This is a brewery like how they used to make 'em: - in a weird office park/industrail part of town - locals only/if you know you know - parking spots converted into a beirgarten Overall a blast from the past in the absolute best way. The focus on the beer was mostly on lagers, which I love. Only negative: the man pouring the taps there one of the nights has no clue what he was talking about. I asked him the difference between two of the bocks they had on tap (a helles bock and a maibock...debately the same style, if not very similar) and he said "how strong the Belgian yeasts are" in a very confident tone. I told him I had never heard of bocks being made with Belgian yeasts, and he said it's "a Cincinatti thing". I got a taste of the beer, and there were no phenolics (for non beer nerds: it had no Belgian flavors) so I ordered one and didn't argue. read more

The brewery is in a hidden place in an industrial park. However, when you walk inside you are transformed to a real pub. No frills or millennial features. The german beer selection is top notch. The atmosphere is excellent. Just good beer, snacks, a nice bar, and tv. No loud music or things to distract you from enjoying your beer. Also, the beer is very reasonably priced, which I admire. read more

Hoster Brewing - Dortmunder gold. - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Hoster tops my list of seemingly unassuming corporate park breweries. From the outside, you'd easily miss this place. Like Tracy M. said : don't jude a brewery by it's cover! We hit up several breweries on a recent trip to Columbus, and Hoster was my favorite beer of the trip. It was just well made, good tasting beer - nothing crazy. To top it off, there's bottomless self-serve popcorn and a vintage jukebox topped with a bowl of free quarters to play your favorite selctions from the decades. The collections of artifacts from Hoster's storied histories, make the walk to the bathroom like a visit to a mini-museum. I loved the homey decor and selection of tables, barstools, and comfy chairs. This place was somewhat family friendly, but it's not a huge space, so it's not great for tots that like to run around. I believe there might have been soooome seasonal outdoor seating, but nothing crazy. Lots of parking and easily accessible. The bartender was super welcoming, friendly, and generous! We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon, and it wasn't super busy - that was welcomed! Hoster is worth a visit if you're ever in the area. Their brews rival the big names in the area. read more

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I visited Hoster Brewing with a couple of friends this afternoon. We arrived when the brewery opened. The brewery is situated in an industrial complex and parking is available. The interior has a unique look. There are booths, tables and the bar. Our bartender Ian was very friendly and provided great service. I started off with a flight, which included 4 5-oz. tasters. The brewery had around 12 available beers, so it was tough to choose. Among the 4 beers I ordered in my flight, the Gold Top (Dortmunder) was my favorite. All of the beers I tried had good flavor and were easy to drink. The brewery has a limited food menu. I chose to get a cheese pizza. The pizza was piping hot from the oven. It tasted pretty good. I also ordered a full sized Irish Red. Hoster Brewing offers some of the best beers in the Columbus area. I will certainly return to try more. I highly recommend this place for craft beer enthusiasts. read more

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Hidden gem!!! Came to Hoster's for the first time for their dog adoption event and left with something almost better than a dog; a new favorite brewery. Such a cozy and welcoming space. Great cold beer, free popcorn, hot soft pretzels and incredible company. The owner, Dan, was the greatest guy and was so happy to be hosting the foster dogs in hopes of getting them a home. Will be returning soon!!! read more

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I guess it's not for black people!! They were looking like wasn't suppose to be there. Oh well our money else where no worries. The Bartender never looked up to great us ! read more

Hoster does their beer well. The styles have been on point for what they should be. Glad they were on this year's Ale Trail (we missed coming on the 23' Ale Trail as we had already finished by the time they officially opened. Hoster is definitely a new bright spot in the what might seem like a crowded Columbus area beer market. It's just different enough that I think they'll do well. There are several booths, 4 low tops (2 4s and 2 2s). Plus ten padded bar seats with backs. There is a dedicated railed area where you can step up to order that's right below the tap list on the wall. You can find hooks under the bar where you can hang items with a foot rail below. They have a popcorn machine and pretzels for free snacks. You can keep an eye on their social media for hours, what food trucks might be stopping by, and taproom happenings. In addition to fourteen beer taps they have different sodas and some sparkling water. Nachos and different nuts can also be purchased for snacking. Both times we've visited the folks working have been super friendly. You can find hooks under the bar where you can hang items with a foot rail below. There's a game nook inside and a patio area with picnic tables outside. Bathrooms: There are hooks for hanging things in the bathrooms that are gender non specific. The lock shows if it's occupied on the other side of the door. Great for knowing of the bathroom is occupied on not. You can find tampons and pads on the restrooms. And as a bonus ther a lift on the side of the seat so if you're a lift to pee person you don't have to touch the seat! Plus they even installed a catch tray for extra soap. It's a super well thought out bathroom! Bonus: dogs are welcome inside! read more

