Women Of Influence

From Columbus Business First, Women of Influence is an interview series showcasing some of the most powerful women in the Central Ohio business community. Hosted by Eleanor Kennedy, Assistant Managing Editor.

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episode 25: News & Brews: Elevator 380


Central Ohio is home to more than 50 breweries, the vast majority of which opened in the last six years.

But there are a few that have been in the business for decades — Columbus Brewing, Barley’s Brewing and Smokehouse Brewing, which is only a few years old under that brand, but once was part of Barley’s. Elevator Brewing Co. is part of that class as well, marking 20 years of business in 2019.

Founded by Dick Stevens, who still owns it to this day, it began as a brewery in Marysville supplying the downtown Columbus restaurant of the same name. The brewery relocated to 165 N. 4th St. in 2007 and eventually added a taproom once Ohio law changed to allow such spaces.

For this week’s News & Brews we opened the 380 IPA, a newer offering from old Columbus brand, and discuss the difficulties some older craft brewers may face as they try to keep up with the ever-expanding and evolving industry that is beer.

In alcohol/food/restaurant news, the team discusses the closing of the Three-Legged Mare and why the Arena District has been a tough spot for some restaurants over the years. Over in Grandview Heights, Spagio has a new owner after 38 years of business. What’s staying the same and what’s changing?

I ask if anyone remembers the Mr. Happy and Little Miss children’s book series (it makes sense in context, I swear) and Editor-in-Chief Doug Buchanan returns from a few weeks abroad with craft brewing job leads for anyone willing to travel to Asia.


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 September 10, 2019  24m