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Star City Offers Beer Making Class

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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 us with our friends from HBYOB “Home Brew Your Own Beer” as Star City’s 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 and one growler fill of the class-made beer when it is ready. Plus, you’ll be entered in to win a home brewing kit from HBYOB in Springboro – a value of over $100!

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Cost: $40 (no refunds) at the brewery or with a small fee at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-brew-classes-at-star-city-brewery-tickets-61923833854

Class 1 Overview: Saturday, July 13 at 11am
Intro to Beer and Brewing

Class 2 Overview: Saturday, July 27 at 11am
All Grain Brewing

Class 3 Overview: Saturday, August 3 at 11am
Ingredients and Recipe Creation

Class 4 Overview: Saturday, August 24 at 8am (must have attended Classes 1, 2, and 3)
Putting it all together, Brewing a full batch in the Star City brewhouse

Local Breweries Medal at Ohio Craft Brewers Cup

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The Ohio Craft Brewers Cup is an annual competition showcasing the best craft beers in Ohio that took place at the Dayton Beer Company  June 10th – 12th.  Breweries of all types and sizes entered their beers in up to 10 categories.  A panel of judges consisting of Ohio’s professional brewers award bronze, silver and gold medals to the three highest quality beers in each of the twenty-nine categories.

Local Gold Medal Winners included:

Brown/Dark Ale: EUDORA MOTHER FUGGLE

Herb/Spice/Pepper Beer: DAYTON BEER CO JALAPENO FACE

Silver Medals Winners:

Stout: FIFTH STREET JOJOS

 

Bronze Medal Winners:

German Style Ale: FIFTH STREET LUDWIG

Stout:  DAYTON BEER CO DEEP SEA DIVING

Wheat Beer: MOTHER STEWARTS WITBIER

 

Toxic Brew Co Celebrates Turning 6

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June 15-16, help us party to Toxic Brew’s sixth trip around the sun. We wouldn’t be here without all our lovely, beer swilling customers and buddies, so the weekend’s a celebration of you. We’re concocting the tastiest special versions of your favorite Toxic brews we can think of, Drunken Waffle, Twisted Taco will be cooking up their deliciousness all weekend, DJ Etch will be spinning the funkiest vinyl Saturday night, and our talented, dear artist Tiffany Clark is putting together a special Toxic themed art show for our taproom starting Fri night. Thanks for the six years of memories, Dayton, however beer and whiskey blurred.

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Celebrating Branch & Bone’s First Anniversary

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It’s been a year! Join us as we celebrate our First Anniversary here at Branch & Bone with some special beers culminating in the release of our first bourbon barrel aged beer, BA Feral Dawn, on Saturday June 1st. We have three days worth of exciting stuff to make for an awesome Anniversary weekend.

Thursday May 30th – Cask of Peanut Butter Coffee Dimmer.

Friday May 31st – Keg of Vanilla Coffee Feral Dawn as well as a keg of 2018 Vintage Feral Dawn.

Saturday June 1st – Anniversary Party and BA Feral Dawn bottle release.

We have a great tap list worked out for the Anniversary Party including special timed tappings throughout the day that will be announced leading up to the event, so be sure to follow the event.

Where Do We Go Now?

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Columbus Alive this week featured an article detailing the sexual assault of one of our local craft beer mavens. The community rallied around her, supporting a woman that showed incredible courage confronting a known and prevalent issue in the alcohol and hospitality community. Over the last year and a half, what was once an issue that was only shared privately has become a public topic of conversation. Behaviors that were dismissed as “boys being boys,” or that were simply ignored, now are being addressed and dealt with. And it has been a long time coming.

The problem of sexual harassment and mistreatment of women and other minorities is not new in the industry. A report that was done in 2014 shows that roughly 90% of women that work in restaurants have been sexually harassed, with half of them being harassed on a weekly basis. It is thought to be just as bad in the alcohol industry, but no studies have been done. This is years before the allegations against Harvey Weinstein emerged, bringing the much-needed conversation about sexual harassment into the public. After that New York Times article came out, a steady flow of articles addressing the issue in the industry emerged.

Many of the women that work in the industry have, over the years, just accepted the harassment as part of the environment. The unwanted comments, touches, and innuendos were something that was endured to be part of the industry. Until the cocktail boom hit in the 2000’s, bartending and hospitality were seen as a transient job choice. Something that you did while waiting for a “real job.” The growth of specialty cocktails, craft beer booming into over 7,000 breweries, and distilleries sprouting up all over the country have turned what was once something temporary into a career choice. It is easier to ignore the sleaziness you have to go through to do your job when you can tell yourself it is a temporary condition. What happens when it becomes the place where you want to plant your flag?

