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Join our 45-minute guided tour where we will take you behind the scenes of our production & packaging facility. As we navigate through the beer-making process, you will learn more about Warped Wing, our branding, and the history of our magnificent building, formerly the Buckeye Iron & Brassworks Foundry.

Tours are available on Saturdays & Sundays starting at 1pm. Tours are $15 per person, plus taxes & service fees.

Each tour includes: any pour on tap (flights excluded), a souvenir pint glass to take home, & guided brewery tour.

Tours are limited to 12 guests & we strongly recommend booking online, ahead of your visit.

Any tours not filled through confirmed online reservations will be made available on a first come, first served basis in the Taproom (provided we have tour staff available that day).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please note that you are  REQUIRED to wear close-toed shoes & safety glasses on our brewery tour. Safety glasses will be provided at the beginning of the tour. If you do not have close-toed shoes, you will not be permitted to enter the back of the brewery. NO EXCEPTIONS.  We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

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Brewery tours, our standard tour will visit three local breweries and spend approximately 35 minutes at each location. we’ll set you up with  a flight of beers (typically four 4oz samples) at each brewery, so you’ll get a taste of what each brewery is doing.

Feel free to order a pint of your favorite, or get a growler to go and we’ll keep it cold for you on the bus! And don’t forget the swag- t-shirts, glassware, candles, sweatshirts- you’ll want to

grab a souvenir of your favorite brewery and they also make great gifts!

We also will share some beers on the bus between stops.  There is often a food truck parked at one of the breweries we visit.   Your ticket includes bus transportation, beer samples at each stop as well as snacks and water on the bus. Our standard 3 brewery tour is $65.   Our tours can hold up to 13 guests.   Private and custom tours available!

March 30 Brew Tour

Eudora Brewing     Alematic Artisan Ales   Hairless Hare

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Sweet Treats Tour

Have a sweet tooth?  This is the tour for you!

Next Tour:  TBA

Leaves from Dayton Mall Parking lot,Elder Beerman entrance.   Tickets $60 Buy onli ne

MostMetro.com and Bryan Suddith, a certified Kansas City Barbeque Society Judge are teaming up for a  Dayton BBQ Tour!

Email us for tour dates, holiday beer & lights tour.

Join Dayton Brew Tours on a trip to see the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill! We’ll board the 937 Party Bus at Dayton Mall, Elder Beerman parking lot and treat you to a holiday beer tasting as we ride out to Clifton, we’ll drop you off to take a walking tour through the grounds for a couple hours and then we’ll get back on the bus and head back to the South Suburbs. Your ticket will include the beer, the bus ride and your ticket into Clifton Mill. Reservations Required. $35

  We’ll be doing these again in Dec 2019!

Feel free to reach out to us if there’s a date you’d like to do a tour.  We can do tours on weeknights and afternoons!   Email us.

Buy A Gift Certificate for a Brew Tour

Once you buy a certificate online we’ll email you back with a printable certificate, perfect for gift giving!

Want to book a private tour, or inquire about future dates? Email brew tours for info.

What our customers say:

We had a blast! Can’t wait to go again! Thank you for the hospitality! -Rachel

This was such a fun time! I cannot wait to do it again and bring more friends! – Richard

You rock! Thank you! – Danny

I got lots of compliments from my friends for putting this together- they don’t know you did all the work-thanks! – Liam

Brew Tours Frequently Asked Questions

Will you feed me on the Brewery Bus Tours?  Beer, water and light snacks will be provided on the bus as well as a cooler to store purchases.  Many of the breweries have food trucks visiting and snacks available.

 How should I prepare for my tour?  First off, we suggest you have a hearty meal before you join us. Craft Beers are higher in content them many domestic beers, so you’ll want to make sure you have a good base to start with.  You’ll also want to think about how you are getting home after the tour, perhaps arranging a ride home or UBER your way to and from the tour start.

What if I am late for a Bus Tour?  We operate on a specific timeline. Please be at the designated departure location at least 10 minutes prior to the tour’s start time. Tour start times are firm; however ending times may vary slightly due to weather and traffic. Call the number listed on your ticket with any issues.

