What Our Brewers Are Drinking This Summer

When you spend your days brewing beer, people tend to ask one question over and over:

"What's your favorite beer?"

The truth is... it depends.

The first hot stretch of a Kentucky summer calls for something different than a chilly fall afternoon, and even our brewers rotate what's in their glass as the seasons change. So we asked our head brewer, Andy Smith, and our NuLu brewer, Tyler Farquhar: What West Sixth beers are you reaching for this summer?

Andy’s Picks:

Strawberry Kölsch

“It’s a refreshing brew year-round, but Strawberry Kölsch hits just right in KY Summer. Brewing it with lightly kilned Pilsner malt provides a canvas that allows the strawberries to shine. We add over 2,000 lbs of pureed strawberries per batch of Strawberry Kölsch. It’s very well-balanced with strawberry flavor, but it still drinks like a beer.”

Strawberry Kölsch is available seasonally all over Kentucky, in cans and on tap, while supplies last!

Covington Haus Lager

“Light and crispy, but still full flavored. Brewed with Pilsner malts along with Czech and German noble hops. I'm a sucker for Pale European Lagers. When we opened Covington Haus I was super excited to add this as a mainstay on the tap-list, and, I’m still just excited to drink it every single time I visit Cov. Especially in the summer!”

Covington Haus Lager is available on tap at West Sixth Covington Haus year-round!

Hop Static Ch. 15

“I'm an IPA fan through and through. The Hop Static series has truly allowed us to experiment with so many different hop varieties, including new varieties when they come available to brewers. Ch. 15 includes Dolcita, Eclipse and Mosaic hops. I think we were all excited about Dolcita in this Hop Static. It delivers really unique peach and subtle orange citrus profile that's super tasty in the Summertime.”

Hop Static Ch. 15 is available on tap and in cans all over Kentucky, until the channel changes!

Tyler’s Picks:

Table for 6

“Belgians are my jam, but some styles can be a bit too intense for hot weather. This table beer, though, hits all the right notes while also being sub-4% and light bodied.”

Table for 6 is a #NuLuBrewed beer that’s available on tap at West Sixth NuLu, while supplies last!

Pennyrile Pale Ale

“When I'm feeling something hop-forward but want to keep it on the lighter side, Pennyrile is always there. There's a reason Citra and Mosaic are staple hops for brewers everywhere, and they really shine in this classic beer. The name, the color, the taste... To me, they all blend in a way that anchors this beer firmly in Kentucky”

Pennyrile Pale Ale is available all over Kentucky, year-round, in cans and on tap!

NuLu Lager

“Spelt is one of those ingredients where, the second I tasted it in a beer, I knew I had to work it into at least one recipe. After some experimentation, I brewed my own take on a pale lager with a blend of spelt and Pilsner malts. This beer definitely edges into light lager territory while still holding some nutty, crackery malt character and a soft German hop bite.”

NuLu Lager is a #NuLuBrewed beer that’s available on tap at West Sixth NuLu, while supplies last!

So... What's Going in Your Cooler?

Whether you're team lager, team fruit beer, team Belgian, or firmly committed to IPAs year-round, there's a West Sixth beer ready for summer.

The only real question is: Which one are you grabbing first?

Stop by any West Sixth taproom, grab something good to drink on tap, and take home your favorite cans - or find ‘em wherever West Sixth is sold.

We'll see you on the patio.

The Magic of Local Mash

It’s a beautiful Thursday evening in March, March 26th, to be exact, and you’re waiting in line on Bellaire Street for entry to one of your favorite events of the year: Local Mash, West Sixth Lexington’s annual food and beer pairing celebration.

You got here at 5:30 to be among the first folks in the door at 6, excited for an evening when top local chefs and West Sixth Brewing come together for an incredible night of small plates and craft beer. The event officially begins at 6:00 p.m., with chefs and beer experts serving up their creative pairings at stations throughout the brewery. Food service runs until 8:30 p.m., giving you plenty of time to sample everything and chat with friends. After 8:30, the main taproom stays open for regular pours and a relaxed hangout as the party winds down. Chances are, you’ll probably be one of the last lingerers, soaking up the atmosphere until closing.

