Photo via Seventh Son Brewing.

Over the past five years, the microbrew scene in Columbus has exploded. Over three dozen breweries now call Central Ohio home, with more still on the way. The popularity of drinking local beer has only continued to grow alongside the supply chain, allowing brewers the ability to make a viable businesses out of their passion for brewing.

For four years running — and ever since their launch — our readers and contributors have voted Seventh Son Brewing in Italian Village as the number one local beer maker. In addition to serving up popular flagship and seasonal brews (their Proliferous DIPA has an outstanding score of 91 on BeerAdvocate.com) the brewery’s bar has become a popular destination thanks to their dual patios, private event room and rotating food truck menus.

For more information, visit www.seventhsonbrewing.com.

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