Calling all craft beer lovers! The craft beer scene in Columbus is insane – with so many amazing options. Want to try them all – or at least start somewhere? Follow the Columbus Ale Trail to discover the craft brews at 46 Central Ohio Breweries. Mark off your visits in the Columbus Ale Trail Volume 5 to earn rewards!
NOTE FROM COLUMBUS ALE TRAIL: “Due to the mandated Ohio bar closure and in the interest of public safety, the completion date for #CbusAleTrail Volume 5 will be extended. We’ll announce a new end date as information about bars re-opening becomes available. In the meantime, breweries offering carry-out can continue to stamp Ale Trail books. We’ve compiled a list of carry-out hours for local breweries which you can find here.”
The Columbus Ale Trail Volume 5 was set to expire in April, but it will be extended for at least 6 weeks after breweries are allowed to reopen to customers, so you’ll have extra time to complete the book from the last year. The Columbus Ale Trail is donating $5 to the Mid Ohio Food Collective for every #CbusAleTrail Volume 5 finisher from now until the TBD new end date. Its a great time to support these businesses and work through the book while you have extra time at home. Grab some craft beer to enjoy at home and earn prizes!
Experience Columbus Visitor Centers is still closed, but The Ohio Taproom is open for limited hours for all redemptions, or you can hold on to your book until the Visitors Center reopens.
Make a purchase at a listed brewery to get a stamp then earn free swag as you progress on the Ale Trail. Your first four stamps will earn an Ale Trail glass. Visit 23 sites for a a custom Ale Trail bottle opener. Visit all 46 locations, and you’ll get a limited edition Columbus Ale Trail art print by Nick Nocera at the end of your journey. Volume 5 of the Columbus Ale Trail must be completed by date to be determined; approx 6 weeks after brewery are reopened to customers.
Since all business is now to-go, you can visit several breweries to pickup your drinks for the week and mark off multiple stamps per day! Check with each brewery for ordering requirements.
A free copy of the Columbus Ale Trail Volume 5 can be picked up at any of the participating breweries or sponsoring organizations, while supplies last. Bring your book to the Experience Columbus Visitor Center in the Arena District (277 W. Nationwide Blvd.) or inside the Greater Columbus Visitor Center (400 N. High Street) to redeem for glasses (after they reopen). You can collect your bottle opener at either The Ohio Taproom (291 W. 3rd Ave.) or from the Experience Columbus locations. Pick up your print at The Ohio Taproom when you reach the end of the trail. Don’t worry – you’ll get to keep your Brew Book as a souvenir, too.
Columbus Ale Trail visitors are encouraged to share their experiences using the hashtag #cbusaletrail, and can connect with the Columbus Ale Trail on Twitter and Instagram @CbusAleTrail, and at cbusaletrail.com.
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