GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – Homestead Beer Co. has opened a production facility and taproom in Gahanna, in a collaboration with Heart State Brewing. With the head brewer at Heart State Brewing moving to Colorado, Homestead Beer Co. has acquired Heart State. The two brands will be served in a renovated taproom space, located at 750 […]
Table Talk: Heart State Brewing Co. puts down roots in Gahanna
Patrick Sullivan had an inkling about a market for his style of beer.
Yet when he opened Heart State Brewing Co. in late 2020 and did his first real rollout in January, even he was taken aback when the orders started pouring in.
“It is actually quite surprising,” Sullivan said. “They can’t get enough of it, I guess. And they’re always looking for something new.”
With COVID-19 and infections waning and the state opening up, it’s little surprise people want to venture out to indulge in craft beer again, he said.
Patrick Sullivan had an inkling there was a market for his style of beer.
Yet, when he opened Heart State Brewing Co. in late 2020 and did his first real rollout in January, even he was taken aback when the orders started pouring in.
“It is actually quite surprising,” Sullivan said. “They can’t get enough of it, I guess. And they’re always looking for something new.”
With COVID-19 and infections waning and the state opening up, it’s little surprise people want to safely venture out to indulge in craft beer again, he said.
Heart State takes over 15,000 square feet of space in the Crossroads Commerce Center in Gahanna. A taproom is in the offing, said Sullivan, who also produces small batches of wine and makes Fun Water, an alcoholic seltzer.