If you've driven the stretch between Cleveland and Akron and wondered where to stop for a beer, Broadview Brewing Company has been filling that gap since 2021. Terry and Janice DeLap opened the place on Towpath Road in their hometown of Broadview Heights, and they built it around a simple idea: serve the freshest beer possible, directly from the Brite tanks to the taps. The 4,000-square-foot space has an enclosed patio for live music, a kitchen that runs Italian Beef sandwiches and wings alongside rotating food trucks, and a tap list that runs from IPAs to hard seltzers to Belgian quads. Jolly Pint users have given it a 4.8 rating across 133 reviews, and the brewery has become a regular stop for people who live in the southern suburbs.
Broadview Brewing Company. Photo: Untappd.
The Name and the Philosophy
"Broadview" does double duty. It refers to the community where the DeLaps live and work, and it also describes how they think about their beer. The brewery's website puts it plainly: "We showcase styles that are diverse, simple, complex, unique, and creative. We want you to always find something on our menu you'll love." That range shows up on the tap list. You'll find straightforward IPAs and cream ales alongside Belgian quads, Kentucky commons, and a rotating lineup of hard seltzers that Janice admits sometimes outsell the beer. The goal was never to be the biggest brewery in Ohio. Janice told the Ohio Craft Brewers Association in 2022 that they "decided to set our goals smaller and more dedicated to our hometown." They don't can or distribute to grocery stores. They built a place for their community, and the beer reflects that.
The Founders: Terry and Janice DeLap
Terry and Janice sold their residential cleaning franchise in January 2019 and started thinking about what came next. They loved craft beer and considered going to breweries their only hobby, which eventually became the name of one of their first beers: Our Only Hobby. They aren't brewers themselves, so they went looking for someone who was. They found Wyatt Routson through a beer-related Facebook page, and when they approached him about opening a brewery in Broadview Heights, he was in. It took a couple of years to get the space ready, and Wyatt came on board in 2021 when the taproom opened.
Terry brings a mix of backgrounds to the operation. He's been a professional musician since his teens, playing drums in rock and blues bands. He was a top salesperson for Infiniti and an avid car enthusiast. He served on the North Royalton School Board and has stayed active in the community, running food drives and offering student scholarships. The brewery's Terry DeLap page notes that he enjoys cooking and has a second passion for really good tequila. Janice handles a lot of the day-to-day and has become the public face of the brewery in interviews. When the Ohio Craft Brewers Association asked what she'd tell someone thinking about opening a brewery, she said to be aware of market limitations and to give back to the community when you can.
The Brewer: Wyatt Routson, Cory Ross, and the Beer Program
Wyatt Routson grew up in Broadview Heights and graduated from the Siebel Institute in Chicago. Before joining Broadview, he worked at Willoughby Brewing, where he won local and national awards, including a World Beer Cup Gold Medal in 2014. The DeLaps brought him on in 2021, and he built the beer program from the ground up. In May 2025, Cory Ross took over as head brewer. The brewery's Facebook announcement described Cory as bringing "a wealth of experience, a deep passion for the craft, and a fresh creative energy to the brewhouse." The transition was smooth, and the tap list has continued to evolve under both brewers.
The brewery serves beer directly from Brite tanks to the taps. Most breweries transfer beer from fermentation into bright tanks for conditioning, then package it or send it through a draft system. At Broadview, the beer goes from the Brite tanks straight to the bar. The idea is fresher, cleaner-tasting beer with less time in the line. They also offer crowlers to go, so you can take 32 ounces home if you find something you like.
The Beer: Highest Ground, White Bronco, and a Wide-Ranging Tap List
Highest Ground is the flagship IPA, named for the highest point in Cuyahoga County, which sits about half a mile down the street from the brewery. Janice described it to the Ohio Craft Brewers Association as having "bright notes of citrus and pine with a light malt backbone." It clocks in at 42 IBUs, so it's approachable for people who don't want an IPA that punches them in the face. Tollymore Trek is an Irish red ale at 6.5% that shows up regularly in Untappd check-ins. One patron called it "light irish ale. very drinkable." Another had it after what they described as surviving a meteor crash and said it was "very nice and smooth." Nobody's Girl is a hazy New England IPA at 6.1% that one reviewer called an "easy drinker" with "fresh flavors." Covered In Chrome is a porter at 6.8% that has its share of fans. Kentucky Revisited is a 4.7% Kentucky common, a historical style that doesn't show up everywhere. For something bigger, Quadrophenia is a Belgian quad at 10.1%. Czech, One, Two is a Czech-style lager that one patron simply called "nice beer."
Tollymore Trek Irish red ale. Photo: Rachel H, Untappd.
