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Ten Must Attend August Events For Beer Lovers!

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Are you a beer lover?  August looks to be an excellent month to attend a variety of beer tastings.  Some of theses will sell out in advance and most do cost more at the door, so you’ll want to think about purchasing tickets in advance. This doesn’t include weekly tastings at Arrow Wine, Whole Foods, Ollie’s and so many more of our favorite drinking spots, check our MostMetro Calendar for those!

Some other tips (learned from experience) include:

  • Wear comfortable shoes – You’ll be on your feet most of the time, seating is rare at these events,  and it’s not out of the realm that you’ll get stepped on and spilled on, so be prepared.
  • Have Pockets or a Cross Body Bag –  You’ll want somewhere to hold your keys, phone and to put all the swag you’re likely to get from brewers!
  • Water –   It’s your friend- drink lots of it, between brews!
  • Snacks – If you’re not sure, pack a protein bar or two or string some pretzels around your neck.
  • Hat, Shades & Sunscreen – a must for those outdoor events;
  • A camera- taking pictures of the labels of your new favorites is an easy way to remember they for purchase later.
  • untappd– think of it like Facebook for beer

 

Monthly Beer Tasting

The Trolley Stop
August 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$20 – arrive early, this sells out!

The first Wednesday of each month, Belmont Party Supply hosts a 9-10 beer tasting with a variety of styles and some light snacks.

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Bluegrass & Brew Festival

August 4 @ 4:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Free to attend, beer & food for sale

Bring the family and enjoy the summer evening with four bluegrass bands, eight food trucks, family-friendly activities and a beer garden flowing with your favorite brews/

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Craft Beer Walk in Downtown Middletown

The Windamere
August 5 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Update:  this event has been cancelled due to issues with Liquor License.  Look for it to be rescheduled in the fall!

 

 

Arts and Drafts

We Care Arts
August 5 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
free to attend, food and drink for sale

We Care Arts will host Arts and Drafts, a community festival that features an art auction comprised of pieces created by tattoo artists, live music, great food, craft beers, craft root beer, and on site tattooing.

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Great American Beer Tasting

Fifth Third Center
August 12 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
$30

Join us for the Tenth Annual Great American Beer Tasting!  Tickets are $30 in advance and include 20, 4oz samples, a custom pint glass, and a raffle ticket for awesome Heidelberg and Dragons merchandise.

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Tomfoolery Outdoors Dayton Beer Miler

The Dayton Beer Company
August 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
$40 July 31 through event on August 19

Kick off Dayton Beer Week in style at Dayton Beer Company for 3rd Annual Tomfoolery Dayton Beer Miler. The course, which you’ll complete four times, is approximately 1/4 of a mile. On each loop, you’ll be offered a Dayton Beer Company Beer.

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Buckeye Beer Bash

Jungle Jim’s

August 19 @ 7-11pm

No pretension here- host great Ohio Beers!  We’er celebrating the bucket state with a night full of some the best Ohio breweries we could wrangle, all under one roof.  …Find out more »

 

 

Dayton Craft Beer Rally

Old Yellow Cab
August 20 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

“Born out of the BEER! event, we’re making entry free and extending invitations to all areas brewers even if they’re…

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Sierra Nevada Beer Tasting

The Caroline
August 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Stacy from Heidelberg will lead us through a tasting of 6 beers and light appetizers.

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Alefest

Dayton Convention Center
August 26 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

AleFest Dayton is the longest-running craft beer festival in Ohio, celebrating its 19th year in 2017, in the heart of…

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Beery Christmas In July Tasting

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On Monday, July 24th Santa will be making a special appearance at Whole Foods and bringing some of the best holiday beers with him.  In this 2nd year event at the Washington Township grocery store, guests will enjoy 5 holiday beers, paired with 5 treats as they drink around the store.  This tasting takes place from 5-7pm and tickets are just $10 and you can pay upon arrival.  Live holiday tunes will help set the mood and you are encouraged to wear your favorite accessories! See the pairing list for Monday night’s event in the graphic on the right.

And while drinkers for this event must be 21 or over, little ones are welcome to tag along and a word or two from Santa may even help them behave to stay on his list of good boys and girls!
And bring your camera, you might even catch a great photo to use for your holiday cards!

 

Proceeds from this event  benefit Planned2Give (P2G), a local nonprofit organization that produces events to help local charities.  Formed in 2015, they’ve planned and executed fundraisers for Boys & Girls Club of Dayton,  Wright Dunbar Inc, SICSA, Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio, BOGG Ministries, House of Bread, Dayton LGBT Center and The Rubi Girls.

 

 

This July event is a mini-preview of Beerry Christmas Dayton, which takes place on Sat, November 4th from 4-7pm in the lobby of the Kettering Tower. In it’s 3rd year, this evening features a couple dozen holiday beers, winter ales and other seasonal brews, each paired with a tasty treat. From Belgians and Barleywines to Stouts and Sours, these beers are rich, robust and full of complex flavors.

Tickets for the November event will be on sale for just $20 at the event at Whole Foods or online. After Monday tickets will be $25 and the week of the event they increase to $30.

The Holy Grail of Beer Fests

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The end of July brings the annual Belgian Ale and Food Festival. Arguably the most underrated beer fest in the Miami Valley, this event brings a treasure trove of Belgian and Belgian-inspired beers to the majestic and historic Miami Valley Golf Club on July 29th from 4-7 pm.

 

The affair is intimate in scale but features a staggering 21 different beers, including Trappist ales from La Trappe and Spencer (the only U.S.-based Trappist brewery), Belgian mainstays like Rodenbach, Duvel, and Boon, and New World interpretations from Unibroue, Ommegang, and Dogfish Head. The Miami Valley shows off its Belgian-style chops, too, with beers from Fifth Street Brew Pub, Toxic Brew, Mother Stewart’s, Woodburn, and more.

 

The club’s Art Deco-style ballroom provides an ornate backdrop for the tasting, which maxes out at 200 people. The Belgian food menu, selected to pair with the beers, adds to the elegance of the room and the ales. The food is included with the ticket price and, like the beer menu, provides a sampling of the best of Belgium. Nibble on cheese and sausages, or go for something heftier like the Gratin of Brussel Sprouts, the Flemish Ragout of Rabbit, or the Belgian standard, Steamed Mussels. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Liege Waffles—pearl sugar waffle bars with fruits, flavored whipped cream, and syrup.

