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Best breweries in Lexington, Kentucky

Within 13 miles of Lexington we track 12 breweries. 2 rate Great. Mirror Twin Brewing in Lexington leads the list at 4.28 (Great).

The scale

  • Exceptional

    A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.

  • Great

    Consistently produce world-class beer.

  • Fine

    Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.

  • Poor

    Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.

  • Limited

    Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

Ranked breweries

  1. 1

    Mirror Twin Brewing

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Mirror Twin Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #3 in Kentucky. They are most well known for "You, Me, and Mr. PB", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "Citranomical", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.

    Rating
    4.28Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  2. 2

    Ethereal Brewing

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Our offerings will be quite broad, but our main focus will be on brewing delicious Belgian farmhouse and American craft beers. We love these styles because they are by no means limiting on the creative side of things, and they are just darn tasty! We will have the staple beers people expect (with our first three beers being an IPA, a Saison and a Wit), but we are planning on going way above and beyond with an aggressive one-off program with no limitations on what we will brew. We are very passionate about good beer and thatโ€™s why our brewing philosophy is centered on making the best possible beer we can, sparing no expense on ingredients or our process. Thatโ€™s why we are confident in exploring the funkier side of farmhouse brewing with a dedicated sour program โ€“ we feel the timing is right with more and more Kentuckians getting into craft beer and continually searching for something a little different from the norm.

    Rating
    4.13Great
    Popularity
    Well rated
  3. 3

    Blue Stallion Brewing Co.

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Founded in 2013, BSBC began crafting boldly traditional European style ales & lagers in the heart of Lexington, KY. We strive to bring authenticity to the local beer community while also brewing wonderful new styles as well, ranging from IPAs, to sours, and to barrel aged beers. Come experience authentic and boldly brewed beers with us!

    Rating
    3.96Fine
    Popularity
    Well rated
  4. 4

    Burl Brew

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Burl Brew offers clean lagers, fresh IPAs, and barrel aged beers. This crafted experience is tailored towards social gatherings offering a wide range of activities to enjoy with friends. Located on The Burl campus adjacent to the Live Music Venue & Arcade.

    Rating
    3.94Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  5. 5

    Brewer Dude

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Rating
    3.91Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  6. 6

    Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. is the producer of award-winning beer and spirits and one of a handful of joint brewing and distilling operations in the world. Since its founding in 1999 by Irish entrepreneur Pearse Lyons, founder of Alltech, its Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Aleยฎ has grown to become the breweryโ€™s flagship brew, capitalizing on the breweryโ€™s proximity to fresh Kentucky bourbon barrels. Today, the Kentucky Ale family of brews has collected numerous awards. In 2012, the company became part of the world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon Trailยฎ with the opening of its Town Branch Distillery, which crafts Town Branchยฎ Bourbon, Town Branchยฎ Rye, Pearse Lyons Reserveยฎ malt whiskey and Bluegrass Sundownยฎ bourbon-infused coffee liqueur. For more information, visit lexingtonbrewingco.com.

    Rating
    3.84Fine
    Popularity
    Very widely rated
  7. 7

    West Sixth Brewing

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    A production craft brewery and taproom located in a historic rainbow bakery in Lexington, KY. Flagships include the IPA, Amber, Pennyrile Pale Ale, Hop Static, and Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter.

    Rating
    3.83Fine
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  8. 8

    Country Boy Brewing

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Country Boy Brewing opened in February 2012 and has been central in the beer revolution in Lexington, KY. Country Boy brews fresh, minimally processed beers using the finest ingredients. Always willing to try new things, the Country Boys make beers with local fruits, vegetables and hops โ€” like the cult favorite Jalapeno Smoked Porter. Stop in the taproom to try one of the staples like Cougar Bait Blonde, Cliff Jumper IPA, or Amos Moses. Look for us on tap at your favorite beer spot across KY, WV, and IN!

    Rating
    3.82Fine
    Popularity
    Widely rated
  9. 9

    Chinkapin Brewing

    Georgetown, Kentucky, United States

    Chinkapin Brewing located Downtown Georgetown, Ky. A newly renovated Brewery brings together our incredible craft brews as well as Guest taps from other local Breweries and will also be the host to Woodfired Pizza and a Spirit Bar. Shared with Public

    Rating
    3.77Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  10. 10

    Versailles Brewing Company

    Versailles, Kentucky, United States

    The Versailles Brewing Company is a destination craft beer bar in Versailles. We have 26 craft beers on tap, an extensive list of local, domestic, and imported selections, daily cocktails and draft specials, and the finest home grown Kentucky Proud produce and meats.

    Rating
    3.77Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  11. 11

    Black-Type Brewing

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Rating
    3.73Fine
    Popularity
    Barely rated
  12. 12

    Devilish Current Brewing Co.

    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Devilish Current Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Porter", which is an American Porter and "APA", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Pale Ales.

    Rating
    3.44Poor
    Popularity
    Barely rated