Brewery Profile

Combustion Brewery & Taproom (Pickerington)

For visitors exploring Pickerington’s place in the greater Columbus craft beer scene, this taproom is the production-focused side of Combustion’s two-location operation. The Pickerington site is the brewery’s primary brewing facility as well as a public taproom, while a second retail location operates in Clintonville. That means a stop here is tied directly to where the beer, hard cider, and house-made seltzer are produced for both taprooms. A visitor walking in should expect the Pickerington location to function as the central hub of the brand rather than simply a neighborhood bar carrying outside selections. The emphasis is on Combustion’s own beverages, with the taproom serving as the most direct place to see what the brewery is currently offering.

Travelers moving through the east side of the Columbus area often look for breweries that give them a sense of the local market without requiring a full tour of the city’s many taprooms. Combustion fits that kind of stop because it represents both suburban brewing in Pickerington and a broader retail presence in central Ohio through its Clintonville location. Its range is not limited to one category: the known offerings include various beer styles, hard cider, and house-made seltzer. That mix can suit groups with different preferences, especially when some visitors want beer while others may be looking for cider or a lighter alternative. Since specific recipes and rotating selections are not fixed in the available information, the taproom itself is the best source for what is fresh and available on a given day.

For planning purposes, the most important distinction is that the Pickerington taproom is the production base, while Clintonville is a second retail location. Visitors who want the brewery’s operational home should choose Pickerington; those already in north Columbus may find Clintonville more convenient. Details such as food service, outdoor seating, events, reservations, parking arrangements, or family and dog policies are not established here, so they should be checked directly before visiting if they matter to the trip. The same is true for hours and current tap lists. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, including which beers, ciders, and seltzers are on, and staff can provide the most current guidance on what is being served from the brewery’s production lineup.

Combustion Brewery & Taproom operates its primary production facility and taproom in Pickerington, Ohio, complementing a second retail location in Clintonville. The brewery focuses on producing a diverse range of craft beverages, including various styles of beer, hard cider, and house-made seltzer. This dual-location model allows for broad regional distribution and retail presence across the greater Columbus area. The Pickerington location serves as the central hub for brewing operations, supplying both taprooms with fresh product.

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80 W Church St Suite 101, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147

Phone: (614) 834-9595

Website: http://www.combustionbrewing.com/

Hours: Mo 15:00-21:00, Tu 16:00-22:00, We 11:00-19:00, , Fr 11:00-23:00, Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00