Rick Armon is a staff writer for the Akron Beacon Journal in Akron, Ohio. He writes the Ohio Beer Blog at ohio.com/beer and is author of the travel book Ohio Breweries.
Cincinnati has always been steeped in brewing history thanks to its predominately German heritage. But the craft scene was slow to catch on. A few years ago, this metropolitan area of 2.1 million people could boast only three locally owned breweries. Today, there are upwards of 16 locals.
