The Lexington Brewing Company was established in 1794. Although the brewery's name has changed back and forth over the years, one thing that hasn't is the tradition of brewing fine beer using the local limestone water. This lasting legacy continues with the newest entrée in the market, Kentucky Ale from Alltech's Lexington Brewery Company.
Early brewers produced ales, porters and common table beers in the English tradition of using top fermenting yeast. This method produces robust beers with a degree of bitterness.