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Beers Brewed by Women To Celebrate International Women’s Day

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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

6182 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424
(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.

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

818 Factory Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45434
(937) 705-6690

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

319 S 2nd St, Miamisburg, OH 45342
(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

305 N Walnut St Ste B, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

(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

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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

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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
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
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
••• 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

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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

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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

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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 [email protected], Pick up available on December December 22 or 23

Moeller Brew Barn Releases HAY-Z Pale Ale

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Moeller Brew Barn’s new First Edition HAY-Z Pale Ale is set to release in both Brew Barn Taprooms (Troy and Maria Stein)  on Thursday, December 10. The fruity, floral and refreshing pale ale has loads of centennial, amarillo, galena and mosaic hops, along with an optimistic story in hopes of ending 2020 on a positive note. “With over 50 beers hitting the faucets, 2020 has been an experimental year. More than a dozen were the hoppy kind, my favorite. We’ve taken what we’ve learned, added a twist and are proud to announce our HAY-Z Pale Ale,” said Nick Moeller, Founder of Moeller Brew Barn.

The inspiration behind this ale’s fruity, floral flavor and visual style is The Old Farmer’s Almanac, an annual entertaining piece, plump full of predictions. As much of midwest Ohio is known for its prolific farming communities, locals can resonate with the nod to the publication. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been published since 1792 during George Washington’s first term as president.

“Both Brew Barn locations are displayed on the can label, along with the agricultural landscape seen in the Maria Stein and Troy areas. The lively illustration includes Troy’s historic WACO biplane in the vivid orange sky, while rows of crops and silos cover the fields,” stated Jess Nielsen, Brand Manager of Moeller Brew Barn. “We all know that 2020 has been every bit unexpected,” said Moeller. “Our goal with this HAY-Z Pale Ale is to acknowledge that uncertainty while anticipating a better tomorrow. It’s bright and refreshing – what most of us are looking for in the new year.”

 

HAY-Z Pale Ale kegs and cans are set to hit distributors on December 14. The HAY-Z Pale Ale is just one of many late 2020 releases at Moeller Brew Barn. Every week through December, additional seltzer and beer releases will be announced to celebrate the season. To learn more, visit Moeller Brew Barn’s online untappd menu or www.moellerbrewbarn.com.

Moeller Brew Barn Maria Stein, Ohio
8016 Marion Drive | 419.925.3005

 

Moeller Brew Barn Troy, Ohio

214 W. Main Street | 937.552.9430

Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction Online

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The Ohio Craft Brewers Association (OCBA) has some unique gift ideas for the craft beer enthusiast on your holiday shopping list. The inaugural Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction features dozens of beer-centric experience packages donated by Ohio breweries and other supporters of the state’s brewing industry. Available experiences include canoe and bike trips with brewers, private brewery tours, opportunities to create and brew new beers, and much more.

The Ohio Craft ExBEERiences Auction will be held online from Dec. 3-12, 2020. Many of the donated experiences are designed for individuals or small groups in order to comply with protocols designed to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Several have an outdoor component or can be redeemed at a future date when public health conditions are favorable. Proceeds from the sale of each package benefit OCBA, the non-profit organization formed to promote, protect, diversify and unify Ohio’s craft breweries.

In normal times, OCBA relies on income from popular beer tasting events like Winter Warmer Fest in Cleveland and Six One Pour in Columbus. OCBA uses those funds to advocate for craft beer-friendly legislation at the Ohio statehouse, provide educational resources to member breweries, offer valuable marketing reach through programs like the Ohio On Tap app, and to facilitate collaboration and cooperation among Ohio’s breweries so they can continue to make world class, award-winning beer.

With state and local restrictions on large gatherings still in place to slow the spread of coronavirus, OCBA has been forced to cancel several fundraising events in 2020 and 2021. To generate revenue crucial to furthering the organization’s mission, OCBA has launched several new campaigns this year. Ohio Brew Haul was rolled out in May to encourage craft beer fans to order beer for carry out and delivery from their local breweries. Ohio Pint Day followed in October with more than 110 breweries offering a collectible pint glass with art by Adam Hernandez. OCBA is also offering limited edition sweatshirts in connection with next year’s planned Winter Warmer Cask Day, to be held in place of a large public tasting event.

“Craft beer has always been about more than just the liquid in the glass,” said OCBA executive director Mary MacDonald. “Our members have graciously donated their time and effort to create these unique experiences to connect with craft beer fans. We greatly appreciate the support of our breweries and Ohio beer enthusiasts as we continue to navigate the challenges brought on by the pandemic.”

