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(Last updated 5/15/19)

All Week Long, Every Day, 5/10 - 5/19

Harry's - Local Brewery Exacta - All Week Long!
Palomar and Hamburg Locations

Harry's will be having a Local Brewery Exacta all week long. Select your two favorites for $7 from Country Boy, Blue Stallion, Ethereal, West 6th, Braxton, and Alltech's Lexington Brewing

Friday, 5/10


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Equuuleus Collaboration with Ethereal Release, 11am
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

Equuuleus is an American Barleywine, brewed in collaboration with Ethereal Brewing

Casual Pint - Beer Floats with Crank & Boom Ice Cream, 5pm
233 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

Join us for Beer Floats with Crank and Boom at The Casual Pint!


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Country Boy & West Sixth - Release of Country Western Volume VII, 5pm
436 Chair Ave & 501 W. Sixth St

This year's version of Country Western is a S'mores inspired pastry stout. Get ya S'more Country Western!! Four packs of cans available at both taprooms at 5pm


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Ethereal Brewing - Equuuleus Collaboration with Blue Stallion, noon
1224 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Equuuleus is an American Barleywine, brewed in collaboration with Blue Stallion Brewing.

Goodfella's - Choose Your Favorite Experimental Brew from the Lexington Brewing Co, 6pm-close
1228 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Choose your favorite experimental brew from the Lexington Brewing Co. Try a flight of 5 brand new experimental brews from the Lexington Brewing Co. and tell us which one is your favorite! The winning brew will be our next release in the summer of 2019. Everyone who votes for their favorite will be entered into a drawing to win a VIP Brewing Experience with our head brewer, Brandon Martin.

HopCat - Leave Your Mark on Craft Beer Week: A Collaborative Art Pint, 5pm
410 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507

Join West Sixth Brewing to help collaborate on a Lexington Craft Beer Week art installation. A giant pint glass will provide a canvas to express what the Lexington Beer Scene means to you. So come out to draw, doodle, or otherwise contribute to this collaborative project. Snap a photo with this giant beer and lets get weird. Specialty tappings of some of West Sixth's most sought after and hard to find beers will also be tapped.

Liquor Barn Beaumont - West Sixth Tap Takeover, 4pm-8pm
921 Beaumont Centre Pkwy #150, Lexington, KY 40513

From 4-8pm at the Beaumont Liquor Barn we'll have a West Sixth tap takeover.


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Mirror Twin Brewing - Big Beer Tap Takeover, 11am
725 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

On tap will be: Oskar Blues Barrel Aged Ten Fidy, Founders KBS, New Day Imperial Magpie, Avery Raspberry Sour, North Coast Old Stock 2017, Lagunitas Willet Whiskey Barrel Stout 2016, Boulevard Plaid Habit

Whitaker Bank Ballpark - Lexington Craft Beer Week Kickoff Game, 7:05pm
207 Legends Ln, Lexington, KY 40505

Stop by Whitaker Bank Ballpark for the Lexington Legends vs Kansas City game featuring specialty beers from the local breweries, with a special ticket price for a tasting. Box seats and two drink tickets bundled for only $15! Representatives from the breweries will be on-hand to talk about their beers.

Saturday, 5/11


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Maibock Release & True Crime Trivia: Organized Crime, 11am/7pm
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

Maibock, available on draught at 11am, is our classic May seasonal lager. Brewed in the German brewing tradition, this beer has body and a malty backbone but is sessionable and refreshing. Trivia starts at 7pm

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Casual Pint - Beer and Cheese Flight with Rhinegeist , 7pm
436 Chair Ave, Lexington, KY 40508

Join us for Beer and Cheese Flight with Rhinegeist at The Casual Pint!


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Ethereal Brewing - Baba Yaga Returns!, noon
1224 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Join us at the taproom for a great beer release! At noon, we'll tap the newest variation of our revered Russian Imperial Stout.


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Fusion Brewing - Earth and Space - Nebula Release, 4pm
1170 Manchester St #150, Lexington, KY 40508

We’ll be releasing Nebula at 4pm, which is an American IPA with Galaxy Hops. Brewed in the traditional west coast style this single hop IPA highlights the highly sought after aroma and flavor of the Australian Galaxy hops.


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Lexington Diner - Country Boy Themed Menu, All Day
841 Lane Allen Rd, Lexington, KY 40504

Lexington Diner will be offering a Country Boy Themed Dinner, featuring dishes to pair with and cooked with Country Boy beers! The Country Boy crew will be stopping by at 6pm to join in the fun and hand out some swag.

