bite IPA, a lower alcohol “session” version of the brewery’s flagship IPA. At 3.5 percent alcohol... Read more
Country Boy Brewing plans major expansion with Georgetown facility
Lexington-based Country Boy Brewing has announced plans for a major expansion.Country Boy co-founder Daniel Harrison said the craft brewing company will build a 20,000-square-foot facility in Georgetown that will hosue a 50 barrel... Read more
Alltech's annual conference puts spotlight on speakers, craft beer and spirits
Alltech’s annual conference is underway in downtown Lexington, bringing together employees and others for a week of events, networking and inspiring talks from top speakers, including retired U.S. Gen. Colin Powell and University of... Read more
Alltech opens brewing and distilling academy
Higher learning in Lexington takes on a sly, literal twist with the opening of Alltech Brewing and Distilling Academy.The academy opened this week as part of Alltech Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co., a division of the Nicholasville-based... Read more
Alltech to present a new Happy Hour series, and other local beer news
Round-up of local beer news:(Note: The Alltech News & Brews event that we originally reported about on this post has been canceled due to the weather. We will update with any news about it's rescheduling as we get that... Read more
Craft Brewers Throughout Kentucky Band Together
Lexington, KY – Kentucky’s craft beer makers have joined together to form the Kentucky Guild of Brewers (KGB).“We’re forming an industry association because we’ve now got a good number of craft breweries... Read more