Rufus Ohio Ale
Rufus: Ohio Golden Ale
The first officially licensed Bobcat-branded craft beer, named after our beloved mascot. Designed for Bobcat fans 21+ to enjoy responsibly.
The Partnership
Two Iconically-Athens Brands
The launch of Rufus brings together Athens-based and alumni-founded Jackie O’s Brewery and Ohio Athletics in a partnership that gives fans one more way to celebrate the Bobcats.
Brewed to quench your thirst on game day, Rufus is available year-round in Jackie O's locations in Athens and Columbus, throughout Jackie O’s distribution locations statewide, and served as the official craft beer at Ohio Athletics venues.
The partnership is managed through Ohio Sports Properties and Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC).
RUFUS: OHIO GOLDEN ALE
About the Brew
Rufus is dry, crisp, and refreshing – designed to quench your thirst on game day and any day!
ABV
4.5%
FLAVOR PROFILE
DRY
MALTS
2-ROW BARLEY /
MALTED BARLEY
HOPS
CZECH SAAZ
AVAILABILITY
YEAR-ROUND
Where to Buy
Grab a Bobcat Brick
Jackie O’s Locations
Uptown Brewpub
24 W. Union St.
Athens, OH 45701
Taproom and Brewery
25 Campbell St.
Athens, OH 45701
Jackie O's On Fourth
171 North Fourth Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Retail Locations
Jackie O's is committed to distributing their products throughout all of Ohio. Find a retailer in your part of the state:
The Brewery
Jackie O’s
Sustainably Crafted With Purpose
Jackie O’s was founded by Bobcat alumnus Art Oestrike in 2005. The brewery operates multiple locations in Athens and Columbus along with its Bakeshop and Barrel Ridge Farm and is committed to using locally sourced products whenever possible.
“We are always looking for ways to support and uplift our community,” Oestrike said. “We know Ohio University shares that commitment, and we see this new branded beer as a fun way to share the unique Athens community that we all love with our customers.”
The Jackie O’s Story
Owned by Ohio University alumnus Art Oestrike, Jackie O’s opened in Athens in 2007 and continues to expand its footprint and services.
Commitment to Ohio
Jackie O’s goal is to make a positive impact within the Athens community and the Greater Ohio community as a whole through outreach and support.
16 NCAA Division I Teams
Ohio Athletics
The Official Craft Beer of Ohio Athletics
As our official craft beer, Rufus is available in Ohio Athletics venues for fans 21 and over. “Being locally owned and a fan favorite, Jackie O’s is the perfect partner for officially licensed products. It also creates another way to enhance engagement with Ohio Athletics,” said Matt Molde, general manager of Ohio Sports Properties.
Attend a Game
Experience game day in Athens and support our incredible student athletes. Explore schedules for any of our 16 D1 athletics teams and buy game tickets or season tickets.
Bobcats Studio
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Don’t drink & drive
Enjoy Responsibly
Stay Safe Bobcats
Jackie O’s and Ohio University encourage fans to enjoy Rufus Ohio Golden Ale responsibly and safely. Don’t drink and drive. For adults 21 and over.