Exactly two years ago, you stood on this very sidewalk waiting to enter Local Mash for the first time. Of course, the event had been going on much longer, but in 2024, you and your partner decided you’d treat yourself to a beautiful date night at West Sixth. Your friend had been there before and recommended it, and this was the first year they were totally shutting down the brewery, opening it only to Local Mash ticketholders. Plus, they added another chef. After years of making excuses to stay home on that same Thursday evening, you finally decided to buy the tickets. If they shut down the brewery, then it must be one heck of an event, you thought.

And, boy, were you right about that. That evening was, dare you say, magical. Eight different chefs from around Lexington came together for one night only to create small plates to pair with West Sixth beers. You love small plates and West Sixth, so this description alone makes you wonder why you didn’t get tickets before 2024.

As you wandered between stations, tasting some of the most delicious creations, you realized Local Mash exceeded expectations.

Previously, you hadn’t imagined that beer and food went together. Wine, sure. Spirits, yes. But beer always felt a little more like a casual hang than a fancy date night. Local Mash changed your view on that. Of course, the plates were delicious the last two years, but they were so well complemented by their beer pairings that you couldn’t imagine eating them any other way. Last year, for example, you still remember Chef Alex Green’s Italian-inspired pork larb that was paired with Pennyrile Pale Ale (one of your personal faves from West Sixth). The richness of the dish was so well balanced by the bready malt and fruity hop profile of the Pennyrile that at the end of the night, you found yourself loitering around Mileta’s station just in case they had some leftovers. They didn’t, but of course they didn’t; it was delicious.

Once you discovered your love of food & beer pairing, you started experimenting with your own beer pairings at home and hosting little beer dinners. Your friends and family love it, and so do you, but there really is nothing like Local Mash.

As you emerge from your reminiscing, you hear a woman on the sidewalk say, “Can I see your ID?”

“It’s not often I get asked that these days. Of course.”

The woman laughs, looks at your ID, realizes you are well over 21, gives you your wristband, and sends you inside.

When you enter the West Sixth beer garden, you are immediately overcome by the scent of delicious-smelling food. West Sixth always looks so cozy, but during Local Mash, the air has a hint of excitement. People enjoying themselves, indulging in food and beer to their hearts' content, fill the brewery with energy and light. Even though it’s technically after dark.

You collect your passport and glass from another woman stationed by the beer garden door.

She asks, “Have you been to Local Mash before?”

“Oh yes, it’s our favorite event of the year.”

“Ours too,” she replies, “would you like a refresher on how it works, or are you set?”

“I just go to the stations in whatever order, with my glass, and someone marks off when I’ve tried each plate and beer, right?”

“You got it. And if you want a full pour at any point, our main taproom bar is open as well. Enjoy!”

“Oh, we will,” you hear your partner say behind you. You knew they also loved this event, but hearing the excitement in their voice makes you realize you’ve both been fully taken in by the experience.

“Where to first,” they say

“Hmmm...well...I’ve kinda got my eye on Pearl’s to open,”

“Excellent choice, then let’s do Smithtown,”

“Mhmm, then County Club, followed by Sidebar,”

“After which, I want to try Granddam.”

“I think I might go to West Sixth Cantina after Sidebar,”

“Which just leaves both of us going to Nourished Folks for our final dish and beer!”

You high-five your partner, acknowledging the brilliance of this game plan. You both bee-line for Pearl’s.

This is your favorite night of the year. Great food, great beer, great company. For a very reasonable $70, you get a small plate from each of the 8 participating chefs, the plate’s carefully chosen West Sixth beer pairing (~6oz), and your tasting glass, which, yes, you get to take home and add to your collection. That’s like a meal for one at a lot of restaurants these days — and you got to try 8, AND 8 beers in one spot?? What more could you ask for?

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2026 local mash menu

West Sixth's Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Cricket Press Ornament (Copy)

Cricket Press has once again knocked it out of the park with this collectible wooden ornament! It’s the perfect, local trinket for anyone who loves Kentucky and Craft Beer.

Looking for some last minute gifts for the craft beer and local biz lovers on your list? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here’s our top recs for last minute gifts you can get right here at West Sixth!

Cricket Press Ornament

Cricket Press has once again knocked it out of the park with this collectible wooden ornament! It’s the perfect, local trinket for anyone who loves Kentucky and Craft Beer.

Snake Cake PLS!

