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Welcome to North-East Ohio. At first glance, we're a big BudMillerCoors Light beer region, but there is a small and mighty craft brew underground. We are home to some big time award winners including Great Lakes, Buckeye and Rocky River Brewing.

In October 2002, House Bill 371 passed, allowing us to purchase beer up to 12% alc, and the quality beer has been showing up by the truckload at our better beverage stores! No matter what part of the area you're visiting, you'll surely be no farther than 20 minutes from good brew - try Rozi's in Lakewood, Riverside Wine & Imports in Kent, Biddulph Beverage in Brooklyn or Mustard Seed Market in Solon and Akron.

If you're only in town for a day, you must get to Great Lakes Brewing for dinner and a tour. If you're staying longer, try one of our other brewpubs, like Rocky River Brewing on the West side, The BrewKettle in Strongsville, newly opened Cornerstone in Berea, or Willoughby Brewing on the East side. Stop in for a pint or two at Buckeye Brewing in Bedford.

When you visit us, make sure you have room in your luggage for some of our locally brewed beer. You'll need a few 22oz'ers from Buckeye Brewing and The BrewKettle sells a large selection of their bottles at the pub. You might also want to take back a 12 pack sampler from Great Lakes - Maybe you should bring an extra empty suitcase.

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 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall
115 N Willow St, Kent
(330) 677-9444
This small store carries the full line of many micros. You’ll find all the Bell’s, Founders, Stone, Dogfish Head, etc. All beer is in coolers. A few coolers are dedicated to singles. This store is in ...

 Biddulph Beverage
6980 Biddulph Rd, Brooklyn
(216) 749-4460


 Buckeye Brewing Company - Brew Keeper
25200 Miles Rd., Bedford Heights
(216) 292-BREW
This location is closed - Their new location is a brewpub called "BEER ENGINE" in Lakewood, OH. You will be amazed at the smallness of this hoppy hideaway. 2 coolers full of Buckeye beer and ...

Primos Deli
1707 Wooster Rd., Akron
(330) 745-9056


 Ray’s Place
135 Franklin Avenue, Kent
(330) 673-2233
I find myself at Ray’s almost every Friday evening for dinner. Over 130 bottles to choose from (mostly micros and imports); Nice variety of draft beers - Arrogant Bastard, Brooklyn IPA, most of the Great ...

 Riverside Wine and Imports
911 N. Mantua St, Kent
(330) 677-4400
Mix your own six out of the wall of coolers filled with single bottles. They are very helpful about trying to order beers that I’ve been looking for.

 Winking Lizard Tavern
811 Huron Road, Cleveland
(216) 589-0313
8 locations: (these 5 are in the Cleveland/Akron area) Bedford Heights: 25380 Miles Rd. • 216.831.3488 Gateway: (Downtown) 811 Huron Road • 216.589.0313 Independence: 6901 Rockside Road • ...






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