Lifestyle and Special Interests
Breweries, Supplies, and Tours
For those who enjoy craft beer, Greater Cleveland/Akron will be an easy place to call home. We have a long brewing history. One of our first breweries was on the banks of the Cuyahoga River in 1800. With strong public demand for local craft beers, breweries can be found all over the region.
Cleveland
Bookhouse Brewing, Ohio City Innovative beers and your own personal library.
Brew Dog, Forest City Cleveland outpost with many beers on tap and a great patio.
Collision Bend Brewing Company, The Flats Located on the Cuyahoga River blends artisanal brewery with local food.
Forest City Brewery, Ohio City One of the very first…
East & West Side
East
Boss Dog Brewing CompanyCleveland Heights, Gastropub, 10 taps with their signature craft beers.
Bottlehouse Brewing Company, Cleveland HeightsHandcrafted beer, mead and cider, local food truck, Lakewood location, too.
Craft Collective A side project of Bottlehouse located in Shaker Heights.
Crooked Pecker Brewing CompanyNano brewery with IPAs have menus for local restaurants to deliver to brewery.
Pulpo Brew Co., WilloughbyBrining Latin Heritage to the region through great beer and food.
Saucy Brew Works, Pinecrest in Orange VillageGreat beer and pizza, Ohio City location as well.
Voodoo Brewing Co., Cleveland HeightsNational chain but independently owned brewery in Cedar-Lee District.
West Side
Avon Brewing Company, AvonHandcrafted beer and casual dining.
Blue Monkey Brewing Company, North RoyaltonSmall brewery with live music.
Fat Head’s Brewing, North OlmsteadFounded in PA as an early pioneer of craft beer and popular restaurant, location in Middleburg Heights as well.
Immigrant Son Brewing, LakewoodOld world…
Greater Akron
Akronym BrewingDowntown location with handcrafted beers and small menu in taproom.
Hoppin' Frog Brewery, AkronArtisanal brewery, tasting room, and happy hour.
Lock 15 Brewing CompanySits right next to the towpath trail at the Cascade Valley trailhead, year-round and seasonal beers with full menu.
Missing Falls Brewery, AkronBrewery and tasting room in Akron that ships to 22 states.
R. Shea BrewingA full spectrum of beers and starters for food. Two locations in Akron.
Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., AkronCraft brewery offering weekly tours and a tasting room.
South Side
Blue Monkey Brewing CompanyNine craft beers on tap, Michael Angelo Wines and BYOF (Bring your own food).
The Brew Kettle, StrongsvilleBrew on-premise facility turned out recipes for groups of visitors that were so popular that they now sell their own brands in a restaurant setting, located in Amherst and Hudson, too.
Cornerstone Brewing Company, BereaLittle, family-friendly brew pub.
HiHO Brewing CompanyBrewhouse and taproom with garage doors that open to a lively patio w/light and local fare.
Hop Tree BrewingNice selection of brews and themed/smaller menu.
Festivals and Fun
Beer Festivals
There are several beer festivals in Greater Cleveland/Akron. Here is a list of just a few.
Beer Fun
Tour the Greater Cleveland beer scene by grabbing a ride on a Cleveland Brew Bus courtesy of City Brew Tours (public or private). Or paddle down the Cuyahoga River on the BrewBoat Cleveland.
If you choose to brew your own, there are some great local options to get you started.
Cleveland Brew Shop in Ohio City has ingredients and equipment to brew your own beer at home. They teach classes and host events.
Local Breweries
For true connoisseurs, there is a Cleveland Brewery Passport. For the rest of us, here is an extensive list of local breweries to you can visit while you are in town or after you have made Greater Cleveland/Akron your home. Many of these spots offer tours as well.
