Fretboard Brewing

Visited on a rainy Saturday afternoon and unfortunately the place was jammed with the people from two brew buses when I arrived. It's in an industrial area of Blue Ash, and the space fits that - brick exterior facade but the inside is basically an aluminum shell, with the operation on one side and the taproom on the other. The bar splits the middle, there's a stage at one end, a barbecue kitchen in the corner, and a few scattered games and diversions. There were 13 beers on tap when I visited, 11 of which were new to me. The beer is pretty average overall, with no standouts and no bad ones. Prices are good, about $8/flight. There are some six-packs to go in the fridge, along with some merch. The food looked good but I didn't eat. They seem to have a lot of older regulars from nearby burbs. It's close to my in-laws' house so I'm sure I'll be back. It's good.

More industrial complex scenery. Yay northern Cincinnati! Inside was homey. Really like Fugee - the breakfast ale. Friendly staff. does flights. had smoky foods. open space with picnic tables iirc. kids would dig it.

Newer place with a very old suburban crowd, not a place you want to hang out. Beers were exceedingly average. They had a decent coffee beer. I will not come back here.

This is a happening place, definitely worthy of a visit if you are in the area. Their beers are quite good, and the servers know their craft. I didn't get a chance to sample the BBQ they have there, so can't comment on the food. If ever I am in the Cincinnati area again, I'll have to make a second visit.

Nice new place with an industrial vibe. Good brew and good food.

Visited after dinner on a Monday. Located in a business park near the I71 / I275 intersection. Plenty of parking around the building. Selection is 14 house beers on tap with a variety of styles. Available as a pint, flight or growler. Big open space, split half between open brewery and even more open tasting room. Stage in the corner with shows 3 nights a week. There is bar seating, high tops and a pool table and foosball table in the corner. Smoked Out BBQ in the corner, didn't seem to be open while I was there. Solid place, I am sure it would be a lot of fun for a show.

76 = *** (Worth the visit, must for locals, and visitors with time)

I only use the total score, not the component parts.

This is another industrial park taproom. They have a nice stage set up and it appears that live music is part of the theme. They had eight of their beers on tap. The stout was very good. They did have a window from which you could get some smoked food, but it appears to be more of a stationary food truck deal. Neat space.