Manchester Brewery
1224 Manchester Street
Lexington, KY
(859) 309-1254
Brewing In The Distillery District
A history of Ethereal Brewing and Pepper Distillery
This 25-acre property was home to the historic James E. Pepper Distillery, which began making bourbon in 1879. However, in 1958 the site was abandoned completely, untouched for nearly 50 years. Ethereal Brewing was the second business to open in spite of the clear neglect of the existing structures and the moonscape like parking lot.
Ethereal Brewing’s place on the property begins with Andrew Bishop traveling to Northwood IA to visit family where he found his uncle brewing beer in a small brewery and taproom called Worth Brewing. Andrew saw this as his future, owning and operating a Craft Brewery. He soon found a partner in beer, Brandon Floan, who was captivated by the science of the production of craft beer.
Since then, this revitalized piece of Lexington history has become a lively downtown destination. Along with Ethereal Brewing, you’ll find a cidery, a craft ice cream store, a coffee shop and multiple options for food and drink at one of Lexington’s most exciting hotspots.
Our Menu
Our Craft Beers
- Muffin Man - Blueberry Muffin Sour
6.5% ABV
This was a small batch beer, turned flagship because regulars insisted so. And for good reason.. Try the Blueberry Muffin in a glass that’s sweeping Lexington
- Vanilla Lambda - Oatmeal Stout
5.7% ABV
Very drinkable with the upfront coffee and roast character balanced by sweet molasses notes
- Throwback - Classic American Pilsner
4.8% ABV
This IS your dad’s beer – A classic pilsner that is light, crisp, and goes down super easy!
- White Ale - Farmhouse Witbier
5% ABV
Our lightest offering, brewed with 10lbs of fresh fruit zest (sweet oranges, lemons) and Indian coriander seed. Very light with a fluffy mouthfeel and dry finish.
- Wanderland - West Coast IPA
11% ABV
Our West Coast IPA — citrus, tropical, with a touch of pine, this crispy IPA hits you in the face with hops and finishes dry — begging for the next sip
- Hop - Shaka - Laka - Hazy Double IPA6.9% ABV
Jam packed with tropical and danky hop goodness. Brewed with over 4lb/bbl of hops, this beer has a light malty body and a medium dry finish
- Fad-Tastic - New England IPA
6.9% ABV
This is a New England style IPA, meaning high on the hop flavor, low on the bitterness, and hazy as all get out!
- Unclaimed Knight - Black IPA
9% ABV
Citrusy hops with a kiss of roast and a nice toasty malt backbone. This is a perfect marriage of deliciousness.
- Nectar of the Gods - Hazy IIPA
8.5% ABV
A collaboration with our friends at Gallant Fox (Louisville, KY) – A double dry hopped IPPA with Nectaron, Zeus, Apollo, and Citra hops.
- Baphomet - Dopplebock
8.5% ABV
This is our dark and roasty ale with notes of dried fruit, caramel, and chocolate with a fuller crisp finish.
- Megatherium - Imperial Stout
12% ABV
A hefty stout base boasting coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and cinnamon
- Hopulence - Triple West Coast IPA
10% ABV
An explosion of hoppy goodness, crafted with our good friends at West Sixth. Citra, Simcoe, and Nectaron hops.
- Rye So Serious - Rye Pale Ale
6% ABV
A crispy and aromatic rye pale ale featuring Azacca, Crystal, and Nelson Sauvin hops
- Sol Man - Sour with Solero Hops
5.0% ABV
This collaboration with Shipping Port Brewing (Louisville, KY) is a patio pounder. A crisp, slightly hoppy sour with a citrus finish.
- Omerta - Italian Pilsner
5.2% ABV
Crisp and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer day!
- Beyond the Clouds - West Coast DIPA
8% ABV
A collaboration with our friends at Blue Stallion Brewing. This year’s iteration of Beyond the Clouds is a double West Coast IPA featuring Citra, Simcoe, and Chinook hops.
Other Alcoholic Options
Boozy Slushies
- Midnight Margarita - Tequila
- Poison Apple - Vodka & Schnapps
Batched Cocktails
- Old Fashioned
- Margarita
- L.I.T.
- Moscow Mule
Ciders & Seltzers
- High Noon Watermelon Seltzer
- High Noon Pineapple Seltzer
- Ky Sunrise - Cherry & Pear Cider
- Gingham - Strawberry Kiwi Cider
Bourbon and Whiskeys
- Green River
- Old Charter
- Dough Ball
- Maker’s Mark
- Old Forester
- James E. Pepper Bourbon
- James E. Pepper Rye
- Buffalo Trace
- Woodford Reserve
- Castle & Key Bourbon
- Castle & Key Rye
- New Riff Single Barrel
- Four Roses Small Batch
- Wilderness Trail
Non-Alcoholic Options
Sodas
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Sprite
- Sugar Free Redbull
Non-Alcoholic Beers
- Athletic Brewing Cerveza Atletica - Light Copper
- Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn - Golden
- Athletic Brewing Run Wild - IPA
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