Brewery Profile

Taft's Brewing Co

In Cincinnati’s brewery landscape, this operation is split between a historic restaurant setting and a larger production taproom, giving visitors two different ways to encounter the same company. The original Taft’s Ale House opened in 2015 in Over-The-Rhine, inside a three-story church building from 1850 that was renovated in collaboration with the Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. A visitor walking into that location should expect more of a full-service restaurant experience than a production-floor taproom, with the kitchen centered on premium steak offerings. The Spring Grove Village Brewpourium, opened in 2017, is the more industrial side of the business: a 50,000-square-foot brewing, kegging, canning, and packaging facility with a taproom attached.

Travelers coming through Cincinnati often look for brewery stops that connect the city’s older architecture, neighborhood character, and current beer production. Taft’s fits that pattern in two ways. The Ale House gives visitors a reason to spend time in Over-The-Rhine, with the unusual backdrop of a repurposed nineteenth-century church. The Brewpourium offers a different regional brewery experience, where the emphasis is on high-volume production and a wider taproom lineup. The pours there are house-created, with the taproom generally serving 12 to 15 beers, making it the better choice for visitors who want to sample across the brewery’s current range rather than sit down for a steakhouse-style meal. Food is also part of the draw at the Brewpourium, where the menu includes New Haven-style coal-fired pizza.

For planning purposes, it helps to treat the two Cincinnati addresses as separate experiences rather than interchangeable stops. Choose Taft’s Ale House if the goal is a full-service meal in Over-The-Rhine and an interior shaped by the restored church setting. Choose Taft’s Brewpourium Cincinnati in Spring Grove Village if the priority is seeing the company’s production-focused site, ordering from the day’s taproom beer list, and pairing it with pizza. Because specific beers can change, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. Visitors who follow the brand beyond Cincinnati may also encounter its large indoor/outdoor location in Columbus’s Franklinton area, which opened in November 2019, but the Cincinnati story begins with the Ale House and expands through the Brewpourium.

Taft's Brewing Company operates two primary locations in Cincinnati, Ohio, beginning with the establishment of Taft’s Ale House in 2015 within the Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. This initial venture involved collaboration with the Cincinnati Center City Development Corp to renovate a historic three-story church structure dating to 1850. The Ale House functions as a full-service restaurant specializing in premium steak offerings, distinct from the main production facility. In 2017, Taft's expanded operations by opening the Taft’s Brewpourium Cincinnati in Spring Grove Village, a 50,000-square-foot facility dedicated to high-volume brewing, kegging, canning, and packaging. The Brewpourium taproom serves 12 to 15 house-created brews alongside New Haven-style coal-fired pizza. Distribution reach was further extended with the opening of an additional large indoor/outdoor location in Columbus's Franklinton area in November 2019.

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4831 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45232-1938

Phone: (513) 334-1393

Website: https://absolutebeer.com/breweries/tafts-brewing-co/

Hours: Taft’s Ale House: Sunday: 11:30 AM - 9 PM Monday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM Friday: 11:30 AM - 12 AM Saturday: 11:30 AM - 12 AM Taft’s Brewpourium Cincinnati: Sunday: 11:30 AM - 8 PM Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Friday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 3 PM - 11 PM Wednesday: 3 PM - 11 PM Thursday: 3 PM - 11 PM Friday: 11 AM - 12 AM Saturday: 11 AM - 12 AM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Taft's Brewing Co.

Beer Styles at Taft's Brewing Co

Taft's Brewing Co brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Dortmunder Export Lager, German Pilsner, Wee Heavy, Belgian IPA, Munich Helles Lager, Maibock, and American Imperial Stout. 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.

  • Mixology at Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus

    Oct 7, 2026

    Select Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, learn to make popular cocktails with a friend. Tickets include cocktails and an appetizer. Book early!

  • Trivia Nights at Taft’s

    Oct 8, 2026

    Join Last Call Trivia at Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus every Thursday at 7 pm for a fun trivia night. Bring a team and enjoy a chance to show off your knowledge.

  • Boards & Brews Sundays

    Oct 11, 2026

    Every Sunday at Taft’s Brewpourium, enjoy $2 off pizzas while playing board games from 12-8 pm. Family friendly environment to relax and have fun!

  • Santa's Bribe

    Dec 21, 2026

    This Christmas Cookie Ale is a Winter Seasonal beer from Taft's Brewing Co., released annually.

  • Roebling Resin

    Dec 21, 2026

    This Spruce Tip Pale Ale is a Winter Seasonal beer from Taft's Brewing Co., released annually.

  • PorkHOPolis

    Dec 21, 2026

    PorkHOPolis is a West Coast IPA. It is released as a Winter Seasonal beer.

  • OTR Bock Party

    Mar 20, 2027

    OTR Bock Party is a German Style Bock. It is released as a Spring Seasonal beer.

  • Wheat Wave

    Jun 21, 2027

    Wheat Wave is a Wheat Ale. It is released as a Summer Seasonal beer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Taft's Brewing Co located?
Taft's Brewing Co is located at 4831 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45232-1938. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Taft's Brewing Co's hours?
Current hours are: Taft’s Ale House: Sunday: 11:30 AM - 9 PM Monday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM Friday: 11:30 AM - 12 AM Saturday: 11:30 AM - 12 AM Taft’s Brewpourium Cincinnati: Sunday: 11:30 AM - 8 PM Monday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM - 10 PM Friday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM - 11 PM Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus: Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 3 PM - 11 PM Wednesday: 3 PM - 11 PM Thursday: 3 PM - 11 PM Friday: 11 AM - 12 AM Saturday: 11 AM - 12 AM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Taft's Brewing Co?
Visit https://absolutebeer.com/breweries/tafts-brewing-co/ 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.