Ohio Brewpubs

MB - Microbrewery/brewery/contract
BP - Brew Pub/Restaurant
P - Pubs

AKRON

(HBS)Grape and Granary 1035 Evans Avenue 44305 1-800-695-9870 Fax: 1-330-633-6794
ASHTABULA

(MB)Lift Bridge 1119 Lake Avenue, 44004, 216-964-6200
ATHENS

O'Hooley's, 24 West Union Street
BLUE ASH

(BP)Watson Brothers Brewhouse 2785 Lake Forest Dr 45242
CANTON

(BP)The Brewhouse Pub And Grille 426 Portage Street 44720
CINCINNATI

(BP)BarrelHouse Brewing Company at 22 East 12th Street. 513-421-2337
Steve Heller (hellersn@uc.edu) reports that: Current brews are:
Cumberland Pale Ale
Hocking Hills Hefeweizen - Wheat (Banana taste)
Powder Horn Porter
Duveneck Dortmunder - Lager
They do also have some seasonal brews, one is Red Leg Ale which we be only sold at Riverfront Stadium (Reds and Bengals), another being Red Leg Lager which will be sold at the brewery.
Food: Sandwhiches, Pizzas, Salads

Steve thanks Rob at the Barrelhouse for this info!
Jeremy Price (pricejy@UCBEH.SAN.UC.EDU) reports: My personal favorite! Within walking distance from Main street brewery they have about 6-7 fresh ales and lagers on tap. Come on Friday night for a pint of unfiltered "real ale" drawn using an authentic beer engine. Never too crowed, this pub usually has cool Grateful dead-type bands, pool tables and good food. If you go for happy hour, pints are only $1.50
BarrelHouse maintains a website

(BP)Buckley Brewery & Grill 28 W Fourth St/Suite 221
(BP)Brew-Works I-75/71 south and take the pike street exit
Jeremy Price (pricejy@UCBEH.SAN.UC.EDU) reports: The building itself used to be the old Bavarian brewery, which closed several years ago. It was restored into a party store, a beer store (with the largest selection of beer in the world!) a restaurant, brew-pub, cigar lounge with walk in humidor, and brew on premises. This place rocks! The master brewer was the first ever to win 4 medals at this years American beer festival! At any given night there can be 8-16 brews on the menu; most german style: Alt, Kolsch, Pilsner, Bock, HeffeWeizen, Munich Helles, Dortmunder etc. Also on the menu is several Pale ales, porter, an incredible imperial Stout (sometimes served with chocolate), a Scottish wee heavy, Belgian triple, and even a barley-wine. Beyond these brews, there are also several other beers on tap. The food is to die for, Shepherds pie, German and polish sausages, fresh pizzas and pasta. Ah man! Maybe I will go again tonight! There are three bars on three floors, and don't forget to check out the pool tables in the cigar lounge. Under new management, there will soon be an out door beer garden! YES!
(MB) Devil Mountain Brewing Co. 1625 Central Parkway
(MB) Hudepohl-Schoenling 1625 Central Parkway 45214, 513-241-4344
Hudepohl-Schoenling is a major regional brewery.
(MB)Mad Monk Brewing Co Ltd 49 Central Ave Suite 507
(BP)Main Street Brewery 1203 Main Street 513-665-4677
Steve Heller (hellersn@uc.edu) says Over The Rhine Raz-A Rasberry Wheat, pretty good actually. They occasionaly have a Blueberry Pale Ale also (don't know the name of it).
Woody's American Wheat
Main Street Pale Ale
Abigail's Amber
Steamboat Stout
All of the above are excellent, especially the Stout. They also make Red Leg Root Beer, which I haven't had yet.
Food is excellent, with a cajun slant...and they have a raw bar which is very expensive (remember Cincinnati is nowhere near water).
Allan Hensley (allan@iglou.com) reports:I work at the Main St. Brewery in Cincinnati. We now have a Bock beer on that is excellent. It has a dark color, roasted chocolate flavor, and is very potent. I would highly recommend stopping in and trying some of this beer before it is gone. We are currently opening a 30 barrel brewery so that we can expand our beers on tap to about 9 or ten instead of the current 6 varieties. The food is excellent. Although the other reviewer was correct in saying that the raw bar is a little pricey, we have specials on it during happy hour. Also $1.50 pints during happy hour.
(BP)Rock Bottom 10 Fountain Square
Another branch of the Denver chain.
(BP)Teller's Of Hyde Park 2710 Erie Avenue
CLEVELAND