You have to start cleaning it up. There are few mechanisms in the industry to address sexual harassment. Some have popped up, like the efforts made by Collective Actions for Safe Spaces to build Safe Bars training about sexual harassment, but they are difficult to find. Only five states require training for harassment in the workplace. It is a monumental task to address, especially in an industry where males hold most of the positions of power and confronting them could impact your career. An unbalanced power dynamic is not unique to this industry, but it is in the early stages of being addressed. Small steps are being made as women rise up and show they are not going to accept a workplace where they are under the constant threat of sexual assault. Or when that threat becomes a reality.

It is too easy to write off, as many have, that this is a result of the free flow of alcohol through every corner of the business. As reported in a story by SevenFifty Daily, San Franciso lawyer Richard Curiale commented that “60 percent of the complaints I get wouldn’t have happened if there hadn’t been drinking.” This is a convenient excuse, but not an acceptable one. Cleaning up the industry also requires cleaning up the constant party atmosphere that surrounds it. Many bartenders and hospitality professionals have been focusing on taking what has been a generally toxic environment for workers and turning it into a healthier, safer one. This focus on a more positive environment is starting to include how women and minorities are treated in the business.

Where do we go from here? The hospitality that establishments provide to customers that walk through the door has to extend to the people that work there. Creating that safe environment for all of the people they interact with, from sales representatives to bartenders, is critical to building an inclusive, diverse industry. The generally permissive, male-dominated culture that has existed in hospitality for decades needs to change. It is going to be a slow change, requiring the efforts of everyone in it to make that shift. Women are going to have to be bold and stand up for what is right, and men are going to have to support those women in any way they can. It is going to take a long time and incredible effort. But if the support that has happened in Dayton can happen more often in other cities, the future for women in the industry looks brighter and safer.

Beer & Brewing with A Taste of Aullwood

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Join Aullwood on Saturday, February 16th, from 6 to 9pm for Beer & Brewing with A Taste of Aullwood. Enjoy the relaxing and fun atmosphere of the nature center at 1000 Aullwood Road while partaking of  samples from ten local restaurants and caterers including Christopher’s Restaurant & Catering, Company 7 BBQ, McAlister’s Deli, Mrs. B’s Catering,  Ray’s Wine Spirits Grill, Rob’s Restaurant & Catering, Stone House Sweets Bakery & Coffee House and more. Enjoy beers throughout the evening and gain an in-depth knowledge of local craft brewing. Expert brewers will lead informative tasting sessions where you will gain a deeper appreciation of these beers through discussion.

Locally brewed beer from brewers such as Warped Wing Brewing Company, Hairless Hare Brewery, and Fifth Street Brewpub will be there, while Bonbright Distributors will bring Great Lakes Brewing Co. features, Miller Lite, and several regional craft beers as well. Wine will also be available.  An extra treat awaits as the Sugargrove Bluegrass band provides the perfect toe-tappin’ bluegrass music for spending time with friends and neighbors. What could be better than good music, good beer, and good food?

This event is for attendees 21 and over only. Tickets are $40 per person, and 100% of your ticket price supports Aullwood’s environmental education programs for local students. Reservations are limited and last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets today! Please RSVP by February 11th by calling 937-890-7360 or completing and returning the registration form in the Beer & Brewing with A Taste of Aullwood brochure.

Huber Heights Brewery Alematic Artisan Ales Opens Today!

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Their search for a location for their brewery began several years ago, they thought they had a space in the south suburbs, but that didn’t work out. But then they found just the right spot in Huber Center on Chambersburg Road to build their 100 seat tap room to serve up beer, ciders and even wine they plan to make.

Yesterday on facebook they shared this post:

“You’ve been asking. It’s finally here! We are kicking things off with a soft opening tomorrow (2/2) from 12-10. Regular hours will begin next Wednesday. Can’t wait to see you! Cheers ?”

A neighborhood brewery located in Huber Heights, OH. We take pride in handcrafting small batches with high-quality ingredients to bring you brews of all styles.

