There’s no arguing Ohio has good beer. Ranked fourth in craft beer production and home to 290 breweries, Ohioans seem to know what they’re doing.
However, compared to surrounding counties, Portage County’s craft beer industry is still gaining traction. In total, the county has about five breweries: MadCap Brew Co., North Water Brewing, West Main St Winery & Brewery, Bell Tower Brewing Co. (coming soon) and Garrett’s Mill and Brewing company. To get a better look at what it’s like to own a brewery in Portage County, we spoke with some of the local brewers.
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