Your "To-Brew" List

Who needs a calendar when you can measure your year with beer? Here are a few upcoming Northeast Ohio beer events to wet your whistle.

October 6

Celebration of the Hop

Head on over to Fat Head’s in North Olmsted for its annual “Celebration of the Hop” IPA Festival, which celebrates the world’s best India Pale Ales and double IPAs.

October 11

Tap into Literacy: A Craft Brew Tasting Experience

Enjoy a casual, fun evening filled with the best of Ohio craft beers and delicious food in the rustic setting of The Lodge at Fieldcrest in North Canton.

October 19-27

Cleveland Beer Week

This week of brew-themed events in Cleveland includes hundreds of craft beer tastings, dinners and demonstrations all leading up to the monster of beer tastings: BREWzilla.

November 3

Ales on the Rails “4th Annual Seasonal Beer Tour”

Sample five unique beers and learn about their appearance, bouquet, body, flavors and finish, and enjoy appetizers designed to complement each brew — all while traveling on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

January 11-12, 2013

Columbus Winter Beerfest

Beer aficionados can experience over 250 craft beers at a jubilation of local music, brewers and food trucks in Ohio’s capital.  

Late February

Winter Warmer Fest

Thirsty Dog’s Winter Warmer Fest will highlight over 20 brewers pouring an array of styles including winter and limited-edition beers.

April 20

The Big Tap In - Real Craft Beer Festival

Youngstown welcomes one of the biggest beer festivals between Cleveland and Pittsburgh with over 250 varieties of craft beer for attendees to sample.

May

Cleveland International Beer Fest

Beer drinkers will once again experience this craft beer blowout featuring close to 800 beers from 200 breweries all housed in Cleveland’s IX Center.