Sons of Toil Brewing
10490 Klein Rd, Mt. Orab
Sons of Toil Brewing opened in Mt. Orab in September 2017. I’d be lying if I said I expected the place to be as busy as it was. Despite the small taproom, the place was nearly full with people on Tinder dates, families playing games, and regulars at the bar. We first wanted to try a flight to get a sample of some of their offerings, so we tried the Juicy NE IPA, Green Chili Pale Ale, Holiday Ale, and Coffee Porter.
All were very solid and true to their style, and it’s nice to see that they are doing something a little outside of the box with their green chili pale ale. It was a little too “unique” for us, but it seems to be a good seller.
The place is an old barn that doesn’t necessarily feel that way inside, and it’s clear that their beer is pretty solid. It’s fun to see some of these places on the outskirts of what would be considered Cincinnati being a meeting place for beer lovers of all kinds.
Must-try beer: English Brown Ale – This may be one of the most underrated styles, and Sons of Toil does it right. You can have a few since it’s just 5.9%, and it’s got the right level of malt and just enough hops. It’s also a very clean beer without a bunch of crazy flavors.
Other great beers: Juicy NE IPA, Holiday Ale