Taproom and Brewery
Retreat at the edge of town
Enjoy beer straight from the source with a large selection of Jackie O’s drafts, carryout cans, bottles, and select kegs. We offer a variety of merchandise and a spacious, newly updated outdoor patio as well.
Our Jackie O's Bakeshop provides daily specials that are made fresh to pair with your beer! We are happy and grateful to locally source a large portion of the ingredients we use from our friends, local farmers, and producers.
Children are welcome, but they must remain at your party’s table. Pets are welcome, but must be on a leash and remain at your party’s table.
Please note: seating at the Taproom is first come first serve, unless other event related arrangements have been made in advance.
On Tap & To Go
On Tap
Bottles
Cans
Jackie O's drafts are currently available for pours to enjoy on the patio and select growler fills to carry out. Bring in clean growlers for refills or purchase a new growler for $5.
Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
In collaboration with Ohio Athletics, this Golden Ale is dry, crisp, and refreshing. It doesn’t get more easy drinking this! Inspired by the industrial brewing legends, Ricky strives to quench your thirst every time.
Cherry & Lime Splashpad
Hard Seltzer
Craft Hard Seltzer with real fruit! A blend of tart and sweet cherries with a hint of lime.
Lime Ricky
Blonde / Golden Ale - American
Classic Ricky conditioned on Lime
Ridgetop Radler
Shandy / Radler
Crisp lager blend with vibrant Rio Red grapefruit juice.
Homer's On Deck
IPA - New England / Hazy
Hazy IPA with pineapple and orange juice.
Wheat Beer - Fruited
Razz Wheat is a classic local favorite originating from the brewpub in Athens, Ohio. Natural raspberry puree is added during fermentation giving this beer a unique and playful personality. The rosy haze and sticky head embody a continuum of sour sweetness held together by a wheat back bone.
Music To My Beers (2026)
IPA - New England / Hazy
An IPA with vibrant notes of Tropical Fruit & citrus. Brewed in collaboration with our friends at the Ohio University Music Industry Summit at Ohio University Tickets available now.
Semi-Dry Cider
Cider - Dry
An easy drinking, Semi-Dry craft hard cider.
Brown Ale - American
This brown ale was brewed to commemorate the 2007 Lungevity Everest Expedition. The people of Tibet call Mt. Everest “Chomolungma,” and this exceptional ale carries on the spirit of the climb. Seven Malts, three hops, and 100 pounds of local wild flower honey give this ale an exceptional character. Baked muffins, dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate,…
Gone Festin'
Hard Seltzer
Hard and fruity Ginger Beer made with mango, pineapple and ginger juice! *GF*
Bloomin' On the Bricks
Wheat Beer - Fruited
Bright and juicy Fruited Wheat Ale bewed with expressive Michigan Montmorency cherries and lively limes.
Stout - Irish Dry
O’Hooley’s Irish Stout was created to honor O’Hooley’s, a 90’s era brewpub, that was purchased in 2005 and became the Jackie O’s Brewpub that we all know and love today.
Blackberry Perpetum
Sour - Fruited
Stainless steel fermented American sour ale refermented on blackberries. Our House Sour Wheat Ale has historically paired very well with berries, and this is no exception. We refermented this batch on a blend of American and Andean blackberries that brought typical bright and jammy blackberry character, but also added a depth of complexity with light…
Brewhouse Special
Sour - Fruited
Collaborative Sour Wheat Ale fermented with loads of tart and nutrient rich Black Currants. It's basically good for you, lol
Peach Verbena Vista
Farmhouse Ale - Saison
Mixed fermentation Saison style Ale conditioned on peaches, apricots and Barrel Ridge lemon verbena. This beer was pointedly made to include a bumper crop of Lemon Verbena that was grown at our own Barrel Ridge Farm. We used a stainless steel fermented and aged Mixed Fermentation style Saison as the base and refermented on loads…
Sour - Fruited
Stainless steel fermented American Sour Ale refermented on Oranges, Vanilla and Blackberries. This batch of Perpetum featured a subdued refermentation on blackberries and was met in the brite tank with a conditioning on fresh orange zest and vanilla beans. The tart nature of our house culture with the addition of blackberries was livened by the…
Sunday Scaries
Stout - Imperial / Double Pastry
Caramel laden Imperial Stout that was aged in Bourbon barrels for 26 months then conditioned on Wallahalla Maple syrup, vanilla beans, cinnamon sticks and Cinnamon Toast Square cereal!
