Unfused Brew Hall Opens March 11 in Downtown Canton’s Former Brewery

The taps are ready to flow at Unfused Brew Hall." The new brew hall will open its doors at 3 p.m. March 11, 2026 at 130 Third St. NW in downtown Canton, the former home of Canton Brewing Co., with the first 50 guests through the door receiving a free swag bag, according to general manager Leslie Wile.

Head brewer Jake Turner will lead the tap list with house-crafted beers in a revamped space featuring ample tables, high-top seating and an outdoor patio for Ohio’s warmer months. Turner is brewing on equipment left in the building by the former Canton Brewing Company, and Unfused plans to offer 32-ounce aluminum crowlers at launch, with the crowler artwork designed by Wile.

The kitchen, under the direction of Bret Hess, leans into a German-fusion-forward menu while expanding its gluten-free offerings, giving guests plenty of options to pair with their pint. Wile said the new brew hall aims to offer a relaxed gathering spot in the heart of downtown, pairing fresh craft beer with approachable, flavor-driven food.

The building’s lower level retains a "brewmaster only" gate and was formerly used as Canton Brewing Company's speakeasy; brewing equipment remains there and the lower level will not be open to the public, at least in the beginning of operations. Photo captions and staff listings identify Bret Hess as kitchen manager or lead, Leslie Wile as general manager and Jake Turner as head brewer.

Unfused joins Muskellunge, Starflyer and UnHitched’s Woodshop as part of the downtown Canton brewery cluster, positioning itself as the city's newest brewery in a concentrated craft-beer corridor. The name and logo include a nod to an electrical term, and management has emphasized both the brewing heritage of the space and new packaging for off-premise sales.

Opening at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, Unfused is banking on early foot traffic with its swag-bag giveaway and crowler program; expect the first evening shifts to focus on pouring house beers while the kitchen runs German-fusion items under Hess. With the brew area secured behind a brewmaster gate and the outdoor patio available for warmer months, Unfused is set to relaunch 130 Third St. NW as a gathering spot where the reused equipment and new menu meet.