Owners: : Jerrod Fisher, Greg Cason, Mike Meholick
Brew Master: Jerrod Fisher

 
 
 
 
 
6182 Chambersburg Rd.
Huber Heights, OH 45424

937.612.2337

Warped Wing Celebrates 5th Anniversary

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Warped Wing Brewing Co. to celebrate their 5th anniversary with their annual Anniversary Beer Bash on Saturday, January 19th.  In a statement they sent out they shared:

“We can hardly believe it’s already been 5 years since we first opened the doors to Warped Wing – and that calls for a little celebration! We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, January 19th, starting at noon for our 5 Year Anniversary Beer Bash. We’ll be tapping various beers from our library throughout the day as well as releasing limited barrel aged bottles & draught of our signature Anniversary brew, Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter. All bottles are $9.99/each (375ml) and will be available for purchase starting at noon. See you there!”

BOTTLES

• Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter aged in Port Wine Barrels – 8 bottle limit

• Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels – 8 bottle limit

• Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter aged in Tennessee Whiskey Barrels – 8 bottle limit

CELEBRATORY TAPPING SCHEDULE

• 12pm – Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter aged in Port Barrels

• 1:30pm – Flying Heads Dubbel Pumpkin aged in Bourbon Barrels

• 3pm – Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter aged in Rye Whiskey Barrels

• 4:30pm – Esther’s Li’l Secret Milk Chocolate Brown Ale (Vintage 2015)

• 6pm – Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter aged in Tennessee Whiskey Barrels 

Warped Wing Brewing Company

26 Wyandot St, Dayton, Ohio 45402
(937) 222-7003
Tuesday 5PM-10PM
Wednesday 5PM-10PM
Thursday 5PM-10PM
FridayTODAY 3PM-12AM
Saturday 12PM-12AM
Sunday 12PM-8PM

Eudora Open New Tap Room This Friday

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It was one of the worst kept secrets in the beer business, when news of Eudora Brewing Company‘s expansion started leaking out last year.  Owner Neil Chabot opened the original brewery in November of 2013 in a strip center on Wilmington Pike in Kettering. Their 3 barrel brewing system just couldn’t keep up with the demand and the tap room was often at capacity.  They officially announced the new location last summer and the move wouldn’t be far, just a couple miles north on Wilmington Pike.  The new location, just south of Dorothy Lane is an old Pep Boys auto shop and is 20,000 square feet,  about six times the size of the original space, which shut down in October so they could start the move.

I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the new facility, which will open to the public this Friday at 4pm. My first impression- WOW!  The spot is huge, wide open and really inviting!  They’ve kept enough of the original breweries decor and feel to make it feel familiar, but now it’s ready for big crowds!

 

 

Coming with them from the old spot were the Brew Your Own kettles, Eudora is the only place in the Miami Valley where customers can book time to brew their own beer.   Whether you’ve brewed before or you have no idea what you’re doing, their staff will guide you through every step of the process and make it as easy and as fun as possible. It’s a great team building experience, can serve as a fun idea for a bachelor party and the best part can be creating your own beer label. Al

Reservations for this brewing experience is on hold, as they have some equipment repairs to make, but they’ll begin taking reservations soon.

GAMING AREA

 

The pinball machine and video gaming systems also made the move and the have their own expanded dedicated area in the new venue.  Adding to the fun is the vintage bowling game and an expanded selection of board games and tables to spread out and play.

New additions to the tap room include two pool tables, which will offer free play, a large lounge area in front of the fireplace with leather couches, a huge patio with seating for over 100 and areas for cornhole as well as a fire pit.

charity: water

Also continuing, Eudora Brewing Co. will donate a portion of EVERY sale toward funding a water project for those in need of clean water.  They donate to a charity called “charity: water” whose mission is to end the water crisis happening all over the world. They’re a non-profit organization that donates 100% (yes, 100%) of the money contributed to help people in need of clean water. With each purchase you make at Eudora, you’re helping charity: water build wells and water purification systems in villages, schools and clinics in areas where water is difficult to obtain.

The custom built bar made locally by Jett’s Creek Woodworking is huge and gives plenty of spots to belly up to the 18 taps  and a nitro cold brew coffee system as well.

The new brewing system has increased to a 10 barrel brewing  system, and with the addition of brewmaster Jeff Fortney to the crew, Eudora has been brewing to get ready for the onslaught of beer lovers that have been awaiting a pint of Mother-Fuggle, Bangarang, The Bees-Kees or Thunberball.

