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Indian Creek Distillery
Missy and Joe Duer began producing whiskey at Indian Creek Distillery near New Carlisle in 2012, resurrecting a family tradition that dates to the early 19th century.
BrewDog’s New Albany Location
This rendering depicts the exterior of BrewDog’s newest location in New Albany. The 8,600-square-foot brewpub is scheduled to open in the spring or summer.
Flyers Pizza – February 2021 “Golden Slice” Winner
John Barker (third from left), president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, presents the “Golden Slice” award to Flyers Pizza & Subs team members (l-r) Tabitha Burke, Chris Aler, Greg Cox, Dustin Schooley and Tre Holmes after the Galloway pizzeria won last month’s Pizza with a Purpose.
Cartridge Brewing
The leadership team at Cartridge Brewing — (l-r) husband and wife Kyle and Lindsey Hackbarth, and, no relation, Cole Hackbarth — toasts the success of the 3-month-old brewery, which includes an award at the Ohio Craft Brewers Cup.
Brough Brothers at their Distillery
The Brough Brothers, Christian, Victor, and Bryson Yarbrough at Brough Brothers Distillery.
Lebron’s Tequila
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James (right) has invested in a new spirits line, Lobos 1707, launched by Diego Osorio (left) and Dia Simms. The portfolio includes Extra Añejo, Reposado and Joven tequilas and Mezcal Artesanal.
Betty Bollas from Fibonacci Brewing Co
Betty Bollas, president and co-owner of Fibonacci Brewing Co. in Cincinnati, recently was elected to the board of directors of the Brewers Association for a three-year term beginning in February.
Wholesalers Recognized
Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio General Counsel Dave Raber (right) and Counsel for Legislative Affairs Jacob Evans accept the 2020 John T. Fleming Wholesaler of the Year award, which was presented by Ohio Tavern News to the entire WBWAO membership.
ORA Golf Classic
Among the participants in last month’s Ohio Restaurant Association Golf Classic at New Albany Country Club was the team from Roosters (l-r), Tanny Freerer, vice president of Purchasing; Denise Carlisle, director of Operations; Nicole Cox, director of Marketing & Public Relations; and President Dan Ponton. The event benefits ORA and National Restaurant Association advocacy, as well as ORA’s Ohio ProStart program.
BrewDog ootBox
BrewDog’s alcohol-free ootBox bar sits outside the brewer’s Franklinton location west of downtown Columbus.