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Mystery, Mayhem & Murder Beer Dinner

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It’s the spookiest time of the year when the sun sets a little earlier, the wind rustles the dying leaves, and there’s a definite chill in the air…

With Halloween fast approaching, the nights are getting a tad bit spookier and if you’re someone who likes to spend these eerie autumn evenings with spooky tales, you’ll definitely want to check out the Mystery, Murder, and Mayhem Beer Dinner at Mudlick Tap House.  Angie Hoschouer of Woodland Cemetery will tell the tales and Johnny Clift of Jackie O’s Brewery will share some ales  for a specially designed four-course beer dinner paired with some of Jackie O’s Brewery’s finest brews. Throughout the evening, you will be treated to tales of the residents of Dayton’s Woodland Cemetery and their untimely deaths, hauntings, and spooky happenings!

6:00-6:30 pm Welcome pint of Jackie O’s Mystic Mama and Social

1st Course: Sea Foam New England Hazy IPA paired with a house-made Yukon and chive gnocchi with rich tomato sauce

2nd Course: Perpetum Berliner Weiss paired with Jerk spiced short rib with passionfruit glaze and sesame seed

3rd Course: Who Cooks for You Hazy Pale Ale paired with lemongrass and pomegranate rice with chargrilled herb marinated chicken

4th Course: Dark Apparition Russian Imperial Stout paired with a cherry-chocolate stout cake with mirror glaze and a scoop of Madisano’s vanilla bean gelato

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 6:00 PM — 9:30 PM

MUDLICK TAP HOUSE

135 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402

Purchase your $60 ticket here.

5 Must Attend January Events For Beer Lovers

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 Cerevisaphile (Cer-a-vehs-a-file) 1.an aficionado of beers and ales, 2.a devotee to the decoction of barley infused with hops and fermented, 3.an imbiber of beer on the highest order, bordering on devotion, 4.one who pursues the very finest in malted beverages.

MostMetro.com knows that Dayton loves its beer so we keep the most comprehensive calendar of beer events in the Miami Valley, including weekly beer tastings, tap takeovers at local bars, beer dinners, festivals  and the release of new beers by many our our local breweries. You can always find the full list on beer events on our website, but to save you time we’ve curated this list of the best beer events for January.

Start making plans to attend these  don’t miss beer lovers events for this first month on 2019:

Warped Wing Brewing Company’s 5 Year Anniversary Bash

Hard believe it’s already been 5 years since we first opened the doors to Warped Wing – and that calls for a little celebration! We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, January 19th, starting at noon for our 5 Year Anniversary Beer Bash. We’ll be tapping various rare beers from our library throughout the day as well as releasing limited barrel aged bottles of our signature Anniversary brew, Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter. All bottles are $9.99/each (375ml) and will be available for purchase starting at noon. See you there!
Warped Wing Brewing Company
January 19, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Jungle Jim’s Barrel Aged Beer Fest

 

They’ve  gathered these incredible beers together so that you can taste, sample, and discover new favorites! Though some of the beers at the  show are actually unavailable to the public, many of these barrel-aged beers are available downstairs in their Beer Department on a continuous or seasonal basis! So, make sure to take notes and record your favorites so that you can find them in our store!

January 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm     $50

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The Highland Stag’s  Madtree Rocky Horror Beer Dinner

Break out the fishnets and wigs and “Let’s do the Time Warp again!” Join this outstanding beer dinner with Madtree Brewing in a fun, throwback Saturday night. 4 Beers, 4 courses, and a special cameo appearance by Tim Curry’s stunt double. Audience participation will be expected.

January 19th 7:30- 10:30pm

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Dayton Beer Company Beer Dinner at Dewberry 1850

Their First Beer Dinner of 2019 we will feature Dayton Beer Company! There are two beers that will be featured that you may not be able to get anywhere else.

January 24th 6-8pm, $45
Dewberry 1850 at the UD Marriott

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Dayton Brew HaHa

This is not your average night out! Enjoy rare brews from nearby states, craft beer you can’t find around here and your favorites from local breweries.

The festival celebrates the growth and maturity of the craft beer industry in the Midwest. Event organizers are producing a beer list that is representative of the breadth and depth of the renowned offerings from Ohio and our neighboring states. The event will feature breweries big and small, and will showcase both rare, hard to find beers and accessible beers for those just getting into craft beer appreciation. Dayton’s local breweries will be well-represented with offerings that highlight the growth of the industry in the Gem City.

January 26th 6-9pm, $42-$52
Montessori School of Dayton

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Dewberry 1850 Hosts Beer Dinner

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Dewberry 1850, the recently remodel restaurant inside the UD Marriott on Patterson, will host their 2nd beer dinner in collaboration with the Dayton Beer Company on Thursday, Oct 26th from 6-8pm.  Tickets are just $30 for this 4 course dinner.

