Dayton’s craft breweries started popping up in 2013 and have continued to grow with over 30 local breweries dotting the landscape. In 2017 they introduced the Dayton Ale Trail, encouraging beer lovers to visit each brewery, collecting stamps in their passport books and turn them in for swag each year. In 2019 they joined together to host the “Dayton Strong Beer Bash” raising funds to support local tornado relief efforts in the wake of the devastating storms that destroyed so many homes and businesses in the Miami Valley.
Now over 30 breweries have joined together to launch Miami Valley Craft Beer Week.


They banded together to brew “So Original” IPA with the help of sponsors Imperial Yeast and BSG Craft. Unique versions of the collaboration beer were brewed at Bock Family Brewing, Branch & Bone Artisan Ales, Bushrod Brew Works, Hairless Hare Brewery, Lock 27 Brewing, Southern Ohio Brewing and Star City Brewing. You’ll be able to sample “So Original” IPA starting Sat, Sept 1oth.

Throughout the week, the participating breweries will hold a variety of events in their taprooms, including special beer releases, food and beer pairings, games and more. Here are a few of the highlights:



For more information and events, visit the Craft Beer Week website.


Just a few years ago, the term ‘microbreweries’ was used to refer to what we now call ‘craft breweries’. This term was used to distinguish small-scale brewers from ‘macro’ brewers. The pioneers of the micro revolution were two breweries — the Boston Beer Company, which produces the beer Samuel Adams, and Sierra Nevada. Both breweries were some of the earliest adopters of the hallmarks of craft brewing and achieved success regardless of their small production scale.



























Mexican Lager
Margarita Gose

Today is the 2nd release in Lock 27’s 


It’s a new year and for beer lovers that means the challenge to complete the 2022 Ale Trail Passport book! Participants will complete the trail by visiting each brewery on the list and collecting all the stamps. The goal of this project is to show a collective support for all of our great local breweries from Middletown to Springfield. This is the 6th year that passports have been issued. Last year over 15,000 passports were printed.
Heavier Than Air Brewing Co – CentervilleLock 27 Brewing – Dayton & Centerville

In the late 1700s a government imposed whiskey tax crippled the emerging bourbon trade. A thirsty few rose up and spawned a revolution. Finally, government control ended. Warped Wing Brewing Company is introducing their 2021 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bissel maple syrup barrels blended with 2021 Whiskey Rebellion Stout. Stand your ground.