When winter rolls into Licking County, folks look for places to hang out and enjoy a night out. The county’s breweries answer that call with great beer and friendly faces. With nine different stops pouring their own take on craft beer, there’s no shortage of places to try next.
Trek Brewing Company: Community, Comfort, and Fun
Trek Brewing Company in Newark keeps people coming together. Good beer, good food, and a good time are always on tap. The taproom features Full Swing golf simulators with more than 60 famous courses, as well as multi-sport action like football throws and zombie dodgeball. Trivia keeps Wednesdays lively, and the Trek Together Foundation supports a different nonprofit every Thursday. With crafted cocktails, a kids’ play area, and Ohio State games on the weekend lineup, it’s easy to see why locals say it’s #worththeTrek.
DankHouse Brewing Company: Bold Beer and Good Vibes
DankHouse Brewing Company brings bold flavors and good vibes. Husband-and-wife team Heather and Josh Lange run this microbrewery specializing in IPAs, stouts, and sours, complemented by guest taps, wines, and liquor options. Their full-time kitchen, Shakedown Street Food, serves Chicago-style favorites that pair perfectly with a pint. It is the kind of place where you can grab a drink, run into someone you know, or show up to help a local cause. Either way, you leave glad you stopped in.
Three Tigers Brewing Company: Brewing Inside a Historic Firehouse
In Granville, Three Tigers Brewing Company has become a favorite spot for locals who love good beer, tasty food, and a relaxed place to hang out. One of the co-owners found inspiration during a trip to Vietnam, and that influence now shows up in Asian inspired dishes paired with house-brewed favorites. Located inside a renovated historic fire station, this popular brewery and taproom brings new life to one of Granville’s most recognizable buildings. Nineteen taps pour their own creations along with select regional craft beers. Their motto says it all: “Good Times Are Always Brewing.” The character of the firehouse and a menu that keeps people coming back fill the seats year-round.
Plan Your Winter Craft Beer Trail
From Newark to Granville and beyond, winter is a great time to explore the craft beer trail that unites Licking County. Plan your visit and discover all nine breweries at www.explorelc.org/guide/beer — your next favorite hangout may be just around the corner.
