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An amber ale aged for weeks in freshly emptied bourbon barrels, picking up vanilla, oak and warmth. Brewed at Lexington Brewing & Distilling, it is the city's signature glass of beer.
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. revived the city's brewing tradition on Cross Street and began ageing its Kentucky Ale in used bourbon barrels, releasing Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale as the flagship of the style. The barrel-ageing idea flowed naturally in a city ringed by distilleries with cooperage to spare, and the brewery's tours now walk visitors through both the brewhouse and the neighbouring Town Branch distillery.
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Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. ages Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale and distils Town Branch on Cross Street, a twin brewery-distillery tour stop.
TipBook the tour online; the four tasting tokens work across both the brewery and the Town Branch distillery.
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Guided tour · 3 hours
Embark on a journey through the heart of Downtown Lexington, where history and farm-to-table flavors intertwine for an afternoon of fun exploration.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Join us in the Distillery District for Kentucky farm-to-table cuisine, limestone-filtered bourbons, and an exploration into the history behind this revitalized piece o...
Guided tour · 2.5 hours
Sink into your seat and sip unique craft cocktails and locally prepared plates while listening to captivating tales from Lexington's East End.