A Behind-the-ScenesLook
Posted on Ohio.com January 2, 2019 at 8:25 am
Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. is one of the oldest craft breweries in Ohio, dating back to 1997 when it opened as a brewpub. The brewery now operates a production brewery and separate taproom in Akron, along with a brewpub in Cleveland. Thirsty Dog closed its tasting room at the brewery to the general public last year — it’s now open only for special events and Saturday tours. In case you never got a chance to visit, here’s a behind-the-scenes peek at the production brewery. Read More.
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Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. is located in one of the buildings that housed the former Burkhardt Brewing Co. The brewing complex was closed in 1964. [Photo by Rick Armon Courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal]
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[Photo by Rick Armon Courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal]
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The tasting room inside the brewery is no longer open to the public. A sign points the way to the new Thirsty Dog Taphouse just down the road.
[Photo by Rick Armon Courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal]
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Thirsty Dog co-owner John Najeway’s office is filled with beer books and breweriana such as serving trays and tap handles.
[Photo by Rick Armon Courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal]