Since 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.
The Dayton Beer CompanyFounded in 2010 by owner and brewmaster Peter Hilgeman, The Dayton Beer Company makes handcrafted beer in downtown Dayton, where its 2012 taproom and production brewery became the city’s first locally owned and operated brewery in 50 years. DBC grew from a one-barrel pilot system to a 15-barrel production brewery in less than three years, pairing its award-winning beers with a European-style beer hall, rotating Ohio craft taps and spaces for gatherings. The brewery also emphasizes giving back to its hometown as it continues to grow with Dayton.KETTERING, OH
CoStar BrewingPittsburgh’s CoStar Brewing has been brewing in the region since 2011, with a philosophy that favors the quiet appeal of well-made beer over hype. Its Etna brewery and taproom extend that idea into a relaxed gathering place, including regular community events such as yoga in the brewery.ETNA, PA
Black Cloister Brewing CompanyBlack 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.TOLEDO, OH
Erie Ale WorksStarted by homebrewers Steve Anthony and Jeff McCullor in one garage and moved into a second, Erie Ale Works brews beer in an open-concept Erie taproom where guests sit beside the production equipment. The co-founders still shape the operation—Steve as brewing director and Jeff as marketing director and self-described floor sweeper—while the shop builds community through local events, charity fundraisers and donations of spent grain to a nearby farmer.ERIE, PA