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
Jammed packed with blueberry and muffin goodness! The beer starts out fruity and sweet and finishes with a cleansing acidity, just begging for the next sip.
- Krisp E. Boi - Rice Lager
5% ABV
This is a dry hopped Japanese style rice lager. Ultra-dry and refreshing, with hints of lemon.
- 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.
- Cloud Candy - Oat Cream IPA
7% ABV
We like to highlight a single hop in the series. Hazy and soft with oats, its bursting with bouquets of tropical fruits.
- 2008 MySpace - Raspberry Wheat5.5% ABV
Tart raspberries on a soft wheat base. Refreshing!
- Silhouetto - Bohemian Dark Lager
5% ABV
Malty, with notes of toasted bread, toffee, and a touch of roast to round out the dry and quenching finish.
- Lopps - Fruited Gose
4.5% ABV
Our base gose loaded with jalapeno, mango, and lime.
- Oh Helles - Smoked Helles Lager
5.5% ABV
This is a collaboration with our friends at Blue StallionBrewing. Tastes like a relaxing evening by a campfire.
- Caldera - Belgian Triple
11% ABV
Banana and stone fruits up front, and throughout. A solid
malt backbone and a nice peppered and dry finish, this big
Belgian beer begs to be contemplated with each
scrumptious sip
- Reflections in the Ether - Triple N.E. IPA
10% ABV
This is a collaboration with our friends at Mirror Twin Brewing for Craft Beer Week. A brand-new NE IPA made with Nectaron, Citra, & Sultana Salvo Hops.
- Super Lemon Craze - Lemon Mint Sour
4.5% ABV
Tart and sweet lemons combine with a soft yet expressive mint finish.
- Liquid Gold - Double Hazy IPA
8% ABV
A soft and fruity IIPA boasting tropical flavors, tangerine and stone fruits.
- Mighty Monarch - Irish Red Ale
6.8% ABV
Malty and subtly sweet upfront with a rounded and bready finish. Initially debuting during our bartender brew day, this was Darien’s brew choice. Perfect now for Saint Patrick’s Day!
- Lime Time - Mexican Lager w/ Lime
5% ABV
Mexican Lager brewed with a delightful citrusy lime kiss that makes this lager the patio crusher of the summer.
- Fad-Tastic - N.E. 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!
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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