The Wooden Cask is, hands down, one of the greatest breweries in Kentucky, and their relatively recent taproom partnership with Beards & Bellies has given you all the reasons you’ll need to pay them a visit. Specializing in garden-fresh ingredients and menu items with innovation in spades, this first-class BBQ joint is the definition of a bucket-list restaurant. Without further ado, here’s why you should plan a visit to Wooden Cask Brewing Co. in Newport, Kentucky: 

Welcome to the Wooden Cask Brewing Co.!
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Known around town for their ability to craft a brew for any and every flavor profile, The Wooden Cask has a beer to pair with any item on the Beards & Bellies menu.
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Nothing speaks to the quality of Beards & Bellies like their smoked meats. From pork butt to chicken skewers (pictured here), wings, and tons more!
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The BBQ itself is plenty of motivation to make your way to Beards & Bellies, but if you needed an extra nudge, their space is located in the most impressive taproom in the Bluegrass State.
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The Wooden Cask has some of the finest brewed beers and a perfect space to drink them as you enjoy your BBQ.
While the Beards & Bellies team does their best to innovate, they are not afraid to tackle the classics. These Cincinnati-style wings are a must!
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At Beards & Bellies, perfecting every detail is critical. You’ll never catch them buying anything but fresh ingredients, not only so their food is fresher, but also so they have the flexibility to create.
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I’m not exaggerating when I tell you this was the best cobbler I’ve ever enjoyed. The blackberries in this dessert were freshly picked and combined with dropped dessert biscuits and sugar. No preservatives. No nonsense. Incredible.
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Taking influences from nearby Cincinnati, New Orleans, and naturally, the American South, this joint is everything you want in a BBQ spot plus plenty more! Think you’ll give Beards & Bellies and Wooden Cask Brewing Co. in Newport a try? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! And don’t forget to check out these unique places to stay around Newport, KY. 

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Wooden Cask Brewing Company, 629 York St, Newport, KY 41071, USA