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Craft beer in Ohio
Great Lakes, Hoof Hearted, and a deep brewing belt.
Ohio's craft scene is broader than most outside-the-state drinkers realize. Great Lakes Brewing in Cleveland (Edmund Fitzgerald, Burning River) anchors the state's national reputation. Hoof Hearted Brewing in Marengo brings a more experimental hop-forward edge, and Land-Grant in Columbus rounds out the trio.
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Cities to plan around
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Cincinnati
Notable picks in Ohio
Fifty West Brewing
CincinnatiCincinnati's most ambitious independent. Heavy IPA program, food-truck park atmosphere, and a serious barrel-aged program in a former Studebaker dealership.
Great Lakes Brewing
ClevelandOne of the great regional craft breweries in America. Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, Dortmunder Gold lager, Christmas Ale — all reference-grade. The brewpub is a Cleveland institution.
Known for: Edmund Fitzgerald, Dortmunder Gold. Hops: Cascade and Centennial in Edmund Fitzgerald and Burning River. Roasted barley and chocolate malt forward in Edmund Fitzgerald.
Hoof Hearted Brewing
MarengoOhio's most irreverent and most respected brewery. Konkey Dong, Musk of the Minotaur — the names are silly, the beers are serious. Both a hazy program and a strong barrel project.
Known for: Citra, Mosaic
Land-Grant Brewing
ColumbusColumbus craft scene anchor. 1862 Ale and Greenskeeper Pale are workhorses; the rotating IPA program holds its own.
Rhinegeist Brewery
CincinnatiCincinnati's craft anchor. Truth IPA defines the brand; the rooftop and the production-floor taproom together make this a half-day visit.
Saucy Brew Works
ClevelandCleveland's modern flagship. Habituale German pilsner is GABF-medaled; the IPA program is consistently strong. Multiple food vendors on-site.
All places we cover in Ohio
Fifty West Brewing
Cincinnati · Mariemont
Great Lakes Brewing
Cleveland · Ohio City
Hoof Hearted Brewing
Marengo · Rural Ohio (60 min N of Columbus)
Land-Grant Brewing
Columbus · Franklinton
Rhinegeist Brewery
Cincinnati · Over-the-Rhine
Saucy Brew Works
Cleveland · Hingetown / Ohio City
Wolf's Ridge Brewing
Columbus · Downtown
Date code formats from Ohio breweries
MM/DD/YY
1 brewery
Common styles in Ohio
Neighboring states
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- West Virginia
- Pennsylvania
FAQs about craft beer in Ohio
How many craft breweries does Ohio have?
Freshie tracks 7 curated craft beer destinations in Ohio (breweries, brewpubs, and bottle shops), of which 1 have date-code scanner support. The state has many more total breweries — the list here is curated for quality and editorial value.
What styles is Ohio known for?
Great Lakes Brewing in Cleveland (Edmund Fitzgerald, Burning River) anchors the state's national reputation
What does Freshie do?
Freshie helps you check whether the craft beer in your fridge is still fresh. Each brewery on the list has its own page explaining how to read its date codes, plus a freshness window based on the beer style. Hop-forward beers like NEIPA fade quickly; stouts and barleywines age well for years.