What should I bring on the bus tour?  All you need is yourself. While no additional purchases are required, we encourage you to purchase beer, t-shirts and other souvenirs from our breweries while you are on the tour. We will provide a cooler for keeping the beer cold on the bus. All of the breweries we visit will be offering beer in growlers and some may have six packs to go. We ask you to not bring any alcohol onto the bus that wasn’t purchased from our tour stops. DMM  Brew Tours follows all state of Ohio liquor/consumption laws. Participants must be 21 years old to consume alcoholic beverages on the tours. And of course a few buck to tip your tour guide and bus driver.

What happens if I need to cancel? If you are unable to attend an event, tour tickets can be transferred to another guest.  If you cancel 72 hours in advance we will refund your ticket.   DMM  Brew Tours reserves the right to cancel a tour if we don’t reach a minimum occupancy of at least 6 on a tour. Should this occur, your reservation fee will be transferable toward another event or fully refunded.

What if I need a ride home after a tour?  We want to offer you a safe environment to tour and sample beer with us. Our commitment to your safety extends after the tour as well. If you’ve had to much to drink, we suggest calling UBER.

Do you offer private tours?  We are available for private tours such as bachelor parties, birthdays, girls night out, work and holiday parties, fund raising and charity events and more. We can customize anything to meet your needs! Please email us: [email protected]  to send you our private tour packages  or call: 937-572-1376. We will respond promptly to discuss your event.

Our Local Breweries:

Carillon Brewing Co. 1000 Carillon Blvd. Dayton, OH 45409 937-910-0722

Dayton Beer Co 912 E. Dorothy Lane Kettering, OH 45429 937-640-3107

Figleaf Brewing Company 3387 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. Middletown, OH 45044 Phone: 513-693-5706

Mother Stewarts Brewing Co. 109 W. North Street, Springfield, OH 45504 Phone: 937-717-0618

Toxic Brew Company 431 E. Fifth St. in the Oregon District Dayton, OH 45402 (937) 985-3618

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Share a Pint on the Dayton Ale Trail

Sunday, January 7, 2024 8:00 AM by DaytonCVB

Local Breweries on the Dayton Ale Trail

In all, 31 breweries and 35 locations (some breweries have multiple locations) are a part of the Dayton Ale Trail!  

Below is a preview of each of the 19 breweries located in Dayton/Montgomery County:  

1.  Alematic Artisan Ales : 6182 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424 2.  Bock Family Brewing : 8150 Washington Village Dr, Dayton, OH 45458 3.  Branch & Bone Artisan Ales : 905 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45410 4.  Carillon Brewing Company : 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409 5.  Dayton Beer Company : 41 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402 6.  Eudora Beer Company : 3022 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45429                                                                              7.  Fifth Street Brewpub : 1600 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45403                                                                            8. Full Circle Brewgarden : 324 Union Blvd, Englewood, OH 45322 9.  Hairless Hare Brewing Company : 738 W National Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377 10.  Heavier Than Air Brewing Company : 497 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH 45459 11. Little Fish Brewing Company , 116 Webster St, Dayton, OH 45402 12.  Lock 27 Brewing - Centerville : 1035 S Main St, Centerville, OH 45458 13.  Loose Ends Brewing : 890 S Main St, Centerville, OH 45458 14.  Lucky Star Brewery & Cantina : 219 S 2nd St, Miamisburg, OH 45342 15. Moeller Brew Barn , 416 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402 16.  Nowhere in Particular Cabinet of Curiosities : 4716 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, OH 45440 17.  Star City Brewing Company : 319 S 2nd St, Miamisburg, OH 45342 18.  Toxic Brew Company : 431 E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402 19.  Warped Wing Brewery : 26 Wyandot St, Dayton, OH 45402

We suggest you plan a few mini-brewcations in 2024 by visiting some of the craft breweries on the Dayton Ale Trail that are geographically close to one another and booking a stay in a nearby hotel to cap off your beer tasting explorations! To make your planning easy, we've outlined four "regions" with breweries within a five-mile radius of one another and then suggested some hotels within that area. The four Brewery Clusters we've outlined include:

1. Downtown Dayton

2. Kettering

3. Centerville/Miamisburg

4. Englewood/Vandalia/Huber Heights

Please drink  responsibly.

1. Downtown Dayton Region

Branch & bone artisan ales.

This charming brewery located in the Historic South Park neighborhood of Dayton truly shows their love of the craft through aesthetics and their strive for perfection in every brew they make! 

