How would you rank Cincinnati breweries?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by miketd, May 22, 2014.

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  1. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    I may be in the area soon and may only have time to hit one or two places. Outside of Rivertown, the only beer I can remember having from down there is Rhinegeist Truth and that was good.
     
    #1 miketd, May 22, 2014
  2. ohiobeer29

    ohiobeer29 Pooh-Bah (1,675) Feb 2, 2013 Ohio
    Pooh-Bah

    decent beer can't wait to try INK
     
    #2 ohiobeer29, May 22, 2014
  3. masterofsparks

    masterofsparks Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2009 Ohio

    Rhinegeist and Madtree are the two to visit.
     
    #3 masterofsparks, May 22, 2014
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  4. cbhuffman

    cbhuffman Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2010 Indiana

    Agreed! I visted Mad Tree on a saturday afternoon and it was hopping. Food trucks outside and vibrant crowd. Rhinegiest is just a really cool place with great beer.
     
    #4 cbhuffman, May 22, 2014
  5. jampics2

    jampics2 Pooh-Bah (2,414) Dec 19, 2008 Ohio
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    This. Also heard of promising things coming out of Ei8ht Ball across the river in Newport. And, personally, I'm a fan of Moerlein, nothing off the beaten path, but some really well done classic styles.
     
    #5 jampics2, May 22, 2014
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  6. MajorBuckeye

    MajorBuckeye Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2012 Ohio

    Rhinegeist is fun. Went there for the first time Saturday night. Check the chalkboard for "rarities". During my visit they had 2 different treatments of Truth, a Northern and Southern version using hops from the corresponding hemisphere.

    As others have mentioned, Ei8ht Ball is pretty much a must visit. Tons of options on tap, and it's in the Party Source so there is a huge bottle selection to choose from. And since it's technically in KY, you'll find options not available in Ohio (NO 12% ABV cap to worry about).

    Haven't been to Mad Tree yet, but I do want to also suggest checking out 50 West if you get the chance.
     
    #6 MajorBuckeye, May 22, 2014
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  7. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Looks like MadTree and Rhinegeist are the brews to get. If I make it over the river, I will get to Ei8ght Ball.
     
    #7 miketd, May 22, 2014
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  8. pkthebuckeye

    pkthebuckeye Initiate (0) May 21, 2014 Ohio

    Strongly second Madtree and Rhinegeist. Amazing beers especially the IPAs. Ei8ghtballs IPA is really good. Havn't made it yet but 50 W is supposed to be really good. Also heard good things about Listermans (near Xavier)
     
    #8 pkthebuckeye, May 28, 2014
  9. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    Rhinegeist is amazing. Highly recommend.
     
    #9 TheGoof, May 28, 2014
  10. jpsy422

    jpsy422 Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2009 Illinois

    50 west is a lot of fun when it's nice out and you can sit on the patio. solid beers.

    Not a brewery, but HalfCut is amazing too.
     
    #10 jpsy422, May 29, 2014
  11. joltinmatt

    joltinmatt Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2011 Ohio

    Best beers: listermanns/triple digit
    Best atmosphere (with very good beer): rhinegeist
    Best beer/food combo: 50 west
     
    #11 joltinmatt, May 29, 2014
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