West Sixth Brewing Company

About

West Sixth Brewing Company operates as a premier craft beer manufacturer in Lexington, Kentucky, transforming a historic 100-year-old former Rainbo Bread Factory into a state-of-the-art brewing facility. Established in 2012, this Kentucky-based brewery specializes in producing approximately 30 distinct beer varieties annually, including innovative IPAs, seasonal rotators, limited releases, and specialty bottled offerings. The company demonstrates advanced manufacturing capabilities through their comprehensive brewing, canning, and bottling operations, serving distribution networks across Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati markets. Their production facility emphasizes quality control and environmental sustainability while maintaining Kentucky Proud certification standards. West Sixth Brewing has expanded their manufacturing footprint beyond the flagship Lexington facility, operating multiple locations including the NuLu taproom in Louisville, West Sixth Farm in Frankfort spanning 125 acres, and the Covington Haus facility. This multi-site approach enables enhanced production capacity and regional market penetration. The brewery distinguishes itself through commitment to social responsibility via the Sixth for a Cause Foundation while maintaining focus on innovative brewing techniques and quality manufacturing processes. Their independently crafted approach ensures consistent product excellence, supporting retail partnerships with restaurants, grocery chains, and liquor distributors throughout their service territory. West Sixth Brewing exemplifies modern craft beverage manufacturing through technological innovation, sustainable practices, and community engagement.