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Explore Cincinnati’s brewing roots on a three-hour Sunday brunch tour that mixes a Moerlein flight, a visit to historic underground lagering cellars, and a pint at a pre-Prohibition saloon site in Over-the-Rhine.
Explore Cincinnati’s brewing roots on a three-hour Sunday brunch tour that mixes a Moerlein flight, a visit to historic underground lagering cellars, and a pint at a pre-Prohibition saloon site in Over-the-Rhine.
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You step out of the Moerlein Lager House into the cool Ohio River breeze, the smell of toasted malt still fresh from the morning flight. The Banks hums with ballpark energy across the street, but your guide steers you toward a different current: the narrow streets and red-brick rows of Over-the-Rhine, where brewing history hides below street level.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on flat city streets and short stair descents into cellars.
Yes—the tour includes a flight of four Christian Moerlein beers at Moerlein Lager House, a brunch entree, and a pint at the Lackman Bar.
Meet inside the Moerlein Lager House entrance at 115 Joe Nuxhall Way a few minutes before the scheduled departure to allow time for check-in and parking.
Non-drinkers and guests under 21 can join the walking and historical portions, but they won’t be served alcoholic beverages—bring ID if you plan to drink.
The street-level portions are on flat sidewalks, but the underground cellars have stairs and low lighting and may not be accessible—contact the operator to discuss accommodations.
Over-the-Rhine was built by German immigrants in the 19th century and became a center for lager brewing; many cellars and brick commercial buildings date to that era.
Support local breweries and bars that prioritize reuse and composting; respect fragile historic cellar spaces by following guide instructions and avoiding litter or graffiti.
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