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Don't judge a brewery by its cover. Once you go inside it's fun unique place either great beverages and a few good bar snacks. The house cat is the sweetest. read more

Hoster Brewing - Flights, games, and root beer - Breweries Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Judging from the outside, you'd think that Hoster's inside was just another brewery. But then you walk in and BAM it's this quaint slice of Americana mixed with a pub. The feel is like the TV show Cheers. Peg games on every table and free pretzels upon request. Great touches. The Eagle Dark was my beer of choice and it was perfect. Outside there are patio seats and food trucks so this off-the-beaten-path brewery covers a lot of ground from a versatility standpoint. The bartenders (perhaps owners) are very knowledgeable about the legendary Hoster brand and were more than happy to share it with anyone at the bar who asked. Everything exceeded expectations. read more

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This may be my new favorite brewery in Columbus. It has amazing decor, I really want those chairs made from barrels. They have popcorn to snack on and dogs are allowed inside. We ordered a flight and were surprised when a dortmunder was our favorite. If we lived closer we would be there all the time! read more

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Great venue with a nice variety of really good beers. A lot of history in the bar with original Hoster signs/decor.

My first micro beer experience was at their original location many, many years ago and sooo happy they have re-opened in the old Actual Brewing location. Love what they did to the place, a must stop!! read more

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One of the best places on the East Side of Columbus. Driving in it doesn't look like much BUT when you get inside it is wow! Very nice decor on the inside, old school bar and great staff. If thier was a 6th Star I would have given them that. read more

New on this year's Columbus Ale Trail but by no means a new name in Columbus, Hoster Brewing is an unassuming hole in the wall situated in what seems to be an otherwise desolate industrial park. I'll admit that I didn't know much about its namesake -- I'm only casually aware that it has existed in some form or another a few times over the last century or so -- but I can speak for this incarnation: of the six of us in the party, and every beer we tried was a cut above what's served in many of the city's taprooms. This quality paired with the complementary snacks, functioning jukebox, and cozy Americana-meets-Irish pub aesthetic (beware the whiplash of stepping in from the barren parking lot) marks this brewery as a true diamond in the rough and certainly a new favorite among our group from this year's passport. My only regret is that it was the middle child of the evening, as I could have easily spent our entire time here instead! read more

For those old enough to remember (and loved) the Hoster's Restaurant and Brewery in Brewery District, you'll be thrilled to know that a new Hoster's Brewing has opened on the east side. Close to the airport, this place is a hidden gem. When I say it's hard to find, I'm not kidding. 5th Ave. goes by the airport, and right before you go under the Stelzer Rd./James Rd. over pass, it's just off of 5th Ave., on N. James Rd., in a non-descriptive office complex. This adds to the mystique of this place. When you go inside, the bar looks a lot like an Irish pub, cozy and welcoming. Antiques from Hoster's noteworthy past are all over, and Tiffany-styled parrot lamps hang throughout. They have a jukebox, and the very friendly bartenders give you quarters to play classic tunes. They also offer free pretzels. The beers I tried were decent, but I went there specifically for Hoster's historic favorite, Gold Top. A dortmunder golden, this lager-style beer is a crisp and refreshing, especially on a hot day. I loved it 20 years ago, and I still do. They offer food via food truck in the parking lot, but we didn't try it. Looked to be stuff like brats and fried bologna sandwiches. It looked good. If you're into a speakeasy type place, with good beer, try this place out before everyone else is in on the secret. read more

It's a little out of the way, but once you get there look for the outdoor seats since the sign is only on the door. Saying this, the interior is great and inviting, the beer is very tasty, and the selection is excellent, every beer was solid, the Marzen and Czech Pilsner were my favorite. The Gold Top does not need any praises, it's great, so was Ian behind the bar, very friendly and attentive, making this a great time. Hours are a little challenging, if you want to visit during the week, since traffic of getting there, but definitely worth of visiting! read more