Let’s start with a pop quiz – who here knows what beer cheese is? Bonus question – did you know that Kentucky has its own beer cheese trail?! This might come as a surprise to many, but the “Kentucky Beer Cheese Trail” is a culinary and craft beer experience that showcases one of Kentucky’s unique specialties: beer cheese. Beer cheese is a savory spread made from cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, and various spices. It’s often served with crackers, pretzels, or vegetables and is a popular appetizer or snack in the state. Have we piqued your interest yet? Great, because some of the best beer cheese in Kentucky can be found at JK’s at Forest Grove, a rural gem you might have to trek to in order to indulge.

Tucked away down a bumpy rural road in Winchester, Kentucky, you’ll find JK’s at Forest Grove, a quaint cafe that you might miss if you aren’t keeping an eye out.
Google Reviews Jonathan Weitzel
This hidden gem is the perfect place to grab a satisfying lunch, whether a hot brown with a side of macaroni and cheese or an open-faced roast beef sandwich.
Tripadvisor Carri H
It looks like your typical country store from the outside, but this charming little restaurant has a huge menu with some impressive offerings.
Google Reviews David Bolinger

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The sandwiches, burgers, and open-faced melts are HUGE, many of which are served with a traditional country cooking side.
Google Reviews David Bolinger
Perhaps one of the best offerings from the food menu is the beloved local favorite - the beer cheese! As part of Kentucky’s Beer Cheese Trail, many visitors have declared this stop to be the best of them all.
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As one of the great local options in town, JK’s has been serving up delicious home-cooked fare for years, making it truly an impressive off-the-beaten-path locale.
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So the next time you’re taking a scenic drive among the rolling hills in the country, make sure to venture down this rural road and stop on in for a delightful lunch.
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What do you think about JK’s at Forest Grove? Is this some of the best beer cheese in Kentucky? Sound off in the comments section! Or, if you want to try your hand at this incredible Beer Cheese Trail in Kentucky, have at it! Report back to us your favorite stop. And if you want to make a road trip out of it, make sure to remember all your road trip essentials before you leave!

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JK's at Forest Grove, 4636 Old Boonesboro Rd, Winchester, KY 40391, USA