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.
Dayton On Tap
14 Breweries along the Great Miami Riverway
Nothing feels more summer than exploring somewhere new, craft beer in hand. The Great Miami Riverway has plenty of spots to visit, including a craft beer trail with some of the most unique brews you can get your hands on. You can sample some of those brews while you participate in the Riverway Summer Challenge. Through August, download the Great Miami Riverway app to check items off the passport and win prizes. Here are 12 favorites along the beer trail in Dayton, Miamisburg, Middletown, and more.
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
Tuesday – Thursday 4-1opm
Friday & Saturday noon-10pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
Beer Tasting Event Returns to Ballpark
Great American Beer Tasting will return on Saturday, September 11 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Day Air Ballpark. The Dragons and Heidelberg Distributing have partnered for this annual event for 13 years, bringing a wide variety of beers, ciders, and seltzers for fans to try.
Each beer tasting ticket provides twenty 4oz. samples, a raffle ticket for high end prizes, the 2021 shirt (while supplies last), a 2021 souvenir pint glass with 4oz. and 8oz. pour lines, access to activities and games on the field, and more. Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $40.00 the week of, starting Friday, September 3. Designated driver tickets are available for $5.00 and provide a 2021 souvenir pint glass, five 4oz. samples of non-alcoholic beverages at the event, and a voucher for a complimentary soda or water.
Fans can sign up online at www.daytondragons.com/beertasting. Gates will open at 1:30 p.m. with ID checks starting at 12:30 p.m. Fans in attendance will be able to sample over 100 different beers, ciders, and seltzers from big name breweries as well as local breweries in the Dayton area. Great American Beer Tasting is presented by Heidelberg Distributing. Learn more at www.heidelbergdistributing.com.
North High Beer Tasting at The Caroline
Join us on Wednesday, June 30th at 6:30 pm to try out some great new brews from Columbus’s North High Brewing!
Neil from Premium Dist. will be joined by Kelsey from North High to serve as our hosts for the evening, and will be our guide through a selection of delicious brews including:
- FIVE PALE ALE- DRAFT
- COVER CROP BLONDE ALE
- GRAPEFRUIT WALLEYE-PALE ALE
- HONEY WHEAT
- BLUE 5 INHERIT STARS IPA
- …AND MORE!
Chaffee’s Brewhouse
Lisa Smith Richards and her husband, Shawn, are busy people! They opened Chaffee’s Brewhouse in Tipp City last year during the COVID epidemic, and they run their own farm. At their Hop Farm at Lock Sixteen, they grow their own hops for use in the Chaffee’s beers and for other customers like Mother Stewart’s brewery in Springfield. Shawn also owns a company that builds draft beer delivery systems for bars and restaurants.
Located just steps from the Great Miami River Recreation Trail, you can find Chaffee’s Brewhouse at 15 S. Second Street in downtown Tipp City. They love to welcome cyclists. “We have a group of about ten cyclists who come in at least twice a month after their Friday ride on the bike trail. Both my husband and I are runners and cyclists and we want to highlight that proximity as a way to grow our business” says Lisa
Named after Sidney Chaffee, who ran a distillery in the 1870’s in the same location where the brewhouse now resides. According to Dayton beer historian Tim Gaffney, Chaffee was an infamous Miami Valley businessman was once charged by the federal government with evading taxes after moving 200,000 gallons of spirits down the nearby Ohio Erie Canal without paying taxes.
According to Lisa, Shawn worked in the brewery industry in North Carolina, and they decided downtown Tipp City was the perfect place for a locally-owned brewery. “We felt like downtown Tipp City needed a brewpub, and we hope it also helps the economic momentum for other businesses as well,” she said. “We started construction in February of last year and then in March everything shut down. But we decided to just keep going, keep moving forward.”
Owners Lisa Smith-Richards and her husband, Shawn Richards. Photo by Tom Gilliam
They built the place themselves. Chaffee’s bar was built with wood sourced directly from Shawn’s local family farm. And given Shawn’s knowledge of draft beer systems, he designed and built the tap system that can handle 18 different beers.
