Archives for "Microbreweries"

While Columbus has always been home to breweries, the microbrewery scene has been exploding recently. Keep up with the latest news on local beer by reading the stories below.

Sideswipe Brewing to Launch in Columbus This Summer

Sideswipe Brewing to Launch in Columbus This Summer

3 Walker / May 21, 2013 10:00 am

The rate at which new Columbus microbreweries are launching has slowed in 2013, but don’t consider this launch cycle over just yet. Craig O’Herron is ready to throw his hat into the ring with the announcement of Sideswipe Brewing. Located just southwest… [Read More]

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Opening Downtown Brewpub

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing Opening Downtown Brewpub

8 Walker / February 3, 2013 9:15 am

The microbrew business continues to boom in Columbus with the addition of another selection to the growing market: Wolf’s Ridge Brewing. Father and sons team Alan Szuter, Bob Szuter and Aaron DiCenzo have begun work on building out their Downtown… [Read More]

BRU Opens Bar and Brewery to Beer Enthusiasts

BRU Opens Bar and Brewery to Beer Enthusiasts

3 Walker / December 31, 2012 3:35 pm

On Saturday, BRU opened up their doors for a private launch party and soft opened to the general public last night. The new venue is Columbus’ first Brew-on-Premises facility in addition to being a traditional brewery, a bar, and a… [Read More]

Seventh Son Brewing Co. Now Open

Seventh Son Brewing Co. Now Open

37 Walker / December 19, 2012 6:00 pm

After over a year in the works and going through a name change, the Seventh Son Brewing Company officially opened their doors for the first time last weekend for a soft launch party. The new business boasts 4,500 square feet… [Read More]

First Look: Seventh Son Brewing Co.

First Look: Seventh Son Brewing Co.

4 Walker / December 19, 2012 6:00 pm

The Seventh Son Brewing Co. has officially opened their doors in Italian Village. The new brewery expects beer production to begin in the coming weeks, but will be hosting events with their full bar and rotating schedule of food trucks… [Read More]

Review: Columbus Brewing Company

Review: Columbus Brewing Company

0 Morgan Kelley / December 5, 2012 10:30 am

The Columbus Brewing Company is known best for their India Pale Ale, Summer Teeth and Winter Warmer. But the restaurant side of the company is known best for its upscale bar menu that features burgers, burritos, pizzas and entrees designed… [Read More]

Barley’s Brewing Company Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Barley’s Brewing Company Celebrates 20th Anniversary

2 Walker / October 30, 2012 8:00 am

While many Columbus breweries are just getting things started, Barley’s Brewing Company is hitting a huge milestone. On Thursday, the Downtown brewery will celebrate 20 years in the beer-making business. When opening in 1992, Barley’s was a bit of a… [Read More]

Photos: Columbus Microbrew Festival 2012

Photos: Columbus Microbrew Festival 2012

1 Walker / September 15, 2012 7:00 am

The seventh annual North Market Columbus Microbrew Festival kicked off yesterday evening to great fanfare. Thousands of beer drinkers descended upon the shuttered section of Spruce Street to sample offerings from fifteen different Ohio breweries. This year marked the first… [Read More]

The North Market’s Columbus Microbrew Festival Relocates and Expands

The North Market’s Columbus Microbrew Festival Relocates and Expands

0 Walker / September 11, 2012 10:10 am

Now in its seventh year, the North Market’s Columbus Microbrew Festival is a staple three-day event for local beer enthusiasts. This year promises to be much bigger and better with two very significant upgrades. First, the fest will now feature… [Read More]

Meet BRU Master Charlie Davis

Meet BRU Master Charlie Davis

3 Walker / August 26, 2012 11:15 am

Columbus’ first brew-on-premises concept has taken another step toward opening. BRU has grown its team by another member with the hiring of Charlie Davis as the head brewmaster. Davis arrived in Columbus by way of Chicago where he’s been honing his… [Read More]

Seventh Son Brewing Nearly Ready for Launch

Seventh Son Brewing Nearly Ready for Launch

5 Walker / July 28, 2012 4:00 pm

In January, we declared 2012 as the Year of the Beer due to all of the microbrewery projects in the works. We’ve watched several of them open up and start selling their product, but one of the first to be… [Read More]

Zauber Launching Food Truck Pod at New Microbrewery

Zauber Launching Food Truck Pod at New Microbrewery

10 Halie Williams / April 25, 2012 6:00 am

It’s safe to say that this year has been a big one for beer, with the opening of numerous new breweries. One of the most recent, Zauber Brewing Company, who favors a more German style, is one that is leaning… [Read More]

The Actual Brewing Company Launching Production, Plans Downtown Brewpub

The Actual Brewing Company Launching Production, Plans Downtown Brewpub

9 Walker / April 13, 2012 6:00 am

One evening last week, I found myself driving to a secluded warehouse out near the airport. After finding the right building, I located the properly marked door and let myself inside to find a dimly lit abandoned-looking office space. I… [Read More]

BRU is Bringing Brew-on-Premises Concept to Columbus

BRU is Bringing Brew-on-Premises Concept to Columbus

18 Walker / March 13, 2012 7:00 am

Something is brewing at 1288 North High Street. Yes, we’re talking about yet another beer-brewing business in the works, but this one has a couple of unique twists. BRU is the name of the new venture from co-founders Tim Ward and Gavin… [Read More]

New Brewery Launches at Buckeye Lake

New Brewery Launches at Buckeye Lake

2 Walker / February 25, 2012 3:00 pm

Not a week goes by without us mentioning yet another local brewery being added to the beer scene in Columbus, but no one seems to be complaining about it one bit. The latest addition comes to us by way of… [Read More]