Below is the menu:

 

Smoked Fritter/BEER PAIRING TBD

Smoked turkey, blue cheese fritters, blazed heirloom tomato chutney

 

Citrus Salmon Lardon/BEER PAIRING TBD

Pork studded salmon filet poached in lemon olive oil, roasted apples, shallot & parsnip hash

sweet tea reduction

 

Ribeye/BEER PAIRING TBD

5oz ribeye filet, butternut squash puree, barrel aged butter sauce

 

Pumpkin Pound Cake/BEER PAIRING TBD

Pumpkin pound cake with spiced farmers cheese, toasted pepitas, brown sugar

$30 per person

First 20 people to RSVP will be able to attend.

Please email d.duncan@concordhotels.com to Reserve your seat!

Can’t make this one?  Their third beer dinner will feature Warped Wing beers and is scheduled for Thursday, Nov 16th.

4 Course Campfire Inspired Beer Dinner At Lily’s

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On Thursday, October 12 Lily’s Bistro is hosting Rhinegeist Brewery for a special Fall Campout 4-course pairing meal, lead by “Camp Counselors” James Burton of Lily’s Bistro and Trevor Sutherland of Rhinegeist Brewery.

“Our Sous Chef James has worked in kitchens before with Trevor, who now represents Rhinegeist in the Dayton area,” Emily Mendenhall, owners of Lily’s Bistro said. “This Campout idea came about because we wanted to celebrate the late fall weather in a fun way, hopefully outdoors on the patio.”

The Fall Campout will take place on the back garden patio with a backup plan of hosting it in the “mess hall” (bar area) if fall weather doesn’t accommodate.

“We want it to be a whole evening thing,” Mendenhall said. “We’ll have the fire pit going out back with marshmallows to roast over the fire and Kyleen Downes playing some singalong songs. So stick around, tell ghost stories and enjoy jacket weather and the warmth of a fire!”

The Fall Campout’s menu includes…

Arrival
– Welcome cocktail with Rhinegeist Bubbles and “trail mix” of spicy seasoned mixed nuts and dry cured salami.

1st course – paired with Peach Dodo
– Oyster on the 1/2 shell topped with a pickled red onion and micro radish “salad” dressed with fresh lemon juice.

2nd course – paired with Franz Oktoberfest
– Bibb & radicchio salad with a roasted pumpkin/octoberfest apple cider vinaigrette topped with gorgonzola and pepitas

3rd course – paired with Truth IPA
– Braised pork belly on a bed of creamy butternut squash polenta, topped with a au jus sauce served with lightly butter sautéed lollipop kale.

4th course – paired with Penguin Blonde Stout
– Gingerbread spiced pound cake with a warm fig reduction and garnished with pecan brittle.

For those interested in attending the Fall Camp Out, the event costs $39 and takes place at Lily’s Bistro on Thursday, October 12 at 5:30pm. Tickets are available online.

Fifth Street Members Beer Dinner

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On Sunday, September 17th from 7-9pm Fifth Street Brewpub is hosting a very special member only dinner!

Inspired by the flavors of fresh hops, Little Miami Farms will be there to share insights into the world of local hop farming. Brewmaster Darren Link will share his secrets for incorporating the fresh-from-the-bine flowers in his brew. And, of course, there will be beer. Each ticket includes two pints of fresh-hopped FSB brew.  At least one person in a party must be an FSB member; all attendees must be 21 or older.

Not a member?  $125 will get you a lifetime membership and then you can attend!  Other membership perks include:

 

  • 50 cents off all draft beer.
  • A beer for a penny on your birthday with the option to purchase a $2 Happy Birthday glass.
  • $2 off daily food specials
  • Merchandise discounts

 

 

The Menu:

1st Course- spiced carrot soup with a Greek yogurt drizzle

2nd Course- caramelized beer-glazed chicken breast and pan-seared vegetables topped with toasted walnuts and served on a bed of mashed potatoes

Vegetarian Option- vegetable lasgna served with beer-glazed vegetables

3rd Course- JoJo’s Stout chocolate lava cake topped with a citrus beer sauce

 

Tickets are $35 per person, includes a three-course dinner, two FSB pints of brew (additional drinks can be purchased), and presentation.  Tickets are limited and MUST be purchased in advance. Stop in the brewpub to purchase your tickets

Note: Due to the pre-arranged menu, not all dietary restrictions will be able to be accomodated. If you have restrictions, please inquire when purchasing tickets

Amber Rose Announces Craft Beer Dinner

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Make plans now to head out to Old North Dayton for a four course craft beer dinner, which kicks off a year long celebration of Amber Rose’s 25th anniversary.   Originally built in 1910 by Sigmund Ksiezopolski, it ran as a general store and deli named Sig’s up until the 1980′s.  The family ran the general store downstairs and resided upstairs as their family quarters.  The National Guard stayed with the family during the Great Flood of 1913.  In 1989 Elinor Sluzas acquired the building with the intention of opening a restaurant.  Before the scheduled grand opening there was a horrific fire and a portion of the building had to be rebuilt.  The restaurant officially opened for business in 1990.  Elinor may have retired but her recipes have stayed the same.