For the last six years, the event has raised funds for the Salem Avenue Peace Corridor, a community group dedicated to the redevelopment of the neighborhoods along Salem Avenue. The groups’ efforts have helped stabilize the area, in part through the money raised by this event. Organizer Jule Rastikis explains that, “The whole corridor is maturing–it keeps evolving.” As a result, Rastikis’ group is able to be more targeted in their efforts, this time focusing on branding of the neighborhoods. “One of the things that the event helps is that the Peace Corridor is doing a Gateway sign. It’s going to be at the corner of Salem and Riverview.” (You can see a rendering of the sign, and get tickets to the event, at www.baffdayton.com.)

 

A portion of ticket sales also help kickstart the Gem City Market, a food co-op grocery store planned for Dayton’s west side. The Gem City Market seeks to end the food desert on that side of the river and will function much like other cooperatively owned stores. It will be open to the public, but members will receive discounts. Think REI or Fifth Street Brew Pub, but with apples and oranges, not backpacks and pints—although if Rastikis has his way, a brewery won’t be far behind. “The Northwest Dayton market is an untapped resource,” he explains “There are 22,000 people in the area, so we’re trying to let beer people know–distributors, brewers, that, look, it would be pretty smart to get involved here.”

 

You can get involved by purchasing tickets at www.baffdayton.com. Tickets are $50 each ($40 for designated drivers who are eating but not drinking) Attendees can also purchase raffle tickets to win the Holy Grail of Trappist Beer—a basket stuffed Trappist beers and glassware, including the coveted Westvleteren 12.

Miami Valley Medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship

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Breweries from Vermont to Vietnam sent in more than 6,000 beers representing over 100 different styles for the 2017 U.S. Open Beer Championship, which announced winners today.
“We’re also excited that one of newest breweries in the U.S. and one of the oldest breweries in the world took home  medals,” said Dow Scoggins, director of the U.S. Open Beer Championship. “Cincinnati’s Brink Brewing, which opened in February, won a bronze medal in the golden ale and a gold for its cream stout. The oldest brewery in the world, Weihenstephan, founded in 1040 out of Freising, Germany, won a gold for its Hefeweissbier.”
The competition includes professional breweries and award-winning home-brewers, with judges from England, Canada and the United States.
The complete winner’s list can be found at U.S. Open Winners List.
Our local winner included two in the Wood/Barrel-Aged Scotch Ale Category:
Fifth Street Brewpub, Gold Medal 
Dayton’s Coop brewery, which unfortunately were posted as  listed as “5th Street Brewing” in the results won for their  Barrel Aged Scottish Reign.
This Vandalia brewery’s Kings Reserve made the cut.
“Mike and I couldn’t be happier to see the Dayton breweries doing so well in the competitions this year and to be a part of that. Big thanks to all the Dayton craft beer drinkers that support the local breweries. Drink Local Drink Dayton Craft Beer. Cheers from the Hare,” says Hairless Hare owner Matt Harris
Other medals went to:
FigLeaf Brewing Company, Silver Medal- Brown Porter category
This rookie brewery in Middletown medaled with Ponderous.
Crooked Handle Brewing Co., Bronze Medal, Peanut Butter/Nuts Beer
This suburban brewery’s much talked about Roadside Peanut Butter Porter  brought home a bronze.

Dive Bar Thursday – Patterson Pub

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Dive Bar Thursday Patterson Pub

Welcome to the Patterson Pub!

When I moved to the Dayton area in the late 1990’s, one of the first places I frequented for an adult beverage was Taggart’s Pub. It was close to my apartment and had a friendly atmosphere with inexpensive beer. Perfect for someone in a new city just out of school! As a bonus it was also a Browns bar, adding that little touch of home. Every Sunday, I would head over with other masochistic fans of Cleveland football and watch our team struggle, enjoying complimentary food far more than the football games. We were happy the team had returned to Cleveland, but it was painful to watch. In 2014, the owner of Taggart’s Pub announced he was going to move to a larger venue. Unfortunately for Dayton, that new space never materialized. Even as they were leaving their seventeen-year home, they announced there was going to be a new owner taking over the space. After an incredibly short closure, the Patterson Pub opened up and has been going strong ever since.

If you have not been to Patterson Pub (970 Patterson Rd Dayton, OH 45419) in a while, you need to come and visit. Other than the ownership, little has changed in this Belmont area staple. There are two main areas to the pub: the spacious front room and the much more intimate back bar. The front room holds three large televisions and all the dart boards you could want. Six steel tip and three plastic tip board are there for the throwing, with multiple dart leagues through the week and the occasional tournament. The back bar is just that. It is the place where the magic happens. There is plenty of room to belly up and watch television or play some digital golf while enjoying a beer or cocktail. They have held on to their Irish roots as a pub. Their reverence for a good Irish whiskey and all things green, white, and orange still shines. Along with the orange of the Irish flag, they are still proudly (or, after last season, not as proudly) displaying the orange and brown of the Cleveland Browns. Whiskey and football are two of their great loves. Yes, they still are a Browns bar and show their games on Sundays in the main room. Other games are shown in the back bar area, for reasons that will become clear.

Dive Bar Thursday beer and liquor

So much to offer a thirsty patron.

They offer beers for every palate, from $5 Miller High Life pitchers (when they have it on tap) to a nitro tap to infuse extra smoothness into a beer. While some craft options, like Rhinegheist’s Truth, are always on tap, they bring in a variety of other selections that rotate through the seasons. If that is not enough, there are bottles and cans that expand on the tap offering. They even have a variety of specials through the week, including happy hour pricing from 3 to 7 PM daily. That pricing includes cocktails as well. And yes, they do have a cocktail menu to order from. As with the beers, it changes with the seasons but always has at least one Irish whiskey cocktail on the menu. Their liquor selection is continuing to grow, with plans to add some local Belle of Dayton gin and expand their selection of whiskeys. They do offer the normal bar foods like pizza, nachos, pretzels, and pepperoni and cheese breadsticks known as Bosco sticks. You can bring your own food as well, and their neighbors at Corleone’s Pizza are willing to deliver right to the bar.

How friendly is this bar? Very. They are friendly to the service industry, with Monday night being their Service Industry Night. On a slow night for most bars, they offer special pricing for all of the other hard-working bartenders in the Dayton area. They are also still very friendly to Browns fans. They have continued the tradition of the Browns Club for the diehards that have suffered through over two dozen quarterbacks and one minor logo change.

Patterson Pub Cocktail Specials

Cocktail and beer specials! Just waiting to be enjoyed…

The games are shown on the televisions in the main room along with food, cooked by one of the patrons, for members of the club. For a small fee, you get a t-shirt, a lanyard with an ID card, a magnet with the schedule, and a host of other specials and benefits. If you have a group of fans that want a table for the season, there is a way to buy that as well. Not only that, but any patron who comes in for those Sundays can imbibe a special house made Bloody Mary. Not just the Browns fan. The spacious front room is also available for other events as well, with a small deposit.