Toxic Brew Company

Located in the Historic Oregon District, Toxic Brew Company is the perfect place to meet with friends for some tasty house-brewed Bavarian, Belgian & American-style beers in a great environment! Its location in downtown Dayton makes it the perfect spot to grab a drink after a long workday!

Warped Wing Brewery

Located in a historic industrial building in downtown Dayton, Warped Wing Brewing Co. is a FUN place to visit! Their craft brewery is inspired by Dayton's rich history of aviation innovation and various inventions, and it shows through their many locally inspired beer flavors/options. 

Dayton Beer Company

Just down the street from Day Air Ballpark, this hops immersed, live music showing, laugh and smile creating, and beer flowing brewery is the perfect spot to meet up with friends you haven't seen in a while--and then head to a ball game!

Fifth Street Brewpub

Located in the beautiful St. Anne's Hill District, Fifth Street Brew Pub is truly a unique brewery -- it's Ohio's first cooperative brewpub in Dayton! Hang out on the patio for trivia or head inside for a bite to eat -- and bring your well-behaved and leashed furry friends on Wednesdays for Yappy Hours!

Carillon Brewing Company

After spending the day exploring Carillon Historical Park, sit back and relax with delicious food and a cold beer at Carillon Brewing Co., an 1850s style brewery and the nation's only brewery in a museum!

Little Fish Brewing Company

Located on Webster Street near the 2nd Street Market , Little Fish Brewing Company specializes in brewing world class beer, while sustainably supporting local economies and utilizing Ohio-grown ingredients.

Moeller Brew Barn

Moeller Brew Barn's new downtown Dayton location is situated next to Day Air Ballpark and the newly opened AC Hotel Dayton. With 24 tap selections of barn-made beer and seltzers, you're sure to find something to sip on!

Hotels Near Downtown Dayton Breweries

Fairfield Inn Downtown : 305 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH 45402 | (937) 331-9330

AC Hotel Dayton by Marriott : 124 Madison St, Dayton, OH 45402 | (937) 965-7500

Courtyard by Marriott at the University of Dayton : 2006 Edwin C Moses Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45417 | (937) 220-9060

Find more here .

2. Kettering Area Breweries Region

Eudora brewing company.

Located just outside downtown in the city of Kettering, Eudora Brewing Company is a brewery, taproom, and kitchen offering an extensive menu. Eudora offers an 8,000 sq. ft taproom and a 4,000 sq. ft patio, so it is the perfect place to visit with friends on a warm summer night, and you can bring your four-legged furry friend on the patio!

Nowhere in Particular Cabinet of Curiosities

Located in Kettering, Ohio, the brewery and taproom serve aggressively experimental brews in various styles from the esteemed brewer, Charles Navillus. The brewery is dog and child-friendly, but they ask you to keep both on a leash.

Hotels Near Kettering Area Breweries

Marriott at University of Dayton : 1414 S Patterson Blvd, Dayton, OH 45409 | (937) 223-1000

Courtyard by Marriott at the University of Dayton : 2006 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417 | (937) 220-9060

Find out more here .

3. Miamisburg/Centerville Area Breweries Region

Heavier than air brewing company.

Heavier Than Air Brewing Company indeed is a "Dayton" brewery with its aviation-themed craft beer and taproom! Located in Miamisburg, OH, they serve bold beers and light fare! 

Lucky Star Brewery

Lucky Star Brewery offers a great place to visit when looking for beer, tasty Mexican fare, and an outdoor patio!

Star City Brewing Company

Nestled inside the 19th-century Peerless Mill Inn, Star City Brewing Company offers a wide variety of beer styles on tap and several house-made Peerless Mill Wines. Don't forget to try their Peerless Mill Winery's Watermelon wine!

Lock 27 Brewing-Centerville

This is the original Lock 27 Brewing location, just 2 miles off I-675. This location serves as the lab for experimenting and creating new beers for both locations. Not only do they have delicious house-brewed craft beers, but they also have a full menu prepared in their kitchen. Lock 27 is a Dayton favorite and a must-experience while visiting!

Loose Ends Brewing

A mix of craft beer and artisan food set in Centerville, Ohio, Loose Ends Brewing strives to bring the community together with the perfect brewery experience. Bringing together the community for flavorful combinations of craft beer and artisan food, Loose Ends Brewing is on a mission to offer a unique experience.

