Want to learn more about beer while drinking beer? Come join us in learning about Beer Off-Flavors led by our very own Head Brewer and Level II Cicerone, John Loose. The event will include 6 4oz beers spiked with the most common off flavors found in beer along with a control beer. The event will go through each off-flavor profiles, causes in the brewing process, and have an open discussion on how each individual perceives the profile on their own pallet.
Dayton On Tap
Killer New Collaboration Beer From Warped Wing.
A culinary meld of craft goodness. You will get aromas of deep, rich chocolate up front. Followed up with sips of chocolate, caramel, vanilla and molasses. It’s like a brownie in liquid form. And it’s killer.
Warped Wing Sets Opening Date for Mason Location
Brewmaster & Managing Partner John Haggerty is also looking forward to the new space opening in Mason. “I am looking forward to working on some collaboration beers with our fellow Masonians! We already have something in the pipeline with Sonder, a Hoppy Red Rye Ale, and am looking forward to getting together with the other guys in town. It will be great to rub elbows with these guys and be able to learn how they think about beer” said Haggerty. The Sonder collaboration beer, Ryesing Tides, will be on tap for the Grand Opening.
Warped Wing Brewpub & Smokery – Mason
5650 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040
Mon-Thurs 4pm-10pm
The 2022 Ale Trail Passport Challenge Is On!
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.
This year their are 27 stamps you must collect to claim your prize. While several of the breweries have two locations, you only need to visit one to get your stamp. Pick up your passport at any one of the participating breweries:
Alematic Artisian Ales – Huber Heights
Bock Family Brewing – Washington Township
Branch & Bone – Dayton
Carillon Brewing Company – Dayton
Crooked Handle – Springboro
Dayton Beer Co.- Dayton
Devil Wind Brewing – Xenia
Eudora Brewing Company – Kettering
Fifth Street Brewpub – St. Anne’s Hill
Figleaf Brewing Co – Middletown
Hairless Hare Brewery – VandaliaHeavier Than Air Brewing Co – CentervilleLock 27 Brewing – Dayton & Centerville
Loose Ends Brewing Company – Centerville
Luck Star Brewery – Miamisburg
Moeller Brew Barn – Maria Stein, Troy and Dayton (spring 22)
Mother Stewarts – Springfield
N.E.W Ales Brewing – Middletown
Nowhere in Particular – Kettering
Pinups & Pints – Medway
Rolling Mill Brewing Company – Middletown
Southern Ohio Brewing – Beavercreek
Star City Brewing Company – Miamisburg
Toxic Brew Co – Oregon District
Trail Town Brewing – Yellow Springs
Wandering Griffin Brewery – Beavercreek
Warped Wing – Dayton, Springboro, Mason (open soon)
Yellow Springs Brewery – Yellow Springs
Once you’ve collected all your stamps you can present your passport to receive this pint glass.
Have Some Cake at Yellow Springs Brewery!
Eudora Rolls Out Ambassador Club Perks!
What your membership includes:
* Access to Ambassador Pours on every visit to Eudora (3 extra ounces of beer for every 12oz or 16oz pour)
* Your ambassador glass lives at the bar. When you order, we’ll check your ambassador status and get you a glass for the duration of your stay. When you leave, the glass needs to be returned to the bar! (We’ll know if it doesn’t )
* Early notice of Eudora bottle releases (guaranteed minimum 2 per year). Ambassador Club members may request a hold for up to (2) bottles for each release.
* (1) FREE Ambassador Club Pour on your birthday!
* Quarterly Ambassador Club emails from owner & brew, Neil Chabut, with sneak-peeks into upcoming experimental releases, brewery info and more!
* $75 Ambassador Club renewal rate for subsequent years ($100 value)
Warped Wing To Host a Whiskey Rebellion
$9.99 12.7oz bottle
NO BOTTLE LIMIT
$11.99 12.7oz bottle (Taproom only)
4 BOTTLE LIMIT
$11.99 12.7oz bottle (Taproom only)
$19.99 12.7oz bottle (Taproom only)
2 BOTTLE LIMIT
Female staff of Carillon Historical Park Bring to Life an 1831 Wind Malt Coriander Ale.