Private Party Room

Speaking of Thunderball, that’s the name of the private room, available for booking for private functions.  Seating about 30, it’s decked out with table seating, a tv, whiteboards with a great view of the brewing area. Rates will run about $25-$50/hour, based of

Eudora Kitchen

But the biggest addition to Eudora is the new kitchen!  Owner Chabot knows a lot about brewing beer, but admits he knows nothing about running a kitchen, so he contracted with consultant Jonathan Kouse of Chef Therapy Group to help design the kitchen, hire Dylan and James for the kitchen crew and create the menu offerings.

 

Here’s the opening menu, but remember this is  new and menu items and prices will probably change as they work through the opening weeks of the  new eatery.

Eudora Brewing Menu

SIDES

CHICKEN BREAST (ZERO ANTIBIOTIC)   4.50

FRESH  SALMON 8.00      BACON 3.00

SMOKED PORK BELLY 4.50   TORTILLAS 2.00

JAPS .50              WILD CAUGHT RED SHRIMP 5.00

CHEESE 1.00                       PIMENTO CHEESE  3.00

GUAC 2.6               NAAN    3.50     SALSA ROJA  1.25

TACOS

GAMBAS 6.30RIO 6.30CARNE ASADO 6.75COMBO 7.00

SANDWICHES

GRILLED CHEESE 8.75      BAHN MI PORK 8.50   BAHNA MI SHRIMP  8.50 BAHNA MI VEG  8.00

THAT’LL DO PORK SANDWICH 12.00

THE PLAIN OLE PORK SAM 10.50

BURGERS             

SOUTHERN BELLE  11.70       UMAMI  13.00    TIJUANA 10.50    PLAIN JANE 9.50

SALADS

EH TU BRUTIS sm. 4.50  lrge  9.00

BEAUTIFUL sm 4.75 lrge7.85

EUDORA  sm 4.25  lrge  9.00

ADD PROTEIN:

ZERO ANTIBIOTIC CHICKEN BREAST  4.50

FRESH SALMON,   8.00

SMOKED PORK BELLY 4.50

WILD CAUGHT RED SHRIMP(5ea.) 5.00

 

 

the patio

the kitchen

5 Must Attend January Events For Beer Lovers

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 Cerevisaphile (Cer-a-vehs-a-file) 1.an aficionado of beers and ales, 2.a devotee to the decoction of barley infused with hops and fermented, 3.an imbiber of beer on the highest order, bordering on devotion, 4.one who pursues the very finest in malted beverages.

MostMetro.com knows that Dayton loves its beer so we keep the most comprehensive calendar of beer events in the Miami Valley, including weekly beer tastings, tap takeovers at local bars, beer dinners, festivals  and the release of new beers by many our our local breweries. You can always find the full list on beer events on our website, but to save you time we’ve curated this list of the best beer events for January.

Start making plans to attend these  don’t miss beer lovers events for this first month on 2019:

Warped Wing Brewing Company’s 5 Year Anniversary Bash

Hard believe it’s already been 5 years since we first opened the doors to Warped Wing – and that calls for a little celebration! We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, January 19th, starting at noon for our 5 Year Anniversary Beer Bash. We’ll be tapping various rare beers from our library throughout the day as well as releasing limited barrel aged bottles of our signature Anniversary brew, Baltic Argonaut Baltic Porter. All bottles are $9.99/each (375ml) and will be available for purchase starting at noon. See you there!
Warped Wing Brewing Company
January 19, 2019 @ 12:00 pm – 11:59 pm

Jungle Jim’s Barrel Aged Beer Fest

 

They’ve  gathered these incredible beers together so that you can taste, sample, and discover new favorites! Though some of the beers at the  show are actually unavailable to the public, many of these barrel-aged beers are available downstairs in their Beer Department on a continuous or seasonal basis! So, make sure to take notes and record your favorites so that you can find them in our store!

January 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm     $50

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The Highland Stag’s  Madtree Rocky Horror Beer Dinner

Break out the fishnets and wigs and “Let’s do the Time Warp again!” Join this outstanding beer dinner with Madtree Brewing in a fun, throwback Saturday night. 4 Beers, 4 courses, and a special cameo appearance by Tim Curry’s stunt double. Audience participation will be expected.

January 19th 7:30- 10:30pm

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Dayton Beer Company Beer Dinner at Dewberry 1850

Their First Beer Dinner of 2019 we will feature Dayton Beer Company! There are two beers that will be featured that you may not be able to get anywhere else.

