March 29, 2025
By Eve Copeland
As the days countdown to another milestone, Combustion Brewery & Taproom is ready to celebrate eight incredible years of craft beer and community spirit! On April 12, from 11 am to midnight, the brewery is pulling out all the stops for an unforgettable anniversary bash filled with fresh brews, live music, exclusive events, and good company.
“Leading up to our anniversary is always a time of reflection and celebration! This year we are combining some of our favorite things: great beers, great customers and friends, beer poking, live music, good food, inviting our customers behind the scenes to showcase the production side of our business, community partnerships, a late-night dance party, and hopefully sunshine!” says Combustion Owner, Sarah Jackson.
An Epic Day of Festivities
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone at this year’s celebration. Expect exciting experiences like:
- Retro T-Shirt Release – A nod to the past as we toast to the future!
- Anniversary Design-A-Mug/Stein Workshop with Earthly Pottery Co. (11 AM – 1 PM) – Create your own commemorative drinkware.
- Anniversary Glassware + Tank Pour Brewery Tours (Noon – 5 PM) – Go behind the scenes and enjoy a tank-fresh pour.
- Beer Poking + Outdoor Cask Release (1 – 2 PM) – Featuring My Favorite Dunkel for a toasty twist!
- Adults Only DJ Tracksuit Club Night (8 PM) – The party continues upstairs with a late-night dance party!
Thirty-Plus Brews on Tap!
For beer lovers, the tap list is stacked with crowd favorites and special releases, including:
- Dreams – Cranberry Cider
- My Favorite Dunkel
- Experimental Blood Orange Combustion IPA
- Tropical Now We’re Talkin’ – Double IPA
- Apple Brandy Bourbon Barrel-Aged No Regerts
- Inch of Dust 2021
- Jalapeño Sir Veza
- Star-Spangled Seltzer – Cherry, Lime, Blue Razz
Live Music & Local Eats
Nothing pairs better with craft beer than great tunes and delicious food. Enjoy performances by:
- Alex Schrock Trio (1 – 4 PM)
- Jimmy Nichols (5 – 8 PM)
And make sure to bring your appetite because these food trucks will be serving up amazing bites all day long:
- El Catrin (11 AM – 9 PM)
- Explorer’s Club (11 AM – 9 PM)
- Fetty’s Street Food (11 AM – 9 PM)
Join the Celebration!
This special event takes place at 80 W Church St Ste 101, Pickerington, OH 43147, and we invite everyone from Pickerington, Clintonville, and beyond to join in the festivities.
Combustion Brewery & Taphouse wouldn’t be what it is today without its incredible supporters. So, let’s raise a glass to eight years of fresh craft brews, unforgettable memories, and a bright future ahead!
See you there—cheers!