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The Rosebud Bar - Country Boy Tap Takeover, 5pm
121 N Mill St, Lexington, KY 40507

Join the good folks from Country Boy at The Rosebud Bar for a Country Boy Tap Takeover.

Sunday, 5/12


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Pajama Party Movie Day, 11am
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

Come relax in your most comfortable clothes and watch cult classics and fan favorite movies with us as we take it easy this Mother's Day with out favorite people. Movie lineup will be available on social media.


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Country Boy - Mother's Day Cider Celebration, 11am
436 Chair Ave, Lexington, KY 40508

Take a break from beer for the day and check out all of the varieties of our hard cider. We will be tapping up to 12 different varieties of our ciders for the day!


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Ethereal Brewing - Mother's Day Barrel Head Painting Party, 2pm
1224 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Join us for our Mother's Day Barrel Head Painting Party with MHyer Woodwork


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Fusion Brewing - Psychology and Sociology - Breaking Point Release, 4pm
1170 Manchester St #150, Lexington, KY 40508

We’ll be releasing our new Black Saison, called Breaking Point, at 4pm. This Saison is a beautiful rich brown colored ale built on Munich and Vienna Malt while still maintaining the the defining flavors of the Saison yeast.

Monday, 5/13


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Monnik Monday Takeover & Mission Monday: Lexington Community Radio, 4pm
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

10% of all sales will be going to Lexington Community Radio. Monnik tap takeover will include: Eagle Skull Saison, Monnik IPA, Path of Totality Coffee IPA, Voorjaar Saison, and Monnik BBBBP Bourbon Barrel Baltic Porter.

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Brewers of Central Kentucky - Monthly Homebrewers Meeting at West Sixth, 7pm
501 W. Sixth St, Lexington, KY 40508

Ever wanted to learn more about homebrewing? Here's your chance! The Brewers of Central Kentucky will be holding their monthly meeting from 7-9pm. Come out and pick the brains of some of the best homebrewers in the state.


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Ethereal Brewing - Allopatric Project #2 Release, 5pm
1224 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

We'll be tapping Allopatric Project #2 - a Red Rye Puncheon Sour with Cherries.

Goodfella's - Country Boy Beer & Bourbon Trivia, 7pm
1228 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Goodfella's and Country Boy will host their version of beer and bourbon themed trivia with prizes to the top three teams at 7pm. Several Country Boy beers will be on draught as well!

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Mirror Twin Brewing - Mirror Monday Tap Takeover, 11am
725 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

Join us for a board full of mirrored beers! Orange Creamsicle Haze, Snickers Brown Ale, Oreo Cowabunga Stout, Vanilla You, Me, and Mr. PB, Coffee Nutella Brown Ale, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Brown Ale, Key Lime Pie Hazy IPA, Cowabunga w/Nate's Coffee & Vanilla, Fruit Loops Wheat Ale, Nutty Bar Chocolate Milk Stout

Pies and Pints - West Sixth & Fusion Takeover, 5pm
401 W Main St #106, Lexington, KY 40507

West Sixth and Fusion Brewing take over the taps. Come enjoy quality beers from breweries, one a Lexington staple and the other an exciting new comer.

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Tuesday, 5/14


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Test Batch Tap Takeover, 11am
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

Time for the return of one of our most popular events of Lexington Craft Beer Week! We are again planning to replace the taps with over a dozen all new experimental small batch beers made in collaboration with local home brewers and brewers from your favorite Lexington breweries. You don't want to miss this one. Many of the experimental brewers will be on-hand as well. N.E.I.L. Diamond - New England Lager with Edible Glitter Wurst. Beer. Ever. - Pale Ale with Bratwurst, Ground Pepper & Mustard Seed, Marjoram and Sauerkraut Far-East Coast I.P.A. with Raspberry & Basil Snoochie Boochies - Pale Ale with Botanically-Sourced Terpenes Tropisaurus Kveiks - Lactobacillus Kettle Soured Ale fermented with Kveik Yeast, Matcha Tea and Lychee Fruit I AM BRUT - Extra-Dry Hibiscus Kettle Soured Ale How I Could Just Kalamansi - Belgian Farmhouse with Kalamansi The Fungus Among Us - English Porter with Chaga Mushrooms Heavy Race Oats - Horse-feed-Inspired Belgian Style Brown Ale with Toasted Vienna Malt and Turbinado Sugar Cherry Bomb - Oak Smoked Wheat Ale with Tart Cherries Heid Doon Arse Up! - Scottish Wee Heavy with a dash of Smoked Malt and Rye Hop Off Your Rye Horse - Red Rye I.P.A with Amarillo, Chinook & Simcoe Hops El Heladero - Kettle Soured Gose with Mango and Ancho, Guajillo & Puya Chilis