On Thursday, February 26th at 6:30pm Amber Rose will host a tasting for beer and foodie fans in their upstairs dining room.   Owner Joe Castellano shared the pairing menu with us:

hofbrau_original_face_2___43715_origFirst Course
Bratwurst & Braised Cabbage Bruschetta
Beer Pairing: Hofbrau Original

 

beer-_557016_sm_774f0999a1bff5b64b5e7b1234c46eSecond Course
Brown Sugar Chipolte Salmon with grilled asparagus with citrus glace
Beer Pairing: Warped Wing Ermal’s Belgian Style Cream Ale

 

images-1Third Course
Tomato & Cheese sausage stuffed pork loin with orzo pilaf
Beer Pairing: Erdinger Dunkel
deschutes_bbpFourth Course
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
Beer Pairing: Deschutes Black Butte Porter

 

To reserve your seat for just $30 for call Amber Rose at 937.228-2511.  The restaurant is located at 1400 Valley Street, with plenty of free parking in their own well lighted parking lot.

Savona to host Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner

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Reservations are now being accepted for a unique dining event at Savona Restaurant and Wine Bar to be held on Thurs, March 24th starting at 6:30pm,  featuring beers from the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company from Chico, California.  Chef Trevor Sutherland has paired each beer with each of the 4 food courses.  Menu is as follows:

1st course: Kellerweis steamed mussels /brie cheese / crispy prosciutto
Served with: Kellerweis-one of the only American Hefeweizens made using the traditional Bavarian style of open fermentation.
2nd course: Braised pork belly/ hydro Bibb lettuce / horseradish pale ale vinaigrette
Served with: Pale Ale – “the flagship beer, the one that made Chico famous. It is a flawless beer that opens with bright, perky high notes of maltiness and orange blossom and segues into a delectable hoppiness.”– Elaine Louie, Premier Beer—A Guide to America’s Best Bottled Microbrews
3rd course: Grilled pork chop/ fried white cheddar polenta/braised greens/tarragon mustard sauce
Served with: Torpedo IPA-a big American IPA; bold, assertive, and full of flavor highlighting the complex citrus, pine, and herbal character of whole-cone American hops.
4th course: Gateau Saint-Honoré Nouvelle w/ chocolate/ cherries
Served with: Bigfoot Barleywine 2011-  robust malts take over and notes of brandied cherries, dates, cocoa, leaf tobacco, and caramel come to the fore.

Advacne reservations are required and can be made for  $55 per person by calling Savona at 610- 9835.  The restaurant is located at 79 S. Main Street in Centerville, just south of State Route 725. Don’t forget to tell them DaytonDining sent you!

East vs West Beer Dinner

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When you talk about an East Coast/ West Coast rivalry  coming to The Farifield Commons Mall, most people will be thinking about rap music.  But beer brewers are just as competitive about their products. Restaurateur Glen Brailey will host a dinner that brings the feud to his Beavercreek eatery on Tueday, March 15th at 7pm.  Guests will be able to sample and choose sides between New Hampshire’s Smutty Nose Brewing or California’s 21st Amendment Brewing.  Guests will need to make advance reservations by calling Spinoza at 937.426.7799.  Your ticket to the feud will run you $26.95  plus tax & gratuity.

Here’s the menu for the event:

WELCOME

Smuttynose Maibock (draft)

(Big Beer Series) Style: Maibock / Hellesbock ABV: 7.7%

Maibocks are a traditional Teutonic seasonal specialty. The Smuttynose version is brewed to be hugely malty and subtly finished with a variety of continental hops and an eye-pleasing russet brown color.  This particular keg has been cellered since May, 2009.  How will it taste?  We’ll see…

Paired with

Baked Wild Boar “Pockets” with Aged Gruyere and Tarragon Aioli

SALAD

21st Amendment Bitter American (can)

Style: American Pale Ale ABV: 4.7%

Like our founding fathers, arguing over a few pints of ale, this seasonal session ale provides the perfect forum to air all your grievances. This extra pale ale has lower alcohol but all the flavor and hop aroma you expect from a much bigger beer.

Paired with

Japanese Salad of Artisan Lettuce Mix, Wasabi Peas, and Ponzu Ginger Dressing

PIZZA FIRST COURSE

Smuttynose Finest Kind (draft)

Style: East Coast IPA ABV: 6.2%

The citrusy hop flavor coming from a mixture of Simcoe and Santiams is pleasantly balanced by a smooth bitterness from the Amarillo hops. The beer itself is light bodied and crisp with a golden color that will throw a slight haze.  At 65 IBU’s, this is definitely not a training-wheels IPA, but is meant for hop lovers looking to satisfy their craving in a way that’s not easy to find.