Founded in 2007, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is a nonprofit guild that exists to promote, preserve, diversify and unify Ohio’s craft brewing industry. We aspire to be recognized as the industry leader at both state and national levels for preserving the art of making high-quality, unique craft beer; to serve as the unified voice for craft brewers across the state; to advocate on behalf of the Ohio craft beer industry; to contribute to systemic, local community development by driving economic and job growth, while creating experiences that bring people together; and to serve as a beacon for local production and manufacturing through craft beer, resulting in diverse choices for consumers.

Moeller Brew Barn Releases Holiday Beers

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Moeller Brew Barn is preparing for a successful end to 2020 with the release of several new brews, including Peppermint Bark Silo Seltzer and Roasted Hazelnut Milk Porter in early November.  To pair with Troy Main Street’s upcoming Enchanted Wonderland Weekend, the Troy location, along with the Maria Stein location, are set to release a Peppermint Bark Silo Seltzer.

“We are so excited that Moeller Brew Barn is joining our downtown merchants in the festivities by releasing their new Peppermint Bark Seltzer. It has been so much fun to have Moeller Brew Barn in downtown Troy and we love all the ways they work to support the Troy Community,” mentioned Andrea Keller, Executive Director at Troy Main Street. “We hope everyone will come enjoy downtown Troy’s Enchanted Wonderland Weekend, and we hope that while you’re here you’ll grab a bite to eat and try a new holiday drink at Moeller Brew Barn!”

The Enchanted Wonderland Weekend will be held the first weekend of November with the Peppermint Bark Seltzer being released on Friday, November 6. The beverage will be the first wintery Silo Seltzer in Moeller’s history. A week after its release, the Roasted Hazelnut Milk Porter will hit the taps, an annual tradition.“Our milky-sweet chocolate porter is blended with roasted hazelnuts,” said Moeller. “If you’re looking to indulge, this is the one for you. It’s a perfect pair for the cooler temperatures.”

In early October, Salted Caramel Coffee Ale was released in both Taproom locations. The success of the ale, with 5.2% ABV and 25 IBU, has proven significant. Six-packs can be purchased at participating retailers statewide, and Salted Caramel can be found on tap in both Moeller Brew Barn Taprooms and at various establishments across the state of Ohio. “This year’s salted caramel coffee ale boasts a big aroma of something salty and sweet. All the flavors round out well in its medium body and hop bitterness. Crack one open, give it a vigorous pour, and enjoy,” said Nick Moeller, owner of Moeller Brew Barn.

Every week through November and December, additional seltzer and beer releases will be announced to celebrate the season. To learn more about these various releases, visit Moeller Brew Barn’s online untappd menu or www.moellerbrewbarn.com.

MOELLER BREW BARN

214 W. Main St, Troy, OH

937.552.9430

TAPROOM HOURS:

Tuesday- Thursday  – 3:00-10:00pm
Friday – 11:00am-11:00pm
Saturday – 11:00am-11:00pm
Sunday – 10:00am-9:00pm

Local Breweries Participating in Ohio Pint Day

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Ohio Pint Day will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020 at more than 100 participating breweries across the state. Craft beer enthusiasts are invited to purchase a limited-edition collectible pint glass available exclusively at the participating brewery taprooms.

In partnership with OCBA member breweries and Boelter Beverage, $1 from every glass will be donated to the OCBA, supporting our mission to promote, preserve and unify Ohio’s craft brewing industry.

Esther’s Li’l Secret Launch Party

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The first collaboration beer between Esther Price & Warped Wing was in 2014 and was a Caramel Scotch Ale.  Next up was a Milk Chocolate Brown Ale in 2015.  2016 brought a Chocolate Peanut Brittle Porters, followed by a Winter White Ale with Chocolate and Vanilla Creat in 2017.  A Chocolate covered cherry Stout came about in 2018 and last year it was a a Chocolate Sea Sat Caramel Scotch Ale.

If you’d like to be one of the first to find out what the creation will be for 2020, you’ll want to make a reservations for the launch party and dinner on Saturday, November 7th.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Warped Wing will be hosting a private ticketed event in the Downtown Dayton Taproom on Saturday, November 7th. The brewery will be closed to the public and you must have a ticket to attend (back of brewery will be open for carryout 4pks and bottles of ELS).

Your $60 ticket includes:

• (1) Esther’s Li’l Secret 4pk cans
• (1) BA Esther’s Li’l Secret 12.7oz bottle
• Lasagna Dinner {Lasagna (meat or vegetarian), Caesar salad & garlic knot}
• 5oz pour of Barrel Aged ELS
• 13oz pour of ELS in limited keepsake glass
• Gratuity

AVAILABLE TIME SLOTS
11am • 1pm • 3pm • 5pm • 7pm • 9pm
(time slots are 1.5hr long with 30 minutes between groups for cleaning/sanitizing before seating the next group)

For reservations, please call  937-222-7003 (option 5) between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.