Many of the traditions that made Taggart’s Pub a beloved staple in the community have been carried over to the Patterson Pub. The staff is as friendly as I remember and the atmosphere is just as comfortable. They are making their own inroads into the community, embracing their neighborhood and offering a friendly barstool and pint to anyone who stops there.

The Patterson Pub, located at 970 Patterson Rd Dayton, OH 45419, is open 3 PM to 2:30 AM daily. You can call them at (937) 296-9476 and follow them on their Facebook page for more information about events and specials at the pub!

A Meister Class in Bitter – Jagermeister Goes Beyond The Bomb

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Once a travelling stage, now a travelling school.

Bitter is back.

The craft beer scene has been embracing this flavor profile for years. The India Pale Ale (IPA) has been a staple of the craft beer movement for a decade; a look at Zymurgy’s yearly list of the top beers in the country shows that IPAs and Double IPAs rule the roost. The cocktail movement has been heading in the same direction. Starting with an appreciation for the wide range of vermouth currently available, bartenders have been exploring the drinkable bitters that Europe has loved for years. Most of these bitters come from Italy, and they are sipped at a meal. Sometimes before the meal (aperitif) to prepare the stomach, sometimes after a meal (digestif) to help with digestion. There are a few other well-known examples that come from other countries, like Hungary, the Czech Republic, and France. There is one very popular example of a digestif that Americans have embraced for decades. Jägermeister, currently the eighth-best selling spirit in the world, has been a frosty staple in bars since it was brought over by Sydney Frank in the 1970’s. If you thought 2016 was a big year for the brand (it was), this year is looking to be even bigger.

Jägermeister knows the quality of its product. Willy Shine, their energetic and charismatic Brand Meister, has been touring the country to reintroduce this spirit to the bar community as well as those that support it. The vehicle he is using is indicative of the direction of the brand. The trailer in which we were given a history lesson about amari is a converted mobile stage. Instead of showing up for the biggest music festivals, it is now showing up full of information and creative ways to utilize this versatile liquor. Which is the direction Jägermeister is heading; it wants to emphasize the multiple ways bartenders can use it, and patrons can enjoy it. It is not going to abandon its party past. In fact, the “Kühl as Ice” slogan it will be using this year (as well as their more prominent “Be The Meister” line) will be emphasizing serving it ice cold. -18 ˚C, to be exact.

The other piece of that flexibility in the spirit is how complex it can be in a cocktail. After walking our group through the history of herbs, spices, and floral elements steeped in spirits, Willy treated us to an array of various herbal liquors and liqueurs. Starting with a relatively light dry vermouth, the group was introduced to the various flavor profiles of vermouths and bitters. Every one of them was rich with the flavor extracted from the herbs macerated in the strong spirit. Jägermeister was, of course, the last liquor served. As you would expect, it does not fall into a traditional category but is part of a much smaller group: kräuterlikör. These liquors are traditionally German and date back to the 1100’s. They have a higher sugar content than traditional amari but are still packed with the same herbal, bitter qualities as their Italian cousins.

Getting ready to do some tasting…

Most people do not enjoy Jägermeister at room temperature, the way it is imbibed in Germany. It goes from a sweeter, slightly thicker liquid to one that flows easily and is filled with flavor. While most people associate a strong licorice flavor with the liqueur, at room temperature orange, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and many other flavors start to emerge. At lower temperatures, subtle flavors disappear. As the temperature of the liquid rises, subtle flavors are released. This is why brandy snifters and red wine glasses have their unique shape, and more flavorful beers should not be served ice cold.

Being in almost constant contact with the liquor, Willie has done some experimentation with it as well as witness what other bartenders have done. He has seen variations of martinis and other classics, including his favorite, and Old Fashioned.

Jäger Old Fashioned

1.5 oz. rye whiskey
1.5 oz. Jägermeister
.25 oz. maple syrup
2-3 dashes bitters (Willie recommended Pimento Bitters, but your favorite bitters will do)

Glass: Rocks
Ice: Cubes
Garnish: Orange Zest

Pour all of the ingredients over the ice in a glass and stir well, for 20-30 seconds. Twist the orange peel over the cocktail, then drop it into the drink.

A delightful finish, served at negative eighteen degrees.

With the spices that are naturally in the spirit, tiki drinks are a natural fit. Substitute Jägermeister in your next piña colada for a tasty treat. The spices also go well in cola, almost turning it into root beer. Actually, there is a recipe for that…

Root Meister

1 oz. Jägermeister
1 oz. Averna liqueur
1 oz. amaretto
4-6 oz. cola

Glass: Tall
Ice: Cubes
Garnish: None

Pour the Jägermeister, Averna, and amaretto into a mixing glass over ice. Stir for 20-30 seconds, then strain over fresh ice. Top with the cola, then stir gently once or twice and serve.

Walking out of the converted trailer would give anyone who went in a different perspective on what can be done with this amazing liqueur. If it has been a while since you have added some Jägermeister to your night, now is a good time to rectify that. Willy Shine has suggested it is an excellent pairing with one of those popular IPAs you have been enjoying. The two create a match made in bitter flavor heaven. Prost!

Jungle Jim’s Beer Fest Returns June 16 & 17

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One of the largest and longest-running Beer Festivals in Cincinnati: Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Fest returns June 16 and 17 to  The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s, located at 5440 Dixie Highway in Fairfield, OH.

There will be over 400 beers from more than 100 different breweries. You will have the chance to try imported and local beers, along with craft brews and hard cider. Plus, both nights of the Festival will be kicked off by tapping a firkin (a keg of beer that’s been fermented inside of the barrel it’s fermented in)..Check out this year’s full line up on the Untappd menu HERE!Brew Crew Beers set our International Craft Beer Festival apart from the rest: brewery exclusives, rarities and obscurities, and highly-rated favorites will all be represented throughout the Festival, available exclusively to members of the Jungle Jim’s Brew Crew. If you’re not already a member, click here to sign up for the Brew Crew and then pick up your wristband the night of the show.

Every ticket comes complete with a complimentary picnic-style meal. When you go through the food line, you’ll receive a BBQ beef sandwich, potato chips, coleslaw or potato salad, and a bottle of water.

One of Jungle Jim’s cigar experts will be selling a selection of world-class cigars from Jungle Jim’s Humidor. You’re encouraged to take your smoke and your beer sample out onto the terrace to enjoy the classic pairing.

