Tuesday Brewsday: Fifty West Brewing Company - Cincinnati, Ohio

A few weeks ago, Buddy, Gus, and I decided to make a drive out to Fifty West's Brewpub on the east side of Cincinnati. Buddy and I had tried (and liked) their Doom Pedal White Ale, so we wanted to sample some of their other brews. Since they have Sunday brunch from 10am - 2pm at the brewpub, we went on a Sunday. Brunch, brews - what more could you ask for?


I should point out that there is the Production Works just down the road, plus they have volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling - as well as running groups!


We highly recommend visiting the brewpub. There's a bar area as well as lots of tables and chairs. We had a cozy corner table/booth in a section with just five other tables. The food was awesome! I had the grilled cheese - and it ain't your mama's grilled cheese. Imagine whipped ricotta, provolone, marinated artichokes, and roasted mushrooms on grilled focaccia bread. Delicious. I also had a bowl of their chili which was also very tasty. (Note: There are no photos of Gus' or Buddy's food because they get all huffy when they're starving and I try to take pictures. But they both enjoyed their meal.)


We each had our own flight of beer, and also shared so we could try as many as possible. Later, I opted for a pint of Doom Pedal, which I very kindly shared with Gus. I enjoyed all of the beer I chose, and so did Gus and Buddy. Very smooth and easy to drink. As a matter of fact, since sampling several of their brews, if we're out and a restaurant has something from Fifty West, I will almost always order it - that's how much I like their beer (unless it's an IPA).


My favorites*:

• X-mas Cookie (Christmas ale/spiced) - tastes like an oatmeal cookie!
• Going Plaid Scotch Ale
• Doom Pedal (white ale)
• American Lager
• Kettle to Farm Sorta Cider
• Home Sweet Home Brown Ale
• Main Street Amber Ale

Gus' favorites*:

• Doom Pedal
• X-mas Cookie
• Going Plaid Scotch Ale
• Main Street Amber Ale

Buddy's favorites*:

• Punch You in the EyePA (double IPA)
• David Hopperfield (red IPA)
• Coffee Please Nitro (stout)
• Alternate Route (Altbier)
• Going Plaid Scotch Ale
• X-mas Cookie
• American Lager

After we finished our meal and beer, we wandered back through the brewpub (mostly so I could use the restroom). That's when we saw the brewery. Very cool.


I also loved their beer menus! I want to learn to write like this!


And I can't forget to mention their merchandise. Once again, we couldn't leave without making some purchases. I got a great long-sleeve t-shirt. It's sooo soft. I love it and wear it all the time. Buddy picked up a pint glass and metal sign for his collections.


If you live in or are traveling to the Cincinnati area, definitely plan a visit to Fifty West - you won't be sorry!


Here's where/when you can find them:
Fifty West Brewing Company
Brewpub
7668 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH
Hours:
Sunday & Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 11am - 11pm

Production Works
7605 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 3pm - Close
Friday 3pm - 2am
Saturday 11am - 2am
Sunday 11am - 9pm

513-834-8789
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*A note about our beer preferences:
Me: witbier, Hefeweizen, fruit beer, Berliner Weisse, Gose, blonde ale, white ale, non-coffee-flavored stouts, Kentucky common ale, ginger beer, some saisons, and some Scotch ales
Gus: witbier, Hefeweizen, blonde ale, red ale, Belgian tripel, Kentucky common ale
Buddy: IPA, fruit beer, Berliner Weisse, Gose, blonde ale, red ale, stouts (especially coffee-flavored), porter, Belgian tripel, Belgian quad, saison