#23: New Columbus Brewery: Chris Carter on Honest Friend Brewing Co. Opening in Steelton Village

Chris Carter is one of the three founders of Honest Friend Brewing Company, a new brewery coming to Columbus. Chris is the former head brewer from Seventh Son Brewing Company. He’s spent over a decade making beer. This new brewery, located in Steelton Village on Columbus’ south end, is set to open this October (2025) after nearly five years of planning. In this episode we talk about his Chris’ journey, how one goes about creating a brewery, his favorite beers, what you can expect at Honest Friend Brewing Company, and much more. 0:00 Chris' intro1:25 Who is Chris Carter?4:07 The idea for Honest Friend Brewing Company 9:04 Developing Honest Friend for the last four years11:35 Picking the location14:23 History behind the name17:00 the “vibe” they’re trying to create20:21: Process from idea to creation 27:16: Chris’ music career 28:28 Chris’ favorite beer he’s brewed at Seventh Son31:00 Beers to expect at Honest Friend Brewing Company34:21 Official opening date for Honest Friend Brewing Company35:19 Excitement and concerns for Columbus’ future38:00 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus40:10 Closing thoughts, how to find Honest Friend Brewing CompanyWelcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.