Bock Family Brewing

Visit Bock Hall for delicious beer and food, handcrafted in-house just for you! This family-friendly celebration hall includes 16 taps, pool, darts, foosball, shuffleboard, and loads of other fun games. Enjoy the permanent food truck, The Drunken Waffle!

Hotels Nearby Centerville/Miamisburg Breweries

Doubletree Suites by Hilton Dayton South : 300 Prestige Pl, Miamisburg, OH 45342 | (937) 436-2400

Hampton Inn Dayton Mall:  8960 Mall Ring Rd, Dayton, OH 45459 | (937) 439-1800

Hilton Garden Inn Dayton South/Austin Landing : 12000 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342 | (937) 247-5850

4. Englewood/Vandalia/Huber Heights Area Breweries Region

Full circle brewgarden.

Specializing in small batch beer and kombucha, this is Englewood's first craft brewery! Enjoy a beverage in the cozy taproom or half acre garden!

Hairless Hare Brewery

Founded by owners Matt Harris and Mike Legg in 2013, the Hairless Hare Brewery offers a wide selection of craft beer. From a blonde ale all the way to the chocolate stout there is something for everyone.

Alematic Artisan Ales

This twist on the normal brewhouse, Alematic Artisan Ales, is an immersive experience and open layout. Whether you're relaxing at the bar or hanging out in the taproom – when you walk into the Alematic, you're walking into the brewing experience.

There's no annoying glass window separating you from the exciting sights and smells of the brewing process. While you enjoy the beers, you'll have a front-row seat to all the action. Hungry? There's no kitchen in the brewery but, feel free to bring in or order in your choice of food.

Warped Wing Brewery & Smokery

This second location featuring an extensive food menu is also committed to carrying the spirit of innovation forward by brewing new proprietary beer styles along with original "warped" interpretations.

Hotels near Vandalia Area/Huber Heights Area Breweries

Home2 Suites by Hilton Dayton Vandalia : 6615 Towne Center Drive, Dayton, OH 45414 |  (937) 949-6200

Courtyard by Marriott Dayton North : 7087 Miller Lane, Dayton, OH 45414 |  (937) 890-6112 – Hampton Inn Dayton/Huber Heights : 5588 Merily Way, Huber Heights, OH 45424 |  (937) 233-4300

Tru by Hilton Huber Heights Dayton : 7000 Executive Blvd, Huber Heights, OH 45424 |  (937) 660-9001

Find out more  here .

Round out your weekend brewcation  with a visit to one of Dayton's historical attractions, museums, arts and cultural offerings, or outdoor activities. It's all on our attractions page for in-depth information about amazing adventures you can have right here in the greater Dayton area! 

For more information on things to do, contact the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau at 937-226-8211 (Mon.-Fri.), explore daytoncvb.com

Author: DaytonCVB

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Dayton’s craft beer: A guide to 32 breweries in the area

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There are a lot of choices when it comes to finding craft beer in the Greater Dayton area these days.

To help you decide where to sip your next brew, we have assembled a list of local breweries to help you determine your next destination.

New local breweries are opening all the time, so check back often to see updates to this list. Scroll through or use this alphabetical list to jump quickly to a brewery listing.

Click on a link to jump to that brewery.

Alematic Artisan Ales, Huber Heights Bock Family Brewing, Dayton Branch & Bone Artisan Ales, Dayton Carillon Brewing Company, Dayton Crooked Handle Brewing Co., Springboro The Dayton Beer Company, Dayton Devil Wing Brewing, Xenia Eudora Brewing Company, Kettering Fifth Street Brewpub, Dayton The Hairless Hare Brewery, Vandalia Heavier Than Air Brewing Co., Centerville Lebanon Brewing Company, Lebanon Lock 27 Brewing, Dayton, Centerville Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville Lucky Star Brewery and Cantina, Miamisburg Southern Ohio Brewing, Beavercreek Star City Brewing Company, Miamisburg Toxic Brewing Company, Dayton Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant, Beavercreek Warped Wing Brewing Company, Dayton, Springboro Yellow Springs Brewery, Yellow Springs

Alematic Artisan Ales

Alematic Artisan Ales offers a wide selection of their own beers as well as wines, ciders, seltzers, sodas and more. While they do not have a kitchen, the brewery has an exclusive agreement with Classic Pizza and you can have their menu delivered right to your table without delivery fees. Indoor seating only.