Esther’s Li’l Secret will be launching ONLY at the Downtown Dayton location on November 7th. It will be available the following week down in Springboro at the Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery.

Ohio Beer Sparkles Again at National Competition

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Ohio craft breweries put forth yet another strong showing at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) awards ceremony, held on Friday, October 16. After bringing home a total of 15 medals last year, the Ohio delegation scored nine awards at the nation’s most prestigious brewing competition.

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing in Columbus led the field of Ohio entrants with two medals at the 2020 competition. Daybreak won the gold medal in the Coffee Beer category, marking the second award for the beer after taking silver in 2019. Wolf’s Ridge also took the bronze in the Smoke Beer category with their Buchenrauch smoked lager.

Fat Head’s Brewery scored a gold medal for Goggle Fogger in the German-style Wheat Ale category. Fat Head’s has now won awards in 12 straight GABF competitions, earning a total of 26 medals.

Moozie from Cincinnati’s Brink Brewing won gold for the third consecutive year in the Sweet Stout or Cream Stout category. Brink has won at least one GABF medal in each year since its founding in 2017.

Masthead Brewing from Cleveland won gold for Augenblick in the Munich-style Helles category. This is Masthead’s second GABF gold medal and third medal overall.

Cleveland’s Noble Beast Brewing’s Murder Ballads won its second consecutive GABF medal, a silver in the International Dark Lager category. Murder Ballads took bronze in the Baltic-style Porter category in 2019, which was not included in the competition this year.

Fretboard Brewing from Blue Ash and Little Fish Brewing from Athens each won their first GABF medals in 2020. Little Fish earned a silver for Cleft in the Fruited Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer category, while Fretboard won silver for Crazy Train in the Belgian-Style Ale or French-Style Ale category. Both breweries have previously won awards at the Brewers Association’s World Beer Cup competition, which was canceled in 2020.

Centerville’s Lock 27 Brewing scored their first GABF medal win, a bronze for Wolk in the Belgian-style Witbier.

Since 1987, 50 Ohio craft breweries have combined to win 162 medals – 54 gold – at the Great American Beer Festival.

“In a year that has been defined by struggles, it’s very satisfying to see our Ohio breweries celebrating a victory today,” said Mary MacDonald, executive director of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. “As much uncertainty and turbulence as our industry has seen, the constant that has remained is that Ohio breweries are still making world-class beer despite all of 2020’s challenges.”

EudoraFest – A Socially Distant Weekend Affair

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This weekend, Eudora is hosting it’s second-annual EudoraFest… but in a COVID-19-friendly fashion! I wanted to send you some details in case you want to share with your readers 🙂 
 
Starting at 4pm on Friday, we’ll be serving Bavarian and German food specials, menu below, releasing out Eudorafest 2020 Steins, serving an exclusive Tart Apple GiggleWater (gluten-friendly vodka seltzer), enjoying oompah music, and running photo-entry gift card giveaways.
They will be releasing a set amount of this year’s exclusive stein each day for first-come, first-serve purchase. Once you buy the stein (20oz), you’re welcome to drink from it for the duration of the weekend, enjoying any of our regularly 16oz pours for their set price! Once these steins are gone, they’re gone forever!
  • Steins will release at 4pm on Friday (aka during Happy Hour), 12pm Saturday and 12pm Sunday
The menu features a Keener Farm Knackwurst and Bratwurst, both served with a house-made Bee’s Knees Honey Mustard. We’ll also be serving Chicken Schnitzel with mashed potatoes and carrots and authentic Bavarian Pretzels with beer cheese and the Bee’s Knees Beer Mustard. 
 
Gift-card giveaways will be in the amount of $25. Guests who attend the event, post a picture to INSTAGRAM or FACEBOOK and tag Eudora will be entered. Guests in costume will receive a double entry. They’ll have your EudoraFest photo props by the exit for guests to use in their entries as well. 
 
***All COVID precautions still apply. We cannot seat groups larger than 10. All seating is first-come, first-serve. You MUST wear a face covering when not seated at your table and we ask that all adults and children remain at their tables when not using the restroom, ordering & picking up beer/food.

Lemon Berry Radler Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Services

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Moeller Brew Barn has once again partnered with a local organization, the Pink Ribbon Girls, in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer.

“It’s the perfect end-of-summer beer and is pink in color due to its refreshing flavor and works well to raise awareness about breast and gynecological cancer and the Pink Ribbon Girls mission,” Nick Moeller, founder of Moeller Brew Barn, said.

