When Shannon Went: October 17, 2020
Where: 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The biggest name in Cincinnati’s brewing history was Christian Moerlein, a Bavarian immigrant who built one of the largest breweries in the United States. Moerlein opened his brewery in 1853 and after a few years, his business was producing nearly 500,000 barrels of beer a year. When prohibition laws were initiated, the brewing facility became unprofitable and closed down in 1919. In 2004, a Cincinnati native bought the rights to Christian Moerlein and quickly began producing the same historic great tasting beer from back in the day. Today, the Moerlein Lager House is a three story building featuring a green roof, balconies and terraces with views of the Central Riverfront Park, Ohio River, Roebling Suspension Bridge and Great American Ball Park.
Shannon: I have a soft spot for breweries with deep historical roots. The Moerlein Lager House does a phenomenal job of honoring the original Christian Moerlein Brewing Company by displaying historic sketches and ads of the former brewing giant on their walls. A bigger honor reflecting their history is found in the beer! With nearly 100 beers on tap, some brewed in-house, others on guest tap or canned, Moerlein Lager House knows what they’re doing, especially with a traditional German lager. Overwhelmed by the options, the best way to tackle the tap list was with a flight. I enjoyed all four beers and if I wasn’t so full from my incredibly delicious fish sandwich, I probably would have ordered another pint. I have no doubt that I’ll never run out of options!
Other Cool Things:
- Christian Moerlein, the founder, was a Bavarian immigrant and blacksmith
- The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company was born in 1853 but closed after prohibition laws shut them down
- Brewing the same quality and historic beers from the 1850s!
- Over 100 beers available!
- Open 7 days a week
- Merch store for your Moerlein needs
- Located right next to the Great American Ball Park where the Cincinnati Reds play
- Full service kitchen serving up appetizes, main dishes, and desert – menu changes seasonally!
- There is a dedication marker on the floor of the lobby for Pete Rose commemorating his record-breaking 4,192nd hit in 1985.
What Shannon Drank: Flight Edition!
Orange Daydream (Cream Ale) 5.5% ABV – 4.5 out of 5
Baltic Porter (Porter) 6% ABV – 4 out of 5
Passionfruit Helles (Lager – Helles) 5.3% ABV – 4 out of 5
Third Wave (IPA) 6.2% ABV – 4 out of 5
Brewing Persuasion: 5 out of 5
Feeling persuaded yet?
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