(BP)Buckeye Brewing Co. 25200 Miles Rd. 44146 (216)292-2739 (in Bedford Heights)
(MB)Crooked River Brewing Co. 1101 Center Street, 44113, 216-771-2337
Mike Bruner (bruner@picard.admin.udayton.edu) says: They do not have a restraunt or tour, but the beer is available in many stores and downtown area bars. However, I'd say the quality isn't anywhere near that of GLBC.
Mark Herbert (herbert.4@osu.edu) reports: now offers tours Wed 4-6 pm and Sat 9am-noon. I think their Black Forest Lager is the best microbrew in Ohio.
(BP)Diamondback Brewing Co 724 Prospect Ave
(BP)Firehouse, 3216 Silsby Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-BREW,
(BP) Great Lakes Brewing Co 2516 Market St 44113, 216-771-4404
arbiter@interport.net (Joel Hoag) says: I must comment on the Great Lakes Brewing Company in Cleveland. Even though I live in NYC the GLBC is most likely the best BP I've ever visited. The beer and food are excellent, and the building itself is fabulous.
Mike Bruner (bruner@picard.admin.udayton.edu) says that it is fantastic. They have many memorable beers. The common ones (which they are beginning to sell unpastuerized in area stores) are Dortmunder Gold, the Eliot Ness (Vienna style lager), Burning River Pale Ale, and the Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, which is fabulous. They have many (20-30) other beers that they brew seasonally and don't bottle. Examples are the Peerless Pilsener, a stout I can't remember the name of, Scoth Ale, Cleveland Brown Ale (they may be changing the name...) and others. Around Christmas they sell an exceptional Christmas Ale that has a healthy cinnamom flavor.
(BP)Rock Bottom, 2000 Sycamore Street, Flats Powerhouse 216-623-1555
(BP)Wallaby's, 3005 Clemens Rd., 216-808-1700
(MB)Western Reserve Brewing 4130 Commerce Avenue (by East 40th Street-Two blocks North of Chester Avenue.) (216) 361-2888
Tours available by appointment.
Maintains a website
COLUMBUS

(BP)Barley's 467 North High St., 43215, 614-228-2537
Paul Dickfoss (dickfoss.1@postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu) reports: Great pub food and a wide selection of beers brewed in house, many of them seasonal that will keep you comming back. I suggest the Russian Imperial Stout for a rich color and strong, complex flavour-- excellent. Local entertainment is provided in Barley's Underground with a great view of the brewery. Barleys is one of the best Columbus has to offer. The price is competitive, for food and beer in downtown Columbus.
Mark Herbert (herbert.4@osu.edu) reports:the Scotch Ale excellent.
Curtistex@aol.com reports: I was recently at Barley's and can report that the Scotish Ale is very good as is the American Pale Ale. The Meatloaf isn't too shabby either. The Stout needs a bit of work though. The og was a little low for a Russian Imperial and it tasted more like a milk stout than a good hearty bitter brew. The pub itself is a livesaver when you are stranded in Ohio for a week, it was the best beer I had in the state.
(MB)Columbus Brewing Co., 535 Short St, 43215, 614-224-3626
(MB/B)Gambrinus 1152 South Front Street, 614-444-7769
(BP)Hoster, 550 South High Street, 43065, 614-228-6066
Derek Haas (lhaas@netwalk.com) reports:has several smooth hoppy beers, including a Gold Top Lager, Dark Lager, and Amber Lager. A Pale Ale (rumored to be called Reverend Pearly's Pale Ale)has been tested and tried by myself at different stages of fermentation, and promises to be excellent! Standard, moderately priced pub food is served here with local entertainment and Great Beer!
(BP)Medallion, Westerville
GARRETSVILLE

(BP)Alessis, 8148 Main Street 216-527-5849
HIDEAWAY HILLS
(BP)Blueberry Hill Restaurant/Rush Creek Brewery, 1 Lodge Lane (614) 569-7944
Curtistex@aol.com reports: They have a micro brewery operating under the name of Rushcreek. 325 gallon capacity and two beers, offered as light and dark. The light is supposed to be a lager( untested by me) the dark is an ale decent but in serious need of hops.
INDEPENDENCE

(BP)Winking Lizard
INDIAN SPRINGS

(MB)Madcap 6856 Forest Hill Lane 45011
KENT

(P)Ray's Place 135 Franklin Ave. 44240 330-673-2233
(HBS/LS)Riverside Wine 911 N. Mantua St. (Kent) 44240 (330) 677-4400 Ê
Wine, beer for sale along side homebrewing supplies.
LANCASTER

