So, sparked by those recollections of time spent at Ohio University and a desire to recreate a beer version of the Hot Nut, the drink made world famous by Tony's Tavern, the brewers got busy. A simple mix of coffee & hazelnut perfectly embodied what we were all missing.” “Life was a bit smaller, slower, & our responsibilities were far fewer. As we swapped stories, a specific homey bar, Tony’s, & their infamous Hot Nut struck a chord. (And hence the title wordplay with the well-known student refrain, "OU? Oh Yeah!") “After a bit of back and forth with the crew at 50 West, we realized many of us shared fond collegiate memories from simpler times spent in Athens, Ohio,” the brewers explain on the side of the can's label. Snow Cat: Beer review: Snow Cat Winter White Ale a crisp, light-bodied brew, perfect for the season And, as most stories tend to do, it all started back in college - in this case, Ohio University in Athens. Thoughts: There's quite a tale behind this collaboration stout made by The Brew Kettle of Northeastern Ohio and Fifty West of Cincinnati. Notes: Pours a dark-chocolate color with a nice, long-lasting tan head. I first had this re-release on draft at the Ohio Taproom in the Grandview Heights area, and I also found it at a local Giant Eagle. The festival will feature live music, a special menu by Chipotle Mexican Grill and fifty Ohio craft breweries supplying samples of their specialty brews.Oh You, Oh Yeah Hot Nut Imperial Stout The Brew Kettle, Strongsvilleĭetails: Limited availability $13.99 for a six-pack of 12-ounce cans 11.5% alcohol by volume. On Friday, May 13, beer fans will gather in the Giant Eagle Market District Grandview Yard to taste the one-of-a-kind collaboration beer and kick off the week.Īlso on tap is Six One Pour: The Ohio Craft Beer Fest presented by Chipotle Mexican Grill on Friday, May 20 at Huntington Park. In April, local breweries began working together, each supplying an ingredient for the final recipe of a specialty beer to be brewed at the North High Brewing Production facility. Looking for a beer that tastes quintessentially Ohioan? Look no further. Keep track of the festivities by checking the event calendar. “The guild’s partnership with wholesale distributors, retailers and breweries enables us to create a phenomenal schedule of events and activities that highlight the best of craft beer locally, regionally, nationally and internationally,” says Mary MacDonald, executive director of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. There will be specialty beer releases, tap takeovers, charitable events and chances to meet the brewers. It will be a chance to experience the booming Columbus craft beer scene’s creativity and collaboration from May 13-21.įollowing last year’s sensational success, participating venues are boasting more than 200 special events spread over nine days. Local bars and restaurants are brewing up a storm for Columbus Craft Beer Week presented by Giant Eagle. Photos courtesy of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association
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