Taft’s Brewpourium In early December, Taft’s beer brand was acquired by Cincinnati Beverage Company, best known for producing local beer brands like Hudepohl, Little Kings and Christian Moerlein. Taft’s says this change means its beer will still be available for purchase, but it will be closing its Taft’s Brewpourium in Spring Grove Village after Sunday, Dec. 29. “We truly love Taft’s. It has been an incredible labor of love for over a decade. We’re beyond thrilled to keep Taft’s beers alive via Cincinnati Beverage and ensure these brews continue to be available to you throughout the city. A very special thank you to our long standing fans, friends, the city of Cincinnati and all who shared in the enjoyment of good beer together with us. We hope to see all of you in the coming weeks as we say a heartfelt farewell to the taproom,” the company shared on social media. The closure and acquisition further highlight the struggles Taft’s has been facing following disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2023, it announced the closure of its flagship Taft’s Ale House in Over-the-Rhine, citing a significant loss in sales following the pandemic. This October, the company also announced it would be closing its Columbus Brewpourium, but did not give a reason why. Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Taft’s Brewpourium apizza Photo: Hailey Bollinger

They meet, they fall in love, there’s conflict, they break-up, they re-kindle and ultimately settle down together. It’s the romantic comedy! A tale as old as time and a formula as tried-and-true as original Coca-Cola.

February is the month of love, and to celebrate, Taft’s Brewpourium is hosting a free rom-com screening every Wednesday night, starting with Crazy,  Stupid, Love.

Get there early to loosen up and share a couple Gavel Bangers on tap with that special someone before you laugh, swoon and maybe even cry along with your fellow patrons (don’t worry; they won’t judge).

Round out the rest of the month with Forgetting Sarah Marshall, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

7 p.m. Feb. 6. Free admission. Taft’s Brewpourium, 4831 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village, facebook.com/taftsbeerco. 

This article appears in Jan 30 – Feb 6, 2019.

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