Brewery Profile

March First Brewing

In the Cincinnati beer landscape, March First Brewing occupies a distinct place because its operation brings beer, cider, and distilled spirits together at one Sycamore Township facility. A visitor walking in encounters a taproom tied to production rather than a bar that simply serves outside brands. The range is part of the experience: beer drinkers, cider fans, and spirits drinkers can all approach the same counter with different expectations. Cincinnati has a long brewing history, from its German lager roots to its modern mix of urban and suburban breweries, and March First fits into the newer side of that culture. Its suburban setting gives it a different rhythm from the dense brewery corridors closer to the city center, with a taproom visit built around sampling what is made on site and what circulates through the greater metropolitan area.

Travelers exploring breweries in this part of Ohio often look for a mix of familiar and regional styles: crisp lagers that nod to Cincinnati tradition, hop-forward ales common across contemporary craft brewing, seasonal releases, and fruit-driven options that appeal beyond a beer-only audience. March First’s combined production model broadens that typical stop. Cider adds a lighter, often fruit-centered path through the menu, while the spirits component gives the visit a distillery angle without requiring a separate destination. That range can be useful for groups whose tastes differ, and it reflects a wider regional trend toward beverage producers offering more than one category under the same roof. Rather than focusing only on a single signature style, the appeal is in seeing how one Cincinnati-area producer presents multiple kinds of alcoholic beverages in one taproom setting.

For a practical visit, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, current cider selections, and any spirits offerings available during the visit. Because the brewery focuses on local distribution in the greater Cincinnati area, visitors may also encounter its products elsewhere around town, but the Sycamore Township site provides the most direct look at the operation. It works well as a planned stop for travelers moving through Cincinnati’s northern and northeastern suburbs or for locals comparing taproom experiences beyond the central brewery districts. As with many craft beverage stops, availability can vary by production schedule and season, so checking the tap list in person is part of the visit rather than an afterthought. The main draw is the under-one-roof format: beer, cider, and spirits presented as a single Cincinnati brewing and distilling experience.

Operating in Sycamore Township, March First Brewing distinguishes itself as the sole establishment in Cincinnati producing beer, cider, and distilled spirits concurrently. This integrated production model allows the facility to offer a comprehensive range of alcoholic beverages under one roof. The operation focuses on local distribution within the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area.

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7885 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45249-1622

Phone: 513-718-9173

Website: http://www.marchfirstbrewing.com

Hours: Sunday: 12:00-20:00, Tuesday: 16:00-22:00, Wednesday: 16:00-22:00, Thursday: 16:00-22:00, Friday: 15:00-23:00, Saturday: 12:00-23:00