Black Cloister Brewing Company brews craft beer in Toledo’s Warehouse District, pairing a seven-barrel system with a taproom inside a historic 1874 Victorian building. Founded by four Lutherans and shaped by pastor and Certified Cicerone Tom Schaeffer, the brewery draws on monastic and Martin Luther history while building community around its “Brew Good. Do Good.” purpose. It gives a percentage of profits back to the Church and raises money for nonprofit groups and worthy causes.
Earnest Brew WorksBorn from the shared passion of two homebrewers, Earnest Brew Works is a brewer-owned brewery and taproom company making beer in Toledo, Ohio, since 2016. Its brewers balance traditional styles with fresh ingredient ideas, producing more than 50 unique recipes each year for a community-focused taproom experience across four locations.TOLEDO, OH
Eudora Brewing CompanySince opening in 2013, Eudora Brewing Company has built its identity around “Brew Goodness,” turning a Dayton brewery into a gathering place with a purpose beyond its walls. A portion of every sale supports charity:water, and the Eudora community’s contributions have funded 11 clean-water projects serving 845 people in six countries.DAYTON, OH
Great Black Swamp Brewing CompanyGreat Black Swamp Brewing Company is a Toledo microbrewery producing locally brewed beer, including year-round and seasonal beers. It operates a taproom and sells selected beers in cans, six-packs, and growler fills.PERRYSBURG, OH
Zaftig Brewing CompanyBorn from a neighborhood home-brewing group, Zaftig Brewing Company has made full-bodied, high-gravity craft ales and lagers in Worthington since 2013. The brewery grew from five-gallon garage batches and a 150-person tasting party into a 6,500-square-foot production home, a sister brew pub, and an expanded Worthington location. Its rotating taproom reflects the founders’ taste for bold beers and experimental styles, with food trucks and dog-friendly patio space adding to the community feel.COLUMBUS, OH