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Ogrefest 2026
Ogrefest returns to The Brew Kettle Strongsville with bold beers, bigger flavors, and a circus-themed twist. This year, our legendary ogre steps into the spotlight as the Ringmaster, commanding the taps and daring your taste buds to keep up. Expect rich, powerful pours, dark and daring brews, and an atmosphere that’s loud, lively, and unapologetically over the top.
Lets Start with the menu
Big, bold, slightly ridiculous, and proud of it 🐘
🧌 Ogre’s Club
Mozzarella wrapped in house-smoked beef brisket, smothered in cornbread batter, deep fried to a golden crisp, served with a Caribbean Salsa Verde
Some say ogres survive on roots and gruel. Those people have clearly never seen an ogre on vacation.
🍩 Center Ring Donut Smasher
Two smashed beef patties, hickory bacon, and blackberry jalapeño jam sandwiched between two locally made glazed donuts. Sweet, salty, sticky, and completely unapologetic. Donuts supplied by Big Mouth Donuts in Rocky River Ohio
This is what happens when the burger leaves the cage and joins the circus.
🎪 Ringmaster Bone-In Beef Ribs
House-smoked bone-in beef ribs so tender they practically announce themselves. Served with Yorkshire pudding and drizzled in white BBQ sauce.
No smoke. No mirrors. Just a ringmaster cracking the whip over serious meat.
🐘 Rajah Elephant Ears
Massive slabs of fried dough, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with green apple compote and vanilla ice cream.
Big enough to share, but legends say true ogres never do.
💪🔥 Strongman BBQ Spaghetti Challenge
Step into the ring if you dare. You asked for it… BBQ Spaghetti is back in full Strongman form.
For $35, challengers face a towering 3+ pound plate of our legendary BBQ Spaghetti. There are rules. There is pressure. There is no turning back once the bell rings.
Conquer the challenge and you’ll earn:
An exclusive Ogrefest BBQ Spaghetti Challenge T-Shirt
An Ogrefest pin & sticker
A $25 Brew Kettle gift card
Only the strongest leave victorious. Everyone else leaves full… and questioning their life choices.
The Schedule Of Events
The Ringmaster Takes Center Stage
At the heart of it all is our ogre, cracking the whip on flavor and fun. He’s not here to tame lions. He’s here to keep your glass full and your expectations shattered. The circus theme lets Ogrefest lean into what it’s always done best: embracing the absurd, the over-the-top, and the unapologetically bold.
This isn’t a quiet tasting. It’s a celebration. A little loud. Slightly unhinged. Exactly how Ogrefest should feel.
More Than Beer, It’s a Show
Ogrefest at The Brew Kettle Strongsville has never been just about what’s in the glass. It’s about the people crowding around the bar, the laughter bouncing off the walls, and the shared look that says, “Yeah, this one’s dangerous.” The circus theme pulls all of that together into one immersive experience. From visuals to vibes, this year’s Ogrefest invites you to step inside the performance instead of just watching from the seats.
You don’t need a ticket. You just need curiosity, a sturdy palate, and maybe a plan for a ride home.
Tickets are not required, but if you stop in before Ogrefest, we will give you a VIP ticket for Ogrefest.
Join the Madness
So when the calliope starts playing and the Ringmaster ogre raises his glass, answer the call. Ogrefest is back at The Brew Kettle Strongsville, bigger, bolder, and more theatrical than ever.
Come for the circus. Stay for the beer. Applaud wildly. 🍻🎩