They  be selling International Craft Beer Festival t-shirts at our Souvenirs Table, and there will also be a table full of all the beer paraphernalia that you can possible imagine! All proceeds from the sales at the Charity Table will be donated to charity, which is the perfect excuse to pick up as many bottle openers as your heart desires.

7:00pm – 10:30pm (Pouring starts at 7:30pm)
Friday: Early Admission* $55         Drinking Ticket $45
Saturday: Early Admission* $55    Drinking Ticket $45
Non-Drinker: $20*early access to the show (6:30pm) and you will receive a special Early Admission glass

Ticket prices go up $5 on June 1st.

 

Grand Opening of DogBeery Brewing Taproom

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In 2014 Tony Meyer and Chris Fede opened the DogBerry Brewing company in West Chester. The two had met while working at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and became beer buddies, often venturing out to try different beer styles and then began brewing beer together.  What started as a hobby turning into DogBerry Brewing, the name derived from  names of the streets they lived on—Dog Leg Court and Twinberry Court.

The brewery was a big success, which Meyer credits to the expanding craft beer industry, the demographics in West Chester, and the lack of craft breweries in the area.  Such a success that the partners decided it was time to grow, so they’ve moved 4 miles down the road and the new taproom at 9964 Crescent Park Drive, will open today at 4pm.

DB2 is bigger- almost twice the size, they’ve doubled their taps from 10 to 20 and upgraded their equipment to become a 10-barrel brewhouse. You can check out DogBerry Brewing’s all NEW taproom, enjoy their fabulous craft beers and of course some delicious grub from the BrewCity Sausage “Brat Mobile”.

 

Dayton Breweries Bring Home 17 Medals from Ky Craft Beer Competition

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The awards have been announced for the 4th annual Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fest that takes place in Kentucky this weekend.  This professional craft beer competition held at the Lexington Convention Center featuring beers from around the globe of all styles judged by a panel of industry veterans. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal were awarded as well as an overall champion who will take home the Alltech Commonwealth Cup.  Winners were chosen by an expert panel of judges based on blind judging of appearance, aroma, flavor, body, style and quality.

Dayton breweries brought home 17 total medals.  Congrats to our local breweries for bringing home the following:

2017 Gold Medal Winners:

Hairless Hare Brewing CO – Cold War Russian Stout

2017 Silver Medal Winners:

Crooked Handle: Boro Blonde
Crooked Handle Brewing Co: Short Fuze
Dayton Beer Co: Broken Trolley Blonde
Dayton Beer Co: GCS Lager
Dayton Beer Co: Batch 300
Hareless Hare: Kings Reserve

2017 Bronze Medal Winners:

Crooked Handle : Wee Bit O Trouble
Crooked Handle : The Farm
Crooked Handle : Roadside Peanut Butter Porter
Dayton Beer Co: Brown Street Barrel Aged
Dayton Beer Co: Brown Street Ale
Dayton Beer Co: Midnight Dream
Dayton Beer Co: Batch 100
Hairless Hare Brewery: Barrel Aged Barely Wine

 

In 2016 Dayton Beer Company’s  – Oregon Alley IPA brought home a Gold Medal and in 2015 it was named the overall winner.  2017 is indeed the best year overall for Dayton breweries at this industry respected competition.  So now it’s up to you to head out and try these award winning brews.

New Brewery Coming To Xenia

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Devil Wind Brewing is a venture between four friends and their dream to produce world-class beer. Their plan is to brew the most outstanding local beer in Xenia, reaching out to the growing craft beer community and bring them to Greene County.

The Brewery, which will be located at 130 South Detroit Street in Xenia, hopes to help make Xenia a destination point.  As Xenia undergoes a renewal of their  town center, Devil Wind Brewing is ready to be part of this exciting trend in community involvement and growth.

The Four Partners:

Dave Hatfield has lived his entire life in the Dayton area, graduating from Beavercreek High School in 1986 and Wright State University in 1998 with a B.S. in Management Information Systems.   He has worked since he was thirteen years old and has always enjoyed interacting with others. Currently he is employed at EVAD Technologies, providing management information systems support to a variety of clients all over the Dayton and Cincinnati Area. His work at EVAD has given him the opportunity to meet people in many different professions. He also has extensive experience in construction and has remodeled over 25 homes and built one from the ground up.   His passion for craft beer began way before it was popular, touring craft breweries all over the country for over 20 years. Dave enjoys hiking and cycling on the area bike trails, and knows the appeal of having local breweries accessible by bike. He has watched with great pride as the craft brewery scene exploded in Dayton helping to build local support through various media outlets including creating the “What’s Brewing Dayton?” website and radio show. Through the generosity of local brewers, Dave has gotten a lot of insight into how successful craft breweries run and looks forward to realizing his dream of owning and operating one.  Dave is a self proclaimed Hop Head- the bigger the better!

 

Perry Wyatt is Texas-born and has lived in Greene County since 1971. He lived in Beavercreek when it was a tiny town and watched the Xenia tornado from the roof of his parent’s home. Perry graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1984 and had several work experiences that shaped his interest in owning a business and brewing beer: chef’s assistant at the Paragon Supper Club; construction worker; laborer at Larrick’s in Dayton; musician in several bands in the area; assembler at Systems Research Labs in Beavercreek. He attended Wright State University and finished a B.S. in Management Information Systems which led to working over 20 years at Wright Patterson AFB. An avid hiker and rider of the Greene County bike trails, the original Miami Trail Brewery shaped Perry’s interest in craft beer and he hasn’t stopped dreaming of bringing craft beer brewing back to Xenia. Perry and his business partner investigate breweries everywhere they go and have helped build other breweries in downtown Dayton. As a result, all of Perry’s interests and experiences have created the opportunity to combine passion and work in brewing craft beer and owning a successful, local brewery. Perry’s favorite beers are big German lagers.

 

Michael Van Kirk is a native of Bellbrook, Ohio and graduated from Bellbrook High School in 2010. After graduating, he attended Wright State University and pursued a degree in Music Performance. While at WSU, Michael held several leadership positions within the music department and helped coordinate the WSU Wind Symphony’s tour to Carnegie Hall. Michael has consistently held positions working in the service industry throughout his adult life and that has played a large role in his interest in the growing craft beer industry. With 3 years of brewing experience, Michael has a diverse set of skills and knowledge about the technical aspects of brewing beer. Michael is confident that his talents combined with those of his business partners can deliver a quality, locally-owned product to the Xenia community. Michael is a fan or sours and looks forward to brewing them.

