Located in the heart of the Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, Esoteric's vision is to craft community: brewing beer with pure ingredients that are sourced locally and grown organically, serving as a community hub and event space, and curating a team of passionate individuals with such integrity that we have a profound social impact.
Every Thursday
Think you're the smartest group in the world?
Prove it every Thursday Night in the taproom!
When: Every Thursday @ 7 PM
Where: The Taproom
The Vibe: Craft brews, brain-teasers, and bragging rights.
Grab a pint, round up your smartest friends, and let the games begin. See you at 7!
Celebrate spring in Cincinnati with a beginner-friendly painting session at Esoteric Brewing! We’ll guide you step-by-step through creating a vibrant wildflower meadow. No experience is required - feel free to customize your colors to match your style.
Event Details
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in and grab a drink. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Age: 21+ only.
Food/Drink: Available for purchase (not included in ticket).
Atmosphere: Fun, relaxed, and creative.
Policies
Pricing: Limited-time Early Bird rates available!
Attendance: Paid guests only. No pets, infants, or unregistered spectators.
Refunds: No refunds. Transfers are available if requested at least 72 hours before the event.
Get ready to move - Salsa at the ESO is back! On Sunday, May 24th, we’re transforming the taproom into the city’s most vibrant dance floor. Whether you’re brand new to the steps or a seasoned pro, the evening kicks off with a beginner-friendly lesson - no partner or experience required. Afterward, the floor opens for a high-energy social dance featuring a curated mix of salsa, bachata, and merengue by DJ Milan.
Come for the lesson, stay for the beer, and spend the evening with the community. We’ll see you on the floor!
Event Details
4:30 PM: Beginner salsa lesson
5:00–8:30 PM: Social dancing
Cover: $10 (Cash or Venmo)
We've teamed up with Cincy Book Swap for a day of books and beers in the taproom!
Bring a few books to swap with others. Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, History, whatever your genre, bring it and browse the table to find others while getting to know fellow bibliophiles and supporting a local business.Monthly on every second Wednesday
Esoteric's monthly karaoke night, hosted by our very own Lydia!
Silent Disco is returning to the taproom. for another unforgettable night! After the success of our first collab, we’re bringing the headphones back on Saturday, June 13th, from 8 PM to 11 PM. Whether you're vibing to the latest tracks or switching channels to find your perfect beat, the energy will be electric. Grab your $15 Early Bird tickets now before they jump to $20 Late Bird pricing.
Grab a drink, put on the headset, and let’s make this second round even bigger than the first!
Monthly on every third Tuesday
Grab a pint & your favorite marker color for a chance to win prizes from Esoteric.
Join Tapped Entertainment and us on June 20th for a day of Black Entrepreneurship.
This Black business expo is spotlighting local talent and vendors. Free and open to the public, this event serves as a networking mixer & personal development opportunity for creatives across the Tri-State area.
Join us for a transcending fashion event featuring theatrical elements displayed through fashion runway sets, immersive performances from local musical talent, diverse vendors, and much more. Expect to be serenaded by black culture & freedom, a feeling every human has the natural born right to feel .
What a great place! We were there today and were greeted and interacted with two great ambassadors of the brewery. I wish I had asked their names because they both were awesome.Had a couple of samples but loved the coffee cream ale the best. My wife had the basil infused beer, which also was very good. This is the friendliest, most customer focused brewery I have ever been to. If you don't try it, you are truly missing out!
Great brewery at Peebles corner (Gilbert & McMillan) in the old Paramount building. Street parking. Waiting for the return of Karma . Enjoying 2 flights of their beers . Odyssey IPA and the Kallima coffee for the light beers. The Peebles Coffee and the Black Bouquet for the darks I liked. Why trust my palate....come in and decide for yourself.
I'm not a big beer drinker, but I love locally owned community spots. My son and his fiancé ARE craft brew fans who recently moved to Cincinnati. I couldn't wait to take them to Esoteric, where my husband had his fav /Dahlia/ and my son ordered two flights in order to try 10 different beers. They were thrilled and even I enjoyed several....
This is the classiest brewery I've been to yet very laid back and welcoming. You walk in and you are greeted by the workers. I told them it's our first time. You can sit anywhere and they will wait on you. Instantly I love the concept. We decided to sit at the bar. The brewery is very spacious! Love the decor, lighting, lounge chairs, and the mood...
Love it! Popped in for a quick drink before heading to the jazz caffe down the block. Really inviting vibe, as many others say. Had a great band playing: great groove, and a fantastic singer. The kind of thing that is a great surprise about nightlife in Cincinnati (and I usually hate singers). Only drawback to the band: no horns! (But I'm a horn player so I'm biased). Lots of space...