Address: 6182 Chambersburg Rd, Huber Heights

Phone: 937-813-8901

Hours: Mon & Tues Closed, Wed & Thurs 3 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri 2 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-7 p.m.

alematicbrewing.com

Bellbrook Brewing Company

Address: 26 East Franklin Street, Bellbrook

Phone: 937-310-1003

Hours: Sun: Closed - Spring/Summer hours TBD, Mon-Tues: Closed, Wed.-Thurs: 4pm - 9pm, Fri.-Sat.: 3pm - 10pm

bellbrookbrewingcompany.com

Bock Family Brewing

Their beers are crafted in small batches with a commitment to quality and sustainability. The interior of the brewery resembles a German-style bier hall, with a Nordic lounge and a Celtic room. A rotation of food trucks are available on site for dining.

The brewery hosts trivia every Thursday and offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

Address: Washington Village Drive, Dayton

Phone: 937-813-2000

Hours: Mon & Tues Closed, Wed 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Thurs 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat 1 p.m.-10 p.m., Sun 1 p.m.-7 p.m.

bockfamilybrewing.com

Branch & Bone Artisan Ales

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Branch & Bone Artisan Ales features a wide variety of beer in their taproom at all times. Their beer will often feature local ingredients including ones foraged from local flora. A large focus and their passion is funky, alternative fermentation. Sour beer, saison, and mixed fermentation styles as well as spontaneous fermentation are a staple among the ever rotating offerings from Branch & Bone Artisan Ales. While they do not serve food, they do sell Hen of the Woods brand chips for snacking. Patio space is pet friendly.

Address: 905 Wayne Ave. Dayton

Phone: 937-723-7608

Hours: Mon Closed, Tues-Thurs 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 12 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

www.branchandboneales.com

Bushrod Brew Works

Address : 117 East Main Street, Eaton

Phone : 937-336-5059

Hours: Sun-Wed: Closed, Thurs: 11am - 9pm, Fri: 11am - 10pm, Sat: 11am - 10pm

bushrodbrewworks.net

Carillon Brewing Company

Carillon Brewing Co. offers visitors a glimpse into 1850s-era Dayton through the authentically prepared food and drink of the times. It is the nation’s only production brewery in a museum, and the only U.S. brewery replicating the historic brewing process. Admission and parking at Carillon Historical Park are free.

Address: 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton

Phone: 937-910-0722

Hours: Mon & Tues Closed, Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

CarillonBrewingco.org

Crooked Handle Brewing Co.

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The brewery offers 14 draft taps, wine, cider, premium spirits and signature cocktails. Food offerings from the kitchen include everything from appetizers, salads, wings, burgers, sandwiches and more. Live music on select nights.

Address: 760 N. Main St., Springboro

Phone: 937-790-3450

Hours: Mon Closed, Tue 4-10 p.m. (Kitchen Closes at 9 p.m.), Wed 4-10 p.m. (Kitchen Closes at 9 p.m.), Thurs 4-10 p.m. (Kitchen Closes at 9 p.m.), Fri 1-11 p.m. (Kitchen Closes at 9 p.m.), Sat 1-11 p.m. (Kitchen Closes at 9 p.m.), Sun 1-8 p.m.

crookedhandle.com

The Dayton Beer Company

The Dayton Beer Company is an European style beer hall and brewery located in the heart of downtown Dayton, just steps away from Fifth Third Field. Their main bar features 36 Ohio craft taps. Another bar is located outdoors on the patio. Besides beers, the brewery offers wine by the bottle and Coca-Cola products. The Dayton Beer Company now offers three event spaces, the largest of which seats up to 150 people.

Address: 41 Madison Street, Dayton

Phone: 937-228-2337

Hours: Mon Closed, Tues-Thurs 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun Closed

thedaytonbeerco.com

Devil Wind Brewing

Devil Wind Brewing says their purpose is to “brew the most outstanding local beer for Dayton-area consumers and visitors to the greater Miami Valley area.” The company stands out by focusing on beer styles that are not being widely produced in the Dayton area. These will consist of European ales and lagers, specifically German lagers, as well as innovative and newer American styles of beers. The brewery hosts a shuffleboard league, food trucks, live music and weekly events.

