Starting at the Brewing Heritage Trail Sign at Findlay Market, this brewing history and architecture tour walks the western portion of the Brewery District, marveling at the many remaining 19th and early 20th century structures and sharing stories of those who built or doomed these brewing empires during beer’s industrial revolution.
Tours include a visit into the subterranean lager cellars of the historic (non-operating) Jackson Brewery, as well as outdoor visitation to the Sohn/Mohawk Brewery, several Christian Moerlein sites, and the location of the Bellevue Incline. The Jackson Brewery cellars were excavated from the hillside under the brewery, so we enter from street level and there are no stairs to climb going in or out, making these cellars very accessible and the total walking distance of this tour is less than a mile.
At the tour conclusion, we stop in at a neighborhood taproom for a pint of local beer, included with each ticket, but soft drinks are also available.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Visit into a historic pre-Prohibition brewery lagering cellar.
✔ Discount on merchandise in the Brewing Heritage Trail store.
✔ This tour concludes at a local taproom for a beer or soft drink, which is included with the tour.
Departure & Return
Departure:
101 W Elder St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
This tour begins from Findlay Market at the Brewing Heritage Trail "Hop On" Sign, located on the east side of the market, where West Elder Street meets Race Street. The starting location is also near the Race Street Station Bar at Findlay Market.
Return: 111 W McMicken Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Depending on the day of the week and time of the tour, this tour ends at one of three nearby taprooms for a round of pints: Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, Rhinegeist, or the Knox Joseph OTR Stillhouse.
Itinerary
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Over-The-Rhine
Walk along the Brewing Heritage Trail past historic breweries, including a visit into one of the pre-Prohibition breweries' underground lagering cellars.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
