Ethereal Brewing

This place really does have beer for everyone. I say that as someone who isn’t even particularly fond of beer. I enjoy a nice crisp cider, but beer has just never done it for me. Still, I came here, tried a few of their beers, and really enjoyed it.
The bartender was super nice and funny. They have an outdoor seating area, right by a little creek. It’s located in a really trendy little area. I’m afraid I don’t remember the exact name of it, but I got a beer that had passion fruit and another fruit in it, and it was surprisingly tasty! It was very light and sweet. I also tried their white ale, which was super light and refreshing.
I definitely hope to go back here, and maybe even broaden my beer horizons!

There is a beer for everyone at this local brewery.
We stopped by to check it out and found a dog-​friendly joint offering unique brews at prices that are lower than expected. This is a great place to spend a couple of hours with friends.

Cool location, nicely done gathering spot… HOWEVER did a 5 beer tasting, the beer was just not good.
On the good side the portions of the samplers were good, and the cost was reasonable ($ 2.00 per pour). The branding was good and the location was eclectic and pretty cool. So that being said I wanted to like it, I really did… BUT I really didn’t, I just didn’t.
The beer — was not good, out of the five I tried not one would I want to ever drink again. I chose everything from a saison, to wheat, to IPA, to the oatmeal stout. Not one was worth ever drinking again.
The service — when I requested the sampler our bartender flopped a sticky notepad down in front of me and asked me to list the ones I wanted to try. I am not sure the thought process behind this process, however if I wanted to make a list I might as well pour my own too. When I decided to settle up my wonderful bartender had to be summons because he was in the middle of downing a sandwich at the bar.
There are a lot of craft beer spots in Lexington this one has a cool location, this one has a cool «hipster» feel, and absolutely no reason for me to ever go back. IF you are going to be a place that makes and sells beer, you are going to have make good beer, and sell it not have the process «self serve». I would recommend passing on this spot.

This brewery is amazing. The atmosphere and service were spot on. I can’t wait to go back and bring or family and friends who visit Lexington here to have a pint.

Nice place. Several non conforming beers to choose from, dart boards and open patio seating. I tried the Dark Saison, it was really smooth and tasty.

If you don’t try the sour beer here you’re crazy. Probably the best beer I’ve ever had. Match that with one of the coolest brewery buildings I’ve been in, and a beautiful river side patio, you’ve got all the makings of a TOP NOTCH brewery. Lots of dogs outside which I didn’t love, BUT I assume they would welcome cats as well. Corn hole board!

I really wanted to give Ethereal 5 stars. They have it going on with the amazing outdoor patio and the trendy indoor space.
The problem was that I just didn’t love the beer as much as I wanted to. Since it was my first time visiting, I tried a flight of four so that I could try a selection, and none of them wowed me. I should have followed other reviewers’ advice and tried the sour beer maybe? Either way, I just found the four I tried kind if meh.
Regardless, I WILL be back. The patio is just too nice to pass on!

Really cool reuse of an old factory… high ceilings, cool windows, great outside patio. They have their own beers on tap, plus a few guest taps. Complete with dart boards and a food truck pulled inside, you’re pretty much all set here for an afternoon of drinking. We devoured the beer cheese and pretzels that they sell behind the bar, delish! Cool little area with an ice cream store, a distillery, another small bar and a restaurant. Worth the trip!

A small, cozy interior, and a great patio on the river that’s great if the weather cooperates. Service was fast and friendly. The brewery has great beer. Highly recommended.

YESSSS. Ethereal… Yes. After coming here last night to grab a couple beers with friends, I left with a very full and hoppy (see what I did there?) tummy.
To start, Ethereal’s beers are innovative and delicious. I like that Ethereal has intentionally incorporated the science behind brewing, which makes you feel like the beer has been specifically designed for pure greatness. I’ve been on an IPA kick lately, so I started with the Wanderland IPA (an American IPA) and finished with the Creature IIPA (American Double /​Imperial IPA). Both were great tasting and had a nice bitter flare to them. I personally enjoyed the Wanderland the best.
Ethereal has a cool, architectural vibe with exposed brick and high ceilings. It’s spacious, so it doesn’t feel crammed when it gets busy and the noise level is kept to a decent level, which is a huge draw for me.
Lastly, Ethereal’s pricing is extremely reasonable; most beers were $ 3 – 4 for a 10 oz portion and $ 5 – 6 for a pint, which is a steeeeal for how good these beers are.
If you haven’t gone to Ethereal, go now. At this very moment. Ok, go!

Ethereal is one of my favorite place to go hang out with friends and family.
First off, their beer is always good, and they always have several beers at a time that I want to have. They have a chemist who works with the yeast and a master brewer. This family run operation is precise, friendly, and results in some great beer. The bar tenders are always very friendly, though they don’t always give you a properly tapped beer, often leaving way too much head, resulting in a loss of 2−3oz of beer.
The environment inside is pretty neat and post industrial. The extremely high ceilings allow for some sound to dissipate. During the warmer months, the outdoor seating provides a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors. Surrounded by trees, other restaurants and bars, and Town Branch creek, you can hardly tell you’re in an old industrial area.
They always have beer cheese and pretzels, and they frequently have food trucks. Check their Facebook page or lexbeerscene to see who’s there on a given night.
Ethereal is a solid establishment in Lexington.

