wine. mead. hard cider. beer.

At Rhetoric Brewing Company in addition to our delightful variety of wine, mead, hard cider and beer we also offer snacks, soda, and coffee. Guests are welcome to bring their own outside food, but no alcoholic beverages are allowed to be carried in. When the weather is right, we’ll have food trucks and live music on the premises so you can eat, drink and be merry.  We also have completed our outdoor patio for the summer nights when you’d rather enjoy outside! You can catch all our food truck, live music plus more on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

SMALL TOWN. BIG TASTE!

We are located on a multi generation family farm in rural Union County.

OUR TAPROOM

Rhetoric Is A Locally Owned And Operated Establishment Specializing In High-Quality Hard Cider, Wine, Mead, And Craft Beer.

Produced from fresh pressed Chilean or California grapes, depending on the season and availability.

HOTSY TOTSY

12.0% ABV

A Chilean Light Red blend consisting of Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah. Fruit forward with notes of plum/cherry and a smooth finish.

BUTTON SHINER

12.0% ABV

A Chilean Sangiovese, made from fresh pressed grapes, floral aroma, with a subtle hint of cherry, an earthy/ mineral body and a dry finish.

SPIFFLICATED

12% ABV

A dry, Chilean Carmenere with a fruity nose, hints of berries/plums and a medium body.

HOOCHIE COOCHIE

10.5% ABV

A semi-sweet Concord made with fresh pressed grapes from Bokes Creek Winery. This local wine has a nice grape flavor and finishes dry.

GRANDIOSE

12.5% ABV

A sweet Red Wine made with grape juice from California, with hints of spices and stone fruit.
Produced from fresh pressed Chilean or California grapes, depending on the season and availability.

GOLD DIGGER

12% ABV

Our unoaked Chilean Chardonnay has subtle hints of apple/pear and finishes crisp.

OAKED GOLD DIGGER

12% ABV

The oaked Chilean Chardonnay (unfiltered) has honey on the nose, lightly oaked with buttery flavors and full-bodied.

LUCIDITY

12.5% ABV

A California Chardonnay (unoaked/filtered) made from fresh pressed grapes, with a fruity nose and subtle honey finish.

SWEET LUCIDITY

12.5% ABV

A semi-sweet California Chardonnay (unoaked/unfiltered) made from fresh pressed grapes, with an aroma of organic honey on the nose and buttery throughout.

SWEETIE PATOOTIE

12% ABV

A semi-sweet Chilean Riesling with a floral nose, back notes of white peach and a bright finish.
Produced with fruit juices and Red or White table wine.

WHITE CRANPEACH

6.7% ABV

A Chardonnay based session wine made white cranberry and peach juices.

BLACKBERRY LEMONADE

6.7% ABV

A Chardonnay based session wine made with blackberry juice and lemonade.
Produced from fresh pressed apples sourced from around Ohio and locally when available. Click here for current products on tap.

APPLEY EVER AFTER

6.5% ABV

Made with fresh-pressed apple cider from Ohio (Bauman Orchards) and infused with strawberry and mango.
Craft brewed in small batches and produced with local malts and hops when available. Click the link for current products on tap.

HENPECKED

3.2% ABV 6 IBU

A Berliner Weisse pale straw in color, that has a subtle lactic sourness with hints of citrus and lemon.

CULCHIE

4.4% ABV 33 IBU

An Irish Stout dark brown in color with hints of cocoa, coffee and a subtle bitterness that finishes dry. SERVED ON NITRO.

HAYBALE

5.1% ABV 37 IBU

A German Pilsner that is straw in color, with a grainy malt forward character that finishes crisp and dry.

HORSEFLY

5.0% ABV 17 IBU

A Roggenbier that is copper in color with notes of rye, clove and hints of banana.

UNDUNKEL

5.0% ABV 25 IBU

A Munich Dunkel dark copper in color with hints of malt, roast, and chocolate.

RUSTY BUCKET

5.5% ABV 37 IBU

A Rye Pale Ale amber in color with a subtle sweetness and notes of citrus, and a spiciness from the rye. 2022 Bronze medal winner for American Pale Ale at the Ohio Craft Brewers Cup.

FOAL

6.0% ABV 64 IBU

An American IPA that is light gold in color with hints of citrus, grapefruit and finishes dry and dank.

BARLEY MOON

6.4% ABV 39 IBU

A Porter dark brown in color, with hints of malt, caramel, toffee and a blast of chocolate. It’s well balanced and finishes dry.

BILLY GOAT

6.3% ABV 21 IBU

A Bock that is light copper in color with malty and toasty notes that finishes with a subtle dryness.

BLACK SHEEP

8.2% ABV 95 IBU

A Black Rye IPA that is jet black in color with hints of malt, chocolate, roast and rye.

GRASSMAN'S NECTAR

9.5% ABV 54 IBU

A Russian Imperial Stout jet black in color and aged on cherries. This RIS is served on Nitro with subtle hints of roasted malt and chocolate, but cherries are predominant throughout. SERVED ON NITRO.

HOURS

Monday: By Appointment
Tuesday: By Appointment
Wednesday: By Appointment
Thursday: 4:00pm-8:00pm
Friday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm-9:00pm

This is where we are!

25420 Claibourne Rd., Suite A
Richwood, OH 43344
614-400-7588

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22 hours ago

Rhetoric Brewing Co.

Do you already need to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? We can help ease your stress with one of our seasonal libations! Our X-Mas Session Wine 🍷 is a red wine infused with cranberry for a slightly dry and tart finish. Served over ice in a sugar-rimmed Tiki glass, it is sure to be a holiday favorite.

The taproom is open 1p to 9p. No food truck today but we have snacks and charcuterie boards available.

#smalltownbigtaste #xmaslibations
#mistletoad #rurallife
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Do you already need to escape the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? We can help ease your stress with one of our seasonal libations! Our X-Mas Session Wine 🍷 is a red wine infused with cranberry for a slightly dry and tart finish. Served over ice in a sugar-rimmed Tiki glass, it is sure to be a holiday favorite. 

The taproom is open 1p to 9p. No food truck today but we have snacks and charcuterie boards available. 

#smalltownbigtaste #xmaslibations 
#mistletoad #rurallife
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