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Road Trip: Corn Maze Beer Fest, Columbus, IN

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The 6th Annual Corn Maze Beer Fest is a one-of-a-kind beer festival that will feature 80+ of the best breweries from around the country scattered inside an 11-acre corn maze. Find the breweries and receive unlimited beer samples all day long. Enjoy some live music and tasty food from local food trucks. This festival is in Columbus, Indiana, about a 2 hour drive from Dayton.

 

The event will welcome  breweries representing 30 states from all over the country, and even one brewer from Greece.

Guests will receive unlimited beer samples all day long and can enjoy live music and food from...
Guests will receive unlimited beer samples all day long and can enjoy live music and food from local food trucks.(Lauren Solomon/450 North Brewing)

According to 450 North Brewing, the Corn Maze Beer Fest is one of (if not the) largest beer festivals in the state of Indiana. This year’s festival theme is “fiesta,” and the event plans to feature local Hispanic dancers and a mariachi band.

Limited-edition beers made by 450 North Brewing for the event will include a Mexican lager, Mexican chocolate stout, and fruited sours made with a variety of popular Mexican fruits like prickly pear, dragon fruit, and papaya.

This year marks the event’s sixth anniversary. It will be held Oct. 7.

Guests will receive unlimited beer samples all day long and can enjoy live music and food from local food trucks.

Tickets are expected to sell out prior to the event and will not be available for purchase the day of. VIP tickets are already sold out. This event is rain or shine. All attendees must be over 21.

General Admission: $60
Gate Entrance at 11:00AM.
Maze Entry at 2:00PM.
GA includes a complimentary taster glass.

For more event details and to buy tickets, visit 450 North Brewing’s website 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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Ale-O-Ween Beer Festival to Haunt Dayton Again This Fall

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Promising no tricks and even more treats than last year, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association presents the second annual Ale-O-Ween festival at the Dayton Steam Plant on Saturday, October 20 from 6-9 p.m.

Building on the success of 2017’s inaugural Halloween-themed craft beer festival, forty Ohio craft breweries will be pouring samples of seasonal styles and popular favorites. Ale-O-Ween will also take advantage of the Steam Plant’s outdoor space this year, allowing for more attendees and 40 Ohio craft breweries.

There will be  live music by TEAM VOID and The AmpFibians, a costume contest, food trucks (Drunken Waffle, Twisted Taco, PA’s Pork, The Wicked ‘Wich of Dayton), a tarot card reader and the most amazing face painter you’ve ever seen! Ohio On Tap users in attendance will receive five bonus passport stamps redeemable for prizes.

Regular and early admission ticket holders will receive tickets for 20 four ounce sample pours and a commemorative tasting glass. Designated driver tickets are also available.

Early bird discount tickets are on sale for one day only, Monday, August 20, with general admission tickets available for $30 each and 5 pm early admission tickets available for $40 each.

Starting Tuesday, August 21, general admission tickets can be purchased in advance for $40 and early admission tickets for $50. All regular admission and early admission ticket holders will receive a souvenir glass and tasting tickets for 20 four-ounce samples.

New this year is the Ale-O-Ween Six-Pack: purchase five regular or early admission tickets, get one ticket of equal value free. Designated driver admission is also available for $15 and includes a food truck voucher. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.beerfesttickets.com/aleoween2018

Interested in volunteering?  Sign up here.

Ale-O-Ween is sponsored by Cavalier Distributing, Frantz Ward LLP, Lyft, Mosaic Employee Benefits, Ohio Beer Counsel, Prestige Glassware, The Steam Plant, and the participating Ohio craft breweries below:

16 Lots Brewing Company
Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
Carillon Brewing Company
Crooked Handle Brewing Co.
The Dayton Beer Company
Devil Wind Brewing
Elevator Brewing Company
Eudora Brewing Company
Fat Head’s Brewery
Fifth Street Brewpub
FigLeaf Brewing Company
Fretboard Brewing Company
Grainworks Brewing Company
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Hairless Hare Brewery
Heavier Than Air Brewing
HiHO Brewing Co.
Little Fish Brewing Company
Lock 27 Brewing
Lucky Star Brewery
MadTree Brewing Company
Maumee Bay Brewing Company
Mother Stewart’s Brewing
Municipal Brew Works
North High Brewing Company
Paradigm Shift Brewing
The Phoenix Brewing Company
Platform Beer Co.
Pretentious Barrel House
Rhinegeist
Roundhouse Depot Brewing Company
Royal Docks Brewing Co.
Sibling Revelry Brewing
Star City Brewing
Streetside Brewery
Urban Artifact
Warped Wing Brewing Company
Wild Ohio Brewing
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
Yellow Springs Brewery

 

Founded in 2007, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is a nonprofit guild that exists to promote and preserve Ohio’s unified craft brewing industry. We aspire to be recognized as the industry leader at both state and national levels for preserving the art of making high-quality, unique craft beer; to serve as the unified voice for craft brewers across the state; to advocate on behalf of the Ohio craft beer industry; to contribute to systemic, local community development by driving economic and job growth, while creating experiences that bring people together; and to serve as a beacon for local production and manufacturing through craft beer, resulting in diverse choices for consumers.

