Mettle Winning Beer

Rebel Mettle’s three flagship beers are now available in cans exclusively at Rebel Mettle Brewery. A debut celebration will be held at the taproom, 412 Central Ave., on Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m.-midnight and Sunday, May 2, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

“The first canning is a special moment for any brewer or brewery,” said Michael Brown, founder of Rebel Mettle. “As Rebel Mettle launched in the middle of a pandemic, the canning of our flagship beers is a toast to the creativity and resiliency of our team, our industry and our communities.”

In addition to the unveiling of Rebel Mettle canned beers, the weekend will feature food trucks, live music Saturday from 7–11 p.m. and limited-edition Rebel Mettle Flagship t-shirts priced at $15 with the purchase of a canned six-pack.

These Rebel Mettle beers available are:

Mettle Mayhem - India Pale Lager (IPL) 5.0% ABV, 40 IBU, brewed with Centennial and Zeus hops. This lager is golden, has a medium body and is moderately bitter

Stubentiger - Light Lager 4.2% ABV, 16 IBU, brewed with barley, hops, water and yeast

Volume - Juniper Schwarzbier 8.5% ABV, 48 IBU, brewed with dried blue juniper berries. This is a Frankenstein version of the German classic

While many craft brewers focus on India Pale Ales, more than 75% of Rebel Mettle’s offerings are lagers. Often an entry point for new beer drinkers, lagers can be slightly malty while having a light taste.

Rebel Mettle, the first craft brewery in Cincinnati’s Central Business District in nearly 20 years, opened in September of 2020. The brewery and pub, founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Michael Brown, is located at 412 Central Ave. in the Historic West Fourth district. Rebel Mettle operators chose the location based on its proximity to sports stadiums, the music venue at The Banks, convention visitors, and its diverse neighbors.