Brewery Profile

Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery

For visitors exploring Delaware, Ohio’s beer scene, this is a brewery-restaurant experience rather than a bare-bones production taproom. A stop here centers on the alehouse format: house-brewed beer, a full food menu, and a dining room setting where the brewing program and kitchen are meant to work together. The operation was formed through the collaboration of a brewmaster, an executive chef, and a general manager, which helps explain its structure. When you walk in, the main expectation should be a place to sit down for a meal and choose from a rotating selection of beers made in house, not a facility tour or a fixed lineup of flagship pours.

Travelers moving through central Ohio often look for breweries that can serve more than one purpose: a local pint, a meal stop, and a sense of how each community approaches craft beer. Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery fits that kind of visit because it combines brewing with a dedicated culinary program. The known beer program is rotating, so it is best understood as a changing list rather than a catalog of specific styles. For beer-focused visitors, that makes the stop useful if you are comparing what Delaware offers alongside breweries in nearby Columbus-area communities. For mixed groups, the full-service alehouse model may be the more important detail, since it gives non-beer priorities such as dinner, pacing, and seating equal weight with the tap list.

Practical planning should start with the taproom itself, since the day’s pours are the place to confirm what is currently available. The same applies to any style-specific expectations, seasonal releases, or guest preferences; no fixed beer names or permanent lineup should be assumed from the available information. Food is a core part of the visit, with a complete menu developed by the executive chef, so this is a reasonable stop to consider when you want the brewery and meal in the same place. Distribution is focused mainly on the central Ohio region, serving Delaware and nearby areas, but the clearest way for a visitor to experience the brewery is at the alehouse, where the rotating beers and kitchen program come together in one setting.

Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery operates as a full-service alehouse in Delaware, Ohio, combining brewing and culinary expertise. Founded through the collaboration of a brewmaster, an executive chef, and a general manager, the facility offers a rotating selection of house-brewed beers alongside a complete food menu developed by the executive chef. Distribution focuses primarily on the central Ohio region, serving the local community and nearby areas. The brewery integrates its brewing operations with a dedicated culinary program to provide a comprehensive alehouse experience.

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13 West William Street, Delaware, Ohio, 43015

Phone: (740)-990-4506

Website: https://olddogalehouse.com/

Hours: Tue, Wed, Thur 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM; Fri, Sat 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Sun 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery.

Beer Styles at Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery

Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Bitter - Extra Special, IPA - New England, Pale Ale - American, Golden Ale, Cream Ale, Red Ale - American Amber, Belgian Tripel, Wheat Beer - Hefeweizen, Lager - American, Winter Ale, and Porter - English. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • H7 Network: Delaware, OH

    Jun 24, 2026

    Networking event providing opportunities for professionals and local businesses at 1400 Stratford Rd.

  • Live Music at Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery

    Jun 24, 2026

    Enjoy craft beers alongside live performances in a welcoming ambiance at Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery. Check their schedule frequently for upcoming live music events that feature lo…

  • Live Music at Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery

    Jun 25, 2026

    Enjoy hand-brewed ales complemented by live music performances at Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery. Check the venue's schedule for tonight's lineup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery located?
Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery is located at 13 West William Street, Delaware, Ohio, 43015. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery's hours?
Current hours are: Tue, Wed, Thur 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM; Fri, Sat 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM; Sun 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Old Dog Alehouse & Brewery?
Visit https://olddogalehouse.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.