About
Established in 2005, Jackie O’s Brewery has evolved over the years to include an experimental brewpub, Public House restaurant, Production Brewery & Taproom, Bake Shop and the Barrel Ridge Farm – all of which are located in Athens, Ohio / Southeastern, Ohio. Specializing in brewing techniques that revive traditional methods, we also incorporate contemporary elements and influences. We strive to brew one of the most diverse beer portfolios in the country, with a detailed and unique focus on barrel & wood aged beers, wild ales, and blending.
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
3rd August 2025
Panda thanks to Wingman. A medium haze on this amber brown beer, small and short lived pale tan head. Light palate, mildly dry, decent fine minerally carbonation. Thin bodied malts, a little caramel and cream, fair bit of rich honey sweetness. The honey goes reasonably well with a soft but rich bourbon soaked ripe fruity vine. Light and semi dry finish. Tidy and drinkable if not super mature and complex.
Panda thanks to Wingman. A medium haze on this amber brown beer, small and short lived pale tan head. Light palate, mildly dry, decent fine minerally carbonation. Thin bodied malts, a little caramel and cream, fair bit of rich honey sweetness. The honey goes reasonably well with a soft but rich bourbon soaked ripe fruity vine. Light and semi dry finish. Tidy and drinkable if not super mature and complex.
Tried
on 03 Aug 2025
at 22:05
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
3rd August 2025
Panda thanks to Wingman. Near opaque dark brown beer, decent bubbly dark tan head. Airy palate, semi dry, decent fine minerally carbonation. Light bodied dark malts. Decent dark chocolate, a little thin dark malt cream. Whisper of milk chocolate where the modest vanilla intersects. Nicely integrated earthy espresso coffee underneath. The normal rich fruity bourbon on the back end. Nice. Nothing unusual or outstanding here, just a nice adjunct bba Impy.
Panda thanks to Wingman. Near opaque dark brown beer, decent bubbly dark tan head. Airy palate, semi dry, decent fine minerally carbonation. Light bodied dark malts. Decent dark chocolate, a little thin dark malt cream. Whisper of milk chocolate where the modest vanilla intersects. Nicely integrated earthy espresso coffee underneath. The normal rich fruity bourbon on the back end. Nice. Nothing unusual or outstanding here, just a nice adjunct bba Impy.
Tried
on 03 Aug 2025
at 20:57
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
30th July 2025
Panda thanks to Wingman. Opaque black brown beer with a small bubbly dark tan head. Remarkably light palate for the hefty abv. Decent fine carbonation. Thin bodied dark malts but punching hard with good dark chocolate. The double barrelling brings an abundant and pleasing savoury woodiness. Rich bourbon soaked ripe fruits, Cognac plays second fiddle but enriches marvellously! Fairly light finish brings a little bitterness. A superior brew that drinks way to easy for it's post vino abv.
Panda thanks to Wingman. Opaque black brown beer with a small bubbly dark tan head. Remarkably light palate for the hefty abv. Decent fine carbonation. Thin bodied dark malts but punching hard with good dark chocolate. The double barrelling brings an abundant and pleasing savoury woodiness. Rich bourbon soaked ripe fruits, Cognac plays second fiddle but enriches marvellously! Fairly light finish brings a little bitterness. A superior brew that drinks way to easy for it's post vino abv.
Tried
on 30 Jul 2025
at 18:42
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
30th July 2025
Panda thanks to Wingman. Pretty much an opaque dark brown beer, good bubbly dark tan head. Light palate all told, but smooth in the mid, decent fine carbonation for the style. Doesn't have a big rich fluffy mouthfeel this one (if only) but the dark malts are suitably rich. Good dark chocolate and ripe soaked bourbon fruits, spicy bourbon booze. The grape brandy seems to lighten and provide a nice contrast to the bourbon, kinda white wine on steroids. Light finish. Works well and slips down dangerously easy.
Panda thanks to Wingman. Pretty much an opaque dark brown beer, good bubbly dark tan head. Light palate all told, but smooth in the mid, decent fine carbonation for the style. Doesn't have a big rich fluffy mouthfeel this one (if only) but the dark malts are suitably rich. Good dark chocolate and ripe soaked bourbon fruits, spicy bourbon booze. The grape brandy seems to lighten and provide a nice contrast to the bourbon, kinda white wine on steroids. Light finish. Works well and slips down dangerously easy.
Tried
on 30 Jul 2025
at 18:31
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Rich semi dark mats, caramel and toffee, stewed fruits, mellow oxidation. Sweet. Warming finish. Tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jul 2025
at 19:28
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tried
from Bottle
from Brew Export UK
on 23 Jul 2025
at 19:05
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
Tried
from Can
from Brew Export UK
on 22 Jul 2025
at 22:26
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Sample at the production facility as part of Ohio Brew Week on 07/18/2025. The beer is a slightly hazy reddish-orange color with a medium thin pinkish-white head that burns away steadily to an outer ring. Short strings of lace. Aroma of strawberry, yeast and malt. Medium body with flavors of tart rhubarb, strawberry, yeast and doughy malt. The finish is moderately tart with a strawberry rhubarb aftertaste. Good beer all around.
Tried
from Draft
at
Jackie O's Production Facility & Taproom
on 18 Jul 2025
at 18:10
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Sample at the production facility as part of Ohio Brew Week on 07/18/2025. The beer is a slightly hazy copper-gold color with a thin bright white head that dissipates quickly to an outer ring. Short strings of lace. Vinous and oaky aroma with berry and yeast notes. Medium body with flavors of vinous oak, tart blueberry, yeast and doughy malt. The finish is oaky with a sweet-tart blueberry aftertaste. Pretty good all around.
Tried
from Draft
at
Jackie O's Production Facility & Taproom
on 18 Jul 2025
at 18:05
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Sample at the production facility as part of Ohio Brew Week on 07/18/2025. The beer is a clear pale golden color with a thin white head that burns away quickly to a wispy film. Spotty lacing on the glass. Aroma of grassy hops, fruit and malt. Light-bodied with flavors of mildly spiced hops, citrus and bready malt. The finish is fruity with a mildly bitter hop aftertaste. Decent overall.
Tried
from Draft
at
Jackie O's Production Facility & Taproom
on 18 Jul 2025
at 18:00