Archives for July 2020

The Miami Valley Trails have much to offer. Right off the trails, in several of our Miami Valley communities, you find something on offer that may interest you: locally brewed beer. Below is a list of local breweries (some with food menus as well) that are an easy distance from the Miami Valley Trails.

Little Miami Scenic Trail
Yellow Springs Brewery
305 North Walnut Street, Suite B
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937) 767-0222

This brewery is located literally on the Little Miami Scenic Trail; heading north out of Yellow Springs, look to your left; you can’t miss it.

Devil Wind Brewing
130 South Detroit Street
Xenia, OH 45385
(937) 919-6417
Just a few pedal strokes (0.3 miles) north of Xenia Station on the Little Miami Scenic Trail.

Cellar Dweller Craft Beers (inside Valley Vineyards)
2276 East US 22 & 3
Morrow, OH 45152
(513) 899-9022
Located 0.8 miles off the trail – best route is on Stubbs Mills Road to 22.

Narrow Path Brewing
106 Karl Brown Way
Loveland, OH 45140
(513) 291-5503
This establishment could not be closer to the trail in Loveland.

Little Miami Brewing 
208 Mill Street
Milford, OH 45150
(513) 713-1121

50 West Brewing Company
7668 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 834-8789

Located near the Little Miami Golf Center, just west of the trail along Wooster Pike.

Great Miami River Trail
Municipal Brew Works
20 High Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513)-642-2424

Star City Brewing Company
319 South 2nd Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 701-STAR

Just three tenths of a mile from the trail access at Linden Avenue.

Lucky Star Brewery
219 South Second Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 866-BREW

Just two tenths of a mile from the Linden Avenue trail access point, this brew pub features a Mexican food menu and a Cantina atmosphere.

Carillon Brewing Company
1000 Carillon Boulevard (at Carillon Park)
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 910-0722

The nation’s only functioning brewing museum also features a full menu. Located just two tenths of a mile off the trail at Carillon Park.

The Dayton Beer Company
41 Madison Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 228-BEER

Located just four tenths of a mile from RiverScape MetroPark (Great Miami River Trail and Mad River Trail).

Warped Wing Brewing Company
26 Wyandot Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 222-7003

Located just half a mile from RiverScape MetroPark (Great Miami River Trail and Mad River Trail).

Toxic Brew Company
431 East Fifth Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 985-3618

Located just seven tenths of a mile from RiverScape MetroPark in Dayton’s very bikeable Oregon District.

Fifth Street Brewpub Co-op
1600 East Fifth Street
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 443-0919

This member-owned cooperative brewery is open to the public, and features a full menu. Located just 1.4 miles from RiverScape MetroPark (Great Miami River Trail), or 1.2 miles from the Webster Street access to the Mad River Trail.

Moeller Brew Barn
214 W. Main Street
Troy, OH 45373
(937) 552-9430

Just a quarter mile from the downtown side of the Adams Street Bridge.

 

Buck Creek Trail/Simon Kenton Trail
Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company
109 W. North Street
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 717-0618

Located in downtown Springfield, about equidistant from the Simon Kenton and the Buck Creek Trails, this new brewery ironically honors a leader of the southwest Ohio temperance movement.

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LAS VEGAS – AleSmith Brewing Company has re-entered the Las Vegas market after inking a new distribution deal with Nevada Beverage Company. Excited to bring their full portfolio of award-winning brews back to the area after a stint away, the San Diego-born and globally spanned brewery has officially launched their new AleSmith IPA and Cosmic Omnibus with the help of their new distributor.

“We can’t wait to bring our beer back to Las Vegas with Nevada Beverage Company! We have a history of working with the great people on their team, and Nevada and Arizona play an important role in our regional growth strategy for 2021 and beyond. It is an exciting time for us all,” says AleSmith Brewing Company President, Brandon Richards.

Family-owned, with roots in Las Vegas, Nevada Beverage Company brings a trove of distribution expertise to the table, consistently ranking in the top 10% of all U.S. distributors, making them a natural fit for AleSmith Brewing Company – a likeminded team just as dedicated to their craft as they are to tailoring distribution efforts to each individual market.

Mark Lawson, Director of Craft & Import Brands for Nevada Beverage Company, notes, “We are humbled to have the opportunity to work with AleSmith Brewing in Las Vegas Valley. Nevada Beverage Company started out in 1948 as a Family-owned company that is committed to bringing the highest quality products and services to its retail partners and consumers. With AleSmith, we see a kindred spirit, a world-class, family-owned brewery that brings the same qualities and attributes we expect in ourselves and all our partners. We look forward to adding their numerous award-winning beers to our craft lineup.”