As more people get vaccinated, and life begins to turn toward normal, Lisa says they’ve been able to welcome visitors safely back to the brewery. “We don’t want to be one of those places that packs hordes of people in. We want people to enjoy our beer, wine, and cocktails and be able to talk to each other”.
Tipp City, with the support of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, recently instituted a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) that includes Chaffee’s. “The DORA is working really well for us and other businesses. It’s a great way for local businesses in Tipp City to draw customers,” Lisa said.
The Great Miami Riverway Brew Trail includes 13 locally-owned craft breweries from Sidney to Hamilton, and Chaffee’s is a great addition to this trail. Congratulations to Lisa and Shawn on the opening of this great new asset to Tipp City.
Find Your Way…to Chaffee’s Brewhouse on the Great Miami Riverway!
CHAFFEE’S BREWHOUSE
15 S Second Street
Tipp City Ohio 45371
Hours:
Monday – Thursday 4 pm to 10ish
Friday 2 pm to 10ish
Saturday 12 pm to 10ish
Sweet Water Brewing Beer Tasting at The Caroline
Join us on Wednesday, May 26th at 6:30 pm to sample some great new beers from Sweet Water Brewing Company!
Nick from Sweet Water will be joining as a host for the evening and will be our guide through a selection of delicious brews including:
BETTER DAYS
BLUE BERRY WHEAT ALE
HAZY IPA
420 PALE ALE
420 STRAIN G13 IPA
CHOCOLOPE STOUT – DRAFT
BLUE BERRY WHEAT ALE
HAZY IPA
420 PALE ALE
420 STRAIN G13 IPA
CHOCOLOPE STOUT – DRAFT
The price is $18 per person, and we’ll be serving some light appetizers to go with the beers!
RSVP by calling 937-552-7676, or email Steve at stevesmith@thecarolineonthesquare.com
Centerville Brewery Has New Owners!
A dream came true yesterday for Jen and Ian Bock! After 10 years of dreaming and fantasizing about owning a brewery yesterday they bought Sojourners in Centerville! It was opened in Feb of 2020 by husband and wife Jeff and Laura Marjamaa, but they decided it was time to sell. It will take some time to transition it, but eventually it will become Bock Family Brewing.
The location will be called Bock Hall, which is a family-friendly celebration hall with European Old-World inspired ales and lagers with a comforting, fun atmosphere for all ages. They will have a German themed main hall, a Nordic lounge, and an Irish room with a kids corner. The hall is equipped with a pool table, shuffle board, ping pong, foosball, jukebox, a 10,000 arcade game system, a Wii, coloring books, five TVs, a kids play house and more.
They plan to hold events such as trivia, BockFest,stein holding and perfect pour competitions; polka, Irish step, and salsa lessons; costume contests around Oktoberfest, St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween, kids crafts and contests, and more. They will also be starting a Stein Club Membership for customers.
Ian has been a homebrewer for 15 years and has 23 awards from various competitions, including a Best In Show, 4 Gold medals and 6 Silver Medals. Jen has been brewing for 3 years thanks to Ian’s insistence, but already has two Silver Medals. They’ve been encouraged to start a brewery for years from family and friends and are seizing this amazing opportunity we have been given. She was a brand ambassador for the alcohol industry for 10 years as well as a bartender and front-of-house bar manager for 4 years before she became a civil lawyer.
Sojourners Brewstillery (for now) 
8150 Washington Village Drive
Centerville, OH 45458
Wed – Fri: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sat: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sun: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Abita Beer Tasting
Join us on Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30 pm to sample some delicious brews from Abita Brewing Company!
Neil from Premium Beverage will be joining as a host for the evening and we’ll be trying some delicious beers from the legendary Louisiana Brewer, including:
ABITA AMBER
ABITA ANDYGATOR HELLESDOPPER BOCK
ABITA SPRING IPA
ABITA PURPLE HAZE
ABITA JOCKAMO JUICY IPA
ABITA STRAWBERRY LAGER
ABITA ANDYGATOR HELLESDOPPER BOCK
ABITA SPRING IPA
ABITA PURPLE HAZE
ABITA JOCKAMO JUICY IPA
ABITA STRAWBERRY LAGER
The price is $18 per person, and we’ll be serving some light appetizers to go with the beers!
