The Best Breweries in Ohio

Ohio has over 400 breweries, but which are the best? In ranking order, here are the best breweries in Ohio:

Planning an Ohio trip? Check out my Columbus beer and travel guide here, Cleveland guide here, Dayton guide here, Cincinnati blog here and Hocking Hills blog here.

Jackie O’s Brewing: Athens & Columbus

Jackie O’s is best known for their stupendous Barrel Aged Stouts, Barleywines and Porters. Everything they make is delicious, but their barrel aging program is really what makes them the number one brewery in Ohio. Jackie O’s has four locations in Athens—Public House Restaurant, Uptown Brewpub, Taproom and Brewery and The Bakeshop and they also have Jackie O’s on Fourth in Columbus.

CLAG Brewing Company: Sandusky

CLAG is quietly emerging as a powerhouse brewery cranking out stellar IPAs, Lagers and Stouts. Their taproom is shared with Small City Taphouse and both tap lists are full of incredible beers and guest taps. They’ve got delicious food as well. This spot is a delight to visit.

Hoof Hearted Brewing: Marengo & Columbus

Hoof Hearted is definitely a “hype brewery” but they live up to their hype. They are best known for their IPAs, but their Stouts and Sours are also great. Their original taproom is in Marengo and they have a second space in downtown Columbus.

Masthead Brewing Co: Cleveland

Masthead crushes the Hazy IPA game. Located in downtown Cleveland, their taproom is a fun and spacious building with a pizza kitchen as well. Their barrel aged beers are also gaining notoriety.

Little Fish Brewing Company: Athens & Dayton

Little Fish is focused on using local ingredients for both their beers and their farm-to-table restaurant menu. Their Wild Ales, Sours and Stouts are what they do best. Their original taproom is in Athens and they have a satellite space in Dayton.

Land Grant Brewing Company: Columbus

Land Grant has a large tap list with a large variety of beers available. Their Sours are the most impressive but everything is well done. They have a massive outdoor space and frequent events.

Branch and Bone Artisanal Ales: Dayton

Branch and Bone is making unique and delicious beers in Dayton. They are known for their our Wild Ales, Saisons and Mixed Fermentation Styles, but their tap list always has a large variety of beers for any palate.

What are your top breweries in Ohio? Let me know in the comments! Cheers—Alexis

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnatti is a fun sports city with Midwestern Vibes

Cincy Tips:

• This city takes their sports very seriously so if you’re visiting during one of the major seasons (i.e. MLB or NFL) make sure to check the game schedules so you don’t end up in insane traffic or mobs of people

• Located right on the river, Cincinnati basically spreads across the border into Covington, Kentucky as well which has a cute little downtown to explore.

Adventures & Ales Top Cincinatti Recommendations: ​

• Explore the Over-The-Rhine neighborhood: This area is full of restaurants, bars, and shops to bop around!

• Standard Beer: A cool beer bar with 16 taps and a huge to-go selection!

• Fabled Brew Works: A bit off the beaten path in Erlanger, Kentucky—this brewery has a book theme throughout and a good variety of beers. Their PB&J series in particular is quite tasty.

• North South Baking Co: Nice spot in Covington for baked goods!

• Devou Park: A beautiful overlook of the city—great for sunrise.

• Highgrain Brewing: A solid stop with a full food menu and friendly staff.

• MadTree Brewing: MadTree is absolutely massive. They have a huge indoor space and large outdoor patio in an old railroad production facility that is quite unique. They have a large tap list and a full food menu.

Other Things to do in the cincy area:​​

• Rhineghist Brewing: A popular brewery with a rooftop as well. Not my favorite spot personally.

• Northern Row Brewing: A solid spot for beers and eats near Rhineghist!

• Cappy’s Bottle Shop: Great to-go beer selection at their Norwood location!

• Gomez Salsa: A solid spot for Mexican eats with two locations in Cincy. Great prices!
  

Have you been to Cincy? What are your favorite spots? Let me know in the comments!