
According to Wikipedia A funicular is a type of cable railway system that connects points along a railway track laid on a steep slope. The system is characterized by two counterbalanced carriages (also called cars or trains) permanently attached to opposite ends of a haulage cable, which is looped over a pulley at the upper end of the track.
The result of such a configuration is that the two carriages move synchronously: as one ascends, the other descends at an equal speed. This feature distinguishes funiculars from inclined elevators, which have a single car that is hauled uphill.
The result of such a configuration is that the two carriages move synchronously: as one ascends, the other descends at an equal speed. This feature distinguishes funiculars from inclined elevators, which have a single car that is hauled uphill.
Funicular day started back in 2004 when Yancy Cottrill and his buddies were drinking beer and watching funiculars on a hillside in Kiev, Ukraine. They determined it was the most awesome day ever and turned it into a holiday! We have celebrated the holiday by tapping a bunch of great beers and featuring funiculars for the day since we opened in 2010!
Here’s what’s on tap for FUNICULAR DAY:

Alesmith Speedway Stout – This special addition of Alesmith’s signature coffee stout has a milky sweetness with Madagascar vanilla beans, Ceylon Alba cinnamon, and notes of chocolate. ABV 12%
Branch and Bone Seasonal Friend – Blackberry/Peach Cobbler inspired beer brewed with blackberry and peach purée, graham cracker, vanilla, and cinnamon. ABV 5%
Grainworks Brewer’s Breakfast – Limited Release! Grainworks uses a Guatemala/Sumatra coffee blend to perfectly complement this bold Imperial Oatmeal Stout. As it warms, the added cocoa comes through to fold in a subtle, pleasant sweetness. ABV 8%
Masthead Flat Earth – Masthead threw brewing science to the curb and added an unbelievable amount of hops at every step of the process, including a double dry hop with Pacific Sunrise. ABV 8%
Start getting your funicular diorama ready for Monday! Every guest that brings in a diorama gets a free 10” pizza. If you are looking for some inspiration, check out some of their previous years funiculars!
Archer’s Tavern
9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, Centerville
937-401-1015
Funicular Day fun starts at 5pm