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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...

Beer Review: Sweetwater TripleTail Tropical IPA

The TripleTail Tropical IPA from Sweetwater Brewing Company was the last of my beers to enjoy while basking in the sun at Buffalo Bob’s and enjoying my cigar. If you are not familiar with Sweetwater then they are a brewery from out of Atlanta Georgia and they have put together a quite decent line of beers. And on a warm day in the seventies, what could be better than a nice tropical beer?

This beer comes in with an alcohol content of 5.5% ABV and an IBU level of 57. It is one of their seasonal brews and is currently available now through December, so if you want to try it then do not wait too long or you may miss it. But enough said, check out my video below to see what I think about this one and remember to grab a pint so you too can “Get Your Beer On!” Cheers!