About Ethereal Brewing
Ethereal Brewing is a brewery and taproom on Manchester Street in Lexington's Distillery District. It sits on the 25-acre site of the old James Pepper Distillery, which made bourbon from 1879 and sat abandoned after 1958. Ethereal was the second business to open on the revived property.
Andrew Bishop found his calling while visiting an uncle who ran a small brewery in Northwood, Iowa. He partnered with Brandon Floan, who loved the science of brewing.
Sours are a big part of the list. Muffin Man, a blueberry muffin sour, began as a small batch and became a flagship because regulars insisted. Wanderland West Coast IPA and Throwback, a classic American pilsner, are regulars too.
The bar also pours batched cocktails, ciders, seltzers and a long bourbon list. Ethereal is dog friendly and family friendly.
From Ethereal Brewing's own website, read September 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Map
Questions people ask
Is Ethereal Brewing dog friendly?
Yes. Ethereal is dog friendly and family friendly.
What if someone in my group does not drink beer?
The bar serves batched cocktails like an Old Fashioned and a margarita, plus ciders, seltzers and bourbon. There are non-alcoholic options on the menu too.
What else is in the Distillery District?
The old Pepper Distillery site now holds a cidery, a craft ice cream store, a coffee shop and several places to eat and drink.
Which breweries are close by?
Wise Bird Cider Co. and Burl Brew are both 0.1 miles away. Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co is 0.7 miles away and Blue Stallion Brewing Co. is 1 mile away.
Answers come from Ethereal Brewing's website, read September 24, 2026.
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Before you visit Ethereal
Start with Muffin Man if you like sours, since regulars made it a flagship. If you prefer something crisp, Throwback and Omerta are both pilsners.
Check the current menu on etherealbrew.com before you go, and pick the Manchester location. Ethereal also runs a PublicHouse and a Slice House, which are separate spots.
Plan to walk around the district. Wise Bird Cider Co. and Burl Brew are about a two minute walk away. Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co is a short drive.