 

Doug Lane is a craft beer lover who is passionate about the history, and the ever-changing world of beer. Doug grew up in West Carrollton, where he graduated high school in 2010. After high school, he attended Wright State University, where he received a degree in Music Education (2014). While in college, Doug found an interest in homebrewing through his friend, Michael. This interest helped him receive a job in the beer industry. He worked in the taproom at the Dayton Beer Company, and also gained experience in the brewery as a cellarman. He also aided in cleaning and filling kegs, milling grains, and beer/wort transfer.In his four years at school, Doug learned the true value of dedication to a craft. Through constant practice, and unwavering dedication, he strove to be the absolute best he could be at his art. Doug plans to take this same type of passion for beer, and push himself to create the finest examples of commercial-style beers, while also aiming to push the limits of craft beer. Doug is a hops fan, a true lover of IPA’s.

 

Devil Wind recently recorded an episode of the Gem City Podcast.

The four partners began developing this brewery concept over a year ago and originally had  a Huber Heights location in mind.  But things didn’t work out there. Dave Hatfield and his wife were on a bike ride when they rode past the Xenia location on the bike path and thought, there should be a brewery there.  And come this fall there will be!

While it may take them up to 6 months to get their licenses, they have already got their equipment on order.  While looking at used equipment, they ended up deciding to go all new and will set up a 5 barrel brewing system.  Finding it from an Ohio company was important to the foursome and Systech Stainless Works in Canton had just what they needed.

Devil Wind Brewing will support local businesses whenever possible, choosing to use Montgomery Insurance and Investments for all insurance purposes, Narrow Path Plumbing for drain work, as well as local farms for our hops and grains. The guys couldn’t say enough about helpful the city of Xenia and folks at Greene County have been in the launching of their business.

Devil Wind is committed to giving back to the great community of Xenia.  Because of its close proximity to the Schneider House of Hope, DW Brewing will have fundraising nights to provide aide to the families who are housed there. Devil Wind will also participate in the Purple Passion 5K by releasing a special beer for the race, as well as having members of the brewery’s team participate in the race. The brewery also hopes to reach out to the local home brewing community by having brew-outs and home brewing competitions throughout the year. Devil Wind will also utilize the close proximity to Xenia Station on the Bike Trail by working with a local bicycle shop to promote the use of the trail during the year.

DW Brewing plans to utilize the rich history of Xenia and Greene County in several ways.   One historical reference will be in naming our different beers. They will educate patrons from all over the area with stories from the community’s past. Ultimately, because of the Native American-inspired name, they plan to reach out to the Native American community through Blue Jacket.   The historical connection will be enhanced by highlighting The Frontiersmen (A. Eckert) and the Ohio Historical Society’s maps, symbols, objects, and diagrams of the area that coincide with the amazing community and its longstanding heritage. Daniel Boone, Tecumseh, Simon Kenton, and other Ohio/Kentucky heroes will be honored at Devil Wind Brewing. They also will have multiple decor items honoring the previous Xenia brewery, Miami Trail Brewing.

Good luck to the guys of Devil Wind, can’t wait to be drinking your beer!

Dayton Bar Stars: MacKenzie Manley

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MacKenzie Manley knows Bloody Marys…and how to run a bar!

You would be hard pressed to find people in Dayton that have not heard of Mack’s Tavern. Established in 2015, it made a splash quickly, earning national attention for rewarding their patrons for making good decisions. Had you not heard of them by that point, their yearly Irish Car Bomb Waterfall record has been the talk of the town every St. Patrick’s Day. Even before it was a physical bar, Mack’s Tavern was having an impact on the cocktail scene. If there has been a Bloody Mary Challenge in the city, they have won at least a share of first place. Mack’s Tavern has made such a large impact in the city because of its owner, Mackenzie Manley. It is her vision that has turned Mack’s into one of the best dive bars in the city.

Mackenzie was generous enough to answer some questions for our inaugural “Dayton Bar Stars” interview! Who better to kick off this series than one of the most beloved bartenders at one of the most loved bars in the city?

How did you get into bartending?

I got into bartending by working at a tanning salon. A customer asked if I wanted to bartend. I said I’m not a bartender just have waitressed. He said we will teach you, and off I went in 2006 to Pour Haus to work for Matt Hayden!

What is your favorite drink to make?

My favorite drink to make is my Green Iguana. I love seeing people’s faces after I tell them what’s in it and they taste how good it is.

Good luck finding MacKenzie without her sidekick Haze!

Which drink makes you internally cringe?

I don’t like to make anything with a sugared rim. It’s so sticky and messy to clean the glasses.

Do you have a favorite spirit you like to work with?

My favorite alcohol to work with is strawberry vodka. The possibilities are endless!

When you go out for a drink in Dayton, where is your favorite place to go?

My favorite place to go out to is Theo’s Lounge.

Who is the most famous person you have served?

Most famous person I’ve served is the Denver Broncos player David Brunner

What do you do when you are not bartending?

When I’m not bartending at Mack’s, I’m here at Mack’s working on other parts of the business!

What advice do you want to give bartenders just getting into the business?

My advice to new bartenders: SMILE! Let customers know you see them and will be right with them.

What do you love most about Dayton?

I love the people!

Mack's Tavern in Centerville

Her home away from home…

Most interesting thing you have seen from behind the bar?

The most interesting thing I’ve seen from behind the bar belongs on Skina-Max!

How has bartending changed in the time you have been in the industry?

Bartending has given me more confidence and made me more outgoing.

What is your least proud moment as a bartender?

Least proud moment having to kick people out of the bar for misbehaving or stealing and having to make a scene to get them out.

What do you wish customers knew that helped you do your job?

I wish customers knew to have money or a credit card ready when they order a drink. And knew what they wanted to drink!

If you were not a bartender, what career would you be pursuing?

If I was not a bartender I would like to think I would work with animals.

As a two-time winner of the Bloody Mary Challenge, what’s the secret to a good Bloody Mary?

The secret to the best Bloody Mary is LOVE!

 

This is the first in a series of articles featuring Dayton’s Best Bartenders. Feel free to nominate your favorite mixologist for a future post.  You can reach  us at [email protected]

Dive Bar Thursday: Flanagan’s Pub

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Welcome to the pub!