Paired with

Sopressata Pizza with crushed San Marzano Tomatoes, Mediterranean Sea Salt, Garlic-infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh “Fior di Latte” Mozzarella, Peppered Salami, and Fresh Basil on a thin crust

INTERMEZZO CHEESE COURSE

21st Amendment Monk’s Blood (draft)

Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale ABV: 8.3%

Paired with

French Morbier Cheese & Snofrisk Norwegian Mountain Semi-Hard Goat Cheese

PIZZA SECOND COURSE

21st Amendment IPA (draft)

Style: West Coast IPA ABV:

Deep golden color. Citrus and piney hop aromas. Assertive malt backbone supporting the overwhelming bitterness. Dry hopped in the fermenter with four types of hops giving an explosive hop aroma. With an IBU of 70, many refer to this IPA as Nectar of the Gods. Judge for yourself.

Paired with

Spanish Chicken Pizza with Spinoza’s Original Crust, Smoked Chicken, Chorizo Sausage, Sauteed Red Onions and Mozzarella on a base of Sundried Tomato Tapenade

DESSERT

Smuttynose Wheat Wine

Style: Wheat Wine ABV: 10.7%

A recently created American style, wheat wine, as its name implies, is a strong ale made with a substantial measure of malted wheat as well as barley. Close cousin to barley wines, wheat wines are typically strong, full bodied, deep gold to amber in color and feature a subtle soft tangy flavor derived from their wheat malt.

Paired with

Zeppoli  – “Italian Doughnuts” served warm with powdered sugar

Spinoza’s Craft Beer Dinner Showcases Pennsylvania Brewer

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Victory Brewing Company  was founded in 1996 and has quickly established itself as a brewhouse that has successfully produced a huge variety of  distinctly flavored beers. Not familiar with Victory?  Here’s your chance for a great introduction, on Tues, Sept 28th at 7pm as Spinoza’s  in the Fairfield Commons Mall hosts a beer dinner with representatives from the renowned Victory Brewing Company on hand to talk about craft brewing and the unique style of their beers.

This is a reservation-only event and will no doubt sell out quickly. Please call Spinoza’s at  937-426-7799 for reservations and information. Cost is only $26.95 per person plus tax & gratuity.  Bellow is the menu and beer pairings:

Welcome Beer:  Prima Pilsner (draft)  Style German Pilsner ABV: 5.3%

Heaps of hops give this pale lager a bracing, herbal bite over layers of soft and smooth malt flavor. This refreshing combination of tastes makes Prima a classy quencher in the tradition of the great pilsners of Europe.

Paired with Pizza “sushi” rolls with Citron Vodka Smoked Salmon, Cream cheese, and Mango Wasabi Coulis

APPETIZER:  Golden Monkey Ale Style: Tripel ABV: 9.5%

Strong and sensual, this golden, Belgian-style ale glows. The richness of German malts and Belgian yeast are tempered by a sparkling approach and overall light body. Abundant herbal, fruity notes make this one to savor.

Paired with San Marzano Creamy Tomato Soup with Fresh Baked Crostini

SALAD:  Hop Devil (draft)            Style: American IPA ABV: 6.7%

Menacingly delicious, with the powerful, aromatic punch of whole flower American hops backed up by rich, German malts. HopDevil Ale offers a roller coaster ride of flavor, coasting to a smooth finish that satisfies fully.

Paired with Toasted Curried Couscous and Chickpea Salad on a bed of hydroponic Bibb lettuce

INTERMEZZO TASTE:  Old Horizontal Style: Barleywine ABV: 11.0%

A luxurious, warming barleywine rich with aromatic hops and dark, candied fruit character that hides its epic strength masterfully.

Served with Danish Blue & authentic English Farmhouse Cheddar Cheese

ENTRÉE:  Hop Wallop Style: Double IPA ABV: 8.5%

We celebrate the pioneering spirit of old Horace ‘Hop’ Wallop and those who dare mighty adventurous things in this vivid, robust ale. As our annual homage to the hop harvest, expect loads of aromatic splendor and bitter beauty.

Paired with Fresh Ground Free Range Buffalo Stromboli with Ricotta Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato Pesto, Gruyere Cheese, Ripe California Olives and Hop Wallop-Roasted Corn Aioli

DESSERT:  Storm King (draft) Style: Russian Imperial Stout ABV: 9.1%

With a huge, Pacific Northwest hop aroma & character upfront, Storm King subsides into massive, roast malt complexity. Rich and substantial, it will warm your heart.

Paired with Duo of Dark Chocolate and Espresso Mousse served in a French Chocolate Cup