Valley Vineyards Beer & Wine Festival

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Valley Vineyards Winery and Brewery in Morrow, makers of quality Estate Wines and Craft Beer, will host their 48h Annual Wine and Beer Festival on Friday, June 1 from 5pm to 11pm and Saturday, June 2 from 11am to 11pm.

This two-day event will provide you with opportunities to enjoy Valley Vineyards estate wines & craft beers by the taste, glass or pint, as well as delightful dishes prepared by local restaurants, food trucks, and vendors.  Non-stop live music from local musicians, guided wine cellar tours by the winemaker & brewer, hot air balloon rides from Bella Balloons and for those inquiring minds a Libations Education tent with featured speaker Bruce Benedict of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Over the past several years Valley Vineyards has seen the continual expansion and refreshment of an old tradition. The Wine & Beer Festival of 2014 served over 5,000 guests and that number is expected to be closer to 15,000 for 2018.

Here’s the  schedule of events:

Friday, June 1
5:00 pm 2018 Wine & Beer Festival Opens
Cellar Tours all day, begin on the hour!
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm Libation Education Tent
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Live! Marsha Brady Band
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Bella Balloons begins tethered hot air balloon rides ($10/person)
11:00 pm Close of Festival
Saturday, June 2
11:00 am 2018 Wine & Beer Festival Opens
11:00 am to 3:00 pm Live! David Mulliken
1:00 pm Cellar Tours all day, begin on the hour
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Libation Education Tent
3:30 pm to 7:00 pm Live! Templin Rd
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Bella Balloons begins tethered hot air balloon rides ($10/person)
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Live! DV8
11:00 pm Close of Festival. See you next year!

$5 parking fee • No Overnight Parking

 

The festival coincides with the celebration of “Ohio Wine Month” in June, calling attention to the nationally and internationally recognized wines produced from Ohio-grown grapes.


In 2011, Valley Vineyards established Cellar Dweller Craft Beers.  Now known as Valley Vineyards Cellar Dweller, new and creative brews are added to the line-up seasonally and for special events. Their unique line of beers is enjoyed on site and can also be found around the Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus areas.

Founded in 1970 by the Schuchter Family in Morrow, Ohio, Valley Vineyards has been family-owned and operated for three generations. Valley Vineyards consistently produces over 20 Nationally & Internationally award winning wines from their estate-owned vineyards in southern Ohio.

New Halloween Beer Festival

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65d140ee-9642-4115-8b8b-89fa2925143aOhio’s craft brewers are concocting frighteningly flavorful beers and the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is launching a haunting event to celebrate them. The inaugural Dia de las Cervezas, a costumes-encouraged beer tasting, will take place on Saturday, October 29 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm at the significantly-spooky Top of the Market in Dayton. Thirty-plus Ohio craft breweries will sample brews old and new at an event that will also feature live music, food trucks, a costume contest and more.

Dia de las Cervezas is sponsored by Boelter Beverage, Brewers Professional Alliance, Cavalier Distributing, Cellar Dweller Craft Beers, Christian Moerlein Brewing Company, Crooked Handle Brewing Co., Fat Head’ s Brewery, FigLeaf Brewing Co., Frantz Ward, Hairless Hare Brewery, Lock 27 Brewing, Seventh Son Brewing, Warped Wing Brewing Company and Yellow Springs Brewery.

“The Dayton region’s craft beer boom and its embrace by residents has been exciting to witness,” said Mary MacDonald, Director of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. “We’re thrilled to debut a new craft beer event, Dia de las Cervezas, here and hope that our fun-loving consumers will play along and arrive in Halloween attire to sample our breweries’ hauntingly delicious craft beer.”

