Weasel Boy Brewing Co. is a Zanesville brewery making its own beer, including a cream ale. The company’s playful weasel-themed identity sets it apart, with its taproom presence reflected in its local social and review listings.
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
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
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
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