The 8th Annual Lexington Craft Beer Week kicks off tomorrow Fri., Oct. 15 + runs through Sun., Oct. 24. This weeklong event celebrates Lexington’s vibrant craft beer community.
Next week will feature collaborations between the city’s best breweries + the release of 40 new beers across town.
We’re hoppy to highlight the most highly anticipated beer releases + break down all the best events.
Sip slowly because there is a lot to take in here.
Kicking things off is a hyper-local collaboration between Country Boy + West Sixth — Country Western Vol. 9. Every ingredient from this IPA comes straight from Kentucky. There’s no better way to drink local than snagging a pint of this beer.
The Void — Kentucky’s first sake brewery — is teaming up with Wisebird Cider Co. to create a one-of-a-kind cider-sake hybrid.
We can’t round out the week’s worth of wacky releases without mentioning Rock House Brewery’s Appalachian Golden — a strong Trippel brewed with Mountain Dew.
We’ve highlighted our favorite releases + events of the week below.
Beer Releases
Fri., Oct. 15
Ethereal + Rockhouse | Krisp E Boi | Japanese Rice Lager collaboration with Rock House and Sake Bombs
Mirror Twin | It’s Raining Cats + It’s Raining Dogs | 2 New England IPA Can Releases Benefitting the Humane Society
Sat. Oct. 16
Blue Stallion + Ethereal | Strawberry Shortcake Sour
The Void Sake Co. | Sake Seltzer Releases | A new line of low ABV flavored, carbonated sakes on tap
Sun., Oct. 17
Rock House | Pumpkin Beer
Mon., Oct. 18
Blue Stallion | House Cider Release | Blue Stallion will be releasing their first-ever cider.
Rock House | Appalachian Golden | Appalacian Golden is a strong Tripel brewed with Mountain Dew.
Tues., Oct. 19
Blue Stallion | Test Batch Tap Takeover | Come test crazy concoctions like a Pawpaw fruit IPA, a Sour Pumpkin Ale + a Pickle Sour.
Wed., Oct. 20
Multiple Breweries | Hops for Hand Collaboration |
Many breweries will be releasing a collaboration IPA to honor a fallen brewer + friend — Scott Hand. This beer was a collaborative effort between the local breweries and the Kentucky Guild of Brewers. All proceeds from the sale of this beer will go to a fund in Scott’s name.
Thurs., Oct. 21
Blue Stallion + Mirror Twin | When Life Gives You Lemons | New England IPA with lemonade and a Weizenbock Sour Release.
Fri., Oct. 22
Mirror Twin | Don’t Forget to Bring a Towel Vol. 3 | A strawberry rhubarb pie beer
Rock House | Double Kick Drum | Imperial IPA
The Void + Wisebird Cider | Cider-Sake Hybrid | Madeusing The Void’s signature Junmai sake and heirloom apple cider from Wise Bird.
West Sixth | Snake Nuts | An imperial stout with a hefty dose of peanut buttery goodness
Sat., Oct. 23
Ethereal + Mirror Twin | International Party Lager | India Pale Lager
The Void Sake Co. | Twilight of the Ancients | A sake infused with local blackberries and coffee
Fusion Brewing | Third Eye | A 3-Year Barrel Aged Golden Ale Sour Blend
Events
Sat., Oct. 16
Country Boy | Nate’s Coffee Stout | 9 a.m. | Brunch available all morning. Nate’s Coffee will be onsite to taste different roasts and blends, as well as Nate’s Coffee Stout on tap and in cans.
Sun., Oct. 17
Fusion Brewing | Sunday Funday Trivia | 4 p.m. | Prizes available to all winners.
Mon., Oct. 18
Country Boy | Beat the Brewer at Malibu Jack’s | 6 p.m. | Win Country Boy merch by beating the brewers at your game of choice. Bowling, go-karts, video games, and pop-a-shot are all in play.
Tues., Oct. 19
Country Boy | Harry Potter Trivia | 7 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 20
Fusion Brewing | Yappy Hour | 4 p.m. | Bring your pup into the taproom for free treats and giveaways. $1 off flagships all day.
Thurs., Oct. 21
Rock House | Hocus Pocus Trivia | 7 p.m.
Country Boy + West Sixth | Tap takeover at Shamrocks Bar & Grill | 6 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 22
Country Boy | Tates Creek Rd. Takeover | All Day | Country Boy is taking over Tates Creek Rd. with a Block Party starting at 4 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 23
Country Boy | Cider Day | All Day | The Lexington taproom will have 12 ciders on tap
Rock House | Adoption Day | TBA | Lexington Humane Society Adoption Day at Rock House
Sun., Oct. 24
Country Boy | Chili Cook-off | Georgetown, 1 p.m. | Try chili from 50 different competitors from across central KY. Vote for your favorite pro chef + average Joe chef after tasting them all.
Rock House | Aluminum Can Pinewood Derby | 2 p.m. | $15 gets you a blank can, pinewood kit + 1 beer ticket. Compete for prizes.
These are our favorite events and releases of the week, but a complete list of Lexington Craft Beer Week Releases + Events can be found here.
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