Garrett’s Mill & Brewing Co.

Five years after a huge fire ripped through the Buckeye block in Garrettsville, Ohio, I was assigned to write about it for the day job. I took a trip up here (it’s further away than it appears on a map) to talk to people and take photos.

Then I saw this gem: Garrett’s Mill & Brewing company.

The building was built in 1804 by Col. John Garrett III. The Mill once operated as a water-driven flour mill. I got sidetracked while on the job and wandered in. I ended talking for like an hour with the master brewer. They make their own beer in their facility and each one is amazing!

I came back for the Strawberry Fields and stayed for the flight.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS (AMERICAN WHEAT & FRUIT BEER)

4.5 ABV, 8 IBU A harmoniously balanced wheat beer with a distinctive strawberry aroma and moderately high carbonation. Low hop bitterness with a light body and fragrance results from a week-long infusion process of strawberries into this American style wheat.

This was my absolute favorite! It was so flavorful.

DIZZY DEER I.P.A.

5.8%, 5.8 ABV 73 IBU An American style IPA. Dry hopped with local cascade hops, presenting a floral and citrusy aroma, distinctively hoppy, with a medium body. Slightly sweet and a mildly bitter finish.
I enjoy IPAs and this was no exception. It was deliciously hoppy.

NITROUS CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY STOUT

5.1% ABV, 26 IBU A bittersweet infusion of raspberries and chocolate in our oatmeal stout, which is brewed with oats and lactose(milk sugars) that creates a creamy and subtly sweet finish over a toasty dark malty base. Served from a nitrous oxide tap, this process produces smaller bubbles and creamy velvety texture.

They weren’t kidding when they said it was creamy and velvety. This beer was so full of flavor, it started off chocolately and transitioned into a wonderful raspberry aftertaste.

RIVER RAT (IRISH RED)

4.7% ABV, 27 IBU A moderate malty balance with a biscuity caramel note and a touch of roasted dryness on the back end.

The caramel is very prominent and it surprised me. It was a great addition to the Irish Red I’ve come to love.

GARRETT’S GOLD KOELSCH

3.9% ABV 18 IBU German-style beer in the American light beer tradition. A clean crisp, delicately balanced beer with very subtle fruit and hop character resulting in a smooth, refreshing session beer.

This is one of their milder beers, it was super refreshing and light. Perfect for literally any situation.

 

I will go back because I’ve heard their Oktoberfest is to die for. If you’re ever in Portage County, I’d recommend going

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