Central Ohio’s newest brewery is opening on Monday, October 26th if all goes according to plan — interior and exterior construction is still underway, but proceeding at a furious pace.

The Brew Brothers Brewery and Restaurant is located in an entirely new wing on the north end of the Scioto Downs Racino. The real-life Brew Brothers are owners Gregg, Gary, Glenn and Gene Carano who own a number of casinos through their Eldorado Resorts company, though this is only their second foray into the brewing business. Their casino in Reno Nevada is the original Brew Brothers location.

Behind the gleaming new bar in the taproom stands the 10-barrel brewing system, viewable through the ceiling-high glass windows. The north wall is dominated by a large stage for musical performances, the east wall is an open kitchen with two mammoth big screen TV’s, and the south end of the restaurant is open to the casino itself. Lots of re-purposed barn wood gives the 155 seat room a comfy feel.

Brewmaster Ryan Torres, who was plucked from Barley’s Brewing Company, has his equipment ready to go, and once the final permits are in-hand, he should have his first batch of house beers pouring from their taps late next month. There will be 11 taps available, with six dedicated to house beers, three for Ohio guest beers, one for Ohio craft cider from Mad Moon, and one for a house-brewed root beer. If you are concerned that only six house taps will limit selection, fear not. While three of the handles will be dedicated to house standards, the others will pour a range of one-off special brews that will provide plenty of variety for gamblers and beer lovers alike. While some of the beers and recipes will come from favorites that are currently served at the Reno location, most will be local recipes designed to fit local tastes. As Torres put it, “We will follow the customer” to identify their favorites.

Advertising and Public Relations Manager Ashley Redmon promises nightly action at the restaurant, ranging from sports events on the big screen to live-band karaoke nights, trivia nights, comedy shows and live music. Add to this a full bar with mixed drinks and wines, and a large range of food offerings heavy with appetizers, plus steaks, burgers, ribs, wood- fired pizza, pastas, and more; and Brew Brothers should be a worthy destination.

Brew Brothers Brewery and Restaurant is located in Scioto Downs Racino at 6000 South High Street.