Stout - Russian Imperial
Seven malts were used to create deep flavors of coffee, chocolate, caramel, and molasses. A hint of bitterness and herbal character from carefully selected European and American hops help support the monolithic maltiness. This special batch was aged in bourbon barrels and conditioned on vanilla beans and whole coffee beans. A truly decadent brew that…
Strong Ale - Other
A celebratory blend of flagship barrel aged Stouts and Barleywine style Ales to commemorate two decades of hardwork and dedication from our team, past and present, as well as our cherished customers. With notes of rich toffee, supple chocolate, and oaky vanillin, this joyous blend is our tribute to everyone who has played a role…
Barlow (2026)
Stout - Imperial / Double
Brewed with heaps of roasted malt and rye, this Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels carries notes of baker’s chocolate, toasted challah, and subtle smoke. This total beefcake of a Barlow batch was aged in a mix of barrels for 22 months, and evaporated to the high heavens! Barlow went into barrels at 11.3% and…
Various Jackie O's bottles - on premise & carry out available.
Sour - Other
Rye Saison style Ale aged in oak barrels, refermented on local apples, and bottle conditioned with Ohio wildflower honey.
Sour - Fruited
We teamed up with the Athens County Humane Society to create this Sour Ale, fermented with peaches and apricots and featuring Clyde, our 2024 Underdog Rescue Brew Spokesanimal.
Sour - Fruited
Stainless steel fermented American Sour Ale refermented on blueberry and key lime puree and conditioned on coconut.
Cucumber Ginger Perpetum
Sour - Fruited Berliner Weisse
Sour wheat ale fermented with Jackie O’s house lactobacillus and brettanomyces cultures. Produced via a unique Solera method ensuring consistency and variation over time. Conditioning on fresh cucumbers and ginger brings a cool and juicy balance to our bright and lively house sour wheat ale. No kettles were soured in the making of this beer.
Raspberry Perpetum (2025)
Sour - Fruited
Stainless steel fermented American Sour Ale refermented on raspberries. With recent batches of Perpetum, we're dialing down the acidity, leaving an attenuated, but gently sweet beer perfect for balmy summer nights.
Strawberry Rhubarb Perpetum (2025)
Sour - Fruited
Stainless steel fermented American Sour Ale refermented on strawberries and rhubarb. Strawberries and rhubarb…a match made in heaven. This is our first production-level batch of Strawberry Rhubarb Perpetum, and we love the way the bright, juicy strawberry character marries with the tart and lightly herbaceous rhubarb. We were lucky enough to get both the strawberry…
Sangria Elle
Farmhouse Ale - Saison
Mixed Fermentation Saison style Ale refermented with red wine must, mixed berries and oranges. What started as a project with a different trajectory, Sangria Elle serendipitously left turned into the product in the bottle before you. A lengthy soak time on the red grape skins imbued its deep garnet hues and supple tannins. We found…
Wavelength
Sour - Fruited
Sour Golden Ale aged in wine casks and refermented on Ohio University Student Farm raspberries, Barrel Ridge Farm blackberries and Homecoming Farm blueberries. Wavelength was born by aging Perpetum in two fresh red wine barrels and refermenting on a mix of great local berries. Most of the Brewpub barrels have been in the basement for…
Kvass
Kvass
Mixed Fermentation style Saison brewed with loads of rye bread baked at Jackie O's own Bakeshop and solely fermented with our proprietary mixed fermentation saison culture. This project has been long awaited in the Jackie O’s walls, and took years to come to fruition! Thank goodness it did because we are extremely pleased with the…
Heron
Sour - Fruited
Sour Golden Ale aged in wine casks and refermented on loads of Homecoming Farm blueberries. This Golden Ale aged in the basement in barrels for nearly a year before being presented with a bumper crop of blueberries from our friend John at Homecoming Farm. We added the blueberries to both barrels weekly throughout their season…
Stout - Imperial / Double Milk
Imperial Stout brewed with honey and lactose and aged in bourbon barrels. After aging in bourbon barrels for 14 months, Abandon the Halogens packs heavy notes of nutty chocolate and perfectly toasted marshmallows. Brewed with an exorbitant amount of Northwestern Meadowfoam honey and the gentlest sprinkle of smoked malt, this decadent stout pairs best with…
Stout - Imperial / Double
Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels for 16-21 months
Barleywine - English
Bourbon Barrel Brick Kiln is a barley wine style ale aged in bourbon barrels. It was brewed in the English tradition and its deep mahogony hue is accompanied by rich caramel and raisin notes. Light herbal jabs from noble European hops round out this warming brew.
Wheat Beer - Other
Belgian-style Witbier aged in oak barrels for 23 months with house cultures.
Sour - Fruited
Blend of oak aged sour ales fermented with raspberries and conditioned on yuzu zest.
Farmhouse Ale - Saison
Our talented team of brewers crafted up this simple pleasure to ensure that we can all enjoy a refreshing and well designed sour ale. Livelihood was brewed with pilsner malt, unmalted white wheat, and German hops. The beer was fermented with our proprietary saison blend alongside cherries and bottle conditioned for 6 months.
Sour - Fruited
American Sour Ale aged in oak barrels and refermented with Cherry Orchards peaches and blackberries
Iron Furnace (2022)
Barleywine - English
English Barleywine-style ale brewed with brown sugar and maple syrup. Aged in bourbon barrels.
Sour - Fruited
Sour Ale fermented with Barrel Ridge Farm cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon.
