When: October 5, 2020
Where: 224 Fairfield Ave, Bellevue, KY 41073
Born out of two home brewer’s love for dark beers, I’d like to formally welcome you to Darkness Brewery. Darkness quite literally gets it name from their heavy focus on producing delicious dark beers. What could be more fitting? Since 2016, this neighborhood brewery has become an oasis for locals to hang out, have a beer, and walk back home before it gets to late. The brewery is located in a former car garage, which gives the taproom a laid back, industrial feel. The walls are covered in colorful, imaginative mural art that are completely out of this world. Additionally, all of the visible wood and metal is reclaimed from places around Northern Kentucky.
Shannon: Because Darkness is located in a former car garage, the taproom can feel a bit small. Their outdoor seating area is actually larger than their indoor space. I think it’s a lot easier to get a growler to go instead of scoping out a seat inside. The staff behind the bar are fantastic about getting you a drink you’re going to love. The first time I ever visited, they recommended I try one of their most popular seasonal beers. It was fall, so naturally that means pumpkin. Blumpkin is a 7.1% ABV black pumpkin ale brewed with real pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Truly one of the best pumpkin beers I’ve ever had.
Other Cool Stuff:
- Brunch on Sundays!
- Darkness specializes in dark beers!
- Open 7 days a week
- Cool tshirts and hoodies available
- You can’t get their beer canned but they do offer growlers to go!
- Outdoor patio space
- Live events
What Shannon Drank:
Shannon: Man on the Moo (Milk Stout) 5.3% ABV – 4.5 out of 5
Shannon: Blumpkin (Black pumpkin ale) 7.1% ABV – 5 out of 5
Brewing Persuasion: 5 out of 5
Feeling persuaded yet?
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