Space is limited to 36 people, with tables of up to 4 only for reservations. Credit Card will be charged when making reservations.
RSVP for reservations by calling 937-552-7676.
Samuel Adams Pour Out Your Pride Design Contest
For the inaugural Hop Culture x Samuel Adams Queer Beer Festival, we’re seeking a talented individual to design some art. We want you to decide what it looks like to be a powerful queer person participating in the craft beer industry or culture. Is it a special beer brewed for Pride? Is it people coming together to brew a beer? Or, is it just a colorful expression of drinking? It can be a design, illustration, or even an inspiring poem. For the Hop Culture x Samuel Adams Pour Out Your Pride Design Contest show us your best stuff to help us celebrate a resounding, yet often unrepresented community in craft beer*.
From the submissions, the Hop Culture and Samuel Adams teams will choose five semi-finalist winners to have their design featured on 100 limited-edition prints. And, one grand prize winner will additionally have their design featured on 300 limited-edition, exclusive YETI Colsters generously donated by YETI. Known for their coolers built for the wild, YETI is also active in supporting a more inclusive and equitable industry. Both the posters and Colsters will be sold to the public with all proceeds donated to GLAAD, an organization rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance and tackling tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue.
Additionally, the final winner will be featured on Hop Culture’s Instagram (@hopculturemag) and profiled in an exclusive editorial piece on HopCulture.com.
The Story Behind Hop Culture’s Queer Beer Festival
The Hop Culture x Samuel Adams Queer Beer Festival is an evolution of Hop Culture’s women in craft beer festival: Beers With(out) Beards. In 2018, Hop Culture’s Head of Partnerships Grace Weitz launched the festival as a part of her graduate school thesis capstone project at NYU. Over the last three years, this revolutionary festival has attracted over 3,000 attendees and 50 women-led breweries. In the same period, the event has featured 30 events aimed at celebrating the achievements of women across all aspects of the alcoholic beverage industries.
Building on the success of BW(O)B, Weitz — who identifies as queer — conceptualized Queer Beer as a way to celebrate the unique, vibrant, diverse, thriving, and often underserved queer community in beer. Additionally, Weitz wanted to showcase LGBTQ+ drinkmakers and tastemakers, express stories of empowerment from top queer-owned breweries or breweries actively supporting the queer community, and build a stronger culture of inclusivity in the beer industry.
Samuel Adams and Hop Culture Collaborate on the Pour Out Your Pride Design Contest
Samuel Adams is not only one of the world’s leading independent craft breweries, but also a long-time and passionate supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Because of this, they made the perfect partner for Hop Culture’s new event. An inclusive network of Samuel Adams and Boston Beer Company coworkers, aptly named Labels Out, recognized the importance of the festival as part of their ongoing mission to support and encourage their peers as members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community.
In 2020, Samuel Adams announced its partnership with GLAAD, including a $100,000 donation to the organization committed to rewriting the script for LGBTQ+ acceptance in addition to a commitment to education and training for coworkers. The brewery launched Love Conquers All, a Pride platform created in partnership with GLAAD, inspired by Love Conquers Ale, a Blackberry Basil Lime Gose limited release brewed by and for the LGBTQ+ community. To introduce Love Conquers All, Samuel Adams created a powerful video series called Poetry of Pride, to illustrate the power of poetry as a medium and expression designed to unite communities and amplify voices. Filmed inside the historic Stonewall inn, the series featured original poetry written by Teddy Geiger and Richard Blanco, recited by notable Broadway members of the LGBTQ+ community.
All in all, Samuel Adams has made huge strides to support the queer community, and Hop Culture is honored to partner with this revolutionary brewery as the presenting sponsor for its Queer Beer Festival.
So, what does the Hop Culture x Samuel Adams Pour Out Your Pride contest look like? Here’s what you need to know.
What is Hop Culture x Samuel Adams’ Pour Out Your Pride Contest?
The Hop Culture x Samuel Adams’ Pour Out Your Pride Contest is a competition asking people to submit a design, illustration, drawing, or poem that represents what it means to them to be a powerful queer person in craft beer.
Who Can Enter?
This Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States or DC, age 18 or older.