Wheat Beer - Witbier / Blanche
Belgian style Witbier aged in oak barrels for 23 months with house cultures and refermented with peaches.
Sour - Other Gose
Stainless steel conditioned American Sour ale brewed with coriander and sea salt.
Sour - Fruited
Stainless steel fermented American Sour Ale refermented on pineapple and conditioned on habaneros and ginger, bringing a spirited balance to our bright and lively house sour wheat ale.
Sour - Fruited
Mixed-fermentation sour ale refermented with watermelons from Jackie O's Barrel Ridge farm and conditioned on hibiscus
Wood Ya Honey (2022)
Wheat Beer - Wheat Wine
Wheat Wine Style Ale brewed with honey and aged in bourbon barrels
Various core & seasonal Jackie O's 12oz cans - on premise & carry out available. 4 pack & 6 pack mixers available for $11.99
Brown Ale - American
This brown ale was brewed to commemorate the 2007 Lungevity Everest Expedition. The people of Tibet call Mt. Everest “Chomolungma,” and this exceptional ale carries on the spirit of the climb. Seven Malts, three hops, and 100 pounds of local wild flower honey give this ale an exceptional character. Baked muffins, dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate,…
Stout - Russian Imperial
Seven malts were used to create deep flavors of coffee, chocolate, caramel, and molasses. A hint of bitterness and herbal character from carefully selected European and American hops help support the monolithic maltiness. A truly decadent brew that is intended to be poured into your favorite snifter and given time to warm up from its…
Winter Ale
English-style Holiday Ale: Brewed with robust American, British, and German malt and carefully hopped with UK-grown East Kent Goldings, Deck the Hills presents a rich malt character complimented by delicate floral notes. A gentle sweetness and light bitterness make this celebratory ale the perfect companion for cool fall evenings that turn into brisk winter nights.
IPA - Imperial / Double
A doubled-down riff on our classic West Coast-style IPA, Double Mystic Mama delivers even more aroma and flavor with 50% more dry hops than Mystic Mama. 9% ABV.
IPA - New England / Hazy
A boisterous trio of Pacific Northwest hops bring brilliant fruit tones to this robust yet delicate Hazy IPA. Carefully selected Citra brings candied grapefruit notes, while El Dorado and Idaho 7 bring notes of pineapple, maraschino cherry and grape bubble gum. 7% ABV.
IPA - American
Our flagship West-Coast style IPA is brewed with a tremendous amount of hand-selected American hops, delivering extraordinary tropical and citrus notes alongside a firm but satitating bitterness.
Flavored Malt Beverage
Flavored malt beverage with mango & grapefruit purée.
Wheat Beer - Fruited
Razz Wheat is a classic local favorite originating from the brewpub in Athens, Ohio. Natural raspberry puree is added during fermentation giving this beer a unique and playful personality. The rosy haze and sticky head embody a continuum of sour sweetness held together by a wheat back bone.
Blonde / Golden Ale - Other
In collaboration with Ohio Athletics, this Golden Ale is dry, crisp, and refreshing. It doesn’t get more easy drinking this! Inspired by the industrial brewing legends, Ricky strives to quench your thirst every time.
IPA - Imperial / Double New England / Hazy
A thoughtful, modern homage to our single-hop DIPAs of years past, Ritual Destruction is a pure expression of our specially-selected lot of Citra hops. Brimming with notes of candied grapefruit peel and tropical fruit, a healthy dose of flaked and malted oats dials in a fruity, fluffy experience.
Pale Ale - New England / Hazy
Who Cooks For You is Jackie O’s first packaged hazy pale ale. Brewed and double dry hopped with over 3 lbs per barrel of both Cryo hop powder and hop pellets that were hand selected in Yakima, WA. This little number is full of bright aromas and flavors of mango, watermelon, and lemon. A subtle…
Taproom Dining
Taproom Pizza
You can now order pizza at our Taproom! Grab a pizza and a beer and savor a match made in heaven.
Our wood-fired pizza is hand-tossed with house-made crust and sauce.
Pizza Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Friday: 4pm-8pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 12pm-8pm
Bagel Street Deli Food Truck
Bagel Street Deli, the Athens, Ohio staple, has it's very own food truck located at our Taproom location. Enjoy a bagel and a brew!
Hours of Operation of the BSD Food Truck:
- Friday & Saturday: 12pm-8pm
Interested in purchasing a keg of Jackie O's beer?
Have you ever wanted to serve Jackie O's straight from a keg at your event or own home bar? Please submit a keg inquiry and we will be in touch!
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Plan your visit
Athens County is known for its natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and local food and beverage scene. Come relax, experience the bricks, the hollers, and everything in-between that Athens has to offer.
Hours
Monday
2pm – 9pm
Tuesday
2pm – 9pm
Wednesday
2pm – 9pm
Thursday
2pm – 9pm
Friday
12pm – 10pm
Saturday
12pm – 10pm
Sunday
12pm – 8pm