January 24th 6-8pm, $45
Dewberry 1850 at the UD Marriott

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Dayton Brew HaHa

This is not your average night out! Enjoy rare brews from nearby states, craft beer you can’t find around here and your favorites from local breweries.

The festival celebrates the growth and maturity of the craft beer industry in the Midwest. Event organizers are producing a beer list that is representative of the breadth and depth of the renowned offerings from Ohio and our neighboring states. The event will feature breweries big and small, and will showcase both rare, hard to find beers and accessible beers for those just getting into craft beer appreciation. Dayton’s local breweries will be well-represented with offerings that highlight the growth of the industry in the Gem City.

January 26th 6-9pm, $42-$52
Montessori School of Dayton

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Dayton At Work and Play: Brett Smith

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I met Brett Smith when I stopped by Branch & Bone Artisan Ales (905 Wayne). Brett is the founder and head brewer. I had never visited Branch and Bone before, but a lot of other people have already found this brewer that opened in June. I arrived just fifteen minutes after they opened one day and the place was already packed.

I visited to try a new beer called Pretzel Queen, which was made in partnership with Smales Pretzel Bakery. “I wanted to make a Kvass style beer,” Brett told me. “Traditionally, in Central Europe, that type of beer is made with rye bread. We made this one with rye malt and the famous Smales pretzel.”

Behind Brett you can see 12 taps. Each holds a different beer brewed at Branch and Bone. The offerings change regularly, Brett told me, as he tries new beers. My favorite beer name the day I visited was “Last Week’s Was Better.”

Food Service Coming to The Barrel House

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A new option for food is coming to The Barrel House downtown Dayton! Katie Marks, best known for the The Wicked ‘Wich of Dayton, is debuting  a new food truck operation called Griller B’s, that will be located in the parking lot of The Barrel House.  The name is  a small nod to the hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan,  which is a favorite of The Barrel House owners, Gus & Sara Stathes.

Starting out, Griller B’s will be open Thursday from 5pm-9pm, then Friday and Saturday 5pm-11pm. This way, during peak hours people can still experience great beer on draft without having to leave the premises for food, and also enjoy a great food truck menu without waiting in the cold. The menu will consist of burgers, quesadillas, nachos, different mac and cheeses etc. along with vegan faire. Every fourth Thursday of the month there will also be a gourmet grilled cheese menu to pair with The Barrel House’s wine tasting.  They expect to  begin service on December 7th. Stay tuned to their Facebook Page for more info!

The Barrel House

for the love of good things in bottles and barrels: beer, wine, drafts and laughs.

417 E 3rd St

Dayton, Ohio 45402

(937) 222-4795

BraxtonBourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout Release Party

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Braxton Brewing Co. will once again release its limited edition Dark Charge, a Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, on the fourth annual Dark Charge Day, an event that has become one of Cincinnati’s Premier annual events. It’s a road trip worth making!

Dark Charge Day, during which craft brew enthusiasts celebrate the special release with a Winter Block Party, brings together Music, food and beer for a truly unique event that ultimately invigorates the local community and beyond.  Also available that day will be more than 20 exceptional Guest Taps from fellow breweries.

Dark Charge itself is aged in barrels that give the brew a lasting depth and character to the finish. Six total variants of the beer will be released, five of which have been teased prior to Dark Charge Day. They include:

    Dark Charge Mandarin, Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged with fresh mandarin orange zest and cocoa nibs.

  • Dark Charge Molé, Bourbon Barrel-Aged with ancho chile, vanilla, cinnamon, and cocoa.
  • Dark Charge Pineapple and Poblano, Bourbon Barrel-Aged with Pineapple and poblano peppers.
  • Dark Charge Coffee & Vanilla, Bourbon Barrel-Aged with coffee and Madagascar vanilla beans.
  • Dark Charge Bourbon Barrel-Aged, the original, a timeless and delicious Imperial Stout aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels.

The Dark Charge event is free to guests. However, VIP Tickets are available for purchase, including two specialty drink tickets (Dark Charge or Guest Taps), five Non Specialty Braxton Beer Drink Tickets, Limited Edition Print, food in VIP area provided by ALTO Pizza Kitchen, VIP Bottle Sales, Private VIP area and a Commemorative Dark Charge Day Taste.

Visit the Braxton Brewing Co. Taproom on Saturday, December 1st from 11am-1am for all the festivities.  Don’t drink and drive.  Celebrate Dark Charge Day with Braxton Brewing Company at Hotel Covington. This special rate only for Dark Charge Day includes complimentary valet parking, a $25 food & beverage credit, and 2pm late checkout. Enjoy!

