About Us

BOLIVAR'S COMMUNITY BREWERY SINCE 2016

Creating happiness by bringing people together with

quality libations & food in a welcoming atmosphere with good vibes.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to use our passion for craft beer to make our corner of the world a better place. We aim to create experiences that bring people together, build opportunities for our crew, support our local community, and protect the environment.

Our Story

The name "Lockport" comes from the "Old Lockport Lager", brewed by the local New Philadelphia Brewing Company before prohibition. We adopted the name to honor the rich brewing history of the area, with an ode to the locks and canals that pass through our communities.

MAR 2014

After homebrewing for years, Andrew left his job at Aultman Hospital to learn the commercial side of brewing from Marty Lindon at Millersburg Brewing.

JUL 2018

Renovations began on the old Georgio's Restaurant on the golf Course, which would become our future taproom. That same year, Gateway won a Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival.

NOV 2015

Andrew & Lauren sold their house as a down payment on a loan to start Lockport, with help from a select group of family & friends.

AUG 2019

After a year of renovations, our new taproom was opened with an expanded food menu, 16 beers on tap, and a new 7 barrel brewhouse.

NOV 2016

Lockport opened its doors at the original location across the street on Black Friday, with four beers on tap, four employees, and LOTS of help from family & friends!

MAR 2020

Only 7 months after moving, COVID struck & our taproom was shut down for 3 months, so we sold beer and pizzas through the garage door to stay afloat and lived to brew another day.

LOCKPORT TODAY

Lockport has grown over the last 8 years, but we remain committed to crafting quality beers, food, and experiences for our patrons every day.

We have won some awards for our beers over the years, including:

Gateway American Style Ale

2016 Gold Medal
Great American Beer Festival

2019 Gold, 2021 Bronze, 2022 Silver
Ohio Craft Brewers Cup

Kolsch

2019 Gold Medal

Ohio Craft Brewers Cup

Ruckus IPA

2021 Silver Medal

Ohio Craft Brewers Cup

CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY

Our dedication to Tuscarawas County and the Bolivar community is a huge piece of what makes us who we are. Giving back is a privilege that means a lot to us.

Each year we focus our charitable giving efforts on a few organizations in order to make the biggest impact we can. We are currently focusing on supporting our local school system, the Humane Society, The Tusky Valley Farmers Market, historic preservation efforts, and parks and recreation services.