Woodburn Brewing
2800 Woodburn Ave, East Walnut Hills
If I wanted to build my perfect taproom experience, it would probably look a lot like Woodburn Brewing (formerly The Woodburn Brewery), which opened in East Walnut Hills in 2016.
After a tumultuous run, the brewery was purchased by March First Brewing in 2020. The taproom reopened with a slight name tweak and with similar beers in 2021. In 2022, a full kitchen with an Asian flare was added to the taproom, as well as an expanded patio and outdoor beer garden.
Must-try beer: Solo (Coffee Blonde) – Formerly known as “Han Solo.” I’ve gotta admit that I’m a little surprised that this style hasn’t become all the rage, as it’s a unique offering with the flavor of a coffee stout and the body of a blonde ale. Some may call this a basic white girl beer that is in the same category as pumpkin spice lattes, but it is one of my favorite Cincinnati beers.
Other great beers: Valravn Chocolate Cherry Stout