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About AleSmith Brewing Company
Founded in 1995, AleSmith continues to be recognized by consumers and critics alike as one of the world’s foremost craft brewing companies, behind accolades which include medals won at prestigious national and international beer competitions. As a three-time winner of the Champion Brewery Award at the San Diego International Beer Competition, they received a Gold Medal in 2019 for Nut Brown English brown ale. Further recognition for individual beers includes a 2016 Gold Medal for Old Numbskull, and a 2017 Bronze Medal for Wee Heavy at the Great American Beer Festival. AleSmith is celebrating its 25th year in business and their state-of-the-art brewery occupies a 109,942 square-foot facility. AleSmith’s range of acclaimed beers, which includes Speedway Stout, Nut Brown Ale, and San Diego Pale Ale .394 is distributed in 28 U.S. states and eight countries.

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PASO ROBLES, Calif. – Firestone Walker has launched its latest ad campaign for 805 beer featuring brand ambassador and acclaimed car builder Matt Noble.

The campaign features the giveaway of a custom built 1949 Chevy truck valued at more than $45,000, and will be supported through ad spots across digital media, driving awareness among millions of consumers in top 805 markets. It will also include strong brick-and-mortar merchandising support, and an engaging episodic content series that follows Noble and the Chevy buildout over the past year.

“Now more than ever, it’s vital for brands like Firestone to drive excitement for the category,” said Dustin Hinz, Firestone Walker’s chief marketing officer. “Our campaign with Matt exemplifies our commitment to staying hyper-aggressive in our support of 805, and the need to collaborate with our partners to invest and drive deeper demand for one of the most popular beers in the west.”

The extended ad spot features Noble handing the ‘49 Chevy keys to Fasthouse and 805 team rider Darryn Durham for a beer run along the California coast. Additional versions of the spots will rotate in flights throughout the summer campaign.

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Ad Spot & Making of Series: vibe.805Beer.com

Noble began the project as a complete frame-off restoration, followed by a custom buildout from the engine to the interior. The truck was finished with obsessive detailing and an 805 aesthetic flair. Noble was previously featured in 805 Beer’s “Authentico” film series, which showcases salt-of-the-earth individuals who reflect the culture of 805.

Consumers can enter to win the truck through September 30 via text-to-redeem codes featured on in-store display; or online at 805beer.com.

“Matt Noble is one of the most respected car builders in the world and is based in the heart of 805,” said Troy Powell, 805’s brand director. “This rare Chevy classic is a daily driver that stops on a dime and sits flat on the ground when parked. It looks like we just drove it off the showroom floor in 1949. It’s one-of-kind. We would love to keep it, though it’s much more fun to give it away to one of our loyal 805 drinkers.”

About Firestone Walker Brewing Company
Founded by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker in 1996, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is an innovative California beer company with three state-of-the-art brewing facilities. Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio ranging from iconic pale ales to vintage barrel-aged beers. The Barrelworks facility in Buellton makes eccentric wild ales, while the Propagator pilot brewhouse in Venice specializes in R&D beers and limited local offerings. Firestone Walker is also the brewery behind 805, one of the nation’s fastest-growing beers. Firestone Walker was recently named “Best American Brewery of the Decade” by Paste Magazine. More at805beer.com and FirestoneBeer.com

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STILLWATER, Minn. — Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Stillwater’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, has announced that Mini Donut Beer – the State Fair’s first-ever exclusive craft beer – and fan-favorite Key Lime Pie Beer, will be available for purchase on tap and in crowlers at the Lift Bridge taproom this year due to the cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair.

Beginning Wednesday, July 29 at noon, State Fair enthusiasts and craft beer lovers alike can preorder both limited edition beers online in 750 milliliter crowlers for curbside pickup at the taproom between August 27 and September 7, the originally planned dates for the 2020 Minnesota State Fair. During that same time period, visitors to the brewery can also enjoy both beers on tap. The link to preorder crowlers of Mini Donut Beer and Key Lime Pie Beer starting July 29 can be found on Lift Bridge’s Facebook Page at noon CT on July 16.

“We couldn’t be more excited to bring our fans a taste of the State Fair with Mini Donut Beer and Key Lime Pie Beer this year,” said Brad Glynn, vice president of marketing and co-founder of Lift Bridge Brewing Company. “The community atmosphere of the Great Minnesota Get Together is very close to our hearts at Lift Bridge, and we hope this will help provide everyone with that same feeling of togetherness during these times.”

