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Cincinnati will soon be bursting with new craft breweries. The Moerlein Lager House, a brewpub along the Ohio River, is slated to open this weekend. Triple Digit Brewing, an off-shoot of Listermann Brewing Co., releases its first beer next week. … Continue reading

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Triple Digit Brewing launches in Cincinnati

Listermann Brewing Co. has a new brewer — and a whole new brand, too. Kevin Moreland, a homebrewer and former beer buyer in northern Kentucky, has taken over the brewing operation at Listermann and will be launching Triple Digit Brewing Co. … Continue reading

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Five questions with … Chris McKim

Chris McKim is owner of — and the original brewer at – The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse in Strongsville. The Brew Kettle is a brew-on-premise business, where people can come in and brew beer under the supervision of a professional … Continue reading

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Enquirer highlights Moerlein Lager House, Cincinnati brewing history

The Cincinnati Enquirer has a story about the new Moerlein Lager House, which is scheduled to open to the public next Monday (Feb. 27). Christian Moerlein owner Greg Hardman tells the newspaper that the brewpub — expected to help with … Continue reading

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Lodge schedules beer dinner with Cornerstone Brewing

The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake will hold a special beer pairing, four-course dinner featuring Cornerstone Brewing Co. at 6 p.m. March 31. Cornerstone is located in Berea, but also has a location in Madison near Geneva-on-theLake. The event includes an overnight … Continue reading

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Buckeye Beer Engine hosts Sierra Nevada dinner

The Buckeye Beer Engine in Lakewood will hold a special beer pairing dinner featuring Sierra Nevada at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The dinner will include Pale Ale, Stout, Ruthless Rye IPA, Bigfoot Barleywine Style Ale, Ghidorah Double IPA, 2010 Jack and … Continue reading

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No Drinking Made Easy visit for Ohio

Drinking Made Easy, the television show that celebrates boozing it up, won’t stop in the Buckeye State during its third season – likely a huge disappointment for Ohio fans. The show, hosted by Zane Lamprey, recently announced the lineup for next season in … Continue reading

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Akron Art Museum readies fifth annual beer tasting

The fifth annual Art of  Ale beer tasting returns March 9 to the Akron Art Museum. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in the museum lobby. The featured breweries are: Hoppin’ Frog Brewery, Indigo Imp Brewery, Main Street … Continue reading

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Founders takes over Acme grocery

Founders Brewing Co. is taking over the Acme Fresh Market on Bailey Road in Cuyahoga Falls on Friday. The grocer will hold a special tasting featuring all beers from the Grand Rapids, Mich., brewery. The event is 6 to 7:30 p.m. … Continue reading

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Christian Moerlein selling commemorative steins

Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. in Cincinnati has commissioned a limited edition Rookwood Pottery stein to commemorate the opening of the Moerlein Lager House. The stein will be unveiled at the brewpub’s grand opening on Feb. 25. It depicts images of … Continue reading

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Thirsty Dog wins tasting award

Barrel aged Thirsty Dog Siberian Night has been declared a national grand champion by the U.S. Beer Tasting Championship. The beer, an imperial stout made in Akron, topped the barrel aged category in the organization’s winter 2011-12 competition. Samuel Adams, … Continue reading

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Five questions with … Dan Cochran

Dan Cochran is the owner and brewer at Four String Brewing Co., a small production brewery which opened last month in Columbus. Cochran also is known for another craft — rock ‘n roll. He’s the bassist with the band Big … Continue reading

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New imports coming to Ohio

Latis Imports has teamed up with Stagnaro Distributing in Cincinnati and Superior Beverage in Columbus and Cleveland to bring several new beer brands into the Buckeye State. Ohioans will soon see PALM, the top selling ale and specialty beer in … Continue reading

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Cincy Winter Beerfest this weekend

Scott LaFollette, brewer and owner of the yet-to-open Blank Slate Brewing Co. in Cincinnati, and Bill Hulsizer from the Big Joe Duskin Music Education Foundation appeared on Fox 19 in Cincinnati to promote the Cincy Winter Beerfest. The festival takes … Continue reading

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The Brew Kettle wins barleywine competition

The Brew Kettle took home the top prize at the seventh annual Cole’s Barleywine Competition for its Jack Hammer Barley Wine. Jack Hammer — created by brewer Jack Kephart — also won the competition in 2010 and finished second last year. The … Continue reading

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