Although Hop Culture is more than happy to take submissions from anyone, we respectfully ask for understanding around the idea that only those who identify as queer will be eligible to win. LGBTQ+ allies and friends are an incredibly important part of our community, but our goals for this contest are to amplify queer voices and provide a platform for a marginalized community.
How Do I Enter?
To submit your design, simply post it on Instagram with the hashtag #pouroutyourpride and #contest. Then follow @samueladamsbeer and @hopculturemag to see the winners. The five-semi finalists will be announced on April 5th, 2020. The final winner will be announced on April 19th, 2021, at which point we’ll be in contact for the art files. And that’s it!
How Long Will the Pout Out Your Pride Contest Run?
March 15th to March 31st at 11:59 PM EST – First round entries will be accepted. From there, a representative panel from Hop Culture and Samuel Adams will choose five semi-finalists.
April 5th – The five semi-finalists will be announced via Hop Culture’s Instagram page (@hopculturemag). Each of the five semi-finalists will be contacted through Instagram and sent an additional questionnaire and art release.
April 14th – Semi-finalist questionnaire due.
April 19th – Hop Culture and Samuel Adams will announce the final winner.
May TBD – The posters with the winning designs from all semi-finalists will go on sale with all proceeds donated to GLAAD!
May TBD – The YETI Colsters with the final winning design will go on sale with all proceeds donated to GLAAD!
What Do I Win?
Five semi-finalists will have their submissions displayed on Hop Culture’s Instagram (@hopculturemag) and printed on 100 limited-edition 18×24 posters that will be sold online. All proceeds from the sales of these posters will be donated to GLAAD, an organization rewriting the script for LGBTQ acceptance and tackling tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue.
And, one lucky finalist will additionally have their winning design showcased on 300 exclusive limited-edition YETI Colsters (generously donated by YETI) that will be sold to the public prior to the festival. All of the proceeds from the Colsters will also be donated to GLAAD. Additionally, the final winner will be featured on Hop Culture’s Instagram (@hopculturemag) and profiled in an exclusive editorial piece on HopCulture.com.
Are There Any Rules on My Pour Out Your Pride Submission?
In order to meet the specifications of the YETI Colster, please note that the final winning design will be printed in a single color. We still encourage you to submit a full-color design because all five semi-finalist designs will be printed in color. However, please know that while we can represent the integrity of your design in full color on social media and on the semi-finalist winning posters, we will only be able to print on the Colster in a single color.
Who Chooses the Pour Out Your Pride Semi-Finalists and the Final Winner?
Winners will be chosen by a representative panel from Hop Culture and Samuel Adams.
What if I Have a Question That Wasn’t Answered?
Didn’t see an answer to your question here? Please direct any additional questions to Grace Weitz at grace@hopculture.com
Beers Brewed by Women To Celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day is a worldwide annual event that takes place on March 8th of every year in conjunction with International Women’s Day.
It is an event open to all women working in or interested in beer to learn, network, and make friends—so join in, collaborate, enjoy brewing, enjoy the produce and try and get as many women involved as possible!
According to a Brewers Association benchmarking survey, women make up only about 7.5% of professional brewers. In order to help women advance careers in the craft beer industry, several Ohio breweries have encouraged their employees to participate in women’s brew days.
Here’s a list of beers created and brewed by women in celebration of International Women’s Day in the Miami Valley:
Alematic Artisan Ales
(937) 813-8901
Alematic hosted their first guest brewer, Andrea from Nocterra Brewing in Powell OH, to create a blueberry pale ale called Blue Ocean Floor. The beer will be available on draft at the Huber Heights taproom on Sunday, March 7.
Alematic hosted their first guest brewer, Andrea from Nocterra Brewing in Powell OH, to create a blueberry pale ale called Blue Ocean Floor. The beer will be available on draft at the Huber Heights taproom on Sunday, March 7.
Branch & Bone Artisan Ales
905 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410
937.723.7608
For their third annual International Women’s Day brew, the women of Branch & Bone Artisan Ales chose to make a mai tai IPA with lime, cara cara orange, tangerine, almonds and vanilla. Thanks, It Has Pockets Vol. 3 was also dry hopped with the Pink Boots hop blend. Cans are available for pickup and shipping today, with a draft release coming on Friday, March 5.
