The Taproom
Stories, interviews, and guides from across the Ohio craft beer landscape.
Ohio's Best Stouts and Dark Beers: The Ultimate Winter Guide
From Akron's GABF-medal-winning imperial stout to Cleveland's legendary porter, Ohio pours some of America's finest dark beers. Here's your definitive Ohio stout guide for winter.
Your First Ohio Brewery Visit: A Practical Planning Guide
Plan a comfortable Ohio brewery visit with practical taproom advice and directory listings to research. Confirm current details directly before travelling.
Hocking Hills and Athens: Hiking and Brewery Weekend Planning
Plan Hocking Hills hiking and an Athens brewery visit as separate stops. Compare lodging and confirm service and sober transport.
How Ohio Craft Beer Grew Up: From Prohibition's Shadow to 300+ Breweries
From Cincinnati's German beer halls to Cleveland's pioneering craft revolution, Ohio's brewing story spans 200 years of ambition, loss, and remarkable revival.
Cleveland Brewery Guide: Ohio City, the Flats, and Beyond (2026)
From Ohio's oldest craft brewery to boundary-pushing sour ales, Cleveland's craft beer scene is one of the Midwest's best. Here's how to explore it.
Ohio Hidden Gem Breweries: 8 Under-the-Radar Taprooms Worth Seeking Out
Ohio has 300+ craft breweries — and the best discoveries aren't always the famous ones. Here are 8 underrated taprooms serious beer lovers need to find.
Ohio Cream Ale: The Midwest Style That Belongs to the Buckeye State
Cream ale is America's original light beer — and Ohio brewers have been perfecting it for over a century. Here's why the Buckeye State owns this style.
Columbus Brewery Guide: Short North, Franklinton & the Brewery District
From Bodhi double IPAs in the historic Brewery District to patio lagers in Franklinton's arts scene, Columbus craft beer is thriving. Here's your definitive guide.
Cleveland Brewery Visits and Passport Planning
Compare Cleveland brewery discovery ideas with the official passport resource. Confirm current participation and transport before visiting.
Southeast Ohio Breweries: Athens and Hocking Hills Planning
Separate Athens brewery stops from a Hocking Hills outing. Use official visitor resources to check locations, food and travel plans.