Tried at least 7 beers on tap and every single one was delicious. I will be back.
Bircus is a high energy and ever changing environment. The brewery has the ability to morph into different places depending on the event. You can't miss the brewery that has amazing circus acts as well.
Awesome NEW venue in an OLD building! Actually its listed in the historic registry! The beautifully aged Ludlow theatre has been repurposed into a new Brewery / mini circus. First of its kind in the tristate for sure!
Just got their permit to build the permanent bar, the current tap room is the smaller side building. great beer, Ryan is great behind the bar, met the (very young) brewmaster and owner, they were great.
Microbrewery with circus space features various performers skilled in acrobatics, juggling, silks, trapeze and unicycling.
I only had time for one tasty brew, but this place was great. Staff was AWESOME! Juggling instructor was very friendly and engaging. Definite must visit.
Great beer selection, nice and helpful staff and amazing entertainment.
Expect the unexpected! Phenomenal beer and even better entertainment!
Great beer and great atmosphere! Big things to come from these guys!
Incredible, complex beer, awesome environment and delightful staff. Couldn't be happier with my hometown brewery!
It was a surprising spot. Great for a large group. We did the taco Tuesday, the tacos are tasty but on the small side.
Great beer, really nice outdoor patio, and Mike Duncan's music was awesome.
This place is the bomb.com. pizza's are amazing, beer is equally as great and when the inside is open the entertainment is on point
Great craft brews, amazing atmosphere, cool building, and great staff.
1st time visitor tonight...fun and talented entertainers, good beer, easy parking.
Such an amazing environment! So happy this place is so close to home thank you Paul!
Owner is extremely friendly, beer is delicious, and the bratwursts were fantastic. Amazing atmosphere and awesome theme.
Great atmosphere! Loved watching the folks hone their circus skills & the beer is amazing!!!
Tasty beer, fun atmosphere, live music, tight rope walking and acrobatic feats - we had a great time!
This place has always had amazing beer, and they never fail to impress. They focus on smaller batches of all styles with a local Ludlow theme. Their new building is one of the most unique, eclectic brewery spaces I ve seen in my entire life. It s a circus and a brewery... it s Bircus!
Great place. The owner is absolutely awesome and staff are amazing. Grilled food was perfect. Open a location in Cincinnati!
Was able to get my favorite beer delivered to my house during quarantine. I can't say enough about the excellent customer service.
Fun and very lively atmosphere. Great popcorn! Enjoyed a fresh tapped ale.
Great place! Small right now but excited to see what it s like when their bigger building opens.
Great beer and atmosphere. This promises to be one of the premiere breweries around with a great space for both circus performers and bands.
Wonderful! Just a fantastic brewery with kind staff and a great environment. Highly recommend!
It's just a fun place. At any point, you're likely to see some circus performers practicing routines or the owner breaking out juggling toys. The beers range from very good to excellent. If you like hops, the showman is where it's at. The Kilpatrick is a quite nice Irish stout. Their Belgian dubbel is not as sweet as most, which I like but isn't really to style. Also try their ginger ale. Food trucks are around most weekend evenings, but they're fine with bringing food in as well. If they can keep up with demand, they'll be great.
Fun, entertainment and great talent. They brew their own beer
It was a really interesting experience. Being a brewery, it is odd to have children there. Of course, the circus is for the children (and adults). The music was great! Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle are always great to see and hear. The circus acts were going on while the band played. Very different and lots of fun. Watching all the kids watching the circus was fun, too! The beer that I had was good, too... I guess I should mention that, eh? I don't remember the name of it, but it had cranberry in it. Before tasting it I was a little leary, but it was enjoyable to the very bottom!
Great entertainment from the circus crowd and good brews.
This place is awesome! Good beer! Unfortunately we didnt get to see the show because covid-19 but will definitely be back as soon as the shows start back.
Helpful and friendly bartenders. Great beer great atmosphere. Sweater buddies!
Fun atmosphere, great beer. Owner Paul has the best stories! We'll be back!
This an AWESOME place to go! While it's growing I consider myself fortunate to find this brewery! So far I'm divided on my favorite brew, Iron Fest (an American ale) is great, and so is "Pie in the face" (a pilsner). But to be honest, those are the only two I've tried. Looking forward to going thru the menu!! And the new brews...
Went here to see a friend play music. Wasn't aware of everything else this location has to offer. Good variety of beer, simple bar food, and ..... What ... Circus performers. The decor inside is early American warehouse, but don't let that scare you away. The person who served us beer at the bar was a juggler. We took our seat at a table and the staff member who waited on us performed on the steel ring and silks. It was a very enjoyable evening and I would recommend you give it a try.
A great place, great beer, and great owner. If you areblook Big for a great local craft brewery, this is the place. We even got to see Paul(the owner), juggle some fire for us because he was exited that we were there!