Carillon Brewing Co.
1000 Carillon BlvdDayton, Ohio 45409
On Monday, March 8 from 11am – 7pm they are holding a Women’s Brew Day where the female staff of Dayton History take the helm on a batch of our historical Carillon Coriander Ale. This special Monday opening is to share the educational standpoint as the brewery is usually closed on Monday. The public is invited to come in on Monday, enjoy our ales, and engage with our female staff members and brewing team as they brew this historic Coriander Ale recipe. The recipe comes from an 1831 publication entitled “Receipts For the Husbandman and Housewife” , essentially a guide on how to properly raise a family, emphasizing the brewing of beer by the housewife as an essential role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of the family. The female role as the primary brewer that dominated most history waned with the advent of the industrialization of the beer brewing process, but Dayton has boasted several female brewery owners in its past, and that has carried over into present day.
Crooked Handle Brewing
760 N Main St, Springboro, OH 45066
(937) 790-3450
This Springboro brewery will hold a women’s brew day for their staff on Monday, March 8, making a pale ale with the Pink Boots hops blend.
Lucky Star Brewery
219 S 2nd St, Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 866-2739
The Mayor of Miamisburg, Michelle Collins will be joining joining as they brew a be brewing a Saison; Ball & Chain that day.
N.E.W. Ales
1521 First Avenue Middletown, OH 45044
(937) 823-9716
A women majority-owned brewery, N.E.W. Ales is making a West Coast Style IPA with pineapple, and calling it “Hoptaschick”! The IPA is 7.5% ABV. Born from the idea that women enjoy a mouthful of hoppy bitterness, Hoptaschick delivers just that. Featuring heavy doses of Strata and Topaz hops, then splashed with 11 pounds of pineapple per BBL, you’ll find notes of citrus and pine in perfect balance. To spread the work about women’s brew day, and to give back to the community, they had a local, female artist, Liz Paulson, draw up a design to sell as a sticker, with parts of the proceeds going to the Women’s Hope House in Middletown. They will start selling Hoptaschick when their Biergarten reopens March 26th and then they will be open Fridays 5-10 and Saturdays 4-10.
Roundhouse Depot Brewing 
217 W, Chillicothe Ave.,Bellefontaine, OH 433115
540-323-1295
Owner Kathy Troyer brewed Hopped the Tracks, a hoppy brown ale, for release around International Women’s Day. More of Kathy’s small batch brews will be released throughout the month of March.
Southern Ohio Brewing
Their Pink Boots Brew is occurring on Sunday. The Brewery has a strong woman’s presence. With the help of the head brewer, all the women of the brewery have worked on developing the recipe for the brew.
Star City Brewing
(937) 701-7827
In honor of International Women’s Day the ladies of Star City Brewing have made a Spicy Honey Brown Ale which we’re calling “Honey, I’m feeling spicy.” They are going to tap their beer on Saturday the 13th, because it’s a longer, busier day and $0.50 of every pint sold on the 13th will be donated to the Artemis Domestic Violence Center of downtown Dayton.
Yellow Springs Brewery
(937) 767-0222
They brewed Little Dancer Wheat Ale with Ginger and Blueberries- This complex and refreshing wheat ale was brewed on International Women’s Day by the amazing ladies that work at our brewery. The recipe was designed by one of their brewers, Rebekah Little, who also led the brew day.! They will be tapping it on International Women’s Day, Monday, March 8th at 3pm in the taproom. They’re also donating a portion of sales to Pink Boots Society for educational scholarships and programming.
Home Brewing: A Four Class Series at Star City Brewery
Ever been interested in making your own beer? The state of Ohio permits you to make up to 100 gallons of beer a year for personal consumption, so why not take advantage of it? This is your opportunity to learn just how it’s all done, and how you can do it for yourself! Join Star City Brewing Company and their friends from HBYOB “Home Brew Your Own Beer” as head brewer Chad Klehamer guides you through the steps needed to turn grain into one of the world’s most ancient and delicious beverages.
