Archives for "alcohol"

Savor Growl Opening in Former Weber Market Location in Clintonville

Savor Growl Opening in Former Weber Market Location in Clintonville

8 Ayana Wilson / March 10, 2013 8:00 am

Create-your-own growlers have become the latest trend in the craft and small brew world, fueled in no small part by the emergence of beer boutiques – stores designed to fulfill customer desire for microbrews and limited editions of their favorite… [Read More]

Corner Stone Carryout Coming to Olde Towne East

Corner Stone Carryout Coming to Olde Towne East

18 Walker / January 25, 2013 4:40 pm

Beer enthusiasts just got a new reason to come to Olde Towne East. And Olde Towne East enthusiasts just gained another reason to drink more beer. Corner Stone is the name of a new craft beer and wine retail shop… [Read More]

The List: Top 10 Liquors Sold in Ohio in 2012

The List: Top 10 Liquors Sold in Ohio in 2012

6 Walker / January 16, 2013 1:10 pm

The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control announced today that liquor sales in Ohio reached a record level of $849 million in 2012, increasing over 7% from 2011. “Consumer tastes are becoming more sophisticated, and Ohioans continue to… [Read More]

Best Local Drink of 2012: Brothers Drake Apple Pie Mead

Best Local Drink of 2012: Brothers Drake Apple Pie Mead

5 Walker / December 28, 2012 2:55 pm

2012 was another good year for local alcohol production, with new spirits, beers, wines and meads all being added to the lineup. Only one beverage of choice can stand out as number one, and this year our readers picked Brothers… [Read More]

Middle West Spirits Expanding Production Space

Middle West Spirits Expanding Production Space

0 Walker / November 17, 2012 1:00 pm

If you attend a tour of Middle West Spirits soon, you may need to pardon some dust. The Short North microdistillery is currently in expansion mode, working to add 6,000 square feet of new production space to ferment, finish and… [Read More]

Watershed Distillery Adds Bourbon to the Lineup

Watershed Distillery Adds Bourbon to the Lineup

3 Walker / October 16, 2012 11:10 am

Locally-based Watershed Distillery has had a busy year. Their product lineup has doubled in 2012 with the launch of their Bourbon Barrel Gin in August and the upcoming launch of Bourbon on October 31st. “My partner Greg Lehman and I… [Read More]

Watershed Launches New Bourbon Barrel Gin

Watershed Launches New Bourbon Barrel Gin

6 Walker / August 21, 2012 3:45 pm

The newest flavor in local spirits is a unique one. Watershed Distillery announced today the upcoming launch of their new Bourbon Barrel Gin, which is unlike any other gin produced in the US. “There are distilleries that age their gin… [Read More]

Luna Kombucha Adds to Locally Made Beverage Lineup

Luna Kombucha Adds to Locally Made Beverage Lineup

2 Walker / February 13, 2012 8:00 am

You may have already spotted Luna Kombucha on the shelves of your local grocery store, but unless you checked the label, you might not realize that it’s produced locally. Michael Iannarino began brewing his “tea beer” concoction in Clintonville last… [Read More]

Best Drink of 2011: Yuengling

Best Drink of 2011: Yuengling

8 Walker / December 30, 2011 1:00 pm

It’s only been officially available since October, but the anticipation stretches back to June when the news first broke that Yuengling would be headed to Ohio. And since then it’s gone on to steal the hearts of our readers as they voted… [Read More]

Middle West Spirits Announces Stone Fruit as New Seasonal Vodka Flavor

Middle West Spirits Announces Stone Fruit as New Seasonal Vodka Flavor

5 Walker / November 9, 2011 11:25 am

Local microdistillery Middle West Spirits is announcing their latest seasonal vodka flavor this week. Stone Fruit will be their second specialty flavor, following in the footsteps of their popular Honey Vanilla Bean released last year. “OYO Stone Fruit showcases the regional… [Read More]

Mozart’s Cafe Adding Full Bar Service

Mozart’s Cafe Adding Full Bar Service

2 Walker / October 25, 2011 8:00 am

Last month, Anand Saha, owner of Mozart’s Cafe and Vienna Ice Cafe announced that they would be closing the Mozart’s location at The North Market to refocus on their Clintonville locations. Today we find out that part of that new… [Read More]

Yuengling Coming Soon to Ohio

Yuengling Coming Soon to Ohio

13 Walker / June 20, 2011 8:00 pm

Via beer.ohio.com: “D.G. Yuengling and Son will enter the Ohio market later this year — possibly as early as October. “It’s going to be so exciting,” said Pat Noone, the brewery’s business development manager and the one spearheading the move… [Read More]

Local Drinkers Launch Local Drinking Blog

1 Walker / April 12, 2011 11:30 pm

A group of dedicated booze enthusiasts recently launched DrinkUpColumbus.com, a new online resource that covers everything related to potent potables. New content is being posted up regularly, and includes bar reviews, home brewing tips, event write-ups and more

Local Liqueur Tessora Limone Hits Shelves

10 Walker / April 5, 2011 8:00 am

Another spirits producer has opened up in Central Ohio, which chalks up another mark for our region’s local liquor credentials. Tessora Limone is a new liqueur being produced in New Albany, and can already be found on the shelves of… [Read More]

Central Ohio’s Local Wine, Beer and Spirits Makers

3 Walker / January 28, 2011 8:30 am

Over the past three weeks, The Metropreneur ran a “Trendspotting” series focused on local small scale wine, beer and spirits manufacturers located in Central Ohio. This series provides a look at how the growing “buy local” trend has affected these… [Read More]