Zauber Brewing Company makes Columbus beer under founder Geoffrey Towne, an internationally certified BrewMaster who trained at UC Davis and previously brewed at Great Lakes Brewing Co. and Boston Beer Co. Its tap lineup draws on German and Belgian traditions, with beers such as Myopic Red and Buxom Blonde reflecting the brewery’s Columbus home and Towne’s brewing background.
Internationally Certified BrewMaster (IBD Dipl. Brewing)
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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
Endeavor Brewing and SpiritsFounded by three friends inspired by travels through South America, England and Germany, Endeavor Brewing and Spirits makes internationally inspired beer and spirits in Columbus, Ohio. In 2020, it became central Ohio’s first brewstillery, distilling and aging spirits on site while putting a global spin on familiar beer styles. Its taprooms extend that sense of place through fresh beer, cocktails and artisan snacks from local partners.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
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