Alright so let's talk about Bircus! Pronunciation first (beer-cuss). 2nd beer! The beer here was great I loved the Diving Elk! While we're at it, each beer's name is somehow tied to the history of Ludlow or Circus performers in Ludlow, which is a part of this cities history that Paul (one of the the owners) was happy to fill me in on. By the way Paul used to travel with the circus, which is where most of the themes and concepts of this wonderful spot come from! There is a wonderful selection of vinyl records which really complete the atmosphere here. There are events hosted here regularly that provide a great excuse to try many different beers, and the crowd is warm and friendly. Can't help but feel like this hidden gem will soon be a big draw for many people on the local craft scene. While we're at it, collaborations with other local breweries such as Darkness in Bellevue, produce some wonderful beers that Paul was kind enough to let us sample such as Darkness on Elm Street (a dark saison)! Top marks in every aspect and everything you would expect of a small local brewery! Keep up the great work! I'll definitely back to refill this growler!
Atmosphere is entertaining, diverse beer selection, fantastic beer, and from what I heard, good food. Overall, great experience and will be back.
We were there during the day. It was dead, the atmosphere wasn't good and we were the only people there most the time but the owner was a cool dude and the beer was solid.
What a wonderful surprise! This place is entertaining and has delicious beer!!
The beer was good. Had the Two Legged Stout. Also a mett and some chips. Watched a juggler work with fire sticks. They had music inside.
Great beer!. This place has a unique atmosphere. Will be back. Seriously, with all the craft beer explosion not all stand out. This place does with a solid beer list!
Great beer. Fun space. Awesome bartender. We'll be back.
Great people there. Keeping things safe and now they have incredible pizza. You need to check it out.
Great hometown establishment! We love the new taproom!
Great Beer, awesome atmosphere we will go again and again!!
A unique brewery where you never know if your bartender will juggle some swords or serve you a delicious beer. Their selection is fantastic and I have liked all of the beers I have ordered. They have new wood fired pizza that is absolutely delicious with many unique toppings like dried cherries, arugula and prosciutto . This is one of Northern Kentucky's hidden gems. Selfishly I want it to stay that way but everyone needs to experience it.
I can't state enough great things about this brewery. Great beer, great entertainment, great space, great people!
If you want to be entertained by the most humble circus clown Brewer in exhistance and some of the best ice cold nky brewed beer then this is your spot. Stumbled upon the owner who invited us to this place while out on the onewheel. Next thing I know he's riding a onewheel and shooting flames out of his mouth like a dragon. No kidding. We will be back for sure for another epic night.
Decent beer but great entertainment and experience. The beer got me to come here but its the variety of entertainment that keeps me coming back. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for something to do with younger kids while you enjoy a drink or just anyone in general. Definitely a place that people of all ages can enjoy.
Interesting concept, brewery with circus acts. Beer was good.
Just a great place all around: the people, the beer they make, their unmatched commitment to making the community a better place - and the combination of beer and live circus performances is wonderful! Get down here for a unique experience that you'll want to repeat.
A bit on the small side for now. But a cool place to hang out and drink local craft beer while listening to vinyl records hand picked by the staff.
An experience worth enjoying. The Newbies jelled with well hued tunes from the Beatles.
Great beer and amazing entertainment, an experience to wow you!
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About BIRCUS Brewing Co.
Where the love of Craft Beer, Circus & Great Food live in harmony. We are a Circus inspired microbrewery, event space & wood fired pizza kitchen located minutes from Downtown Cincinnati and CVG Airport.
BIRCUS Brewing Co. is a unique microbrewery, event space, and wood-fired pizza kitchen located just minutes away from Downtown Cincinnati and CVG Airport. The company is inspired by the love of craft beer, circus, and great food that live in harmony.
The brewery offers a wide range of handcrafted beers that are brewed on-site using only the finest ingredients. From IPAs to stouts to lagers, there's something for everyone at BIRCUS Brewing Co. Their beers are not only delicious but also visually appealing with creative names like "Ringmaster Red" and "Flying Trapeze IPA."
Apart from their amazing beer selection, BIRCUS Brewing Co. also boasts an event space that can accommodate up to 300 guests for private events such as weddings, corporate events or parties. The space is perfect for those looking for a unique venue with a circus-inspired theme.
In addition to their event space and brewery operations, BIRCUS Brewing Co. also has a wood-fired pizza kitchen on-site serving up delicious pizzas made with fresh ingredients sourced locally whenever possible.
One of the things that sets BIRCUS Brewing Co apart from other breweries is its commitment to giving back to the community through various charitable initiatives such as supporting local animal shelters or donating proceeds from certain beers sales towards specific causes.
Overall, BIRCUS Brewing Co offers an unforgettable experience where visitors can enjoy great beer in a fun-filled atmosphere while supporting local businesses and charities at the same time. With its unique concept and commitment to quality products & services it's no wonder why this microbrewery has become one of Cincinnati's most popular destinations!
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