Brewery Profile

Lock 27 Brewing

In Centerville’s local beer scene, this is a stop defined by method and specificity rather than a single advertised gimmick. A visitor walking in should expect the beer itself to carry much of the story: recipes shaped around authenticity, careful production choices, and styles that draw from more than one brewing tradition. Lock 27 Brewing is based in Centerville and keeps its operations tied to the region through partnerships with Ohio businesses and suppliers for ingredients and services. That local grounding sits alongside a wider technical approach, including global inspirations and style references that reach well beyond southwest Ohio.

Travelers exploring breweries in this part of Ohio often look for a mix of regional identity and beers they may not encounter in a standard bar lineup. This brewery fits that pattern by treating classic styles as something to be studied and built with intent. Its production methods have included adjusting water chemistry to better match regional examples, such as recreating the profile associated with specific English pubs. The brewery has also used specialized materials, including barrels imported from Brazil, when a beer calls for that kind of ingredient or aging environment. Several flagship offerings have received recognition at the Great American Beer Festival, which gives visitors a useful clue about the brewery’s emphasis on making beers that are true to style.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, since the available list may change and specific beer names, service details, and amenities should be verified directly before making a trip. Visitors interested in technique may find it worth asking staff about the production choices behind a pour, especially when a beer reflects a particular regional tradition or barrel program. Because the known focus here is on brewing process, style accuracy, and local sourcing relationships, the most reliable way to approach a visit is as a tasting stop rather than assuming a full set of additional services. Check current hours and offerings before going, then use the visit to compare how the brewery’s Ohio base and its international style references show up in the glass.

Lock 27 Brewing emphasizes authenticity in its production methods, often incorporating global inspirations into its process. This approach includes adjusting water chemistry to replicate regional styles, such as matching specific English pubs, and sourcing specialized materials like barrels imported from Brazil. The brewery maintains a focus on producing beers true to style, including several flagship offerings that have received recognition at the Great American Beer Festival. Operations are centered in Centerville, Ohio, where the company actively supports the local economy by partnering with other Ohio businesses and suppliers for ingredients and services.

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1035 S Main St, Centerville, Ohio, 45458-3840

Phone: 937-433-2739

Website: http://www.lock27brewing.com

Hours: MON: 11AM – 10PM TUE: 11AM – 10PM WED: 11AM – 10PM THUR: 11AM – 11PM FRI: 11AM – 11PM SAT: 11AM – 11PM SUN: 11AM – 9PM DAILY HAPPY HOUR 4-6 MONDAY TRIVIA 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY SMASH BURGER & HANK $15 SUNDAY FUNDAY SPECIALS ALL DAY