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Ohio Craft Breweries' Economic Impact Holds Steady at $1.29 Billion

Despite economic turbulence, new report shows indicators of stable, mature industry. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The  Ohio Craft Brewers Association ’s  biennial  economic impact report  shows that Ohio’s craft brewing industry brewed 1.15 million barrels of beer and delivered $1.29 billion to the state's economy in 2024. Forty-six Ohio breweries opened in 2024, bringing the state total to  442 craft breweries  at the end of last year. Ohio’s  1.15 million barrels  of craft beer production volume last year ranks sixth among U.S. states, despite a 10.9% decrease compared to 2022 volume. The impact report details the regional and statewide contributions Ohio craft breweries make to the state economy: $1.29 billion  economic output (up from $1.27 billion in 2022) $128.6 million  state and local taxes ($141.5 million in 2022) $99.1 million  federal taxes ($85.8 million in 2022) 12,255  jobs (12,040 in 2022) $427.3 million  labor inc...

Talking Samuel Adams Belgian Session - Video Beer Review #375

From Samuel Adams comes their Belgian Session, a well-balanced
Belgian Pale Ale that is highly sessionable at its 4.3% ABV.  This beer is one that could be perfect for a
warm day or just when you want to kick back and relax. It pours out a nice amber
color with a good amount of clarity and nice foamy head. The carbonation is
easily illuminated, and the aromas just climb out of the glass. The texture of
the beer does feature some thinness, but the taste of some of the other
qualities makes it worth a try.


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