Bourbon Barrel Aged lovers will love you for this one! We’ve still got a few bottles of Snake Cake hanging around our taprooms, perfect to snatch up and wrap up for that one family member with a dessert stomach. Clocking in at 13% ABV, with decadent flavors of chocolate and vanilla, and a touch of spice from the Bourbon Barrels, this is one rich gift.

Wow ‘em with NYE plans!

Looking for a bigger ticket item? How about taking care of a loved ones’ NYE plans?? Book ‘em a table reservation package for two or a beer garden table in Lexington, complete with Smithtown’s Frito Misto, draft tickets, champagne, a sweet treat, and more! Or, for our non-Lexingtonians, snag party passes at West Sixth NuLu or West Sixth Covington Haus (pro tip: a bundle of six party passes comes with a table)!

An Embroidered Crew-neck, Perhaps?

If you haven’t snagged a cozy crewneck from westsixthonlinestore.com for someone on your list yet – do it! It’ll keep ‘em warm while they rep West Sixth! Grab ‘em a six-pack of something to go with it, too, for added beer points.

Treat ‘em to a Private Tour!

While we no longer offer Public Tours, you can book a private tour that fits your schedule (or theirs) anytime at westsixth.com/tours or by emailing tours@westsixth.com. It’s a fun hour-ish where we taste a couple West Sixth beers, and take you through our brewhouse, warehouse, and brewing process from start to finish! Plus, mention this blog in your email request for 20% off a Private Tour!

Christmas Ale!

You can never go wrong with a six-pack (or two) of Christmas Ale under the tree. Trust us! Our big, bold winter warmer is sure to warm the heart and ruddy the cheeks of at least one person on your list!

DISCLAIMER: We are not responsible for any strange side effects you might experience from consuming Christmas Ale. This includes, but is not limited to, sudden “ho ho ho-ing”, the “beardification” of previously shaven faces, or something doctors are referring to as, “Jingle Bell Syndrome”.

Not sure about their beer taste? Try a West Sixth Gift Card

It’s simple, yet elegant. So simple, yet, so perfect. Get that beer lover a West Sixth Gift Card. We promise they’ll be happy, and we promise you can quit sweating about what to get the guy/gal/human pal that already has a whole garage fridge full of craft beer.

BONUS: Pair with a Smithtown Gift Card for lunch on you!

Slap ‘em with a Sticker Pack

Stickers! We all know someone who has something (or many things) absolutely covered in stickers. Why not grab ‘em a West Sixth sticker pack to add to the mix? These guys are water -proof and super-cute, so your bestie can bedazzle their emotional support water bottle with West Sixth stickers to their heart’s content! Sticker variety pack is available in taprooms…or grab some stickers for $1/ea on the online store!

Gaga for Glassware

Whether you are a beer drinker or a local lover, we all align somewhere, and that somewhere is glassware. Good glassware is the tops for gift giving. Grab some pint glasses or can glasses for your favorite craft beer geek’s collection, or grab some new “water” glasses for grandma. Boom. Gifted.

Tried and True: West Sixth IPA for Christmas

This one’s for everyone, tbh. Well, everyone 21+ obviously. It’s a classic. A West Sixth IPA six-pack, 12-pack, or pair of stovepipe cans is guaranteed to make anyone’s Christmas a little brighter. From die hard fans to first-time sippers, when you throw our citrusy, well-balanced, flagship IPA in stockings this Christmas, the whole crew will hop for joy!

Or…find something unique at Last Call Art Market!

Join us in the Barrel Room on Saturday December 20, 2025 at LAST CALL ART MARKET! We’ll be packed to the brim with local vendors — everything from ceramics to jewelry, prints, and homemade dog treats —so, you’re sure to find something amazing for everyone on your list!

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Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, y’all!

We hope you found something on this guide to help complete your 2025 shopping list…and if not, don’t worry, just come drink a beer. ;)

Behind the Brews: West Sixth NuLu’s Brewer Talks Collabs for IPA Fest 2025

IPA Fest at West Sixth is back on August 9th at all locations, and this year, we’re bringing the heat with the most collaborative beers and guest taps we’ve ever featured.

In anticipation of all the IPA Fest fun, we chatted with Tyler Farquhar, our brewer & facilities manager at West Sixth NuLu, who brewed two standout collabs for the fest: one with Gravely Brewing Co., and another with Holy Grale. He gave us the lowdown on how these beers came to life, what makes them special, and why you should absolutely be tasting them at our 5th Annual IPA Fest on August 9th.

