Pivot Brewing Company offers both craft beer and craft cider. | Pivot Brewing
Hey, y’all. Aaron here.
I recently took a brewery tour at Pivot Brewing Co., 1400 Delaware Ave.,because I wanted to learn more about its brewing process.And boy, did I learn some cool stuff.
Here are three unique things you might not know about Pivot Brewing Co.
Solar Power
This solar panel at Pivot Brewing can operate up to 85% in solar efficiency. | Photo courtesy of Pivot Brewing
Pivot’s building is designed to maximize the efficiency of its solar panels — from the angle of the roof down to the materials used in the build. Last year, 85% of Pivot’s energy usage was covered by solar, making it one of, if not the most, energy-efficient breweries in the state.
Fun fact: Most food trucks can plug directly into the building, drawing energy from Pivot.
Cider
This unique cider press gives Pivot full control of its cider’s flavor during the brewing process.
Pivot Brewing Company
Pivot doesn’t use pre-pressed juice. It presses its own apples using an Austrian press, one of only two or three in the country. This method allows for control over the quality + quantity of apples — like controlling sweetness levels. This kind of control allows Pivot to get pretty funky with its cider recipes.
Editor’s choice: Be on the lookout for “Off Trail” — a chai-spiced cider that’s perfect for sitting around a fall campfire.
Beer
When you go to snag a beer, you probably won’t find a blueberry sour aged in the horn of a unicorn for two full moons + brewed with alien space hops. You’ll find approachable beers — like an ale or a lager.
“What we see a lot of,” said head brewer Benjamin Morgan, “is that one person will come in to try our newest crazy cider style + their significant other will say, ‘I just want a beer.’” Don’t get it twisted, though. Sticking with classic styles doesn’t mean sacrificing craft.
If you’re curious about learning more about the processes mentioned above, Pivot offers a free brewery tour every Friday evening at 5:30p.m.
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Vibrant Sunflower | Mon., Sept. 5 | 2:30 p.m. | Painting with a twist, 2573 Richmond Rd., Ste. 320 | $41 | This step-by-step instructional class is taught by Nell Horman and will teach you to paint a sunflower. 🎨
Tuesday
The Jazz Lounge | Tues., Sept. 6 | 7 p.m. | Base249, 249 E. Main St. | Free | Listen, hang out, and enjoy the vibe of local jazz music. 🎷
Wednesday
Springhouse Music Series | Wed., Sept. 7 | 5-9 p.m. | Castle and Key Distillery, 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort | Free, price of purchase | Shop, sip + explore the distillery while listening to 1990s hits from the band NVRMND.
Thursday
Volunteer with snacks | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 12-2 p.m. | FoodChain, 501 W. Sixth St. | Free | Help the FoodChain team assemble locally sourced, nutritious snacks for kiddos across the Bluegrass.
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Because today is Labor Day, the city’s division of waste managementwill not be around making waste collections. Residents that normally receive service on Mondays will instead receive service on Wed., Sept. 7. ♻️
Drink
Tacet Coffee is a new local micro coffee roaster based out of Lexington. The roastery ships nationwide, and only roasts each order’s beans after an order has been placed. Talk about fresh. If you prefer a local pick-up option, contact the owner here. ☕
Cause
Did someone say free cheese sticks? Mad Mushroom Pizza, 3340 Clays Mill Rd., is partnering with God’s Pantry to host a local food drive. On Wed., Sept. 7 from 3-7 p.m., bring in a non-perishable food item + Mad Mushroom will give you a free 10” cheese stick.
Seasonal
The Christ the King Oktoberfest is returning this weekend — Fri., Sept. 9 from 4-11 p.m. + Sat., Sept. 10 from 1-11 p.m. The festival will feature authentic German food, kids’ games, a cake wheel, inflatables, and live music from the band Smash Mouth. 🍺
Plan Ahead
The Secretariat Center, 4155 Walt Robertson Rd., is hosting an event on Sat., Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. called Bluegrass Brunch and Bubbles. This Bluegrass-themed brunch features a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar and proceeds will go to help support adoptable Thoroughbreds in Kentucky. 🍾
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Arts
Arts
Name that artist
Are you familiar with any of these pieces of public art? | Photos by LEXtoday
Do you know the name of the local artist who is responsible for creating these three pieces of public artwork?
If you do, you’re ahead of the game.
We’ll be previewing the artist who sculpted these pieces, and several others around town, in an upcoming newsletter.
Editor’s pick: I hope everyone had a fun + relaxing Labor Day weekend.I hosted my family from out of town. We toured the Four Roses Bourbon Distillery together and then sipped on bourbon in the backyard by the fire. I was also able to tailgate at Kroger Field for the UK football game. Go, Cats. Happy Monday, everyone.
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