Braxton Keeps Evolving, Keeps Growing, Heads To Factory 52

Braxton Keeps Evolving, Keeps Growing, Heads To Factory 52

From Cincy Brewcast by The Gnarly Gnome

July 7, 2025 · 60 min · Season 11 · Episode 5

About this episode

The episode discusses Braxton Brewing Company's new taproom at Factory 52 and its implications for the brewery's future and the craft beer scene.

Norwood, Ohio, gets a big win with the opening of Braxton’s new taproom at Factory 52. In what COULD have been a huge loss, HiWire recently announced the closure of their Cincinnati taproom to focus on their efforts back home in North Carolina, and with it, a partnership of sorts where Braxton will always be keeping some HiWire beer on tap there. I sat down with Jake and Evan Rouse, two of Braxton’s founders and owners, to talk about what this means for the brewery’s future growth, for the future of craft beer, and for the future of what taprooms might look like. It’s a great conversation, and one that I know a lot of beer drinkers here in Cincinnati are going to be excited to hear! If you’re curious to know more about Braxton or their new taproom space, make sure that you hit them up on the Braxton Factory 52 Facebook page . Guests This Episode Jake Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company Evan Rouse – Braxton Brewing Company Watch The Episode Here https://youtu.be/vj7MFgH8RPw

People in this episode

Guests: Evan Rouse, Jake Rouse

Topics covered

  • craft beer
  • brewery growth
  • taprooms
  • local business
  • partnerships

Keywords

  • Braxton Brewing Company
  • Factory 52
  • HiWire
  • Cincinnati taproom
  • future of craft beer

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Braxton Factory 52

Places: Norwood, Ohio, Cincinnati, North Carolina

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