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🍻 Be My Neighbor

Nick (Left) and Tyler (Right) on brew day for the Gravely/West Sixth Collaboration.

Collab with: Gravely Brewing Co.
ABV: ~7.8%
Style: Thiolized IPA
westsixth.com/ipafest

How did this collab come to be?
Gravely has been a longtime favorite of mine since they opened. As I was planning brews for IPA fest, they made the announcement that they’d be moving their taproom to NuLu. I’ve wanted to collaborate with Nick and Will for a while, so naturally, this was a perfect opportunity to put our heads together for something special!

What was the experience like working alongside another brewer? Any fun moments from the brew day?
Collaboration and community have always been huge priorities for me as a brewer, so any chance to work with someone else is exciting. Nick was one of the first friends I made in the Louisville scene and has been extremely supportive and encouraging. He and Will helped me build the recipe for this beer and provided valuable feedback on ingredient choices, processes, and everything else that goes into getting a beer on tap.

Brew days aren’t always exciting; there’s lots of down time in between steps. Collabs help liven things up with conversations and camaraderie - swapping stories about getting sprayed with hops, discussing the newest yeast strains on the market, or enjoying a couple beers and the incredible aromas you’re cooking up. Plus, having extra hands for clearing out spent grain and moving hoses around is always appreciated!

Tell us about the beer.
Since we brewed this at West Sixth NuLu on our 3bbl system, we had the flexibility to try something new (to us) and bold. Thiolized beers - typically IPA, though Gravely has made a lager - rely on a mix of special yeast, select hops, and even grape skins to extract powerful flavor and aroma, usually tropical fruit/berry. Vic Secret, Hallertau Blanc, Idaho Gem, and some Citry Cryo help build a profile to support those thiols: think white grape, orange juice, fruity pebbles, and just a hint of dank/floral character to round it out.

Any inspiration behind the name?
“Be My Neighbor” is a Mr. Rogers-style toast to Gravely’s new NuLu Taproom (coming this fall!!), and to the delicious, experimental, out-of-the-box beers that are created when a couple of awesome KY brewers come together.

How does this compare to other West Sixth IPAs?
For folks who attended Big Beers, this one will appear similar to “Mega Lazerwave” with its fluffy mouthfeel, juicy flavor, and big fruity punch on the nose. However, the berry aroma comes through much stronger and the supporting hop aromas add even more complexity. Really, though, this is something truly unique.

If this beer was a person at IPA Fest...
[They are] bringing the energy with upbeat music, positive vibes, and probably a brightly-colored outfit!

And what do you hope people say after that first sip?
Holy $H!7, this is crazy!

Dog breed comparison?
A loud, goofy pittie mix (see image)

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🍻Sacred Seeker IPA – Holy Grale Collab

“ I’m honored for the opportunity to brew with, and learn from the folks at Louisville’s “Church of Beer.””

Collab with: Holy Grale
ABV: ~7%
Style: West Coast-inspired IPA
Your gentle reminder: westsixth.com/ipafest

What was the most exciting part for you, collaborating with Holy Grale?
This place is a Louisville institution with a top-notch selection of beers from all over the world. Every offering is selected with intention and served with reverence. I’m honored for the opportunity to brew with, and learn from the folks at Louisville’s “Church of Beer.”

What was the brewing experience with Holy Grale like?
Staff at Holy Grale receive ongoing education regarding each item on the menu, food and beer alike. They often engage in discussion about beers - ingredients, flavor profiles, pairings, preferences - and this particular beer will be no different. Owners Lori Beck and Tyler Trotter and manager Lucy Brown bring a wealth of knowledge gained through travel and the connections they’ve made. They provided a great deal of support and expertise as we built this recipe, which is one of my favorites to date. 

“This one is a more restrained, delicate approach to an IPA”

What’s the beer like?
This one is a more restrained, delicate approach to an IPA. Rooted in the classic West Coast framework, we kept the base malt lighter (a nice Bohemian Pils from Weyermann) to create a brighter flavor that accentuates the hops. Bittered with Magnum, we also added a mix of Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial, Citra, and Galaxy throughout the boil and whirlpool, plus a single dry hop with more of the same. As it finishes, I’m getting layers of delicate floral notes, citrus and resin, a touch of pine, and a fruity punch from the Galaxy to round things out.

