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Female staff of Carillon Historical Park Bring to Life an 1831 Wind Malt Coriander Ale.

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The Chicago Brewseum highlights the dynamic culture and innovative history of one of the world’s most vibrant industries.  By using stories of the past and tales of the present, the Chicago Brewseum takes a deeper look into one of the oldest beverages and its power to build community and its importance as an ongoing cultural force. Beer History Week is a celebration beginning with the Beer Culture Summit, continuing with daily programming from colleagues around the country.  On Day 3 Brewseum is partnering with Carillon Brewing Company in Dayton, OH for a historical brew day, celebrating the role of women in brewing history. 
Female staff members of Carillon Historical Park will be taking the lead to bring to life an 1831 Wind Malt Coriander Ale. Family Receipts Or Practical Guide For the Husbandman and Housewife, published in 1831, is the source they will use to recreate this recipe. They will be brewing this version of the recipe with locally produced wind-malt, coriander seed, and hops grown in their living history gardens  on Nov 10 from 11:00am-7:00pm
They have teamed up with  good friends at the Chicago Brewseum to bring you a very special Open House Brew Day celebrating the role of women in brewing history. The brew house will be open to the public for the day to allow guests to get a closer look at the brewing process.
Draft and Cask versions of the special ale will be available for purchase!
Head Brewer Kyle Spears, Lead Brewer Dan Lauro, and Living History Specialist Rachael Spears will be on site all day to chat about all things beer and history. The following special guests will be making appearances throughout the day:
-Liz Garibay – Director – Chicago Brewseum
-Caleb Michalke – Malster/Owner – Sugar Creek Malt Co.
-James Patrick – Copper Smith/Owner – Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works
– David Nilsen- Advanced Cicerone/Beer Writer
-Christine Meyer- Owner- Hopyard 29
Expect drop-ins from multiple Dayton Area brewers as well!

Beer & Cookie Dough Flight At Crooked Handle

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Stop into Crooked Handle Brewing Co. in Springboro and check out their newest specialty flight.  IN a collaboration with Miamisburg’s Spoonful Edible Cookie Dough they’ve put together the ultimate beer and sweets combination.  They will start serving it this Wednesday and run it until supplies run out.
This pairing includes a flight of three 5oz pours and three 2oz cookie dough samples and runs $13.
  • 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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

 Fifth Street Brewpub

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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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 [email protected]
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Centerville Brewery Has New Owners!

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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

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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
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

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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

pour out your pride design contest

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 [email protected]