Croatian-style lager tops March beer review

Plus a ton of brewery news and notes from the Cleveland area

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Our beer review for March includes five different beers from four breweries, including a Croatian-style lager, a pair of India Pale Ales from a well-regarded brewery, and a couple of other unique offerings. The review also includes a roundup of recent brewery news and notes from the Cleveland area.

Why it matters

The beer review provides insight into the latest trends and offerings in the craft beer industry, particularly in the Cleveland market. The additional brewery news highlights the ongoing activity and evolution of the local brewing scene, which is of interest to beer enthusiasts in the region.

The details

The five beers reviewed include Daylight Chaser, a dark IPA from Tröegs Independent Brewing; McCool, an Irish-style red ale from Rhinegeist; Atomic Torpedo and Electric Torpedo, two IPAs from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; and Marzujsko, a Croatian-style lager from Marz Community Brewing Co. The review notes the unique characteristics and flavors of each beer. The article also includes a roundup of recent news from Northeast Ohio breweries, covering awards, anniversaries, new openings, and personnel changes.

  • The beer review was published on March 1, 2026.
  • The Ohio Beer Awards from the Ohio Craft Brewers Association were the inaugural event.
  • Hoppin' Frog Brewery is marking its 20th anniversary in 2026.
  • Birdtown Brewing is looking to open in April in Lakewood.
  • The Ohio Craft Brewers Association's annual Winter Warmer Fest is on March 7, 2026.

The players

Tröegs Independent Brewing

A brewery located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, that produced the Daylight Chaser dark IPA reviewed in the article.

Rhinegeist

A brewery located in Cincinnati, Ohio, that produced the McCool Irish-style red ale reviewed in the article.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

A well-regarded brewery with locations in Chico, California, and Mills River, North Carolina, that produced the Atomic Torpedo and Electric Torpedo IPAs reviewed in the article.

Marz Community Brewing Co.

A brewery located in Chicago, Illinois, that produced the Marzujsko Croatian-style lager reviewed in the article.

Fred Karm

The founder of Hoppin' Frog Brewery, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.

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The takeaway

The diverse range of beers reviewed, from dark IPAs to Croatian-style lagers, highlights the continued innovation and experimentation within the craft beer industry. The local brewery news also showcases the vibrant and evolving brewing scene in the Cleveland area, with new openings, anniversaries, and industry accolades.