Any interesting ingredients or techniques?
The Bohemian Pilsner malt is the only “unexpected” ingredient, but not without reason. It adds body without excessive color and contributes a delightful cracker-y flavor that works perfectly as a background for the hops.

What made you all want to make this particular beer together? Was there a guiding idea or inspiration?

The folks at Grale have been instrumental in pushing me to learn and grow as a brewer. In fact, since making the jump to brewing professionally, it’s been a dream of mine to make a beer that they put on tap. It’s even better that they have been involved in the whole process.

Maine Beer Co., in Freeport, ME, gave us our “lightbulb moment” when planning this recipe. With iconic hoppy concoctions like Lunch and Peeper often making appearances on the Grale taplist, we decided to brew something in the same vein: pronounced bitterness, a layered and complex hop aroma, and a slightly-dry finish. 

“The folks at Grale have been instrumental in pushing me to learn and grow as a brewer. In fact, since making the jump to brewing professionally, it’s been a dream of mine to make a beer that they put on tap. It’s even better that they have been involved in the whole process.”

How does this one stack up next to classic West Sixth beers?
Inspired by the classic interpretation of this iconic style, this is a beer for lovers of W6IPA or Pennyrile, though the lighter flavor and body might make it approachable for those who aren’t complete hop-heads.

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Final Thoughts

“Our Head Brewer, Andy Smith, and the rest of the crew back in Lex, deserve all the shoutouts. When I saw that we were brewing an Italian Pilsner with Burl Brew, I knew that one would be at the top of my list! ”

Tyler, what beers are you most excited to try for the first time at IPA Fest? 

As a former Lexingtonian I am THRILLED to see some awesome collabs and guest taps from our Lexington neighbors and our main West Sixth team. Our Head Brewer, Andy Smith, and the rest of the crew back in Lex, deserve all the shoutouts. When I saw that we were brewing an Italian Pilsner with Burl Brew, I knew that one would be at the top of my list! Plus, Ethereal is a frequent stop whenever I visit, so I can’t wait to see what we cooked up with them this year!

Final question: what’s your favorite West Sixth IPA of all time?
Probably the Dry-Hopped IPA (Anniversary beer). I already love W6IPA, and that version took it to a whole new level! Big ups to our Head Brewer, Andy [Smith], on that one.

This feels like a good spot to mention, the Dry-Hopped IPA is one of two beers coming back in cans on August 9th as part of the IPA Fest fun (Second Fiddle Simcoe is the other)!

Come taste these collabs (and a whole lot more) at IPA Fest, August 9th. All beers – including the two in this blog post will be on the taplist at ALL Locations! Tickets are $18 in advance and we’ll have a limited. number of $25 tickets at the door—grab yours now at westsixth.com/ipafest.

These are something special—don’t miss ‘em.

L to R: Krushing IPA (NuLu Brewed Triple IPA, also available at IPA Fest), Be My Neighbor Thiolized DNEIPA w/ Gravely, Sacred Seeker, IPA w/ the Holy Grale

12 Reasons We Love Lexington

From the folks at West Sixth who live, work, and beer here.

This year, our hometown of Lexington, Kentucky turns 250 years old. — and if you live here, you’ve probably already started celebrating with all of the fun our friends at 250Lex have brought to this quarter-of-a-milennium milestone. And while we didn’t personally brew beer for all of those years (we’re only 13, baby), we’re proud to be part of this moment and this place.

To celebrate, we’re releasing a special edition of our Pennyrile Pale Ale—the bluest can, and arguably the most Kentucky beer we make. The label, designed by our friends at Cricket Press, features the Lexington skyline and the surrounding horse country in all its glory. We call it the “Cityrile.” And it got us thinking: maybe the best way to show off this can is to show you what Lexington means to us.

So here it is—a deeply unscientific, highly sentimental list of the reasons we love Lexington, straight from our team at West Sixth Lexington.

You can grab the Cityrile can starting Monday, June 23, 2025, exclusively in our Lexington taproom.

Cheers to 250. We love you, Lex.

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12. Lexington Cemetery

Everyone in this town unironically agrees this is one of the most peaceful, beautiful places in Lexington. Old trees, gorgeous blooms, and somehow always the perfect breeze —it’s our spot for a long walk, reflective moment, or spooky little picnic. It’s a reminder of the past that makes the present feel a little softer.

