Tailgating Tech - Columbus Ohio

First away game of the year. Its in Columbus, Ohoi (sic).
Good news is these guys are stacked for breweries, 13 by my count.

First, a Public Service Announcement. Due to previous experience at the Horeshoe, I have been informed its best to acquire one of these:

Ok, there is your product recommendation for the day.

Gameday information for an Ohio State
First off, we both hate that School up north. That will get you a long way to get information from the locals.

Due to construction there will be some changes to the normal routes. Heres a link to the traffic pattern and it contains links within it.
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/genrel/090414aag.html
The map of campus and parking.
http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/tickets/pdf/m-footbl-gameday-parking-ma...

Good to know info:
Radio Broadcasts
The flagship station for Ohio State football games is WBNS Radio 1460/97.1 the Fan.
Re-Entry
Guests will NOT be permitted to re-enter Ohio Stadium once they leave.
The following items are not permitted in Ohio Stadium:
1.Alcohol
2.Animals (except assistive animals for guests with disabilities) ( Does this include a HOAT?)
5.Banners and Signs
6.Beverages

The following items are permitted in Ohio Stadium.
1.Binoculars
2.Blankets
3.Cameras (still) with a lens 100mm or less
4.Cell phones and pagers
5.Draw string bags smaller than 14 x 14 x 4
6.Rain apparel
7.Seat cushions
8.Small radios with headphones
9.Umbrellas: Guests may carry umbrellas into Ohio Stadium for use before and after the game, but umbrellas are NOT permitted to be opened in the seating areas of Ohio Stadium)
10.Guests demonstrating specific dietary or medical needs (baby food, baby bottle, single serving snack medication or chair back seats) may enter the Stadium at Gates 13, 16, 23 and 26 ONLY.
11.Water bottles that are clear, plastic and empty

The OSU tailgating and gameday information and rules page.
http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/gameday/#parking

On to the fun stuff.
Beer!
There is a Beer, wine and Food Festival going on this weekend. Whoo whoo!
EVENT ADDRESS Glendale Square, 30 Village Square, Glendale, OH 45246, 513.772.4888
But, its in Cincinatti so, not much help. Heres the info anyway, just in case. Its about 100 miles from downtown Columbus.
http://www.beerwinefood.com/

So, heres the brewery listing, in no particular order:
Columbus Brewing Company 535 Short St, Columbus | Phone: 614.224.3626 | Email: CONTACT@COLUMBUSBREWING.COM
A brewpub. Currently had 10 beers on tap.
http://www.columbusbrewingco.com/

Zaftig Brewing Co 545 Schrock Rd, Worthington, Ohio 43085.
| 614-636-ALES (2537) | Email: zaftigbeer@gmail.com
A nano brewery with no tasting room, they are open for tours on Saturday. Contact to make sure.
http://www.drinkzaftig.com/

Barley's Brewing Company 467 N. High St.
Columbus, Ohio, 43215 | Phone: phone: (614) 228-ALES | Email:
Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - 2:00 am
Sun: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
This one looks like a full service restaurant and brewery.
http://barleysbrewing.com/

Smokehouse Brewing Co. 1130 Dublin Rd.
Columbus, Ohio, 43215 | Phone: (614) 485-0227 | Email:
12 beers on tap
Full menu including BBQ.
Friday
11:00 AM-Midnight
(kitchen closes at 11 PM)
Saturday
Noon-Midnight
(kitchen closes at 11 PM)
http://smokehousebrewing.com/

Seventh Son Brewing Co. 1101 N 4th St
Columbus, Ohio, 43201-3683 | Phone: (614) 421-2337

Straight up brewery but they get food trucks in. they have the schedule on their website.
Fridays 11am-4pm That Food Truck (meaty and vegetarian goodness) www.facebook.com/ThatFoodTruck
Fridays 5pm-2am That Food Truck (late night meaty and vegetarian snacks) www.facebook.com/ThatFoodTruck
Saturdays 12pm-5pm That Food Truck (smoked meats and brunch) www.facebook.com/ThatFoodTruck
http://seventhsonbrewing.com/

Sideswipe Brewing 2419 Scioto Harper Dr
Columbus, Ohio, 43204-3420 | Phone: (614) 719-9654
Brewery with a taproom, no food for sale.
http://www.sideswipebrewing.com/

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - 401 N. Front Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43215 | Phone: (614) 246-2900
This is a chain, youve probably seen these around the country.
http://www.gordonbiersch.com/locations/columbus?action=view

Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus 161 N High St
Columbus, Ohio, 43215 | Phone: (614) 228-0500
Full service upscale restaurant and brewery.
http://www.elevatorbrewing.com/

Four String Brewing Company 985 W 6th Ave
Columbus, Ohio, 43212-2601 | Phone: (614) 725-1282

Brewery and taproom.
The owner and brewer plays base for The Lonely bones.
http://fourstringbrewing.com/

The Actual Brewing Co. 655 N James Rd
Columbus, Ohio, 43219-1837 | Phone: (614) 284-3741

Brewery and roaster. They roast coffee as well as brew beer. Tasting room is open Friday and Saturdays after 5PM until 10 PM.
http://www.actualbrewing.com/

North High Brewing Company Zauber Brewing Company 909 W 5th Ave
Columbus, Ohio, 43212-2687 | Phone: (614) 754-8389
Looks like these guys might be football fans.
Kick Off Party!
Join us September 6th from 3 to 8 PM for bier, food, & Buckeyes.
Fri - Sat 11AM-1AM
Sun 11AM-10PM
Brewery that has food trucks provide food.
http://zbeers.com/
Wolf's Ridge Brewing 215 N 4th St
Columbus, Ohio, 43215-2510 | Phone: (614) 429-3936
Upscale restaurant, looks like the brewery specializes in Belgian beers.
F 10:30a12a
Sa 10a12a
Su 10a10p
http://www.wolfsridgebrewing.com/

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