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Country Boy - Forage Food & Beer Pairing and Oud Bruin Beer Release, 5pm
436 Chair Ave, Lexington, KY 40508

Forage food truck will be doing a food/beer pairing from 5pm-10pm and our new Oud Bruin bottles and draught will be released at 5pm


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Ethereal Brewing - Beer Trivia, 7pm
1224 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Sedona Taphouse - Beer Dinner with Ethereal, 6:30pm
3600 Palomar Centre Dr, Lexington, KY 40513

Join us at Sedona Taphouse for a five course beer dinner! The dinner will consist of five small courses paired with five of our own unique brews. Tickets for the event are available at both locations and the cost is $40.

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Winchell's - West Sixth Beer Dinner, 6pm
348 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503, 859-278-9424

The team at Winchell's has HUGE culinary chops, with Chef/Owners Graham and Abe leading the way. These Lexington natives have World Class culinary education and resumes. Come enjoy a uniquely Kentucky culinary experience, more reminiscent of fine dining than the homestyle classics that keep Winchell's pack at nearly all hours of operation. West Sixth beers have been meticulously paired and include staples as well as some of the most sought after beers brewed in Kentucky.

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Wednesday, 5/15


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Graf Release with Pivot, 11am
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

Our collaboration with Pivot Brewing, Lexington's foremost cidery, is a Graf. A Graf is a blend of cider and beer and our's uses a kettle soured Scottish ale and Pivot's dry cider to make a unique beer with the tartness and sweetness of a malty kettle soured ale with the apple crispness of a dry cider. It is refreshing and amazingly drinkable.


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Fusion Brewing - Life Sciences - Petri Dish Release, 3pm
1170 Manchester St #150, Lexington, KY 40508

At 3pm, we will be releasing a Sour Beer called Petri Dish. Don’t miss the release of our Mango and Guava sour ale. A golden ale base provides the playground in which our house sour yeast and bacteria strain have transformed the fruited ale into a delightful patio drinker.

Goodfella's - West Sixth Beer Cocktail Competition, 7pm
1228 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

West Sixth Brewing and Goodfellas Distillery are teaming up for a Beer Cocktail Competition benefitting AVOL. The mixology specialists at Goodfellas each picked a West Sixth beer and crafted a signature Beer Cocktail and we need YOU to pick the winner. To vote purchase a passport to sample 4 beer cocktails and cast your vote for the winner. Percentage of sales go directly to AVOL and by casting your vote you are also eligible to win prizes. The winning bartender will be handsomely rewarded and have bragging rights among the amazingly talented bartending staff at Goodfellas. Base beers and full cocktails will be available to order at the bar so please join us for a beer, a beer cocktail, or a beer cocktail flight all while helping to support AVOL.

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Mirror Twin Brewing - Experimental Tank Takeover & Bourbon Barrel Quad Release, 11am
725 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

Join us for a bunch of test batches as well as the release of bottles of our Bourbon Barrel Aged Belgian Quad!

Mr. Brews - Choose Your Favorite Experimental Brew from the Lexington Brewing Co, 6pm-close
220 Ruccio Way Suite 110, Lexington, KY 40503

Choose your favorite experimental brew from the Lexington Brewing Co. Try a flight of 5 brand new experimental brews from the Lexington Brewing Co. and tell us which one is your favorite! The winning brew will be our next release in the summer of 2019. Everyone who votes for their favorite will be entered into a drawing to win a VIP Brewing Experience with our head brewer, Brandon Martin.

Rock House Brewing - Experimental Tap Takeover, 4pm-10pm
119 Luigart Ct, Lexington, KY 40508

We will be replacing all of our taps with many experimental and variant beers including, but not limited to Watermelon Gose, Cucumber Gose, Peach Milkshake Stout, Blueberry Milkshake Stout, Mocha, Vanilla Milkshake Stouts, Meyer Lemon Wit, Gin Botannical Wit, Raspberry Brett Pale Ale, Guava Pale Ale, Sour Barrel Porter w Figs, Sour Barrel Porter w Raspberries, Sour Barrel Porter w Tart Cherries, Oak Aged Tripel w Strawberries, Oak Aged Tripel w Pistachio and Lemon Peel, Oak Tripel w Hibiscus, Jalapeño Shandy, Guava Vanilla Cream Ale, Lavender Mint Hard Seltzer and More!

