10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Mason

"Rhinegeist Brewery was founded by two Californians, it takes its inspiration from the Blue Ash area’s roots. They love to push the boundaries with their unique, high-quality beers that include traditional favorites, barrel-aged collectibles, an innovative Belgian-style line called Outer Reaches, and their own line of ciders. They offer several levels of brewery tours."

"Enjoy a perfectly poured craft beer with friends and/or family on this large deck over looking Over the Rhine. Rooftop hours are weather permitting. Hours: Monday-Thursday: 3 p.m."

"Along with being one of Cincinnati’s top nightspots, MadTree Brewing Company has also become a pillar of the community through their partnerships with many local non-profits agencies. Their beer line-up includes plenty of experimental and seasonal IPAs and sour beers, along with a selection of classics available year-round. Their taproom is a friendly neighborhood meeting place, perfect for whiling away an afternoon after brunch."

"MadTree may play little brother to Rhinegeist in terms of size, but they don’t play little brother to anybody when it comes to quality. With a backbone of one of the best taprooms in the city, they brew some consistent and delicious beer. I could run down all of the beers that I love from MadTree, but it would take too long and I’d run out of internet space."

"The first is a walking tour with American Legacy Tours that includes exploring recently excavated underground brewery tunnels; the second is hopping on the Cincy Brew Bus for a tasting tour of local breweries like Rhinegeist, Taft's Ale House and Christian Moerlein. For dinner, stay in the Over-the-Rhine area and check out Senate for some hearty food. The real deal there is their hot dogs, which are considered by many to be some of the best in the country. With some pretty gourmet combinations, these aren’t your average dogs."

"Wind down after a long day of sightseeing by sipping a local craft brew at Taft’s Ale House or Rhinegeist, and pick up fun Cincinnati apparel at Homage or handcrafted pottery from the world-renowned Rookwood Pottery. It turns out that you can see a lot that the Cincinnati region has to offer in just one day!"

"Taft's is a brewery located in downtown Cincy near OTR and is actually inside of what used to be a church…”more"

"Located across the Ohio River in Covington, KY, Braxton Brewing Company is one of the more popular breweries in northern Kentucky. The bar brewery features a 5,000-square foot rooftop bar that offers tons of seating, an open lawn space for lounging, a huge living plant wall, and incredible views of Covington and Downtown Cincinnati. With over 20 beers on tap and an impressive cocktail menu, this is an excellent place to check out during the warmer months."

"Head across the river to Covington, KY and stop by the former garage that’s now home to Braxton Brewing Co. Their limited releases include a pastry stout collaboration with Graeter’s Ice Cream. The garage taproom pours all their year-round beers, a huge selection of seasonals, and their Braxton Labs line of experimental beers."

"Urban Artifact kind of feels like they should have their own category. After starting out brewing most of the same things as other people, they eventually realized that they weren’t like other people and that they could brew simply amazing overly fruited sours and goses. Their year-round rotation of freshly fruited sours – the Midwest Fruit Tart series – is second to none in the industry."

"They’re located in the decommissioned St. Patrick’s Catholic Church that was built in 1876. They’re also a music venue, hosting live music nearly every night since they started brewing. They specialize in heavily-fruited sour ales to be enjoyed at their concerts, in their music lounge, taproom, or at your special event hosted in their space."

"Kids love Chick-fil-A for the delicious chicken nuggets and crispy waffle fries, but parents know the best thing about Chick-fil-A is the indoor playground at most locations. After they chow down on some good food, kids can run, play, and jump until they’re hungry for more. Many locations also offer breakfast."

"As we navigate the evolving impact of coronavirus on our communities, we are temporarily closing our dining room seating to help limit person-to-person contact. Some of our restaurants may only offer service through our drive-thrus, while others may be able to offer takeout, delivery or mobile or..."

"Panera may be known for its bread – but any kid will tell you that this fast casual restaurant’s mac n’ cheese is king. Cheese-loving littles will go gaga over Panera’s creamy, soup-like shells and cheese – and parents will appreciate that all kids’ meals come with healthy sides like fresh fruit or yogurt."

"This Covington Park regional museum features pieces largely donated by collector William Behringer. Noted exhibits include the Paleontology Gallery, the 19th Century History Gallery and the River Heritage Gallery. Displays are educational and feature a mix of interests, from local history to folk art and modern advancements."

"This Northern Kentucky gem generally offers several free admission days each year, including Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Smithsonian Museum Day and Veterans Day. Find more information for 2020 free admission dates on their website. Please note that BCM is closed Jan. 6 through Feb. 3."