RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) — As our Spotlight on Richmond series continues, this stop is perfect for beer lovers — and even those who don’t usually reach for a pint.

Since 2018, Dreaming Creek Brewery has been one of downtown Richmond’s most beloved spots for locally brewed beer. From crisp blonde ales to rich, chocolatey German-style dunkels, there’s truly a sip for every taste.

Owner Charlie Hamilton, a Richmond native, didn’t start in beer. He first tested the waters with a local bar — and quickly watched the locals love craft beer. Just a couple of years later, he opened Dreaming Creek Brewery in a renovated 1968 government building.

“I love this building and I love the history of it. This town means a lot to me,” Hamilton says. “It was pretty boring before — a government building built

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