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West Sixth - Experimental Beer: Tropical Sour with Vanilla and Lactose, 3pm
501 W. Sixth St, Lexington, KY 40508


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West Sixth Greenroom - Brewoff Winner Announcement, 6pm
109 West Main St., Lexington, KY 40507

Join us and all the local homebrewers for the announcement of the 2019 West Sixth Brewoff winner! The winner's batch will be scaled up and brewed by West Sixth.

Thursday, 5/16


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Double Prize Trivia with Craft Beer Power Round, 8pm
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

Thursday Trivia is always a hit at Blue Stallion and with double prizes and a Beer round, it is sure to be a fun night. Take the opportunity to try all the beer releases from earlier in the week while testing your knowledge of (nearly)useless information.

Belle's Bar - Lexington Brewery Rooftop Patio Party, 7pm
156 Market St, Lexington, KY 40508

Join the folks from Blue Stallion, Country Boy, Ethereal, and West Sixth as they take over the taps at Belle's! They'll also have cans specials available on the rooftop bar.

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Ethereal Brewing - Collaboration with Mirror Twin - IPL, noon
1224 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Release of our collaborative batch of India Pale Lager Amarillo and Mandarina Bavaria hops, brewed with Mirror Twin Brewing.


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Mirror Twin Brewing - Collaboration with Ethereal - IPL, 11am
725 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

Release of our collaborative batch of India Pale Lager Amarillo and Mandarina Bavaria hops, brewed with Ethereal Brewing.

Shamrock's Patchen - Ethereal Six-Tap Takeover & Trivia, 9pm
154 Patchen Dr #87, Lexington, KY 40517

Join us at Patchen Shamrock’s at 9 PM for a good old fashioned tap takeover with trivia starting at 9pm.

The Burl Arcade - Beat the Country Boys, 6pm-9pm
369 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY 40508

Join us at The Burl Arcade and test your skills at Skee Ball and beat the Country Boys. They'll be around from 6pm-9pm!

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West Sixth - Vegan Beer Dinner with Smithtown, 6:45pm
501 W. Sixth St, Lexington, KY 40508

Don't miss the return of the Vegan Beer Dinner! After many requests, we've returned with a menu that is sure to satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike! Chef Sherry Hall has returned (she was the guest chef at our very first Vegan dinner!) to collaborate with Ouita Michel's team at Smithtown Seafood next door. Get your tickets today before we sell out!

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Friday, 5/17


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Tropical Gose Release, 11am
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

A marriage of two things we both hold dear: sours and German beers. This historical style takes on a new twist with generous additions of tropical fruit during the fermentation and hibiscus flowers for a beautiful red color and floral aroma.

Bluegrass Tavern - Choose Your Favorite Experimental Brew from the Lexington Brewing Co, 6pm-close
115 Cheapside, Lexington, KY 40507

Choose your favorite experimental brew from the Lexington Brewing Co. Try a flight of 5 brand new experimental brews from the Lexington Brewing Co. and tell us which one is your favorite! The winning brew will be our next release in the summer of 2019. Everyone who votes for their favorite will be entered into a drawing to win a VIP Brewing Experience with our head brewer, Brandon Martin.


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Country Boy - Papaw's Red Beer Release, 5pm
436 Chair Ave, Lexington, KY 40508

Papaw's Red bottle and draught release at 5pm


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Ethereal Brewing - Flagship Friday!, noon
1224 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Flagship Friday: $1.00 off ALL flagship beers!


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Fusion Brewing - Physical Sciences - Prism Release, noon
1170 Manchester St #150, Lexington, KY 40508

At noon, we will be releasing a White IPA called Prism. Prism is made from our top selling Wit’s End that has been hopped with a combination of classic fruity aroma hops. This beer meets both the Wit and IPA drinkers in the middle with all the highlights of each.

