Brewery
Unclaimed profileMadTree Brewing
Cincinnati, OH · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
MadTree Brewing's Oakley Taproom runs more than 30 taps, with at least 20 beers pouring at any time and more than 10 taproom-exclusive beers. Classics like PsycHOPathy IPA, Happy Amber, and MadTree Light Lager anchor a broad year-round and packaged portfolio that also includes Cincitucky Trail Lager, Queen City Pale Ale, and Seeing Colors variants. Beyond beer, the taproom offers craft cocktails and the house-made Sway line of canned vodka sodas. A selection of non-alcoholic options is also available. The scale and consistency of the beer program make this a taproom where the draft list, not a single pour, is the draw.
- What should I order?
- Start with PsycHOPathy IPA, a year-round classic, or Happy Amber for a malt-forward contrast. MadTree Light Lager is a straightforward year-round option. For a non-beer drink, the Sway Strawberry + Guava canned vodka soda is a house-made choice at 4.5% ABV.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a deep draft list with year-round standards and taproom-exclusive options will find plenty to work through. Groups that include non-beer drinkers also have craft cocktails, Sway canned vodka sodas, and non-alcoholic options to choose from.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour at the Oakley Taproom lists cocktails and SWAY among expected beverages, making it a reasonable window for a drink. The taproom also hosts events such as Bikes & Beers, which includes two complimentary craft beers with registration.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- More than 30 taps with at least 20 beers on at any time, including more than 10 taproom-exclusive beers, set the beer program apart. The house-made Sway canned vodka cocktail line and craft cocktails give non-beer drinkers dedicated options rather than afterthoughts.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The Oakley Taproom offers craft cocktails alongside Sway by MadTree, a house-made line of canned vodka sodas with natural fruit essences. The lineup includes Strawberry + Guava, Blackberry + Hibiscus, and Raspberry + Lemon, giving non-beer drinkers a defined set of options.
Menu strengths
- — Craft cocktails and the house-made Sway canned vodka cocktail line are both available at the Oakley Taproom.
- — Sway is a house-made product line, not a generic canned cocktail, with named fruit-essence combinations.
Standout selections
- — Sway Strawberry + Guava: canned vodka soda with strawberry and guava natural fruit essences at 4.5% ABV.
- — Sway Blackberry + Hibiscus: a vodka soda listed among Sway by MadTree products.
Beer
Over 30 taps with 20+ beers on at any time, including 10+ taproom-exclusive beers and ABV up to 9.5%. Classics PsycHOPathy IPA, Happy Amber, and MadTree Light Lager sit alongside a broad year-round and packaged portfolio. Reviewers describe a wide variety of beers available for sampling, with fresh and enjoyable pours.
Menu strengths
- — More than 30 taps with at least 20 beers on at any time, including more than 10 taproom-exclusive beers.
- — A broad year-round and packaged portfolio spans lagers, pale ales, IPAs, amber ales, and wheat ales.
- — ABV reaches up to 9.5%, giving the draft list range beyond standard-strength styles.
Standout selections
- — PsycHOPathy IPA: year-round India Pale Ale named as a taproom classic.
- — Happy Amber: year-round Amber Ale named as a taproom classic.
- — MadTree Light Lager: year-round Light Lager named as a taproom classic.
Nonalcoholic
The Oakley Taproom FAQ states a selection of non-alcoholic options is available, and NA beers and mocktails are among expected beverages. The program is a supporting choice rather than a primary draw, but it gives non-drinking guests something beyond water.
Menu strengths
- — A selection of non-alcoholic options is available at the Oakley Taproom.
- — NA beers and mocktails are both among expected beverages.
Standout selections
- — Oakley Taproom FAQ states a selection of non-alcoholic options is available.
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