The hard seltzers have become a surprise hit. Janice was honest about it in her Ohio Craft Brewers interview: "Often, to our disbelief, this crazy concoction Wyatt blended is a hard smoothie seltzer that is creamy and delicious and is our best seller." White Bronco is orange coconut and leads the pack. Movin' to the Country is peach coconut, and Green Manalishi is key lime coconut. They've even put all three into a slushie machine. Janice's running joke is that if she had a dollar for every time someone said they didn't like seltzers, tried theirs, and then said "this is amazing," she'd have a lot of dollars. The brewery has over 150 beers on Untappd with a 3.76 rating across nearly 10,000 check-ins. The variety is part of the draw. Janice said her favorite moment is when a self-proclaimed beer snob tries a flight and loves every beer, and a craft beer novice does the same. When both walk away happy, she knows they're doing something right.
The Kitchen: Italian Beef, Wings, and Food Trucks
Broadview has a full kitchen, not just pretzels and chips. The Italian Beef sandwich has drawn praise from reviewers, with Jolly Pint noting that customers appreciate the "authentic ingredients." Wings, burgers, and other bar fare round out the menu. The kitchen menu updates regularly; when we checked in March 2026, it included a range of sandwiches, shareables, and entrees. Food trucks also rotate through, so you can check the brewery's website or social media to see who's parked outside. Baked N Loaded, which serves loaded potato-centric fare, is one of the regulars. The setup works for people who want a full meal and for people who just want something to snack on with their beer.
The Space and Vibe: Live Music, Trivia, and a Hometown Gathering Place
The taproom sits on Towpath Road, with an enclosed patio designed for live music. When the weather cooperates, the patio fills up. The brewery runs a packed events calendar. Thursday is trivia night. Wednesday brings Conversations in Blue, a blues music segment with Dan Bode and a trio from Rockport. Saturday nights often have bands; StakHouse, a rock-and-roll blues-soul act, has played there. Books & Brews is a monthly book club that meets to discuss a chosen title. Balance & Brews combines yoga with craft beer on select Sundays. They host Browns game watch parties, corn hole, and bar crawls. The Mug Club gives regulars a reason to come back. The place is dog-friendly on the patio and wheelchair accessible. They run food drives and offer student scholarships, and Janice has said that giving back to the community is part of the model.
Nobody's Girl hazy IPA. Photo: jeff bryda, Untappd.
Jolly Pint reviewers praise the friendly staff, the varied seating options, and the atmosphere. One summary noted that customers appreciate the "welcoming" feel and the fact that it's family-owned. The brewery sits between Cleveland and Akron, so it draws from both markets. People who live in Broadview Heights, North Royalton, Richfield, and the surrounding suburbs have a local option without driving downtown or to the Flats. Terry's dad Chuck, who is 87 and lives in Summit County, gets picked up for brewery runs. The DeLaps take him to Missing Mountain, R. Shea, Hoppin' Frog, Lock 15, and Royal Docks when they're in Akron, and they hit Goldhorn, Market Garden, and Collision Bend when they're in Cleveland. But when they want something close to home, Broadview is the spot.
What Patrons Say
The reviews tell a consistent story. Jolly Pint has the brewery at 4.8 stars with 133 reviews. Customers highlight the beer quality, the expansive selection, the friendly staff, and the live music. The Italian Beef sandwich comes up. So does the fact that it's family-owned and that the atmosphere feels welcoming. On Untappd, patrons check in with tasting notes that run from "nice beer" to "easy drinker" to "very drinkable." People try flights and come back for different beers. Scott tried a flight of four and made a night of it. Brant bewley checked in Quadrophenia and Highest Ground on a Saturday. The fact that people are trying different beers and coming back says something about the range.
Practical Stuff
Broadview Brewing Company is at 4001-A Towpath Road, Broadview Heights, OH 44147. Phone: 440-627-6017. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3 to 10, Friday and Saturday 12 to 11, and Sunday 12 to 6. The brewery is closed Monday and Tuesday. Parking is available. The taproom is wheelchair accessible.
If it's your first time, get a flight to sample the range. Highest Ground and Tollymore Trek are safe bets. Nobody's Girl works if you want a hazy IPA. Covered In Chrome works if you want something darker. Try the White Bronco or one of the other seltzers if you're curious; a lot of people who say they don't like seltzers have changed their minds there. The Italian Beef and wings have their fans. Check the website or Facebook for the food truck schedule and the live music lineup. Trivia is Thursday. Books & Brews runs monthly. Crowlers are available to go. They don't distribute, so if you want Broadview beer, you have to go to the taproom.
Bottom Line
Broadview Brewing Company opened in 2021 when Terry and Janice DeLap turned a cleaning franchise exit into a hometown brewery. They serve beer straight from Brite tanks to taps, and the tap list runs from IPAs and porters to hard seltzers and Belgian quads. Wyatt Routson built the program; Cory Ross has carried it forward since 2025. The kitchen serves Italian Beef, wings, and bar fare, and food trucks rotate through. The enclosed patio hosts live music, trivia, book clubs, and yoga. Jolly Pint users have given it 4.8 stars. The brewery sits between Cleveland and Akron, and for people in the southern suburbs, it's become the kind of place where you can grab a beer, catch a band, and run into people you know.
You'll find them at 4001-A Towpath Road in Broadview Heights. Get a flight, try the Highest Ground or the Tollymore Trek, and if you're skeptical about seltzers, give the White Bronco a shot. You might be surprised.
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