Mellow Mushroom, Two Keys, The Paddock, Local Taco - Local Beer on Limestone, 4pm
All Along Limestone

Starting at 4pm, Country Boy and West Sixth are taking over Limestone! Country Boy and West Sixth will offer different specials at every location, including Mellow Mushroom, Pazzo's, Two Keys, The Paddock, and Local Taco. They'll be bouncing around to all the various spots for a few hours, so find them, say hello, and enjoy some great local craft beer!

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Mirror Twin Brewing - Big Beer Releases, 11am
725 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

Double Barrel Chernobly Release, Rum Barrel Coconut Porter bottle release, and Wine Barrel Sour with Raspberries bottle release

Saturday, 5/18


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Blue Stallion Brewing - Lexipolitan Gose Release, 11am
610 W. 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

We are bringing back this hit collaboration between Blue Stallion and Ethereal with a summery Cosmopolitan-inspired Pomegranate Lime Gose. One of the most requested beers this past year, we heard you and brought it back just in time for summer.

Drake's - Beer & Burgers with Country Boy and West Sixth - All Day
3347 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40502

Country Boy VS West Sixth Beer and Burger Pairing! Both breweries will be on-hand to enjoy a friendly battle of Drake's Chef's take on his version of a Country Boy and West Sixth burger paired with one of their beers! The burger and beer pairing will be on special with each brewery's 32oz souviner plastic cup for you to take home.

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Ethereal Brewing - Trials of the Sun Warrior!, noon
1224 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Trials of the Sun Warrior will feature beers inspired by Central and South American cuisine. Gringo's Food Truck will be here at noon.


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Fusion Brewing - Math and Logic - PEMDAS - Order of Operations Release, noon
1170 Manchester St #150, Lexington, KY 40508

At noon, we will be releasing our Belgian Tripel called PEMDAS. A classic Belgian Tripel, Prism showcases the flavors that the Belgian yeast are known for and provides a punch for those seekers of higher ABV beers.


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Lexington Brewing and Distilling - The Lexington Brewing Co Pro-Am BrewFest, 11am-5pm
401 Cross St, Lexington, KY 40508

Wrap up Lexington Craft Beer Week with the Lexington Brewing Co. Pro-Am Brewfest on May 18th, 2019! Homebrewers from all over the region will be showing off their skills for a chance to win a trip to the 2019 Great American Beer Festival and local breweries will be onsite pouring some special brews! Tickets and event information can be found at www.LexProamBrewfest.com, or the Lexington Brewing Co Facebook page at facebook.com/LexingtonBrewingCo We will have specialty brews on tap from each participating brewery, local food trucks serving up their finest bite, and great music all day long. Tickets include 10 five ounce samples along with a commemorative tasting cup all for just $20!

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Mirror Twin Brewing - New Can Release, 11am
725 National Ave, Lexington, KY 40502

Can release of Slushy Style Sour, Imperial Hazy IPA, and Hazy IPA with Pineapple and Coconut


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West Sixth - Sixth for a Cause with Broke Spoke, 1pm-5pm
501 W. Sixth St, Lexington, KY 40508

Join us to celebrate Broke Spoke community bike shop at the West Sixth Taproom. Activities, cold beers, & 6% of the days sales go back to this great organization!

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Sunday, 5/19


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Country Boy Georgetown - 6th Annual Beer Cheese Contest, 1pm
108 Corporate Blvd, Georgetown, KY 40324

Come try 50+ beer cheese recipes from local cooks and vote for your favorite to help us crown a winner!

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Fusion Brewing - Mobile Battle Axes and Game of Thrones Trivia, 2pm/4pm
1170 Manchester St #150, Lexington, KY 40508

Battle Axes will have their Mobile Axe Throwing Unit at Fusion from 2pm-7pm (weather permitting), and we'll be doing Game of Thrones Trivia beginning at 4pm!

Goodfella's - Special Olympics Bocce Ball Team Fundraiser with Blue Stallion at Goodfella's, 11:30am
1228 Manchester St, Lexington, KY 40504

Join us for a Bocce Ball tournament to raise funds for the Special Olympics at Goodfella's. Tournament starts at 11:30 am and will feature four specialty Blue Stallion tappings, including a Doppelbock Aged in Goodfella's Barrel Pick Four Roses Barrel.

Rock House Brewing - Cupcake and Beer Pairing, 2pm-4pm
119 Luigart Ct, Lexington, KY 40508

Desserts By Rebecca will be making 5 cupcakes using a different Rock House beer as an ingredient. Then we will be pairing each cupcake with the beer that was used to make it. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door; this includes five mini cupcakes paired with five beer samples.

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