Got to http://www.braxtonbrewing.com/ for more!

Kick Off the Holiday Beer Season at Beerry Christmas Dayton!

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This Saturday Planned2Give kicks off the holiday beer season with it’s 4th annual Beerry Christmas Dayton.  “With the abundance of holiday ales and winter warmers coming out, deciding which ones to buy can be overwhelming, and that’s why we created this event, to allow you to sample a variety of them before you buy  for your holiday entertaining,” says event co-founder Jeff Jackson.

Hosted in the lobby of the Kettering Tower this Saturday, Nov 4th from 4-7pm, tickets are just $25 in advance, available online and include a souvenir tasting glass and tickets for ten 4 ounce samples and pictures with Santa Claus.   Tickets will be $5 more at the door, with proceeds benefitting Brothers Helping Brothers, who assist small and/or rural fire departments obtain vital tools and lifesaving equipment.  Many of these departments struggle to have the proper tools and equipment to do their job

The beer line up includes: 

Breckenridge Christmas Ale 
Brooklyn Winter Ale
Christian Moerlein Christkindl Winter Warmer
Crooked Handle Crooked Kringle
Deschutes Jubelale
Fat Head’s Holly Jolly Christmas Ale
Fifth Street Brewpub’s Ramona w/ Maple Praline
Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Holy Moses Raspberry
Hoppin’ Frog Brewery Frosted Frog Christmas Ale
New Belgium Accumulation
Oskar Blues Hotbox Coffee Porter
Ridgeway Brewing Lump of Coal
Ridgeway Brewing Santa’s Butt
Sam Adams White Christmas
Shiner Cheer
Southern Tier 2xMas
Southern Tier Cinnamon Roll
Sweetwater Exodus
Taft’s Santa’s Bribe

A few more beers are pending, based on arrivals from distributors.

New this year, the Garland & Johnson Dental VIP Lounge, which will offer additional specialty holiday beers to taste, including a few of Southern Tiers newest line of products and catering by Milano’s for $40/ticket.

Another new element to the event, the mitten tree!  Guests are encouraged to bring mittens, gloves and scarves, which will be distributed to those in need. Each donation will be rewarded with a raffle ticket, which guest can then drop in the box affiliated with the prize they’d most like to win.

Raffle prize include a New Belgium bicycle, provided by Bonbright Distributing, an advent case of craft beer, a pair of VIP tickets to the Bloody Mary Showdown, a gift certificate for the 937 Party Bus, and restaurant gift certificates.  Raffle tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10 or 10 for $20.

So dig out your ugly holiday sweaters and make plans to drink some holiday beers that are rich in cinnamon, ginger, honey and citrus, all for a great cause!

Luminaries of Dayton: Jacob Stickle

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Jacob Stickle was born in Neckar-Thailfingen, Wurettemberg, Germany on February 26, 1825, son of John Jacob and Katerina Stickle.

Jacob helped his father on the family farm until he was old enough to be apprenticed to a butcher. He learned the trade of butchering and stayed in the business until he immigrated to the United States, landing in New Orleans on May 1, 1849. He arrived in Dayton on the first of June.

On his arrival Jacob started working for Adam Happle, a meat packer whose business was located on Valley Pike in Mad River Township. He worked for $7 a week and board. After two years Jacob had saved enough money to rent a butcher’s stand and later opened a stall in Harshmanville, on Yellow Springs Pike, which he attended for seventeen years.

In 1868, Jacob purchased the brewery of Sander and Stoppelman on Warren Street. When he started the business he decided to use only the best quality products, and to make his beer out of only barley, malt and hops.

In 1881, the City Brewery building burnt down. Jacob Stickle rebuilt and enlarged it at an expense of eight thousand dollars, building a three and a half story brick factory. The ice houses had a storage capacity of 2,000 tons and the beer cellars of 3,000 barrels. The first year the business made 4,000 barrels of beer and by 1882 the brewery was producing 7,000 barrels annually. The business required ten men and several teams for delivering the beer to local businesses.

Jacob married Barbara Drechsel on August 31, 1851 and they had two children. Jacob’s son, William, later helped his father run the brewery. In 1890, the business moved to 653 and 655 Warren Street. Jacob Stickle merged his brewery with The Dayton Breweries Company in 1904 and then sold out his part.

Jacob died on November 20, 1908 and is buried in Section 63 Lot 1126.