Beer & Cookie Dough Flight At Crooked Handle
- Roadside Peanut Butter Porter with Cookies and Cream
- Stay Fluffed Marshmallow Stout with Oatmeal Cookie
- Jacker Krack Amber Ale with Sugar Cookie
Dayton Breweries Medal at Ohio Craft Brewers Cup
The Ohio Craft Brewers Cup judging took place last week and the best THREE beers in each category were awarded medals by a panel of judges.
Dayton Area Breweries bringing home medals:
Belgian/French Ale
Silver- Eudora – CHEVAL MAGIQUE
BROWN/DARK ALE
Gold – MOTHER STEWARTS – PORTER
EUROPEAN LAGER
Gold – Eudora – DAYTONIAN RHAPSODY
HERB/SPICE/PEPPER
Bronze – DAYTON BEER CO – JALAPENO FACE
IMPERIAL STOUT/PORTER
Silver – DAYTON BEER CO – JAVA MONSTER
STOUT
Gold – EUDORA – THUNDERBALL
WHEAT BEER
Silver- SOUTHERN OHIO BREWING – CLOUDY NOT HAZY
WOOD BARREL UNDER 8% ABV
Gold – DAYTON BEER CO – BA CHOCOLATE SUGAR SHACK
WOOD BARREL OVER 8% ABV
Silver – DAYTON BEER CO – MIDNIGHT DREAM
U.S. Open Beer Championship Award Four Dayton Breweries Medals!
Breweries from Antioquia, Columbia to Columbia, South Carolina sent more than 8000 beers representing over 140 different styles to the 2021 U.S. Open Beer Championship. The main U.S. judging was held at the new U.S. Open Event Center in Oxford, Ohio. Yesterday, the U.S. Open Beer Championship announces the medal winners and Grand National Champion. Judging in the U.S. Open Beer Championships is blind; judges know only the categories, not the names or locations of beers being judged.
32 Ohio craft breweries that earned a total of 60 awards at the U.s. Open Beer Championship this year! Cincinnati’s Fretboard Brewing paced the Ohio delegation with three gold medals (Crazy Train Belgian pale ale, Bootsy brut IPA and Vlad international-style pilsner). Here are the Dayton area breweries that brought home medals:
Oatmeal Stout
Silver – Thunderball – Eudora Brewing – Ohio
American Imperial Stout
Gold – Black Solstice – FigLeaf Brewing – Ohio
American Amber
Gold – Sugar Shack – The Dayton Beer Company – Ohio
Vegetable beer
Silver – Beet Of My Heart Ale – Carillon Brewing – Ohio
Herb and Spice Beer
Gold – Ginger Pale Ale – Carillon Brewing – Ohio
See the full list of winners: http://usopenbeer.com/2021_us_open-medal-winners/
A Third Warped Wing Location Announced
Warped Wing Brewing Company, headquartered in Downtown Dayton, Ohio, is excited to announce plans for a new Brewery and Taproom location
in Mason, Ohio at 5650 Tylersville Rd (at the corner of 42 and Tylersville Rd). Warped Wing Mason is planned to open in Fall 2021. The 13,000 square foot facility will boast a large taproom with outdoor biergarten, small pilot brewing system, and eventually a flexible event space. Initially, there will be a focus on opening the main dining area and patio space, with expanded seating and private rental options to be developed at a later time.
“This new site has a rich history in the Mason community and the building itself has such a unique story. We want to pay homage to that history while bringing some new life to the space,” said Nick Bowman, co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing. “We are excited to join the Mason community and be part of its growing brewery scene,” said Bowman.
“Our plan is to put a small pilot brewing system into the Rathskeller (basement) of the building. The size is TBD as we have not yet finished contracting it. I believe we are going to focus on making “high gravity” or stronger beers on it, allowing us to focus on other styles at the Springboro plant,” said John Haggerty, co-founder and Brewmaster. “Having said that, there really are no rules and we will make what makes sense at the time at either location. In the end, it just gives us that much more flexibility in what we do on the pilot systems,” said Haggerty.
The new facility will not only feature a small pilot brewing system, beers on tap, 6pk cans and bottles to go, but will also offer a full service dining experience similar to that of the Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery located in Springboro, Ohio.