I am SO glad this area of Lexington has been built up because we were desperately in need of a place for post-​college young people to go out and not feel old and creepy. And at the center of it all is Ethereal, a beautiful little brewery with an incredible patio.
Sure, this place is cozy and chill in the winter (and the PERFECT time to snatch up and snack on some of that cheap-​as-​heck local beer cheese), but in the summertime it really shines. With a big outdoor patio with plenty of seating, occasional live music, and an open floor plan into the bar, Ethereal is really the epitome of Lexington summer living.
I also have to recommend the flights — at $ 2 per each 5 oz. serving, it is a STEAL! They recommend trying 6 – 8 beers, but there’s not really a minimum or maximum. The bartenders are really friendly, and will help you make a selection if you’re stuck or just clueless about beer (like me). I last visited Ethereal on a quiet, rainy Monday and was so pleased with the calm and inviting vibe. Definitely one of my new favorite Lexington digs!

Disclaimer: am am not and do not pretend to a beer connoisseur. However, Ethereal brews a wide variety of beers that will be sure to even satisfy your friend who studied abroad in Germany during Oktoberfest. What is the best about Ethereal is the large patio, indoor/​outdoor seating, and the location away from the downtown scene. An added bonus is that they allow dogs (or at least I’ve seen dogs there before). Definitely worth a visit!

We took a tour with the owner. He was very open and informative. I highly recommend. The brewery has a lot of great beers, theirs and other breweries. Not a huge IPA drinker, I had the Dark and Razzy, which was a very good dark beer – a little sweet, but not a «fruit» beer (i.e. lambec fromboi). Their oatmeal stout is also good.
It’s a fun little place, and then you can explore the other businesses in the Manchester district.

This is a love it or hate it type of brewery amongst my friends. I would describe their beers as non-​typical. The seem to always have a saison on tap. I don’t know of anyone else in town that makes that style regularly. I have heard they have done a few sours, but haven’t been able to try one myself.
It’s a great old building in an interesting location with plenty of seating and parking.
If you haven’t been and enjoy breweries, give it a shot. You might love it, or you might hate it. Even if you can’t stand their beers, you can always get something else they have on tap.

Loved this place, such a fun environment!
Here is the flight of drinks that I ordered :
3– Anamaly-​Saison: tasty, light tasting but it is 6.8% ABV
4– Meloen-​Hoppy Grissette: I liked it more than the first and it’s 4% ABV
5– Wanderland– American IPA, fruity taste like something I’ve had from Samuel Adams, has that familiar taste to it.
7– White Ale– Belgian Witbier– reminded me of a bud light. Not a fan
9– Abaddon– Belgian golden strong — my favorite beer so far. It’s fruity after taste really makes me crave more and hits the spot for me.
15-​Blue Stallion– Oktoberfest: I may be biased because I love seasonal beers but this is my favorite second compared to Abaddon.
I loved the experience and would highly recommend you to try the flight of drinks if you’ve never been here or are indecisive as I am.

This place has great out door seating with a cool look and vibe. I wish that look and feel was what I got the entire time I was there. The beers are unique and tasty. I have to use the beer print out that usually lays some where on the bar to explain what the beers taste like because the wall only shows you the names of the beer which really hint to nothing at all. Yes the pictures they draw on the board for the title of the beers are cool, but WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?
I might be one of the few that dislike this place. They also tend to serve up their beer with a bit of hipster pretentious attitude. I can so do without that.
That being said, I will go here to meet friends for drinks, but will so not go to this end of the parking lot if I am alone.

Dropped in tonight for something cold and it was a perfect night to sit by the river. I tried their Oatmeal Stout and found a new bff (beer friend forever). I’ll have to come back for more in-​depth research. Lovely Lucy of Han Cook In (
) was also here tonight and we came home happily stuffed.

The Good: nifty location, decent beer selection, nice outside seating.
Th Bad: still under construction, something lacking from the flavor of the beers.
The Rundown: Esthetically I see a lot of potential in this place. Having seating overlooking Town Branch Creek is a nice change and provides a nice view. Now for what you really wanna know about, the beer. Though they do have a decent selection, their beer hasn’t taken a real taste profile yet. Between the two beers I had they have a similar underlying flavor however there is nothing really outstanding about their beer. Both were smooth, and fit what the styles were supposed to taste like, however didn’t really provide anything special.
The Impression: the beer was ok, I will come back to try different styles. I’m looking forward to when this place really comes together. Right now though, it is more of a cool place to be than to go there for amazing beer.

First, let me clarify that I don’t give five star reviews lightly, which is why I didn’t review Lexington’s newest brewery after my first few visits. In other words, or clarification… it was a fiver even at first impression.
I love how their beers are of a wide array. They brew the first five on the list right there in house. The first time, I only tried the Saison and the IPA… both were excellent and I was thinking that there was no way that they could master and satisfy me with more than two beers. At each visit, I was proved wrong. I’m not afraid to admit.
The inside is a bit small, but the newly paved patio is quite large and will be happening in the summer or warmer months.
I met the owners at an event prior to their opening. I’m not quite sure of their background, but I think that it’s the son who is the genius brewer and the parents who are the investors. I try not to get too much in the know, but that’s the vibe that I get.
If you’re in downtown and looking for a cool spot, check out the distillery district… that’s where this place is, along side of The Break Room, Barrel House Distillery, and the soon to open Middle Fork.
What I love most about the Lexington beer scene and each of the breweries is the unity. Don’t think that you will go to any of of breweries and ask or probe to find out which one is better, they each answer with the same answer, that even our local restaurants have. Each possess the same quality… class. Ask them, and you’ll know what I mean.