Elevator Brewing Company
Entrance to Elevator Brewing Company, High Street.
The brewery began in a grain elevator in a small Ohio city. There is no
elevator at the Columbus facility.
This is one of the prettiest brewpubs I have had the pleasure of visiting. I visited on a Friday just after 5 pm, and it wasn't that busy. The building dates from 1898, and was built as a gentleman's club and billiards room. It has been lovingly restored and the interior is breath-taking. It is worth the trip downtown just to see this marvellous place. Unfortunately, I brought Deb back on Saturday to show it to her, but it did not open until 5 pm. Not good for a downtown business. Unacceptable, in fact. That remains my only complaint about this pub.
Interior of the bar. There is a lot of large stained glass, and beautiful mahogany
is everywhere. Internet photo.
View from dining area towards the bar and front entrance. Billiard tables are behind me, at the very rear. The atmosphere here is exceptional!
Type: Brewpub.
Number of craft taps: 10+
Cask Ale: No.
Draft Cider: No.
Bottle selection: No. Some for takeout only.
Samples and Flights: Yes.
Vegan Food Options: Yes.
Interior: To die for.
Overall Rating: ** 1/2 stars.
I tried four of their ales, rating them 1* to 3*s.
Heifer Weizen: **s. 5.5%. Served very cold.
Dirty Dick's Nut Brown Ale: ***s. 6%. Full-bodied, rich flavour.
Mocha Plum Stout: ** stars 6%. Served at a proper temperature! Very dark and rich. Flavour is more subtle than expected.
Gordon Biersch Brewing Company
Pub entrance, near the hockey arena in downtown Columbus.
This is part of an Ohio chain. I did not have high expectations for their beer, but I was in for a surprise!
Type: Brew pub; sports bar.
Number of craft taps: 9:
Cask ale: No.
Cider taps: No.
Bottle Selection: No.
Samples and Flights: Yes.
Specialties: German beer.
Vegan Options: Yes.
Interior: Large sports bar filled with TV screens. Sigh.
Overall Rating: ** 1/2 stars. I am not a fan of "sports" bars. This one has fabulous beer.
I sampled six beer. Apparently a five glass sampler includes a 6th.
Hefeweizen: ** 1/2 stars. 5.5%. Satisfying on a hot day, with good flavour.
Maibock: *** stars. 7%. A seasonal beer with excellent flavour, which lasts long after sipping.
Blood Orange IPA: *** stars. 5.8%. Very fruity and refreshing, with a minimum of IPA flavour. An excellent ale.
Chocolate Rye Stout: ** 1/2 stars. 4.6%. Heavy on the coffee flavour, which I adore.
Mocha Stout: *** stars. 4.6%. Dark and spicy, there is a lot of coffee in this full bodied ale.
House IPA (given free without asking): *** stars. 6.4%. My favourite IPA is produced by Marble Brewery in Albuquerque, NM. This is pretty much an exact replica!
Barley's Brewing Company
Lots of dark wood and booths inside Barley's.
Located directly opposite the Columbus Convention Centre, where Origins is held. The Origins weekend is the busiest of the year for the pub.
Type: Brewpub.
Number of craft taps: 9.
Cask ale: Yes, every Friday!
Craft cider? No.
Bottle selection. Nothing interesting. Needs work.
Samples and flights: Yes.
Vegan options. Yes.
Interior: Historic building with high tin ceiling; wainscoting; booths with brass fittings.
Overall Rating: ** 1/2 stars.
I sampled 3 ales, including the current cask offerings (I had 2nds of this one!).
Point of Origin: ** stars. 4.8%. Special brew for the game fair, it was a Belgian Golden Ale. Very refreshing, and went well with our meal.
Russian Imperial Stout: ** stars. 7.6%. Good and solid, but not memorable.
Sensual (or Sexual?) Chocolate: ** 1/2 stars. ?% This week's cask offering featured chocolate and vanilla, and was dark, rich, and full-bodied. I had two 5 oz. samples.
Wolf's Ridge Brewing Company
The brewing tanks and the bar.
It was quiet in the main bar and restaurant on a late afternoon Saturday. However, the separate tap room, which can be reached from here but also has a separate entrance, was packed. We sat at the quiet bar and chatted with the very friendly bartender.
Type: Brewpub.
Number of craft taps: 12.
Cask Ale: No.
Craft Cider: In bottles.
Bottle selection. No.
Samples and flights: Yes.
Specialty: Cream ales.
Vegan options. Limited.
Interior: Modern Industrial, with plenty of chrome. Tap room separate. Nice bar in main restaurant.
Overall rating: ** 1/2 stars.
I sampled 3 ales. All were good to excellent.
Hefe: ** stars. 5 %. A good Hefe.
Daybreak Cream Ale: *** stars. 5%. Wonderful coffee aroma.
Terre du Sauvage Blue: ***+ stars. 5.5%. Barrel-aged sour with 40% oats, and conditioned on fresh citrus. Must be tasted to be believed!!!
We also ate at a place called Melt!, which is an Ohio chain that features gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. They offer vegan cheese and a wide vegan menu. In addition, they offer a number of craft taps. Love this place!!!
We also ate at a place called Melt!, which is an Ohio chain that features gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. They offer vegan cheese and a wide vegan menu. In addition, they offer a number of craft taps. Love this place!!!
Interior of Melt, on High Street, Columbus.
I came across Brioso Cafe and Roastery on my walk to the Museum of Art. I had a cold brew, then brought Deb back next morning for her espresso. We bought coffee beans here, too. A great place, and a small city parking lot next door. We parked here all day Saturday for $3!
Mapman Mike
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