“Our food program getting started will focus on smoked meats. We do traditional BBQ with classic housemade sides inspired by BBQ all over the country but we are not just a BBQ place as we are constantly experimenting with other ways to use smoked meats in non-traditional ways, from tacos to poutine. We have a focus on scratch-made sides and the highest quality ingredients,” said Erin O’Neill, Culinary Director & General Manager of Retail Operations. O’Neill adds, “One of my favorite things about our culinary program is how each location takes on its
own personality over time and we get to express that personality through our food specials and seasonal menu changes. From our signature bison bacon burger and our smoked wings, to our unique appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and tacos, we truly feel we have something for everyone.”’
With a unique focus on smoked and beer-infused foods, the new taproom will bring an exciting menu to complement Warped Wing’s robust beer selection. Other libations available in the Taproom will include hard cider, wine, and a spirits menu with a focus on specialty cocktails, as well as non-alcoholic options like mocktails and housemade sodas.
Warped Wing is now in the process of posting and interviewing for positions at the new Warped Wing Mason location. Please visit warpedwing.com/careers for more information.
Crooked Handle Brewing Co. Adding 2nd Location
On Saturday, Crooked Handle Brewing Company announced plans to open a second brewpub in downtown Piqua. The project will transform an existing 10,000 square foot building to include a brewery, warehouse style beer hall, a full kitchen, an event space, and an outdoor biergarten overlooking Piqua’s emerging Lock Nine Park.
The adaptive reuse project was announced at the “Down A River – Down A Beer” event which is held annually along the Great Miami Riverway in Piqua. City of Piqua Community and Economic Development Director Chris Schmiesing made the announcement commenting, “Crooked Handle Brewing Company is a first-class operation that offers quality food, drinks and entertainment in a relaxing atmosphere, and we are extremely excited to welcome them to our community.”
Crooked Handle Brewing Company will be purchasing the property located at 123 N. Main Street from Piqua Granite and Marble Company. The brick structure dates back to the early 1900’s, and was previously occupied by motorcycle and car dealerships and numerous other uses. The new plans for the building call for the removal of various partitions and equipment to highlight the historic character of the building. The new configuration of the building will include two primary spaces, one for dining and the other for special events. The Warehouse Beer Hall will be located in the more industrial former garage space and will be the primary drinking and dining area and feature views of the brewery operations and provide access to the extensive patio areas overlooking the Lock Nine Park. The former display area, dubbed the Showroom, features large windows along the Main Street frontage and will function as a flexible space that can accommodate a variety of special event types. A full-service kitchen will be centrally located between the two public spaces with an order and pickup window easily accessible to both sides. The exterior of the building will feature attractive signage, a new entry inviting guests into the brewpub and a biergarten covered by a trellis fabricated from a dismantled gantry crane formerly used by the monument business.
Crooked Handle Brewing Company opened its first location in December of 2015 in Springboro Ohio, where they produce award winning craft beers, and offer a premium selection of wines, ciders, spirits, signature cocktails, and live music. In 2020 CHBC added a full kitchen that is now serving a menu of made from scratch pub fare. The Piqua location will provide similar and expanded offerings along with the Showroom being available to rent for special events.
Crooked Handle Brewing Company is owned by Jason and Kristy Moore, and Jeff and Emily Pedro. When asked what attracted them to Piqua they commented, “The timing was right. We really like the vision for the redevelopment of the downtown riverfront, and the location is ideal for what we offer. We see a real opportunity in Piqua and are excited to be a part of what is happening in the community.”
The design team for the project includes Gamble Associates, PorterFanna Architecture, Booker Design Collaborative, Omloop and Choice One Engineering. Urban Improvement Company (UIC) is the development consultant and Denligner Construction will serve as the general contractor for the project. The renovation work is expected to begin fall 2021 and be complete by late summer 2022.
This article originally appeared on the City of Piqua website.
New Middletown Beer Festival
What makes this event NOT average? Well this beer festival starts out in a beer garden with 10 breweries, live music by Tin Penny, and food trucks, and then morphs into a pub crawl throughout downtown Middletown to experience more amazing limited releases and special tappings in our local pubs and bars.
14 Breweries along the Great Miami Riverway
Middletown
Middletown’s woman-owned brewery N.E.W. Ales Brewing makes approachable beers, like their Gold Medal Award-winner, Still Not as Bitter as Your Ex imperial IPA, or opt for something heavier—a pint of I’m in Love with the Cocoa Pastry stout. If you’re sensitive to gluten or just want something a little lighter, check out Rolling Mill Brewing Company. After being diagnosed with Celiac disease, co-owners Josh and Megan Laubach turned to innovating a craft beer without the gluten. Options include pilsners, lagers, stouts, and more.
