Rooted in Cleveland’s St. Clair Superior neighborhood, Goldhorn Brewery has brewed beer and welcomed diners since beginning operations in July 2016. Named for the mountain goat of Slovenian folklore, the brewery connects local heritage with a rotating draft list, hearty food, and private spaces for gatherings. Its Polka City Pilsner, brewed with Slovenian hops, is also available through beverage retailers.
Allegheny City BrewingSince opening in Pittsburgh’s historic Deutschtown neighborhood in 2016, Allegheny City Brewing has brewed its beer onsite at a seven-barrel brewery. The neighborhood-based brewery pairs traditional styles with experimental concepts and now serves them through taprooms in Deutschtown, East Ohio Street, and Brighton Heights—the neighborhood where its owners were born and raised. Its East Ohio location adds a beer garden and space for local food trucks, live entertainment, and fundraisers.PITTSBURGH, PA
Rhinegeist BreweryRhinegeist Brewery makes craft beer and other beverages in a historic pre-Prohibition bottling plant in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Founded in 2013, the independently owned brewery describes its beers as crafted in Cincinnati and has expanded beyond beer to vodka sodas and other beverages.CINCINNATI, OH
Granville Brewing CoFounded in 2011 in Central Ohio’s farmland, Granville Brewing Co. makes Belgian-style beers and other ales for Licking County and beyond. Its brewery and taproom occupy a renovated horse barn just outside Granville, where visitors can enjoy beers such as the flagship Reaper Saison in the barnyard setting.GRANVILLE, 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