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Did you know that this Sunday, April 7th, is National Beer Day? Well, I for one am here for it, friends! Anyway, to celebrate my love of hops and local breweries is something I can get excited for. And here in Northeast Ohio, we have so many incredible craft brewers and micro-breweries! I’ve rounded up a list of my favorites. Perhaps you should give one (or two) a visit this Sunday!
This is the local fave of many. Homebrewers turned pro-brewers, Ali and Jon have transformed the local craft beer market. They offer a wide variety of rotating taps as well as local craft soda from local brand Norka.
Bonus? They are offering Yoga On Tap this Sunday, April 7th at 10:45 am. For $15, you’ll receive a 60-minute yoga class led by the instructors from the Yoga Lounge in Hudson plus a post-flow beer (or coffee from Akron Coffee Roasters).
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R. Shea Brewing //
In my humble brewery snob opinion, this is by far the best brewery around — and it is severely underrated. Ronald Shea is another home-brewer turned pro-brewer, operating out of a little spot on Merriman Road in the Valley of Akron.
Ronald is currently documenting his journey at opening a second location in Downtown Akron on Facebook. As a previous employee of this area of Akron, I can tell you that this would be an incredible addition to the area. In the meantime, check out their taproom in the Valley and tell my favorite bartender, David, Rachel says hello.
Bonus? Compared to almost every other craft brewery, they are the most reasonably priced. They also offer a “sandwich of the week” for just $5.
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Sibling Revelry //
This gorgeous and open brewery, located in Westlake, not only is home to some incredible beers (such as Cherry Wit, Siblime, and Quiet Hero), but they frequently partner with food trucks so that they can deliver what they do best — make beer.
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The Brew Kettle //
Want to try and make your own beer? There’s no better place to do it than the Brew Kettle in Strongsville. Not into brewing your own beer? Well, the good news is that they have their own lineup of awesome beers (I’m looking at you White Rajah).
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Akronym Brewing //
This relatively new brewery is nestled into the bottom of the building that houses the parking deck for the library and the Akron Art Museum. It may seem like a strange location, but it’s honestly perfect and absolutely beautiful.
It’s definitely not huge inside the brewery, but it is a really contemporary space. Also, the name Akronym and the story of the brewery (go read it here) speaks to my nerdy soul in a serious way.
Bonus? The brewery regularly partners with Akron Yoga and Wellness for classes and they offer food via Any Thyme Any Plate (a delicious food truck) for brunch on the weekends.
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Fat Heads Brewery and Saloon //
I feel like this should come with a disclaimer, but Head Hunter from Fat Heads is one of my favorite beers of all time. And the only thing better than a bottle of Head Hunter is getting it on tap at the brewery itself.
Bonus? Catch the Balance + Brews team at the Middleburg Heights location monthly for a yoga class and post-flow brew!
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Royal Docks Brewing Co. //
Part craft brewery, part British pub, this cozy spot is perfect for the craft beer foodie! Stop in for a Backyard Crusher or a Dare IPA and get to know the staff of this ‘neighborhood’ pub.
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Wherever you find yourself on National Beer Day, make sure you bring a friend, relax and unwind, enjoy the flight, and always drink responsibly.
I’ve never been to Ohio!! I would love to plan a weekend trip out there. Looks like so much fun 🙂 Saving this for later
I’ll have to tell my brother about this! He loves to try different kinds of beer.
Oh this is so cool! Makes me want to visit Ohio now!
You are making me mighty thirsty right now. I used to live by some of these but I was a child and didn’t get to visit any of them. I’d love to now that I’m an adult.
Too bad Ohio is so far away lol
Hmmm… I must be living under a rock. I lived in Ohio for over 30 years (Columbus area) and I’ve never heard of any of these. I will have to check them out though!
Not a drinker but let me remind you guys to drink moderately.
I am a great brewer of traditional beer and I don’t miss it, when I can at fairs or events related to it!
I have a friend who lives in Ohio and loves breweries. I am gonna share this with him, he will surely visit these places.
These sound like great places to visit. I wish I liked beer! I still go to breweries though because sometimes there is good food 😉
I have never been to a brewery! Even though i was living in scotland and they have so money! I’d love to visit one!
My husband and i are such beer lovers!! These look so good!! We have a TON of new awesome breweries here in Vancouver Canada too!
I didn’t know there was a national beer day, but of course there is! I love that just about anyplace you go in the country, you can find terrific breweries like these in Ohio.
This is such an awesome thing to be going on! There’s nothing like getting to try out local brews! These all sound amazing as well.
These all look like fun. Have you tried Mad Tree down in Cincinnati? We love that brewery. 🙂
So many great breweries in the Cleveland/Akron areas. I’ve been wanting to try Akronym!
Love the idea of yoga followed by beer! Thanks for sharing these.
This is definitely my favorite day of them all. It is nice to have a day like this. I can imagine majority who attended are men.
These look interesting. Ohio has a special place in my heart. I am not a drinker of alcohol but I would not mind visiting to eat some nice vegetarian food if they have any.
OMG! That’s the heaven I should be flying immediately. I love bear so so much. Thanks for telling.
You are so lucky to have so many breweries there, we only have one over here and I visited 2 years ago, it was a great experience.
I love visiting breweries! I’ll definitely have to check out some of these if I ever visit Ohio.
Oh wow, great options for beer lovers. The interior is so inviting and looks like fun place to explore some beers.
That would be a really fun place to check out! I drive through Ohio quite often too!
I didn’t know that April 7th is National Beer day. I would like to visit breweries may be next time.
I am not a big beer fan and so is my family. It is great to see a brewery if you like beer!
I only drink occasionally especially beer (as I am a wine lover) but makes me wonder what is it like working in a brewery? I guess they got to taste lots and lots of beer for free!
I am not a fan of brews since I don’t take them but I think people would flock to Fat Heads Beer Hall just by how large their banner is. The atmosphere must be suitable to, right?
Count me on this, makes me want to visit Ohio already.
So many of varieties and sounds quite amazing and interesting ones..glad you shared this information with us..this idea of exploring was good one..