For the Home Brew Classes at Star City Brewery, you’ll experience four 30-45 minute brewing classes with increasing levels of home brewing education moving from Beginner to Advanced. Each class includes one beer voucher, to be enjoyed each day of the class, lunch during the final class, and one growler fill of the class-made beer when it is ready.
Cost: $60 (no refunds) at the brewery or with a small fee here on EventBrite.
Class 1: Saturday, March 13 at 11am Intro to Beer and Brewing
Class 2: Saturday, March 27 at 11am All Grain Brewing
Class 3: Saturday, April 10 at 11am Ingredients and Recipe Creation
Class 4: Saturday, May 1 at 8am Putting it all together, Brewing a full batch in the Star City brewhouse (Lunch will be provided.)
Warped Wing’s Cellarbration of Vintage and Barrel Aged Beers
Warped Wing Brewing Company is rolling out a unique cellar beer experience like never before! Now presenting – CELLARBRATION – a month-long exploration of vintage & barrel aged beers.
Join them for the month of February at both Taproom locations for special tappings of some of our most coveted beers, right from our cellar. They’ll be exploring weekly tappings as well as releasing a selection of vintage bottles & cans, which will be available to purchase at either Taproom location as well as online (home delivery & shipping).
Downtown Dayton Taproom tappings will take place at 4pm every Wednesday in February
Springboro Taproom tappings will take place at 11am every Wednesday in February
Bottles & cans will become available online and will be available while supplies last
••• TAPPING SCHEDULE •••
FEB 10TH
• 2015 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels
• 2016 10 TON Oatmeal Stout aged in Willet Rye & Cabernet Barrels
• 2017 Baltic Porter aged in Port Barrels
• 2016 10 TON Oatmeal Stout aged in Willet Rye & Cabernet Barrels
• 2017 Baltic Porter aged in Port Barrels
FEB 17TH
• 2016 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels
• 2016 Ermal’s Belgian Style Cream Ale aged in Chardonnay Barrels
• 2016 10 TON Oatmeal Stout Aged in Whiskey Row Barrels
• 2016 Ermal’s Belgian Style Cream Ale aged in Chardonnay Barrels
• 2016 10 TON Oatmeal Stout Aged in Whiskey Row Barrels
FEB 24TH
• 2014 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged 2 years in Bourbon Barrels
• 2017 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels
• 2017 Baltic Porter aged in Rum Barrels
• 2017 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels
• 2017 Baltic Porter aged in Rum Barrels
••• BOTTLES & CANS •••
• 2015 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 16oz can – $15.99
• 2016 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 16oz can – $15.99
• 2016 Esther’s Li’l Secret Chocolate Peanut Brittle Porter – 4pk 16oz cans – $15.99
• 2016 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 16oz can – $15.99
• 2017 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2017 Baltic Porter aged in Rum Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2017 Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2017 Baltic Porter aged in Port Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2018 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee aged in Cabernet Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2018 Grape Creek Must Barleywine aged in Cabernet Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2018 Baltic Porter aged in Port Barrels with Cherries & Vanilla – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2018 Esther’s Li’l Secret Chocolate Cherry Cordial Stout – 4pk 12oz cans – $11.99
• 2018 Esther’s Li’l Secret Chocolate Cherry Cordial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2018 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2019 Baltic Porter aged in Port Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2019 CreepShow Smoked Porter aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $9.99
• 2019 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $9.99
• 2019 Liquid Picnic Farmhouse Pale Ale aged in Mezcal Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $9.99
• 2019 Esther’s Li’l Secret Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Scotch Ale – 4pk 12oz cans – $11.99
• 2019 Esther’s Li’l Secret Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Scotch Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2019 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $9.99
• 2020 Liquid Picnic Farmhouse Pale Ale aged in Chardonnay Barrels – single 500ml bottle – $9.99
• 2020 10 TON Oatmeal Stout aged in Brandy & Maple Rum Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2020 Pirogue Belgian Style Black Tripel Brewed with Coffee aged 2 year in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2020 Carajillo Red Ale aged in Rum Barrels with Coffee – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2020 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged in Rum Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $9.99
• 2020 Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged in Port Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $9.99
• 2020 CreepShow Smoked Porter aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $9.99
• 2020 Esther’s Li’l Secret Double Fudge Cream Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $11.99
• 2020 Whiskey Rebellion Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels – single 375ml bottle – $9.99
• 2020 Cuvee de Tripel (Pilot Brew – BBA Ermal’s and Pilot Series Belgian Tripel cuvee) – single 500ml bottle – $9.99
2nd Annual Winans/Moeller Brew Barn Collaboration Released
Winans Wurtle Nut Brown Ale by Moeller Brew Barn just released their second annual edition. The dessert ale makes its return to both Moeller Brew Barn locations in Maria Stein and Troy, as well as retailers across 35 counties in Ohio. The local brewmaster and confectioner’s creation is made with the famous Winans Wurtles
“Winans is excited to welcome the next round of Moeller Brew Barn’s Winans brew. The first creation was really popular and represented the quality of Winans products well. We are excited to taste it soon,” stated Laurie Winans Reiser, owner of Winans Chocolates + Coffees, headquartered in Piqua, Ohio.
