Kentucky: Lexington Brewing, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale
Kentucky is a bourbon lover’s paradise. A trip down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail can be life changing experience. From well-known distillers to local favorites, Kentucky is known for bourbon. For beer lovers, Lexington Brewing is a must stop on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience. The brewery’s barrel aged ales have been wooing beer lovers for years.
As the oldest craft brewery in Lexington, Kentucky, Lexington Brewing has established itself as a leader in the craft ale industry. In addition to making beer at the facility, the company produces a variety of spirits in the distillery. By using the spent barrels from the distillery, Lexington Brewing has created sophisticated beers.
Lexington Brewing’s Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is the most sought after ale of the brewery. Using bourbon barrels, the Kentucky Bourbon Ale is ages for up to six weeks in the barrels. Absorbing notes of vanilla and oak, the beer sips almost like a fine spirit.
The Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is best enjoyed in a sniffer. This beer should be savored, not chugged. Like a well-crafted bourbon, the nuanced flavors are released over the palate as you sip. This beer is a perfect way to end an excellent meal or relax by a fire. Cigars are option.
Lexington Brewing’s Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is available in bottles as various retailers.
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