Wondering where to find the best breweries near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breweries in Cincinnati, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Streetside Brewery
Topping the list is Streetside Brewery. Located at 4003 Eastern Ave. in East End, the brewery and beer bar, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly brewery in Cincinnati, boasting 4.5 stars out of 97 reviews on Yelp.
Opened by the Hickey family, Streetside Brewery’s history dates back to 1887. It has a wide selection of craft beers that range from Shadez and Bikiniz with pineapple to Stay Golden, a blonde ale with honey. The brewery also serves food that consists of sandwiches, tacos, fries and other small bites.
2. Bad Tom Smith Brewing
Next up is Columbia-Tusculum's Bad Tom Smith Brewing, situated at 4720 Eastern Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 43 reviews on Yelp, the brewery and beer bar has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
As one of the brewery's two locations, the Cincinnati spot features an outdoor beer garden, taproom and two televisions. There are 12 taps that include beers like Breathitt County, Jackson Hustler, Redemption, Old Abe and more. Sizes range from a five-ounce to the largest size of a 64-ounce pour.
3. Brink Brewing
Brink Brewing, located at 5905 Hamilton Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable brewery 4.5 stars out of 67 reviews.
Brink Brewing offers a taproom with a community table, a large bar, a variety of additional seating options, games and a large scrabble board. Order any flight or snacks from the menu. Beers include Debbie Jean Blonde, Hold the Reins, Papa Duke, Wicked Lava-Blueberry Ale and much more.
4. 13 Below Brewery
Over in Sayler Park, check out 13 Below Brewery, which has earned four stars out of 13 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the brewery by heading over to 7391 Forbes Road.
Find 13 Below Brewery on food trucks in addition to their Forbes Road location. Expect beers like Gravensteen, Session IPA and River Castle on tap. The brewery offers growler fill specials and serves both pints and flights.
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