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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...
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Beer Review: Ballast Point Nitro Red Velvet

The Red Velvet from the Ballast Point Brewing Company is one beer that I had saw numerous times but consistently just passed over in the past, this last time though I decided to call its number and give it a look. Now I am a fan of velvet cake so I am really interested to see how this beer plays out. Reviews I know have been mixed although I have tried to ignore many so that I am not biased by the opinions of others. The idea of beets being used in beer is not one that is all that appealing to me either, but I am willing to take the challenge so that you and others can know what to expect. The alcohol content for this nitro oatmeal stout is 5.5% ABV and IBU is 35, so let’s see how it does.

Grab a pint; click the video and join me while you “Get Your Beer On!” Cheers!

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