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CRAFT BEER CAVES
1/ This beer cave boasts countless frosty-cold local, craft and imported bottles and kegs. And the shelves outside it hold even more, including camping-perfect craft cans. In total? An astonishing 1,200 beers.
Craft Beer Carry Out 4124 Hamilton Ave, Northside 513.542.LOON
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Opened in April by longtime beer junkies Beth and Dave, in true eclectic Northside style. For now, find a hodgepodge of craft ales, lagers and ciders. But look forward to more inventory, wine and tastings. Beth’s top beers for August scorchers? “Mt. Carmel Blonde Ale and Weihenstephaner Pilsner will
From humble beer dock to full-fledged Hyde Park destination. All because beer buff, devoted Cincinnatian and owner, Jay, has a consuming passion for artisanal delights. In his usual ever-gracious way, he shared his epicurean remedy for blistering days with us. “The classic Reissdorf Kölsch with our
set you free from the dirty Cincinnati heat,” she says.
Prosciutto & Melon Salad.” Relish both at Dutch’s.
5/ Off the main drag in North College Hill, Marty’s sells 300+ beers and hosts first-class, pretension-free beer tastings the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month. On August 15, spend an evening with Ohio Valley Wine & Beer. Until then, pick up some Great Divide Denver Pale Ale or Victory Prima Pils, two of beer
6/ Pleasing patrons of all palettes since 1993. Pick from 250+ kegs, about 100 of which are craft. Plus, find rare Euro kegs from the likes of Danish gypsy microbrewery Mikkeller. Can’t kick an entire keg? Cool off with one of craft beer buyer Danny’s top picks: New Albanian Black & Blue Grass Saison, brewed strictly for Kentucky.
buyer Carey’s summer faves.
7/ Jesse grew up in this far-East Side market, owned and operated by his family. Now, as beer manager, he stocks upwards of 500 craft brewskies, amongst them prized limited releases like Founder’s Kentucky Breakfast Stout. Another fave? Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat Ale.
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If you can’t find it, call The Root Cellar. A stone’s throw from the bustling intersection of Montgomery and Kenwood Roads, it’s a treasure trove of hard-to-come-by bottles, like rare Belgians from Vanberg & DeWulf ’s and
On your weekend jaunt to historic Findlay Market for farm-fresh goodies, drop by this year-round merchant for a six-pack to go with dinner. While owner Michael specializes in wine, he also carries beers from trusty craft breweries like Bell’s, Southern Tier
No one lives and breathes beer quite like the “Ambassador of Great Brews,” or beer and bar manager Peanut. So pull up a barstool, order a pint (choose from 15 taps, including one cask-conditioned ale) and introduce yourself. Because if anyone can help you find your next bottle
and Ommegang.
amid the 450 lining the shelves and the roughly 100 kept cold, it’s him.
small-batch brews from Hoppin’ Frog in Akron.