With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, everyone looks to the Irish cultural touchpoints in town. When you are looking for a dive bar that is also Irish, the field goes down considerably. The Dublin Pub is thrown out immediately; it is incredibly Irish, but incredibly lovely as well. Paddy’s Irish Pub falls into the same category at the Dublin Pub. Tremendous and very nice, not especially divey. Harrigan’s Tavern? Difficult to classify it as a dive bar. Their menu is pretty extensive, which digs into the debate of what earns the distinction of a dive bar vs. a diner. At the moment, Harrigan’s still fits into the diner category until someone convinces me otherwise. I would make the same argument for O’Leary’s Pub and Grub, though most of my experience there was admittedly for trivia. Which left us one place suggested to explore: Flanagan’s Pub. This staple is best known for being part of the party atmosphere in Dayton every March 17th, but did you know it was also open the other 364 days of the year?

Flanagan’s Pub (101 E. Stewart St., Dayton, OH 45409) is off the beaten path. But not by much. Nestled on the side of the road with a gas station for a neighbor, it is possible that as you explore the University of Dayton area, you could miss it. It has been a staple in the neighborhood for over twenty-five years, predating most of the shiny businesses that are there now. It has always been a friendly place for hard working people to get a drink, whether your work was done on a factory floor, the streets of the city, or in a library huddled over a book. Before it became the staple it is now; a laborer could get a beer topped with a raw egg and a shot of whiskey for just one dollar. How do you beat that deal? The discount has changed a little: if you are a police officer or firefighter, you can get 20% off your food bill. There are other ways Flanagan’s supports our first responders, but that is for later.

Ask for a cocktail, and you shall receive one.

Those that remember the days that Patrick ran the place also remember the beer selection. While favorites like Pabst Blue Ribbon ($2.50 pints every day), Stroh’s, and Red Dog are still available, the rest of the menu has expanded considerably. There are now craft beers of all stripes on tap. From the hoppy Bell’s Two Hearted IPA to the rich, dark smoothness of Great Lakes Brewing Company’s Blackout Stout, there is a little something for everyone. Pull up a stool on Saturday and you can enjoy $3 pints of local favorite Warped Wing all day! They are not afraid to experiment, either. Bubbles, the new rosé cider by Rhinegeist, was provided some space on the lines. There is also still plenty of Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen on draft they would not mind you coming in and finishing off. Possibly for brunch?

Brunches are popping up all over, and Flanagan’s Pub offers a dandy one from 11 AM to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. If you are studying, you can get it (and anything else on the menus) to go back to your dorm. Omelets, sandwiches and specialty Belgian waffles are on the menu, along with any other breakfast food you could want. Their lunch, very popular with the hospital workers, police, and teachers during the week, has just as much variety. Pizza, wings, sandwiches and other bar fare is readily available until 10 PM every day, because you are going to need something to soak up the drinks while you sit and watch the University of Dayton play.

Is it an Irish bar? You tell me…

Games pre-empt almost any other event there, and they host the Flyer Feedback Show after each match. Wednesday night trivia, one of their most popular evenings, often loses its home when the Flyers are on the court. If you head in on a Friday or Saturday night, live music will be playing while you enjoy the cozy atmosphere. They are also open to any other events that may suit your fancy. The bar is available for private events. Rates depend on the number of people you are bringing, and what night you plan on hosting your little shindig. A Friday night gathering is going to be more expensive than crashing the place on a Tuesday night. But the opportunity is there, and they may even make a good deal on the food for you!

Of course, all this is nothing compared to the one event they are best known for: St. Patrick’s Day. WTUE makes their headquarters there for the day, and this year they will be joined by ALT 103.9. Doors will open at 6 AM for the festivities that will go on well past the end of the last March Madness first round game. From six to eight AM, the proceeds from the $10 cover fee ($15 if you want in and out privileges) will go to the fine men and women of the Dayton Fire Department. The public will also be allowed to participate in a live auction, also benefitting our friends at the DFD. From 8 AM to 10 AM admission is FREE. That’s right; you can enjoy live local bands and tasty pints of Guinness without having to pay the entry fee. If you need to get out and stretch your legs, maybe give your liver a break, you can catch the shuttle to the Dublin Pub and see what they have to offer. Maybe rush over and see another set by one of your favorite bands. While you are there, you can revisit past St. Patrick’s celebrations by looking over the pictures they have hanging on the wall by the stage. Those images go back decades and are now shown to a new generation of real Irish (for a day) folk.

The calm before the storm…

Sitting on the edge of a neighborhood in the center of a college campus, this emerald has sparkled for everyone. The regulars here still have their voices heard by the new owners, which has kept the feel of the bar the same as it was back in the day. They have had their creations added to the specialty cocktail menu, and they are in just as regularly as always. When the green dust settles on March 18th, and your liver is ready to head back out, be sure to add Flanagan’s Pub to your list of venues. Or just sneak back in for a hearty breakfast the next day. We hear it is the perfect cure for a hangover.

Flanagan’s Pub is located at 101 E. Stewart St, Dayton, OH 45409. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 2:30 AM, and Sunday from 11 AM – 4 PM. You can call them at (937) 228-5776, or email them at flanagansdayton (at) gmail (dot) com. You can follow their shenanigans on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Look For the Pedal Wagon Around Town Now!

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Pedal Wagon got approved to operate and cruises are going out the next day. Jack says, “We had people wanting to get on board as soon as we were approved. We got an email from the city last night and cruises are going out tonight. It’s really awesome to see how accepting Daytonians are and how familiar they are with the Pedal Wagon concept as seen in Cincinnati, Columbus and other cities.”

The Pedal Wagon is a 15 person, pedal-powered, rolling party. You can reserve the entire Pedal Wagon for your group, or just part of it and get mixed and matched with other folks. You can choose from a variety of routes that uncover Dayton’s rich history, and “best kept secret” local establishments on pub crawls, corporate outings, tailgates and more. The Pedal Wagon’s hope is to be a small piece of the big picture of the Oregon District’s continuous growth.

The Pedal Wagon was founded in 2011, predominantly in Over the Rhine of Cincinnati, as a pub crawl to Cincinnati’s most eclectic downtown bars. Over the last four years, the Pedal Wagon has diversified their ride offerings to help showcase more of the city, and bring more business to local businesses downtown. The Pedal Wagon operates fourteen wagons year-round in Cincinnati and Columbus and has around 50 seasonal employees.

“We aim to provide a unique experience for our riders,” says Jen, the manager of Columbus and the new Dayton market. “We owe it to our partnering bars & restaurants for providing great service. We have set up a variety of routes and keep a constant line of communication open with them in order for operations to run smoothly. We have been talking to a lot of bars and restaurants in Dayton for some time now, and are excited to bring them more business starting tonight!”