11. Coffee & Donuts

At West Sixth, we’ve always celebrated this part of our city — from the first batch of our Magic Beans Coffee Stout to our more recent Country Western 13: Baker’s Dozen, Lexington’s donut & coffee legacy gets some good rep in our coolers. Whether you’re sipping a house-roasted espresso or housing a chocolate glazed, we’ve got options. Shoutout to spots like Lussi Brown (pictured), Magic Beans Coffee Roasters (located here at 501 West Sixth St), DV8, North Lime, Coffee Times, and the 294389438 other great local spots for keeping us sugared, caffeinated, and coming back maybe too often.

10. Public Art

Lexington is full of color. Murals, sculptures, painted utility boxes, crosswalks—we put art on everything and we’re proud of it. You can’t walk more than a block without running into something creative, surprising, or Instagrammable. And honestly, we’re better for it.

9. UK Sports

If you live in Lexington, you bleed blue. We pack Rupp, we tailgate at Kroger Field, and we have passionate opinions about starting lineups, coaching strategies, and why it’s never just a rebuilding year. Even if you’re not a sports person, you’ll find yourself yelling at a TV eventually. It’s part of the deal.

8. Keeneland

Keeneland is Kentucky magic. All of us are waiting all year for the spring and fall meets. You get a little dressed up, place a bet that makes no logical sense, eat a hot brown at 10 a.m., and somehow it all feels perfectly normal. It’s less chaotic than Derby, more elegant than it needs to be, and always the best way to spend a Spring or Fall day.

7. City Meets Country

You can be downtown grabbing a beer, and 15 minutes later you’re out by a fence post watching horses trot through foggy fields. That’s Lexington in a nutshell—city culture, country beauty. And sometimes both at once, like when someone in Carhartt walks into the art museum.

6. Nicholasville Road

We hate it. We bond over it. It’s our shared trauma. Everyone in Lexington has detoured half an hour out of their way just to avoid Nicholasville Road at 5pm, and honestly? That’s growth. If you know, you know.

5. Big Blue (the building)

We know the Lexington Financial Center isn’t technically the tallest building in the world… but spiritually? It towers over our skyline and our hearts. It’s taller than the Taj Mahal, Big Ben, and (probably) Spider-Man’s apartment. We said what we said.

4. Woodland Art Fair

We are so proud to be a returning vendor and sponsor of this annual, quintessentially Lexingtonian event. Every August, we willingly go sweat in a crowd of strangers to look at pottery, listen to live music, and buy earrings we didn’t know we needed. Woodland Art Fair is peak Lexington summer: humid, local, full of lemonade, and of course, West Sixth beer. And if you’ve never been, August 16 & 17, 2025 isn’t far away at all — mark your calendars.

3. Downtown Events & Markets

Between the Saturday Farmers Market, parades, pop-ups, and festivals, downtown Lexington knows how to have a good time. Next time you’re at one (Farmer’s Market? Pride? July 4?) We’ll be the ones with the West Sixth tent & vehicle yelling “Need a beer?!” to everyone who walks by.

2. The Craft Beer Scene

We’ve got a great thing going here. Lexington’s — and Kentucky’s — craft beer scene is full of passionate people making excellent beer, and supporting one another while doing it. Whether it’s collabs, festivals, or guest taps, we’re proud to be part of a city that shows up for its brewers. (But yes, we do still have the best IPA. Just saying.)

1. The People

Yeah, the buildings are cool. The horse farms are beautiful. The traffic is bad. But Lexington is Lexington because of the people who live here. The artists, the small biz owners, the teachers, the brewers, the city workers, the weirdos (with love)—y’all are what makes this place home. Thank you for building this city, and for letting us be a small part of it.

Here’s to 250 years of Lexington.

And here’s to what’s next. Come grab a Cityrile and celebrate with us.

Our Drinking Team Has A Trivia Problem - and other Team Name Ideas for Trivia At West Sixth

Yep, we’ve got Trivia. Yep, your team needs a name. Whether you borrow one of ours, make up your own, or drop your best ideas in the comments, just remember, we all put our smarty-pants on one leg at a time!