(BP)Hide-A-Way Hills
semi-private.
MANSFIELD

(BP)Schmidt's
(BP)Wooden Pony 37 E. 4th Street, 45902 419-524-2739
Ken Kiplinger (kiplikm@erinet.com) says they serve Big Spring Bitter (light ale), Sand Stone Special (golden Ale) Red Band Ale (Pale), Reformatory Stout, and Brewmaster's Special.
Food: Complete Lunch and Dinner Menu
Hours: 11am-midnight M-T, 11am-2am Saturday, Closed Sunday.
They also maintain a website here
MARBLEHEAD

(MB)Front Waters Brewing Co 8620 E Bayshore 43440
MAUMEE

(BP)Bavarian Brewing Co. PO Box 1011/1500 Holland Rd
NEW ALBANY

(BP)New Albany, 1 Club Lane, 43054,
private country club, members only.
NEWARK

(BP)Bunky's Licking Brewing Company Restaurant and BrewPub
Maintains a website
NORTHFIELD

(BP)Northfield Park Microbrewery 10705 Northfield Road, 330-467-4101

David Gunn (nfdbrewer@aol.com), the master brewer, reports: We make four steadfast beers: Crimson Colt Ale, Silks Cream Ale, 40-1 Stout and Winners Wheat. Also seasonals throughout the year. Open 7 days/nights a week with live and simulcast racing.
Carrie Ryman, (nfdadv@aol.com) reports: Check out their Microbrewery Nights Out. You get admission,parking and program to the racetrack plus six samplers, two full pours, allyoucaneat BBQ wings, cheese and veggies, a brewery tour and a handicapping seminar for only $20 per person. Featured every six weeks.
PORTSMOUTH

(BP)Mault's Brewpub 224 Second Street 45662
(BP)Portsmouth Brewing Co.
Bill Smith, (kc8lgw@yahoo.com) reports:I must reccomend a visit to the Portsmouth Brewing Co.in Portsmouth,Ohio.I've tasted all but their Vulcan Dark Ale,but I'm sure it will be as satisfying as these listed which are exceptional!The" Red Bird Ale" has been brewed there since 1843 is a classic"steam"is smooth and creamy with a thick head."Portsmouth Pilsner" is a golden lager,a true German Pilsner brewed with hops from the Chech Republic and has a good "hoppy" chracter.Babe'sBrown Porter uses Chocolate and Black Patent malts that give this beer a great aroma and a slight chocolate aftertaste.Tettenanger hops give Ira Mault's recipe the perfect hop flavor and finish!The "Kristall Weisen" is a refreshing filtered wheat beer made with the finest malted barley and wheat.Saaz hops,grown in the Pacific Northwest,give this Lager just enough bitter to quench your thirst."Real American Pale Ale"is a potent ale and is bittered with Perle hops,but the fruity,floral taste and aroma are properties of the Cascade hop.which is un! ique to this style of American ale."Spartan Export"is a Dortmunder beer,medium dark lager,made with 2-row Palr and Munich malts.A true German Oktoberfest bier!"Vulcan Dark Ale"this extra dark brew will please alldark enthusies.Chocolate Malt and plenty of Perle hops adorn this ale!Finally on their current menu is"PBC LIGHT"normally I don't like LITE beers,but PBC is very drinkable,and only 3.2%alcohol by weight.The addition of a little Flaked rice and the low hopping level make this LITE beer full bodied and satisfying.The food is also good!Check it out
STRONGSVILLE

(BOP)Brew Kettle 15143 Pearl Rd., 44136, 216-846-HOPS.
Same place as Ringneck (which is a MB)
(BP)Mad Crab 12492 Prospect Road
(BP)Melbourne's 12492 Prospect Rd
Roger Kirkpatrick (kirkpatr@mcnet.marietta.edu) reports:Melbourne's has been sold and may open before summer

(MB)Ringneck Brewing Co. 15143 Pearl Rd., 44136, 216-846-HOPS.
Roger Kirkpatrick (kirkpatr@mcnet.marietta.edu) reports: The beer was not bad.
TOLEDO

(BP)Maumee Bay, 27 Broadway 419-243-1302
(MB)Black Swamp 4956 Monroe St/Unit C2
WARREN

(BP)Ohio Brewing Co 1460 Central Pkwy SE
WESTLAKE

(BP)Wallaby Brewpub 30005 Clemens Rd
WILLOUGHBY

(BP)Willoughby Brewing Company4057 Erie St.Ê44094 440.975.0202 Fax: 440.975.1080
Todd LeVeck, (tleveck@lycos.com) reports: I was there for the first time last week, and the IPA is fabulous, as is the food and decor. The bar is in an old warehouse, fitting in perfectly with the downtown atmosphere of Willoughby. Also, the southwestern pizza is a perfect match for the hoppy IPA.