The Pedal Wagon is voted in the top three outdoor activities on Trip Advisor in Cincinnati and has become an icon in Cincinnati and Columbus. “We are looking to become a part of the Oregon District too and give back to the community; while having fun, of course! Our main goal is to bring business to businesses and help expose Oregon District’s new and old establishments. Riders tend to book for events such as birthday parties, bachelorette and bachelor parties, company outings, family celebrations, and much more. People seem to be smiling non-stop and having a great time while riding with us. It really makes the job a lot easier when you know people are truly enjoying the service we’re providing.”

The Pedal Wagon is working with the City of Dayton right now to obtain a license and hope to get started as soon as the process is finished. For more details, or to book a ride on one of the Pedal Wagon’s cruises, visit www.PedalWagon.com or email Jen@PedalWagon.com

 

 

 

Get Your ‘Spring’er on with Yellow Springs Brewery

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Come ready to party Yellow Springs-style wearing your tie-dye, flowing skirts and Birkenstocks. On Friday, March 10, 5:00 pm, Yellow Springs Brewery is throwing a party in their taproom to celebrate the release of Springer Golden Ale in 12-ounce cans. It will be distributed to restaurants, bars and retailers starting the week of March 13th, six-packs will retail for $9.99.

This signature beer is made with local Cascade hops from Heartland Hops in northwest Ohio near Fort Recovery. At 5.4% alcohol by volume, it is light, floral and perfect for drinking anytime. Springer Golden Ale is one of the originally brewed recipes at Yellow Springs Brewery and continues to be a customer favorite, especially as the weather turns warm and the world once again becomes green.

In addition to releasing Springer Golden Ale in cans and in honor of the spring equinox, the brewery also plans to have special variants of Springer Golden Ale on tap that day. “We are planning to have a few twists of Springer on tap that we believe not only enhance the beer but will also help welcome the long awaited coming of spring” says Chris Hutson, event coordinator at Yellow Springs Brewery. “Customers will be able to experience all things Yellow Springs at the release party, after all Springer was aptly named for the local residents. It’s our hope to offer folks a chance to come out of their winter hibernation as we usher in the changing of the seasons. Along with our special variants there are also plans for live accoustic music, food, flowers and a few tricks up our sleeves,” says Hutson. Springer Golden Ale will be Yellow Springs Brewery’s fourth beer to be canned and the brewery has no intention of slowing down, with future can and bottle releases on the horizon.

It’s time to welcome spring with open arms and get your ‘spring’er on with Yellow Springs Brewery. Peace, love and Springer!

 

 

Ale Feast 2017: “Must Drinks” for Feb. 4th

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Feb 4th, 2017: Ale Feast

We are foodies.  We embrace craft beers.  There is an event that combines these two passions…

Jennifer Dean & Amanda Pond  and crew are presenting 2017’s Ale Feast on Feb 4th at the Masonic Temple again this year.  The always filling, always popular event is a chance to sample some local restaurant tastes, while sipping local and national beers.  It is always a showcase spectacle as attendees go from booth to booth partaking in eating and drinking at each stop.

This year there will be 15 restaurant booths and almost 80 beer choices to sample.  Each booth has wine options too !

Sounds like one hell of a Food Adventure….

Line to enter the event

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON ALE FEAST 2017:

—WHEN:  SAT. FEB 4th from 4pm-7pm

—WHERE: THE MASONIC TEMPLE at 525 W Riverview Ave, Dayton

—COST: $40 in advance, $60 at the door – get tickets online HERE

—TICKETS: May be bought at Arrow Wine (Both locations), Belmont Party Supply, Dorothy Lane Market (All locations), Fifth Street Brewpub, Mudlick Taphouse, and Warped Wing.

 

Restaurants will be serving samples at each booth

Which Restaurants will be there?  What beers will be available?

Food Adventures has some insight on what foods will be available and we have some recommendations on what beers are “MUST DRINKS”

 

Here is the lineup of foods booths with MUST EATS and MUST DRINKS:

Table 1)-DOROTHY LANE MARKET:  
MUST EAT: A complete spread of cheeses, including these diverse choices:  French Raclette, Champignon Grand Noir, Barber’s 1833 Vintage cheddar, Laura Chenel Fresh Chèvre, Comte Gruyere, Wisconsin Cheddar cheese curds, Belletoile Triple Cream Brie.  
MUST DRINK: You have to go local here with a Lock 27 Citra Hopped Sunfish, a rare, citrus infused version of their pale ale. Honorable mention to a beer at this booth called Unibroue’s La fin Du Monde,  a rare golden ale brewed the way of the Trappist monks.

 

Table 2)-FIFTH STREET BREWPUB:  

Over 75 beers to try, and wine selections too !

MUST EAT: Pork Sliders with Chimichurri and Jalapeno’s.  Oh Fifth Street Brewpub, we love your food…
MUST DRINK: Rhinegeist’s Andromeda, this Cincinnati brewery touts the beer as having freshly cut grass flavor as well as peach and orange.  This Pale Ale also uses a rare Australian Galaxy Hops.  Sounds like a unique choice to us!

 

We love that this new BBQ place in Lebanon will be at Ale Feast

Table 3)-DOUBLE D’s BBQ:  
MUST EAT: Hickory smoked pulled pork slider and a beef brisket slider.  We love this place out of Lebanon. Top your sliders with a choice of house made sauces including a Sweet BBQ , Spicy BBQ or Carolina spicy mustard sauce.
MUST DRINK: Two stick out here.  Deschutes Black Butte Porter from Oregon, with hints of chocolate and coffee.  Also, Avery Out of Bounds Stout, brewed in Colorado promises a more flavorful stout than you are used to.

 

There will be chocolate

Table 4)-ESTHER PRICE CANDIES:  
MUST EAT: Beer Brittle and Dark Sea Salt Caramel.  Prepare to get lost in iconic, local chocolate bliss.
MUST DRINK: Go local then go Alaskan here.  Hairless Hare Brewery‘s Buckeye Nation, a chocolate peanut butter porter, will be on draft out of Vandalia.   Also try an Alaskan beer called “Hopothermia,” a double IPA.

 

Table 5)-MUDLICK TAPHOUSE:  
MUST EAT: Flat bread topped with caramelized onions, goat cheese & bacon.  
MUST DRINK: Alesmith Wee Heavy Scotch Ale, a sweet and malty choice from San Diego, California.

Dont miss this Feb 4th event

Table 6)-BRIXX ICE CO:  
MUST EAT: Perogies with Wild Mushroom Gravy, a Polish specialty.
MUST DRINK: Three to highlight here – Okicim, a Pilsner from Poland.  Trogenator Double Bock, a six month bourbon barrel bock from Hershey, Pennsylvania.  Finally from Dayton Beer Company, an ale called “Blond Ale with Blood Orange.”

