10 am in the morning sounds like an early start to drinking, but when it comes to Listermann’s 25th anniversary, we can make an exception. It wasn’t our first visit nor our last to Listermann, however it’s been a while and we were excited to see all the new changes they have made (new bar, restaurant, beer hall).

A quick history, Listermann started in 1991 by creating a line of homebrewing equipment. In 1995, they moved to their current location at 1621 Dana Ave right next to Xavier University’s campus and in 2008, a brewery was born.

On arrival, the YNDA crew found themselves in a line out the door waiting to get in. At least we weren’t the only ones looking to drink at 10 that morning. Once inside, we immediately noticed the new bar which has now tripled in size compared to the original. After ordering a round at the bar, we headed up a couple stairs to check out the new beer hall. The beer hall is full of picnic tables, shuffleboard, cornhole, and giant jenga. They even have speakers with an Aux chord (a YNDA favorite that has stuck around) and a piano in the room. On front along the sidewalk is a fenced patio with more picnic tables. There is plenty of parking across Idlewild Ave in a large gravel lot. The new restaurant inside Listermann’s, Renegade Street Eats!, is not yet open but their food truck was out front that day for a preview of things to come.



Brewery Review

Beer: 1

On this visit YNDA tried the Lemon Pound Cake, Cincinnatus, and Peach Jam Nutcase. Lemon Pound Cake was dead on its description with the taste. Cincinnatus is an Imperial Stout with a very strong bourbon boozy taste. Peach Jam is a flavored series of Listermann’s award winning Nutcase Peanut Butter Porter. Overall Listermann always seems to consistently bring high quality beers to the table.

Atmosphere: 0.75

Easy going and laid back. Very diverse groups (especially when Xavier is in session) between the students, neighborhood locals, home brewers, and craft beer enthusiasts all gathering together.

Uniqueness: 1

Listermann Brewing Co seems to have its own character about itself. So many little things, such as the N64 gaming station to the home brewing store to the large Cincinnati mural, that builds a unique persona about the place.

Service: 0.75

Have visited multiple times and service is always good.

Wildcard: 1

Home brewing store which laid the foundation to Listermann Brewing Co.

Total: 4.5 out of 5

Listermann Brewing Company Address: 1621 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Phone: (513) 731-1130

Click Here for Listermann’s Website Hours: Wednesday 10AM–9PM Thursday 10AM–9PM Friday 10AM–11PM Saturday 10AM–11PM Sunday 12–8PM Monday 10AM–8PM Tuesday 10AM–8PM