Gongoozlers Brewery

One place where many Gongoozlers can gather and drink quality, craft beer!

History

Meaning Behind The Name
Gongoozlers is a term used to describe people who enjoy life in a canal town. Being located in a town that's connected to the Miami-Erie canal, which stretches from Cincinnati to Toledo, it is only fitting to have one place where many Gongoozlers can gather. Come join us at Gongoozlers Brewery, where we can enjoy life and great beer together!
 
Meet The Owners
James and Diane Gilberg had a wonderful idea to bring a brewery to small town New Bremen, Ohio. James, the Brew Master, started this adventure by making wine. Not long after starting the process, he realized how much time it took to make wine and wasn't pleased with the outcome. Using the same equipment, he brewed his first batch of beer! This was the start of his new found love for brewing craft beer. Not only does he enjoy the finished product, he appreciates the art and science behind developing a new beer. 

History

Beer

On Tap

Plank Road

GERMAN PILS | Hop over to the German beer side... It's light, floral, citrusy, with a hint of rosehips and sweet caramel malt. Pro Tip: just don't call it a pilsner :) ABV:5.1% IBU:32

Twice the Goat

DOPPELBOCK | Nooo you didn't drink too much... you are seeing Twice the Goat! Enjoy this rich beer full of flavors like dark fruits and hints of caramel ABV: 8% IBU:21

Tub Boat

HEFEWEIZEN | Not a hoppy person? This one is for you, especially with its IBU being 10! Deep orange and cloudy are the best words to describe the looks of this refreshing beer! Tub Boat is well carbonated, creamy, and citrusy. It doesn’t let the Hefeweizen style down with its subtle taste of wheat flour. ABV: 4.2% IBU: 10

12 Dollars A Ton

IPA | This beer will transform consumers into IPA lovers! It doesn't taste as hoppy as it looks. It will send you to a tropical paradise from the taste of pineapple and mango. ABV:6.2% IBU:71

Coffee and Cream

COFFEE CREAM ALE | A light, yet robust coffee cream ale made with our Lock One and New Bremen Coffee Co.'s Colombia Vienna Roast ABV: 5.6% IBU:48

30 Cent Wage

DARK CHOCOLATE OATMEAL STOUT | We call this the "breakfast beer": oatmeal, coffee, and dark chocolate are the main flavors. The taste of coffee and cocoa will warm your insides. It's a great way to start your day and/or end it! ABV: 4.9% IBU:32

New Paris

BERLINER WEISSE | With an IBU of 5, this Berliner Weisse is purely refreshing and extremely light! Our sour beer will get you ready for sunshine and warmer weather! To the sweeter beer lovers out there... we got you! Try it MIT SCHUSS (with syrup): It's great without the syrup, but for added sweetness you can try throwing in some syrup goodness! Take a trip and visit New Paris! ABV: 2% IBU:5

Muck Mover

IRISH RED | Paying homage to the canal diggers with this light, Irish Red. If you like a hint of toast and light coffee paired together, this is the perfect one for you and your palate. ABV: 4.7% IBU:24

Auglaize Trail

IRISH STOUT | If you thought a dark beer couldn't be light and refreshing, then you have to try this! It has an aroma of coffee and toast, with a more prominent toast flavor. You won't even notice the hops in this one! ABV: 3.8% IBU: 27

Ober Bremen

RYE BEER | Perhaps our most complex beer yet! This rye beer is a blend of sweet, grainy malt that turns to bubblegum, banana, and spicy rye. To finish it off, there is a dry pleasant bitterness that lingers on the palate along with some sweetness. See what flavors you can pull from this one! ABV: 5.3% IBU:36

Lock One

CREAM ALE | A white fluffy whip cream head, tops a straw yellow beer. It is aggressively light bodied with a citrusy taste and aroma. Brewed partially with Ohio grown hops, and the finest malts and corn. This beer will make you think of summer no matter what time of year you are drinking it! ABV: 5.6% IBU: 18

Events

Invite your friends or come by yourself! Our events bring strangers and friends together in a fun, cheer-filled way.

Filter

27 Feb

Live: Monroe Country

13 Mar

St. Patrick Day Scorch Session

$35
13 Feb

Live Music: Natalie Uhlenhake

30 Jan

Green Sands Unplugged

23 Jan

Small Business Smoke Out

$12.50
16 Jan

Live Music: Hunter Wainscott

09 Jan

Live Music: Vice Versa

Visit

  • 629 West Monroe Street, New Bremen, OH, USA

F.A.Q.

Have questions that need answering? You're in the right place!

Do you have food there?

We sell pre-packaged snack food that will compliment your beer well. However, you can bring in food or have food delivered to the brewery!

Can I host a private event at the brewery?

You can host a private event at the brewery when we are closed (Monday-Wednesday or Saturday and Sunday mornings). Please check out our "Private Events" section for more information and send us an email with any questions!

Do you sell kegs?

Yes, we do! Available in 5 & 15.5 gallon kegs! Please email or call ahead for availability & pricing.

Do you sell merchandise online?

No, come in to the brewery to purchase your Gongoozlers gear! We would love to see you. 

Do you sell growlers?

Yes we do! Take home a Gongoozlers growler filled with your favorite beer.

Do you refill non-Gongoozlers growlers?

Yep! Bring in a growler, and we will fill it up with Gongoozlers beer! 

Private Events

We'd love it if you wanted to have your private party here!

Here are some details for renting out the space:
  • $45/hour - from set up to tear down
  • Available to rent Mon.- Wed. and Saturday & Sunday mornings
    • On Saturdays & Sundays- clean up by 1:00 since we open to the public at 1pm
  • No bringing in alcoholic beverages, but you can bring food and non-alcoholic punch 
  • We'll have a bartender there if anyone wants to buy beer!
  • We ask that you please don't take down our decorations but you can put your own decorations (to cover, etc.) with wall/paint safe tape
Email us if you have any questions and a date you have in mind

Cheers!

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