Cast your vote now for the best brewery or taproom in Columbus

Columbus and the surrounding area has no shortage of breweries, brewpubs and taprooms, and after all your recommendations and suggestions, the Ledger-Enquirer needs readers’ help to pick the best of the bunch.

The round of voting is open through June 5, and then we’ll narrow it down to the top five, based on the results.

The contenders

Seven local spots made the first-round ballot.

Here’s who’s in the running:

• The Cannon Brew Pub
• Scofflaw Brewing Co.
• Chattabrewchee Southern Brewing
• Maltitude
• Omaha Brewing Company
• Wild Leap Brewery and Distillery
• The Mix Market
• Red Clay Brewing
• Sleight of Hand

The rules

Voting is simple, and every beer-lover can have their say.

• Cast your vote by June 5 at noon
• One vote per reader
• Use the below poll

Let me know if I’ve left your favorite out, and let me see you visiting and trying all the nominees. Email me at or srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on social media.