The West End Ciderhouse isn’t just a unique place in Athens, it would be a unique establishment anywhere. At the woman owned and managed Ciderhouse, if it’s a liquid and can be made in-house, it is. From ciders to spirits made by Ohio fermentation expert Kelly Sauber and mentor Shen Cook at sister company West End Distillery, to house made cocktail bitters, shrubs and syrups mixed by bartenders passionate about their craft, there’s an unmistakable stamp of quality on every drink. Even the guest product options are some of the highest quality you can find in town. A highly recommended stop during Brew Week, or any time of the year.

BBQ and beer make for a great week at The Pigskin

What goes better than beer and BBQ? How about a full-blown pig roast?

Each year, the Pigskin Bar & Grill hosts the aforementioned porcine cookout, and their regular menu is always full of fantastic BBQ. Since this is Ohio Brew Week, you know there’s plenty going on there every day.

A great place year-round, The Pigskin is the premier bar and grill restaurant in Athens, located in the heart of uptown.

They pride themselves on the ability to please every customer every day. Whether you come in for a meal or just drinks and good times with friends, they’ll treat you right.

The Pigskin elevates the idea of ordinary bar food. Their preparation and ingredients make the old favorites into something special again.

Don’t miss out on the annual Brew Week favorites. Make it down to The Pigskin Bar & Grill while you’re in Athens this July.

Local food, brews and ideals

Established in 1985, Casa Nueva nestled itself firmly in the hearts of Southeast Ohioans with its unique take on Mexican-inspired dishes and community-focused business practices.

If you ask an Athenian what makes Athens “Athens,” nine times out of ten Casa Nueva would be part of their answer.

At Casa Nueva, the connection between local food providers, worker-shareholders and customers is put front-and-center, providing a fulfilling dining and drinking experience that showcases the values of a town.

The worker-owned cooperative restaurant embodied movements such as locally sourced food for decades before “locavore” was a buzz-word. You can taste the dedication in every house made salsa, tortilla and albóndiga.

Throughout the year, observe the changing seasons in Casa Nueva’s rotating menu. In Spring, find salsa verde or pesto made with ramps (a forageable, deliciously succulent wild leek-esque plant native to Appalachia). In Winter, a selection of the most hearty root vegetables makes the perfect filling for a seasonal burrito or quesadilla.

The menu changes frequently, so make sure to stop in during Brew Week and see the offerings.

You’ll be sure to find a large selection of Ohio craft brew, as Casa Nueva’s taps are all-Ohio, all year. At Casa, they like to tell guests “it’s always Brew Week here.” To really mix up your experience, try a specialty beer cocktail. It will expand your horizons on what brews can do.

When in Athens, listen to the locals. It wouldn’t be a trip here without spending some time at Casa Nueva.

Rhinegeist Brewing, located in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, is a vibrant craft brewery and cidery founded in 2013. Housed in a converted pre‑Prohibition bottling plant, its 25,000 ft² taproom features soaring ceilings, industrial charm, and a lively atmosphere complete with games like cornhole and regular events.

Known for hop-forward favorites like Truth IPA and the dynamic Cidergeist offerings, the brewery crafts a wide portfolio—from fruited sours and barrel-aged brews to seasonal releases

Celebrating their 10th Anniversary in 2025!

Nestled on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway at 8675 Armitage Road, Little Fish Brewing Company is a celebrated farmhouse-style craft brewery and kitchen in Athens, Ohio. Since opening in 2015, this independently owned gem has gained recognition—including a Gold Medal at the 2016 World Beer Cup—for its innovative saisons, barrel-aged sours, hop-forward pales, and clean lagers brewed with locally sourced ingredients and sustainably powered operations.

Not only brewing in Athens, Ohio, Little Fish has grown to Dayton! Don’t miss their recently opened second location at 116 Webster Street in Dayton!

Land-Grant Brewing Company is a commercial brewery and taproom, located in the East Franklinton neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. It is a production facility producing kegs and cans of craft beer for the Ohio market, with an onsite taproom and beer garden that serves fresh beer in a comfortable atmosphere.

“We Make Beer For You.”

Land-Grant brings craft and Columbus pride to Brew Week

Land-Grant Brewing is named for the Morrill Act of 1862 which set aside federal land in each state for public universities. The love of a certain Columbus-based school inspired the name, and the love of the city itself led the owners of Land-Grant to set up shop in the area.

Luckily for us they don’t hoard all of that good beer up in Columbus!

Land-Grant has cranked out a huge range of beers. Their core line (1862 Kolsch, to name one) are dependable go-tos. There’s always a Land-Grant six-pack you would feel great reaching for in a grocery store. But you don’t want to miss the exciting collaborations they get into, such as their yearly partnership with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. 2019’s collab beer is “Splendid Berry Brut” inspired by the annual Strawberry harvest and brewed to pair with Jeni’s Strawberry Buttermilk ice cream. Or just nice, fresh strawberries in general.

From kolsch to a strawberry brut, needless to say Land-Grant can produce fantastic examples in a wide variety of styles.

If you’re looking for a great taproom experience in Columbus, check out Land-Grant’s location in Franklinton, right across from BrewDog. Land-Grant vastly expanded their outside patio area in order to host outdoor events. This is a serious summer hangout spot.

Land-Grant even has a taproom at John Glenn International Airport. It’s arguably the best place to wait for your flight.

Of course, you can find a range of Land-Grant brews in six-packs and on draft around Columbus, and right here in Athens for Ohio Brew Week.

Head to Columbus Road for Devilishly good brews

For years, Devil’s Kettle owner and brewer Cameron Fuller won award after award at the Ohio Brew Week Homebrew Competition.

As the accolades piled up, Cameron kept being pushed in one direction– open his own brewery.

Thankfully for Athens (and Ohio) he did just that in June 2015. He took his recipe book and worked to scale up those decorated brews on a state-of-the-art system, while creating some new ones in the process.

While the brewery’s name is somewhat sinister, Fuller is also fan of understated and approachable beer styles such as English Milds and dark lagers, providing a refreshing respite from the world of extreme brews. But he can do those too. Just watch for the range of unique offerings and barrel-aged beers he’s sure to release this year.

Since opening, Devil’s Kettle has added a beautiful patio, installed a solar panel array beside the brewery and added more beer taps (including two nitro) along with nonalcoholic offerings such as house-brewed root beer.

It’s the perfect spot to escape uptown, enjoy the patio and try out Devil Dogs for delicious hot dogs, sausages and amazing pirogi specials all week!

If you come into town on Columbus Road, Devil’s Kettle will be the first brewery you see. Just look for the devilishly red building. And make sure to follow them on social media so you don’t miss any special releases during the week!