Cincinnati's Brewery District: Rhinegeist
8/28/2017
Oh Monday. Not again. Didn't you get the memo I wasn't ready for you yet? Oh well. I guess that's the thing with time, it never really does ever work in your favor, does it? Speaking of how quickly time goes, I had a chance to spend a few very quick days in my former hometown two weeks ago and while I was there I got a chance to check out some of the local breweries. I know a lot of my readers aren't really beer drinkers but being in the industry I'm in I've definitely really learned to appreciate the art of craft beer so I love getting to check out different place's local breweries. Since I moved away from Cincinnati before I was able to drink, I never got to check them out then so it was fun going back and checking them out now.
The brewery district in Cincinnati is pretty unique in the fact it dates all the way back to 1895 in an area called Over-The-Rhine, or OTR to locals. No, I didn't have a dyslexic moment, there were actually 38 different breweries in the district at the turn of the 19th century. Unfortunately prohibition in the 1920's brought an end to many of these breweries but recently with the craft beer boom, many of these buildings are becoming operational again. I'm a huge architectural fan so I found the history of these buildings to be extremely interesting but I'm sure you all are bored with the history lesson so let's get into the good stuff, shall we?
The first brewery I visited on my trip was Rhinegeist Brewery (which translates to Ghost of the Rhine/River) which is actually located in what used to be another local brewery's bottling plant, Moerlein Brewing. Moerlein owned the building in the late 1800's until prohibition when the plant had to shut down. The taproom is located on the top floor of the building and also has a small rooftop bar area. The taproom area is huge with lots of things to do like indoor cornhole, ping pong tables as well as other games. I only tried one beer, the Cougar Blonde Ale, but I was extremely intrigued by the Bubbles Pale Ale which was a Rosé Ale made with apple, peach and cranberry. I mean, how amazing does that sound?
dress {on sale for less than $20!} // sneakers // jacket // necklaces {here and here} // watch // bracelets {here, here and here} // bag
*Linking up with Biana*
The brewery district in Cincinnati is pretty unique in the fact it dates all the way back to 1895 in an area called Over-The-Rhine, or OTR to locals. No, I didn't have a dyslexic moment, there were actually 38 different breweries in the district at the turn of the 19th century. Unfortunately prohibition in the 1920's brought an end to many of these breweries but recently with the craft beer boom, many of these buildings are becoming operational again. I'm a huge architectural fan so I found the history of these buildings to be extremely interesting but I'm sure you all are bored with the history lesson so let's get into the good stuff, shall we?
The first brewery I visited on my trip was Rhinegeist Brewery (which translates to Ghost of the Rhine/River) which is actually located in what used to be another local brewery's bottling plant, Moerlein Brewing. Moerlein owned the building in the late 1800's until prohibition when the plant had to shut down. The taproom is located on the top floor of the building and also has a small rooftop bar area. The taproom area is huge with lots of things to do like indoor cornhole, ping pong tables as well as other games. I only tried one beer, the Cougar Blonde Ale, but I was extremely intrigued by the Bubbles Pale Ale which was a Rosé Ale made with apple, peach and cranberry. I mean, how amazing does that sound?
dress {on sale for less than $20!} // sneakers // jacket // necklaces {here and here} // watch // bracelets {here, here and here} // bag
*Linking up with Biana*
26 comments
38 different breweries! That's a lot to see and DRINK! Glad you were able to spend some time in the historic part and enjoy not only the beer but architecture too! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteSo fun to visit breweries in different cities and who knew Cincinnati has so many! Love the causal outfit to walk around and explore especially with comfy shoes! Hope this Monday treats you well xo Emily @ Martinis & Bikinis
ReplyDeleteWow how fun! I have never been there, but looks like a neat place to visit :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like such a cool place to visit! Love going to different local breweries! And your dress is GORG!
ReplyDeleteRosy Outlook
I wish I didn't like beer! Ha! I love their rose' ale a little too much! It's delicious!
ReplyDeletewhat great history! i love a good brewery of course. and that one sounds like something i'd def dig. glad you had a blast!
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
I'm not a big beer girl but I find breweries to be very cool! Love all the history behind these and the cute dress you rocked :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun that a lot of the breweries are making a comeback, and sign me up for the Bubbles Pale Ale please! A rose ale? Game changer <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
What fun! Rose ale?? Yes, please.
ReplyDeleteWe've never visited a brewery before, but then again, we aren't much drinkers to begin with -- especially not beer drinkers.
ReplyDeleteI love your red dress, you look fabulous!
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
That rosé ale sounds really does sound good! That's so cool that Cincinnati has the whole brewery district! That would be a ton of fun to visit!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I need to see if we have anything like a Rose Ale here! I have been to Cincinnati once for a media trip (to Wooster) and loved how foodie it was!
ReplyDeleteThat Bubbles Pale Ale sounds amazing! I love visiting breweries and this one looks like a great one!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress and sneakers combo!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like pure heaven to me. Also, loving that dress!
ReplyDeleteNow this looks awesome! Cincinnati will eventually be on our MLB bucket list, and we've talked about visiting next summer with a couple friends. They are HUGE beer lovers (and home brewers), so this is perfect!
ReplyDeleteMeg, Borrowed Heaven
How fun, love your outfit, too!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love a good craft brewery! Glad you got out to experience one. It looks like a really neat brewery, too.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have been wanting to try a few of these breweries out so thanks for the infor!!!
ReplyDelete<3 - Beth
https://behindmyheels.blogspot.com/
Dang prohibition, messing everything up! I love that there is so much history behind the breweries. And that some are still there. You look perfect for a fun day out!
ReplyDeleteXoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
ooh that dress is so cute! glad you got to spend some time in your hometown, it looked like you had a ball :) um, that Bubbles Pale Ale sounds AMAZING. i'm not a huge beer drinker anymore but that does sound really good.
ReplyDeleteA rose ale! I'm not much of a beer drinker but that sounds pretty good to me!
ReplyDeleteI need to do this next time I visit my family in Cincinnati. It is their year to come here to avoid the cold! I loved the few Rhinegeists I tried when I was in Columbus. Lovin you in that red dress!
ReplyDeleteWow that Rose Ale sounds so yummy!! I'm not huge into craft beer, but yes way rose!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing better than a cold beer on a hot day! This place looks like it has a great atmosphere!
ReplyDeletevery nice
ReplyDeleteregrds
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