The og was a little low for a Russian Imperial and it tasted more like a milk stout than a good hearty bitter brew. The pub itself is a livesaver when you are stranded in Ohio for a week, it was the best beer I had in the state. 325 gallon capacity and two beers, offered as light and dark. 11am-2am Saturday, Closed Sunday. Also seasonals throughout the year.
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Babe'sBrown Porter uses Chocolate and Black Patent malts that give this beer a great aroma and a slight chocolate aftertaste. The addition of a little Flaked rice and the low hopping level make this LITE beer full bodied and satisfying. The quality of the brewing has improved noticably in the last few years. The Burkhardt family has been brewing Akron for over 100 years - they know what they're doing. Whenever I'm driving through to the Akron area, I always remember to bring my half gallon growler and stop in for a refill.