Rhinegeist Brewery Ascends: Ohio craft Beer Landscape Shifts
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CINCINNATI — May 15, 2024 —
The ohio craft beer scene has a new leader: Rhinegeist Brewery. The Cincinnati-based brewery has claimed the top spot, according to the latest rankings. This shake-up highlights the ever-evolving nature of the Ohio craft beer industry, making a dramatic shift in the state.For more details, read on.
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Ohio’s Craft Beer Landscape Shifts: rhinegeist Claims Top Spot
cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery Rises to No. 1 in Ohio
Ohio’s craft beer scene is buzzing with the latest rankings from The Brewers Association, a trade group representing small and independent American craft breweries. The annual craft brewing industry production report reveals a significant shift: Rhinegeist Brewery of Cincinnati has overtaken Great Lakes Brewing Company as the top craft brewery in the state.
rhinegeist jumped to No. 16 in the ranking of the top 50 craft brewing companies, climbing from No. 22 the previous year.This ascent places them ahead of Cleveland’s Great lakes Brewing, which now holds the No. 18 spot, down from No. 17.
BrewDog and Fat Head’s Make Moves
Other ohio breweries are also making waves in the craft beer industry. BrewDog, located in Canal Winchester near Columbus, advanced to No. 30, up from 36 last year. Adding to the excitement, Fat Head’s Brewery of Middleburg Heights, near cleveland, has joined the list at No. 48.
National Leaders in Craft Brewing
Nationally, D. G. Yuengling and Son Inc. of Pottsville,Pennsylvania,makers of yuengling beers,remains the top craft brewery,followed by the Boston Beer Co., known for Samuel Adams beers.
Ohio breweries in the Overall Rankings
When considering the top 50 overall rankings, which include industry giants like Anheuser-Busch and MolsonCoors, Rhinegeist ranks No. 27, a notable increase from No. 32 last year. Great Lakes Brewing secured the No. 29 spot, down two places from the previous year. brewdog climbed to No. 41, up from 46th. Fat Head’s did not rank in the overall list.