Mini Donut Beer (ABV: 4.7% IBU: 18) is an American amber ale served in a glass rimmed with mini donut cinnamon sugar. Mini Donut Beer has a malty base and natural flavors which give this sweet sipper enough rich flavor without overwhelming the palate. Mini Donut beer was first released in 2013 as the original State Fair exclusive beer at the Ball Park Cafe. Eight years later, the beer has become a nationally recognized staple at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, and has inspired dozens of specialty Minnesota State Fair brews.

Key Lime Pie Beer (ABV: 4.5% IBU: 13) is a citrus ale with a refreshing squeeze of key lime and biscuity-golden notes, sweetened with a touch of lactose. The key to this Key Lime Pie Beer, is its accompanying glass, rimmed with organic coconut palm sugar. Key Lime Pie beer was introduced at Cafe Caribe in 2018, quickly gaining popularity after its second appearance last year.

Lift Bridge beers, hard seltzers and sodas can be found throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, and in Eastern North Dakota. To learn more about Lift Bridge Brewing Company, visit www.liftbridgebrewery.com.

About Lift Bridge Brewing Company
Since 2008, Lift Bridge Brewing Company has created quality craft beers that supply adults with what they need to slow down and enjoy life. Through every can, bottle or tap pull, Lift Bridge wants drinkers to taste the history of Stillwater, the pride and fun the company has in its creation and the uncompromising natural ingredients used during the brewing process. Ultimately, the company hopes to provide consumers with an experience that makes them proud to call themselves a beer drinker. In 2015, Lift Bridge Brewing Company began crafting sodas, creating high-end, non-alcoholic beverages with more attention to flavor and style under Lift Bridge Soda Co. The brewery launched their hard seltzer line in 2019 to provide all with more options and flavor preferences to celebrate life’s moments. Visit www.liftbridgebrewery.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more information.

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VISTA, Calif. and NAMPA, Idaho – Mother Earth is releasing an exciting new brew as part of its Project X Series line of beers. Alone In Space is a Hazy Oatmeal IPA and showcases four different tropical hops. It’s featured hop, Sabro, shines with a robust bouquet of tangerine, coconut, tropical and stone fruit, and hints of cedar. To support its hoppy character, a simple grain bill consisting mainly of oats is used to add a creamy body and limit malt influence.

“What’s really exciting about this series is coming up with ways to nuance flavors and aromas through subtle recipe changes. The large percentage of oats used in this beer, for example, gives the beer a really fine & soft hazy quality that plays off of the hops beautifully.”

Chris Baker – Director of Brewing Operations, Mother Earth

The beauty of Alone In Space isn’t just restricted to the liquid though. Mother Earth has chosen a dramatic artistic landscape to frame the liquid, with a gripping illustration on display done by Idaho-native Gail Richards.

Distribution of Alone In Space begins this week in 16oz, 4-pack cans. Customers may find Mother Earth’s products at select craft beer retailers nationally. For more info on Alone In Space and the Project X Series, visit website.

Stay tuned for additional announcements on new products brewed by one of America’s finest independent craft breweries, Mother Earth Brewing Company.

About Mother Earth
Mother Earth Brew Co. develops hand crafted artisanal ales in year-round, as well as seasonal and specialty offerings. With multi-state as well as international distribution serviced by breweries in Vista, CA and Nampa, ID; Mother Earth’s award-winning beers help define and maintain the standard of excellence expected of independent craft brewers.

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America’s Coolest Home Brewery built by Chris Bowen of Hammersmith Ales
HammerSmith Ales started in 2005 , the idea for the name Hammersmith was originally inspired after the town outside of London, England. HammerSmith is rich in history and has a few landmarks significant to music, a famous bridge and an important stop along the river Thames. Chris’s interest in British culture started many years ago, he has always been a fan of British beer , authors of literature, and British personalities. Early on in my exploration of beer, he quickly discovered breweries like Fuller’s, Shepard Naeme, Young’s, Samuel Smith and Greene King. When he started brewing, he quickly decided that he was going to focus on British style beers like English Bitters, Extra Special Bitter , India Pale Ale, Old Ale and Barleywine.

