Brewery Profile

West Sixth Greenroom

For visitors tracing Lexington’s beer scene, this stop represents the downtown taproom side of a brewery whose production identity is rooted elsewhere in the city. West Sixth Brewing was established in 2012 in the historic Bread Box building on West 6th Street, a former Rainbo Bread Factory site that houses its main brewing, canning, and bottling operations. The Greenroom at 109 West Main Street is the secondary taproom, so a visitor should expect a place to drink West Sixth beer rather than a full production brewery tour by default. Its connection to the larger operation is still central to the visit: the beer served here comes from a company with more than 40 employees, statewide Kentucky distribution, and reach into the Cincinnati area of Ohio.

Travelers coming through this part of Kentucky often look for a mix of recognizable local flagships and smaller releases that show what a regional brewery is doing beyond its widest-distributed beer. West Sixth fits that pattern through an extensive portfolio led by West Sixth IPA, along with 14 year-round canned offerings and rotating small-batch beers from the Sixfold and Barrel Aged series. That range makes the Greenroom a useful stop for someone who wants to sample the brewery without heading to the main West 6th Street facility. It also gives context for West Sixth’s broader public identity, which includes community engagement through programs such as Sixth for a Cause and the Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter initiative.

Because specific amenities are not established here, the taproom itself is the place to confirm the day’s pours, hours, seating arrangements, package availability, food options, and any events. Visitors interested in production activity should note that the canning and bottling operations are associated with the Bread Box facility, not necessarily the Greenroom. For a beer-focused itinerary, the Main Street address can function as an accessible tasting stop centered on West Sixth’s core and rotating lineup. Anyone seeking a particular release, especially from the small-batch or barrel-aged side of the portfolio, should check directly with the taproom before planning around it, since availability can change.

West Sixth Brewing operates with a staff of over 40 employees, focusing on high-quality production and community engagement initiatives. The brewery was established in 2012 within the historic Bread Box building in Lexington, Kentucky, a structure previously utilized by the Rainbo Bread Factory. Production includes canning and bottling operations, supporting distribution across Kentucky and into the Cincinnati area of Ohio. While the core facility is located on West 6th Street, the West Sixth Greenroom functions as a secondary taproom located at 109 West Main Street. The brewing portfolio is extensive, featuring the flagship West Sixth IPA alongside 14 year-round canned offerings and numerous small-batch releases from the Sixfold and Barrel Aged series. The company maintains a commitment to social impact, supporting non-profits through programs like Sixth for a Cause and the Pay it Forward Cocoa Porter initiative.

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109 W Main St, Lexington, Kentucky, 40507

Phone: 8597050915

Website: https://greenchecklex.org/resources/business-directory/west-sixth-brewing/