Schedule for Dia de las Cervezas
4:00 p.m. – VIP and Enthusiast Member early entry and beer sampling begins
4:00 – 9:00 p.m. – The Deli and food trucks open (Pa’s Pork and The Drunken Waffle)
5:00 p.m. – General Admission entry
5:00 – 9:00 – face painting, tarot card readings
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. – music by Team Void
6:45 – 8:45 p.m. – music by The AmpFibians
8:00 p.m. – costume contest
9:00 p.m. – Dia de las Cervezas ends…procession to Hauntfest on Fifth
Participating breweries include: Black Cloister Brewing Company (Toledo), The Brew Kettle (Strongsville), Carillon Brewing Company (Dayton), Cellar Dweller Craft Beers (Morrow), Christian Moerlein Brewing Company (Cincinnati), Crooked Handle Brewing Co. (Springboro), The Dayton Beer Company (Dayton), Eudora Brewing Company (Dayton), Fat Head’ s Brewery (Middleburg Heights), Fifth Street Brewpub (Dayton), Fifty West Brewing Co. (Cincinnati), FigLeaf Brewing Co. (Middletown), Four String Brewing Company (Columbus), Great Lakes Brewing Company (Cleveland), Hairless Hare Brewery (Vandalia), Homestead Beer Co. (Heath), Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery (Athens), Lineage Brewing (Columbus), Little Fish Brewing Company (Athens), Lock 27 Brewing (Centerville), Lucky Star Brewery (Miamisburg), MadTree Brewing (Cincinnati), North High Brewing (Columbus), The Phoenix Brewing Company (Mansfield), Pinups and Pints (Medway), Platform Beer Company (Cleveland), Seventh Son Brewing (Columbus), Thirsty Dog Brewing Company (Akron), Toxic Brew Company (Dayton), Urban Artifact (Cincinnati), Warped Wing Brewing Company (Dayton) and Yellow Springs Brewery (Yellow Springs). Beer list to follow closer to the event.

Dia de las Cervezas takes place on Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm at Top of the Market in Dayton (32 Webster Street, Dayton, OH 45402). General admission tickets are $40 in advance ($50 at the door) and include a souvenir glass with 40 tasting tickets. VIP tickets are $60 in advance ($75 at the door) and include the general admission benefits, early entry at 4:00 p.m. as well as access to a VIP members only section with food and beer. Designated Driver tickets are available for $20 each and includes a non-alcoholic beverage and a food voucher. The event is 21 and over with ID required for admission. Tickets are available online . Dia de las Cervezas is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Ohio Craft Brewers Association.

Founded in 2007, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is a nonprofit guild that exists to promote and preserve Ohio’s unified craft brewing industry. We aspire to be recognized as the industry leader at both state and national levels for preserving the art of making high-quality, unique craft beer; to serve as the unified voice for craft brewers across the state; to advocate on behalf of the Ohio Craft beer industry; to contribute to systemic, local community development by driving economic and job growth, while creating experiences that bring people together; and to serve as a beacon for local production and manufacturing through craft beer, resulting in diverse choices for consumers.

5th Annual Big Beers & Barley Wines Festival – Ticket Contest

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Beer-fest-logoSome beer festival are all about the masses, offering hundreds of beers, where theirs something for everyone.  But for Big Beers & Barley Wines,  the focus is more narrow.  From it’s inception in 2009, when  Mike & Donna Schwartz, owners of Belmont Party Supply, teamed up with Resident Home Association who support individuals with developmental disabilities,  to host a small boutique quality beer fundraiser.    Showcasing about 100 beers, attendance that first year was about 300 guests.  Now five years later the event has grown quite a reputation for showcasing premium and rare craft beers. Last year there were about 500 in attendance, and with the increased interest in craft beers, there’s no doubt that this event will probably have increased attendance this year.  Organizers have acknowledged the desire to keep this event intimate and will probably cap ticket sales at about 700.

This years event, scheduled for Sat, Oct 11th from 4-8pm, will continue that tradition of extraordinary beers inside the Roundhouse at 10911beerfest205Montgomery County Fairgrounds.  For your $35 admission you’ll get a tasting glass and 20 samples of unique and rare craft beers. All proceeds from this event go to Resident Home Association. Non-drinker/DD tickets are $10.00 and are available at the door day of event.
One of the unique aspects to this festival is the special tappings that happen throughout the event, usually by beer reps who are more than willing to share the history of the brews as they pour.

You can pick up tickets at your favorite beer stop including: Belmont Party Supply, BrewTensils, 5th Street Wine & Deli, Bee Gee’s Market, Boston’s Bistro, Chappy’s Tap Room, Harrigan’s Tavern, King’s Table, Lucky’s Taproom & Eatery, Pour Haus, South Park Tavern, Thai 9 and Trolley Stop or purchase tickets online.

DMM TICKET CONTEST:

We’ve got a pair of tickets to share with one lucky beer fan.  To be entered in our random drawing, fill out the form below and convince us below why you should win these tickets.  Share this story on your facebook page to double your chances to win!

Congrats to our winner Marshall Weil from Tipp City!