Rhinegeist 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.
MadTree BrewingMadTree Brewing is a Cincinnati brewery that has crafted beer since its founding in 2013, growing from friends brewing in a garage into a company with multiple hospitality locations. It makes craft beer and Sway vodka cocktails, and its purpose combines beverage-making with connecting people to nature and the Cincinnati community.CINCINNATI, OH
Cinderlands Beer CompanyFounded in Pittsburgh in 2017 by two married couples, Cinderlands Beer Company grew from garage brewing at its original Lawrenceville site into an independent brewery with three locations. Its 17,500-square-foot Warehouse in the Strip District is the company’s main production center, while Long Story Short preserves the original space as a neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Cinderlands’ beers have earned gold medals at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, including recognition for its Brett and experimental beers.PITTSBURGH, PA
Sideswipe BrewingSideswipe Brewing is an independent Columbus microbrewery making dynamic craft beers from a small operation in the city’s industrial west side. Its frequently changing portfolio ranges from approachable German-style ales to distinctive releases such as the lightly smoked Elegant Hoodlum stout, while the brewery’s taproom adds an arcade, pinball and a patio along the Camp Chase Trail. Sideswipe marked its sixth anniversary in 2020, placing its founding in 2014.COLUMBUS, OH
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