Light bodied and bursting through with lemon and berry aromas with a delightfully pink hue that makes this collaboration with Moeller and the Pink Ribbon Girls a perfect match to raise awareness, and to make sure “no one travels this road alone.” Funds raised for the Pink Ribbon Girls through the sale of this beer will  provide Healthy Meals, Housecleaning, Rides to Treatment, and Peer Support to individuals with breast and gynecological cancers free of charge.

ABV 4.2%  | IBU 408

Warped Wing’s New Springboro Location to Open Saturday

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Warped Wing Brewing Co., a Dayton, Ohio based brewery, announces its official opening of The Warped Wing Barrel Room &  Smokery. The unique barrel-aged facility, taproom, eatery and test pilot brewery is located at the new Wright Station development, in the heart of downtown Springboro, located at the intersection of State Routes 741 and 73. The 20,000 square foot facility boasts a large taproom with outdoor biergarten and a flexible event space. The remaining facility will accommodate up to 400+ aging barrels along with a small-scale brewery and distribution hub.

Warped Wing will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for patrons. Special customer programs are being developed such as a Barrel Club Reserve membership, which will allow members to get up-close, hands-on tour experiences, exclusive tastings and first offering purchases of extremely limited bottles. Warped Wing has won accolades for a series of their barrel-aged products such as “Whiskey Rebellion”. They continue to develop many other brands within their traditional beer and barrel-aged portfolio.

“Our barrel-aging program has propelled us into an interesting place” said Nick Bowman, co-founder and VP of Sales and Marketing. “My partner, Co-founder and Brewmaster John Haggerty has a wealth of knowledge and experience with brewing and barrel aging,” said Bowman. “He pushes the creativity of recipe development to another level. Barrel aging is an intimate and patient process. A lot of our beers rest in wood for up to a year or longer. We are excited to share this process and experience with our customers. The Barrel Room & Smokery will take beer to a new level and will change the way people perceive and interact with beer. That is what I’m most excited about” said Bowman.

“The pilot brewing system will give us endless opportunities to experiment with new beer styles and flavor profiles” said Bowman.

The new facility will not only offer bottled and draft barrel-aged beers but also a staple of its flagship beers such as IPA’s, stouts, lagers and other styles. There will also be an extensive bottle collection for patrons to choose from which will be available to drink on premise or purchased to go.

The Smokery, run by Culinary Director Erin O ‘Neill, will bring an innovative, eclectic menu to complement the robust beer selection. There will be a major focus on smoked meat/food items and many of the dishes will feature Warped Wing beers as ingredients. Other libations available will be hard cider, wine as well as a limited spirits menu focused on specialty cocktails and house made craft sodas.


The Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

Wright Station
at the intersection of State Routes 741 and 73
Springboro, OH 45066

Hours of Operation:

Mon-Thurs 11am – 10pm

Fri & Sat 11am – 12am (10pm curfew per COVID Public Health Regulations)

Sun 11am – 10pm

 

Chuck a Buck for Charity:Water!

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Eudora Brewing Company is inviting customers to give back​—​and testing their athletic ability​—​with a new philanthropic installation​ Chuck A Buck For charity:water​.

Neil Chabut (owner) and Craig Chabut (of Chirp Custom Woodworks, who made the water droplet on the wall as Eudora’s tap handles.

Chuck A Buck For charity:water ​invites customers to toss spare dollars—​ ​perhaps those left over after paying for a beer​—​into one of three jerrycans mounted on the wall in order to help fund clean water projects across the globe. Since opening 2013, Eudora has donated a portion of every purchase made at the brewery to Charity: water, a world-renowned ​501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to ​bringing clean water to people in need. Once Eudora’s donations can fund an entire water project for a community, the money is put into action building and repairing water wells, filtration systems, rain catchments, and other essentials for reliable, clean water. The jerrycans will be checked every few months to be counted and added to the brewery’s total donations to charity:water.

Most recently in mid-2019 the brewery​ ​was able to fund the construction of new water points in Malawi, one of Africa’s most densely populated and least developed countries. The brewery will track donation progress on the water wall beneath the jerrycan game, alongside information about charity:water and current funded projects.

Guests are still asked to mind social distancing mandates and safety concerns while making their contributions during COVID-19. Guests are encouraged to try chucking their bucks on their way to their seat or while exiting the building. Why not go home with a win under your belt, right?

Eudora Brewing Company is located at 3022 Wilmington Pike and is open 4pm-10pm Tuesday-Friday, 12pm-10pm Saturday and 12pm-8pm Sunday with kitchen service ending 30 minutes before close.