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Savant Systems 1400
This portable brewery on wheels is a HERMS system =Heat Exchanged Recirculating Mash System. Total finished brewing size is 10 gallons. Water is induced from a Reverse Osmosis System and is built back up again depending on the style and region of original brewing water. The system can reproduce approximately 70 different water profiles thoughout the world. Replicating water from the likes of Dublin, London, Pilsen, Dortmunder and Prauge are within our grasp. This system was custom built from scratch, all the plans and designs are a patent pending design of Hammersmith Ales 2006

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BOSTON — Hopsters Brewing Company, Boston’s first and only custom craft brewery, restaurant and bar that allows you to brew your own beer, reopens it’s Seaport Boston location Thursday, July 16th, 2020. Part of Owner Lee Cooper’s reopening plan includes new Upper Management hires and implementing a new elevated food menu to serve a more catered experience for guests.

Deciding to reinvest in his brand, Cooper added several members to his Upper Management Team prior to reopening it’s doors, including: Director of Operations Marshall Crane and Executive Chef Kyle Wallace, both formerly of Chef Jody Adams’ Trade and Porto Restaurants; and Head of Marketing Chelsea Hildreth, formerly of Miami’s Clevelander South Beach hospitality brands.

“With COVID being the new normal, our guests will be more discerning on how and where they spend their hospitality dollars,” said Cooper. “With an emphasis on great service, food and experiences we wanted to invest in the best leadership that will provide our guests the best experiences possible”

The first step the Hopsters Team took was to create an elevated food menu under the guidance of Executive Chef Kyle Wallace while continuing to upgrade it’s craft beer, wine and cocktail menu. The new menu features American Classic offerings with a modern twist, including items such as an artisan squash blossom flatbread, Mediterranean-style Shishito Peppers and an upgrade to the classic American cheeseburger to make it Hopsters’ own.

“We wanted to elevate our food to enhance the Hopsters Brewery experience,” said Cooper. “Chef Wallace, previously working under Chef Jody Adams at Porto and Trade, has been given the freedom to create an exciting and mouth watering menu that supports our house brewed beers, that I can’t wait for everybody to enjoy.”

About Hopsters Brewing Company
Hopsters Brewing Company is a one-of-a-kind custom brewery, restaurant and bar concept allowing patrons to brew their own craft beer. The Newton location was founded by Owner Lee Cooper and opened it’s Newton location in September 2013 before expanding to Boston’s Seaport in January of 2018. The Hopsters Team prides itself on bringing the craft brewing experience of creating and bottling your own brew to beer aficionados and beginner-level beer tasters alike.

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MALDEN, Mass. — Idle Hands Craft Ales today will release two brand new beers: Short Season, a New England IPA, and Gretel, a traditional German Pilsner.

Short Season
In honor of the upcoming abridged season of America’s Favorite Pastime, Idle Hands is introducing a new member to their family of beers with baseball-themed names. Short Season is a 6% ABV New England IPA featuring an all-star lineup of hops including Sabro and Galaxy. It has low bitterness and notes of pineapple, tropical fruit, and a hint of coconut.

“If you know anything about Idle Hands, you probably know that we’re big baseball fans,” said Chris Tkach, owner, Idle Hands. “We have a lot of beers with names that reference the sport: Splitter, Four Seam, 34 (in honor of the jersey number worn by Red Sox legend David Ortiz). We’re all excited about baseball returning on the 23rd, even if it’s just for a few months, and thought this was a good way to show our excitement.”

Gretel
Gretel is a traditional German Pilsner with a patio-friendly 4.6% ABV. Gretel was brewed with a very traditional focus, using 100% Noble hops and a simple grain bill. It’s a classic Pilsner with a light, grassy character and touches of spice in the finish.

“We’re constantly brewing new and different beers to give people options,” added Tkach, “but I always feel at home when we tap into our lager-centric roots. Gretel is a really nice, traditional, no nonsense German style Pilsner that’s perfect for the hot weather.”

Short Season and Gretel will all be available in 16oz. can four-packs for curbside pickup and for on-site consumption at the Idle Hands beer garden starting today. These and more beers can be ordered online directly from Idle Hands at shop.idlehandscraftales.com.

Find Idle Hands on social media: @idlehandsbeer on Instagram and @IdleHandsCraftAles on Facebook.

About Idle Hands Craft Ales
Idle Hands Craft Ales was founded in 2010 by husband and wife team, Chris and Grace Tkach. Today, it focuses on producing a wide-array of craft beer with uncompromising quality. Located in Malden, MA, Idle Hands brews fresh IPAs, lagers, sours, and more. To learn more, visit www.idlehandscraftales.com.

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