Keep scrolling for some of our best ideas ;)

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1. The Real Housewives of West Sixth

2. Lazerbrains

3. We came to win a $50 gift card and drink beer, and we already drank our beer

4. The 100 men who think they can beat a Silverback Gorilla in a fight

5. DEFINITELY NOT Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman from Mythbusters

6. Designated Drinkers

7. Smarty Pints

8. Skibbidy-Trivia

9. Only A Little Hazy

10. Here for Mimosas and Bloody Marys, but willing to answer your silly questions

11. Beer Island

12. Trivia is for (Hop) Lovers

13. IP-YAY WE WIN!

14. Too West Too Sixth

15. The Golden Beers

16. Hop Talk

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We host Trivia every single Sunday:

• 11:30am in Lexington

• 5pm at West Sixth NuLu and Covington Haus.

See you there, brainiacs.

Host Your Holiday Party at West Sixth Brewing: Perfect Spaces for Every Festive Celebration! 🎄

We just launched this year’s batch of Christmas Ale! That got us thinking about winter-time gatherings, the Holiday Season, and Holiday Parties! Have you started planning yours yet?

Whether you're organizing an office celebration, a big family gift exchange, or a holiday party with friends, West Sixth Brewing has the perfect space to host a warm, welcoming event. With three unique venues, our seasonal Christmas Ale on tap, and the best of Kentucky-made beer, you’ll find everything you need to make this year’s holiday party unforgettable.

Here’s what each of our amazing spaces have to offer for the season:

1. Celebrate in the Heart of the Brewery - The Barrel Room in Lexington, KY

If you're looking for a cozy, casual space with a classic brewery feel, our Barrel Room is an excellent pick. This inviting area, where we store our barrels of wild and sour beers, can host up to 75 guests—perfect for office parties or family gatherings. While the space isn’t heated, it stays comfortable during winter and gives you the authentic brewery experience with plenty of local charm. Plus, with a private bar stocked with West Sixth brews (including our popular Christmas Ale!), you’ll have all the essentials for a festive evening.

• Ideal for: Office parties, family gatherings, close-knit groups

• Capacity: Up to 75 guests

• Perks: Private bar, relaxed brewery ambiance

• Location: Lexington, KY

2. Design Your Dream Holiday Party at West Sixth NuLu in Louisville, KY

Want to make your holiday celebration truly unique? West Sixth NuLu’s second-floor event hall is a spacious, customizable venue with room for 150 guests (standing) or 100 (seated). The space serves as a blank canvas for your holiday decor ideas—whether that’s an elegant winter wonderland or a laid-back festive gathering. You’ll also have private restrooms, a bar, and access to a cozy second-floor outdoor deck. And if you need more space, the upstairs lounge can be added to accommodate even more guests or create an intimate breakout area.

• Ideal for: Larger holiday parties, cocktail events, themed gatherings

• Capacity: 100 seated, 150 standing (with additional lounge space available)

• Perks: Private bar, restrooms, outdoor deck

• Location: Louisville, KY

3. Celebrate the Season in the Scenic Outdoors at West Sixth Farm, Frankfort, KY

Imagine a holiday party on a beautiful, 125-acre Kentucky farm. Our West Sixth Farm venue offers options for groups large and small, including The Flat (which can hold up to 500 guests) and canopy-covered picnic areas ideal for cozy gatherings. This rustic, picturesque setting is perfect for enjoying Kentucky’s winter beauty with friends, family, or colleagues. With the charm of the countryside and plenty of space for mingling, eating, and enjoying drinks, West Sixth Farm makes for a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration.

• Ideal for: Company parties, family reunions, holiday celebrations with large groups

• Capacity: Up to 500 guests at The Flat; smaller canopy spaces available

• Perks: Stunning farm views, relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere

• Location: Frankfort, KY

Why Choose West Sixth Brewing for Your Holiday Event?

At West Sixth Brewing, you get more than just a venue—you get a team committed to making your event smooth and stress-free. We’re here to help with every detail, from planning to execution, to ensure you have a memorable, seamless experience. And with our seasonal Christmas Ale ready for the holidays, your guests will enjoy an exclusive taste of Kentucky-crafted beer in every sip.

Ready to Book?

Make this holiday season one to remember by hosting your celebration at West Sixth Brewing! Visit our Private Event Page , email privateevents@westsixth.com, or call us at (859) 705-0915 to check availability, get pricing details, and start planning your event. Let’s make this season festive, fun, and full of cheer! 🎄