 

Table 7)-COLDWATER CAFE:  

Thirsty Dog Brews will be on hand

MUST EAT:  Chicken & Waffles with local maple syrup and a spicy honey mustard aioli.  Are you kidding? How delicious does that sound?
MUST DRINK: Two local selections-Yellow Spring’s Night Dark Saison Specialty on tap (very rare), and Crooked Handle’s Short Fuze IPA, also on draft out of Springboro.

 

Table 8)-EL MESON:  
MUST EAT: Chicken with Mole – Traditional Mexican chicken with chocolate and served with tortillas.  A unique, delicious recipe from one of Dayton’s best.
MUST DRINK: Breckenridge Agave Wheat from Colorado is probably the perfect pairing, but the 5 Rabbit Vulture spiced beer, a South American amber ale brewed in Chicago is notable.

 

Table 9)-THE PUB at THE GREENE:  
MUST EAT: Smoked Gouda Chicken Pasta.  Wow, that sounds flavorful..  
MUST DRINK: 10 Barrel Brewing Company’s “Joe IPA” out of Oregon or a local choice from Toxic Brewery on draft “Abby XXXX Quad”

 

Cheese, wine, beer

Table 10)-BROCK MASTERSON’S CATERING:  
MUST EATS: Turkey & Noodles with locally raised free range turkey mixed with special giblet gravy and baked with house made noodles; Beef & Noodles with locally sourced beef brisket roasted with fiesta dust, simmered in its own juices and tossed with house made noodles.
MUST DRINK: Thirsty Dog’s Cerasus Dog on Draft, out of Akron. An oak aged, flanders style red brew, fermented with wild yeast and Michigan cherries.

 

Table 11)-THE WANDERING GRIFFIN:

You will love the variety of beer and eats

MUST EAT: Beef on Weck Slider – Thinly sliced slow roasted beef served on a kimmelweck bun with horseradish.  Old school eats from the new kid on the block.    
MUST DRINK: Dark Horse Special Reserve Black, it doesnt get darker than this rare beer from Marshall, Michigan.   Want to go Ohio instead?  Try North High Pale Ale out of Columbus, you guessed it, North High Brewery.

 

Local Breweries will be well represented

Table 12)-THE AMBER ROSE:
MUST EAT: Cinnamon Applewood Smoked Pork Loin.  Amber Rose is one of the most unsung  food spots in the Miami Valley.
MUST DRINK: First Press, a hard cider from Ciderboys Brewery out of Wisconsin. A tart, sparkling hard cider that is hard to find.

 

Table 13)-TWISTED RIVER COFFEE:  
MUST DRINK: Coffee Station, if your butt needs to sober up.

All styles of brews

 

Table 14)-PINK RIBBON GIRLS– CHARITY PARTNER:   
MUST DRINK: Cidergeist Bubbles, a peach and cranberry hard cider made by Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery.

 

Table 15)-MADISONO’S GELATO:  
MUST EAT: Selection of Gelato from Cincinnati, including Caramel & Sea Salt, Madagascar Vanilla, and Double Dark Chocolate  
MUST DRINK: Dayton’s own Warped Wing Pirogue w/cold brew coffee on draft, or Southern Tier Brewery’s Creme Brulee from Lakewood, New York.

 

Full House

WHEW! What a rundown for a Food Adventure.

Don’t miss out !  Get your tickets .. again, you can find them online HERE or at Arrow Wine (Both locations), Belmont Party Supply, Dorothy Lane Market (All locations), Fifth Street Brewpub, Mudlick Taphouse, and Warped Wing.   Also keep your eye on DaytonDining’s Facebook page for a ticket giveaaway!

For more foodie fun, “like” Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking HERE:

Lots of choices

Goose Island will be on hand

Brews on ice

Welcoming the Pedal Pub & The Pedal Wagon to Downtown

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Earlier this week we announced the arrival of The Pedal Wagon in Dayton. This Cincinnati based business has been operating these mobile pub crawls in Over the Rhine since 2012 and recently expanded their territory to showcase more of the city.  The Pedal Wagon operates fourteen wagons year-round in Cincinnati and Columbus and has around 50 seasonal employees.  And this spring, they’ll be bringing two pedal powered vehicles to the Oregon District.   Exact debut dates are awaiting approval by the powers that be at the City of Dayton, for licenses and routes.

“We aim to provide a unique experience for our riders,” says Jen, the manager of Columbus and the new Dayton market. “We owe it to our partnering bars & restaurants for providing great service. We have set up a variety of routes and keep a constant line of communication open with them in order for operations to run smoothly. We have been talking to a lot of bars and restaurants in Dayton for some time now, and are excited to bring them more business very soon!”

The Pedal Wagon was voted in the top three outdoor activities on Trip Advisor in Cincinnati and has become an icon in Cincinnati and Columbus. “We are looking to become a part of the Oregon District too and give back to the community; while having fun, of course! Our main goal is to bring business to businesses and help expose Oregon District’s new and old establishments. Riders tend to book for events such as birthday parties, bachelorette and bachelor parties, company outings, family celebrations, and much more. People seem to be smiling non-stop and having a great time while riding with us. It really makes the job a lot easier when you know people are truly enjoying the service we’re providing.”

Your’ll have the option of reserving a private ride for up to 15 or just booking a couple of seats on a public ride. For more details, or to book a ride on one of the Pedal Wagon’s cruises, visit www.PedalWagon.com or email Jen@PedalWagon.com.

 

But wait, there’s another Pedaling Pub coming to Dayton

Just as I posted the picture of the Pedal Wagon on our DaytonDining Facebook page, I got an email fromLindsay Kleinhenz with her partner Chad Banter have been working for the last 8 months with the city to get approval and licenses for their Dayton Pedaling Pub.  They’ll be partnering with Warped Wing, starting their tours their, heading to Toxic Brew Company and Dayton Beer Company.

 

Lindsay and Chad both work at Miami Valley Hospital and are excited to be young entrepreneurs that are sourcing much of their business needs locally, including signage, merchant services and more.   The actual vehicle was hand built by a retired engineer in Jacksonville, FL.  Their pub will have seats for up to 13 (with the 14th seat being for the sober leader).  They anticipate a 2 hour pub crawl will run about $25.

We can’t wait for these two new businesses to start cruising through the Oregon district, and hmm wonder how many calories you burn pedaling for beer?  This may become my  new summer workout!  Who’s with me?