Dayton
As the first brewery downtown in more than 50 years, Toxic Brew Company is in the heart of the Oregon District brewing more than a dozen beers with an outdoor patio that overlooks the district. About a six minute walk away, Warped Wing pays homage to Dayton’s aviation history with themed beers like the Ermal’s Belgian Style Cream Ale, an ode to Ermal Fraze—the inventor of the pop can. If you’re a sucker for history, step back in time at Carillon Brewing Co., where you can experience the brewing process from the 1850s. From the charcoal fires to the copper kettles, the staff ladles the sweet wort by hand. For a beer with a kick, check out Dayton Beer Company’s Oregon Alley IPA with habanero and enjoy their new rooftop bar, too. Within walking distance of the Great Miami River, Lock 27 Brewing is the perfect place to enjoy the Riverway. Try the Oat Rodeo oatmeal stout or Lock Tender, a summer-friendly golden ale. In the St. Anne’s Hill neighborhood, Fifth Street Brewpub creates their own beer and seltzer along with guest taps. A little more than a mile drive, take in the scenery at RiverScape MetroPark at the beginning, middle, or end of your brewery trip or spend most of the day outdoors and end it with a craft brew.
Miamisburg
Located in Miamisburg, Star City Brewery hosts events like kayaking, trivia, and food trucks that pair with their selection of beer, cider, and seltzer. At the nearby Lucky Star Brewery, you can enjoy live music and tacos from the cantina. It’s the perfect area to bike around with the Great Miami River trail only a couple of blocks away.
Hamilton
After a day on the water or visiting the murals around town, end your day at Municipal Brew Works. Visiting food trucks roll through often and an outdoor patio with games and cornhole is a great spot to wind down. Try the Courageous IPA or the Approachable Blonde, and if beer isn’t your jam, then try the house seltzer—you can customize the flavor for a one-of-a-kind experience. If you’re seeking a new spot for date night, visit Fretboard Brewing & Public House. From shandys to IPAs, there’s an option for every type of beer lover and a menu chock full of options like a spicy pimento dip appetizer, fish and chips, and vegetarian options too. The best part? The patio’s view of the Great Miami River.
Troy
Troy is home to a bustling Main Street that’s just steps from the the scenic Great Miami River and Treasure Island Park. Originally First Lutheran Church in downtown Troy, Moeller Beer Barn is on Main Street, serving experimental beers and a killer menu including brick-oven pizzas and vegetarian options. And the beer list practically screams summer. Think strawberry lemonade seltzer, pineapple and grapefruit pale ale, and a lemon berry shandy.
Tipp City
Chaffee’s Brewhouse serves a carefully curated selection of unique beers with a special emphasis on Ohio breweries. Built in 1867, the Chaffee’s Opera House building was renovated to retain its original charm, and since it’s only a couple of blocks from the bike trail, it makes for a perfect pit stop.
Fifth Street Brewpub Announces New Brewmaster
Fifth Street Brewpub’s founding Brewmaster, Darren Link, retired after nine years of brewing some truly creative and tasty beers for this co-op owned brewery.
Today they’ve announced that Jon Naghski will be the new head brewer. Jon has spent the last nine years working for Goose Island Beer Company. Most recently he served as the Head Brewer at the original Goose Island Clybourn location in Chicago.
General manager Tonya Brock says, “as we continue to grow into the next chapter of the Brewpub’s story, we look forward to having Jon Naghski on board. His years of experience and skill will help us continue to build our solid legacy through fine-tuned beers and maximized production. Jon’s tenure with an international branded brewery has grown his longing to re-connect with the community of drinkers we serve. This combined with his passion of all things beer will only add to our storytelling from ingredients to last drop in the glass. As a co-op, we have always found purpose in sharing a place where stories are made and shared with our community…around a pint of beer.”
As Jon says, “I am impressed by the strong bones that the community continues to build with Fifth Street and am excited to meet people and make some beer.”
A special Meet the Brewer & Annual Hop Picking Party is scheduled for Wednesday, 8/18 5-7pm.
1600 E 5th St
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 443-0919