Brewery Profile

Urban Artifact

Cincinnati has a long brewing history, and its current beer scene includes both heritage-minded lager producers and breweries working in more specialized directions. A visitor walking into Urban Artifact encounters one of the city’s more focused examples of that modern range: a taproom centered on fruit-forward sour beer rather than a broad survey of every style. The defining house category is Fruit Tarts, sour beers built around assertive fruit character and acidity. That focus shapes the visit. Instead of treating tart beer as a side option, the brewery makes it the main point of comparison, with different releases offering variations in fruit, intensity, balance, and finish.

Travelers exploring breweries in Cincinnati and the surrounding region often look for contrast: classic German-influenced beer culture, neighborhood taprooms, experimental small-batch releases, and beers that reflect the broader Midwest appetite for approachable but distinctive styles. Urban Artifact fits that itinerary as a stop for visitors interested in where sour beer has gone beyond occasional kettle-sour offerings. Fruit beers and tart styles have become a recognizable part of American craft brewing, especially among drinkers who want bright flavor, lower bitterness, and a different kind of structure than hop-driven IPAs or malt-forward lagers. Here, the experience is less about sampling a token sour and more about tasting how fruit, acidity, and fermentation can define an entire brewery identity.

For practical planning, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours and see which releases are currently available. Patrons can purchase beer through direct ordering for delivery or pickup at the taproom facility, and the brewery also offers apparel and limited release items. Because the lineup is built around experimentation, repeat visits may feel different depending on what is pouring or packaged at the time. Visitors who already enjoy sour beer will likely find several points of comparison, while those newer to the style may want to start by thinking about fruit preference and desired tartness rather than ordering by a familiar beer category. As with many Cincinnati craft breweries, the taproom functions as both a tasting space and a retail point, making it useful for a quick flight-style stop, a focused tasting of current Fruit Tarts, or picking up cans to take away.

Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Urban Artifact specializes in the production of Fruit Tarts, a category of sour beers. The brewery maintains a specific focus on these fruit-forward sour styles, aiming to produce offerings that reward experimentation. Patrons can acquire these beers, along with apparel and limited release items, through direct ordering for delivery or pickup at the taproom facility.

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1660 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45223-2554

Phone: (513) 542-4222

Website: http://www.artifactbeer.com

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Urban Artifact.

Beer Styles at Urban Artifact

Urban Artifact brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Chocolate Raspberry Fruit Tart (Nitro), Fruit Ale, and Mixed Berry Fruit Tart. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Urban Artifact located?
Urban Artifact is located at 1660 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45223-2554. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Urban Artifact's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call (513) 542-4222 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Urban Artifact?
Visit http://www.artifactbeer.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.