At 6.3% ABV, Winans Wurtle Nut Brown Ale is full of caramel, chocolate and pecan notes and aromas. Its medium body and nutty finish make it the perfect treat as Valentine’s Day approaches.
To accommodate the day of love, the ale’s can has undergone a design refresh. The new label displays a sleek black background with a confetti of hearts and shiny, metallic red detail. Additionally, the can can be personalized with a hand-written note to loved ones. The letter has even been started for you: “You mean the Wurtle to me, and then some.”
“In 2018, we brewed the Winans Meltaway Milk Chocolate Porter, and we learned then what hand-crafting chocolates was all about. We’ve built upon our collaboration brew, and the new personalized-option can design takes it one step further,” said Nick Moeller, Moeller Brew Barn founder. “I know what I’ll be getting my wife for Valentine’s Day, and hopefully she knows what to get for me.”
Moeller Brew Barn opened its doors in Maria Stein in 2015 with a second location in Troy in 2019, while Winans has been serving Ohio for four generations. This January marks the second year that both Ohio-built companies have joined forces to create the rich and nutty, Winans Wurtle Nut Brown Ale.
2021 Ale Trail Passports Now Available
Created back in 2017, the Dayton Ale Trail passport is a collaboration between Miami Valley breweries that encourage the visitation and support of our local breweries. Each year Cerevisaphiles (aficionado of beers and ales) get a stamp upon visiting each local establishment and have until 12/31/2021 to collect 27 stamps and exchange their passport in for the annual prize at the Yellow Cab Tavern.
Past Ale Trail Prizes have included howlers and bar signs:
This year 15,000 passports have been printed (more will be printed if needed) and the following breweries are included:
For more info, check out the Facebook.com/DaytonAleTrail.
Festivus Miracles and Airings of Grievances Live On with Fifth Street Brewpub’s Take Home Kits
Celebrate all of 2020’s Festivus Miracles and share in your Airing of Grievances, as Festivus lives on with Fifth Street Brewpub’s Take Home kits. Each kit costs $35 and contains a Festivus-inspired meal for three or four (a ready-to-cook-at-home beef meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and glazed carrots), cards for sharing your Miracles and Grievances and a handmade Fifth Street Brewpub Festivus Pole to gather your loved ones around. For $10 more, add on a growler of FSB beer (some limitations apply).
“Festivus is one of our favorite traditions at the Brewpub,” Tanya Brock, general manager of Fifth Street Brewpub said. “When we were looking at the current recommendations and restrictions, we thought offering a meal kit, that was still fun and encouraged community, could be a great way to safely continue the tradition.”
The Festivus Take Home Kit is part of the Brewpub’s Christmas Past, Present & Future: A Holiday Sale – happening now through year’s end. In addition to last minute gifts like pint glasses, hats and shirts, personalized patio bricks and brewpub co-op memberships are available, and there is a raffle for a Fifth Street Brewpub handmade quilt.
“From neighbors, to co-op members, to completely new faces, it’s been so amazing to see how our community has continued to support us,” Brock said. “Every dollar you spend, you’re not only keeping the lights on, but you’re keeping our spirits bright in these dark times.”
For those interested, preorder is available December 18-21 while supplies last by emailing generalmanager@fifthstreetbrewpub.com, Pick up available on December December 22 or 23