Address: 130 South Detroit Street, Xenia

Phone: 937-919-6417

Hours: Mon Closed, Tues-Fri 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-8 p.m..

www.devilwindbrewing.com

Eudora Brewing Company

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The taproom features 18 taps pouring award-winning, house-brewed ales and lagers as well as soft drinks, house-crafted Ken’s root beer and cold brew coffee. They also have a selection of wine, hard cider, canned cocktails, and our house-made “Gigglewater” (vodka soda w/ fruit puree).

The kitchen serves elevated brewpub fare with locally-sourced ingredients six days a week. There is a seasonal menu and weekly specials.

Address: 3022 Wilmington Pike, Kettering

Hours: Mon Closed, Tues-Thurs: 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

eudorabrewing.com

Fifth Street Brewpub

As a co-op, they take giving back to the community seriously, often hosting charity events and helping with donations. Their historic building has been a neighborhood place serving food and drinks since 1856. The Brewpub is located in the St. Anne’s Hill neighborhood, one mile east of downtown Dayton and just a stroll away from the Oregon District.

The menu at Fifth Street Brewpub features weekly specials, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, soups and more.

Address: 1600 E. Fifth Street, Dayton

Phone: 937-443-0919

Hours: Mon Closed, Tue & Wed 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Thurs 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Fri & Sat 12 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun 11am-4 p.m.

www.fifthstreetbrewpub.com

Figleaf Brewing Co.

Address: 3387 Cincinnati - Dayton Rd. Middletown

Phone : 513-300-0275

Hours: Mon-Thurs: 3pm - 10pm, Fri-Sat: 11:30am - Midnight, Sun: 11:30am - 10pm.

figleafbrewing.com

Full Circle Brewgarden

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Address: 324 Union Blvd., Englewood

Hours: Sun: 1pm - 6pm, Mon-Tues: Closed, Wed-Thurs: 5pm-9pm, Fri: 3pm - 10pm, Sat: 1pm - 6pm.

facebook.com/fullcirclebrewgarden

Gravel Road Brewing Company

Address: 916 1st Ave. Middletown

Hours: Sun: 12pm - 6pm, Mon-Tues: Closed, Thurs-Fri: 4pm - 9pm, Sat: 12pm - 6pm.

gravelroadbrewing.com

The Hairless Hare Brewery

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The Hairless Hare Brewery offers a wide selection of craft beer brewed on site, handcrafted pizza, smoked wings, scratch made soups and more. The Hairless Hare is also a meadery, offering meads and ciders made on site. A large outdoor patio accommodates those looking for outdoor seating options.

Address: 738 W. National Rd. Vandalia, OH 45377

Phone: 937-387-6476

Hours: Mon-Tues Closed, Wed-Thurs 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Fri-Sat 2 p.m.-10 p.m., (Kitchen closes @ 9 p.m.), Mon Closed

www.hairlessharebrewery.com

Heavier Than Air Brewing Co.

Heavier Than Air Brewing Co. was founded on an affinity for experimental, top-secret testing, and brewing beer. The Dayton area has a long heritage of aviation, invention and perseverance, and that spirit can be found in this inclusive community environment. The tap menu features aviation-themed craft brew.

Address: 497 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville, OH 45459

Phone: 937-979-4449

Hours: Mon & Tues Closed, Wed & Thurs 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Sun 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

heavierthanairbrewing.com

Lebanon Brewing Company

Lebanon Brewing Company features televisions, a 40-foot full bar with 11 beers on tap and is planning to add more as they go. The brewery offers sandwiches and other appetizers made from scratch from the Ladder 41 Tapping Kitchen which is a separate business operated by Mark Knight.

Address: 20 W Silver St, Lebanon

Hours: Sun - Thurs: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri - Sat: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

www.lebanonbrewingco.com/

Little Fish Brewing Co.

Address: 116 Webster St., Dayton

Phone: 937-949-3055

Hours: Sun: 10am - 9pm, Mon-Tues: Closed, Wed-Fri: Noon - 10pm

littlefishbrewing.com

Lock 27 Brewing

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Lock 27 Brewing Restaurant in Centerville is focused on providing customers with good meals, expanding the cocktail menu, and offering rotating specials in addition to a lineup of Lock 27′s brews.

Lock 27 Brewing Taproom in Dayton provides a strong brewery experience. The signature beers that guests have come to know and love will be served, along with a rotating list of specialty, limited-release brews for adventurous beer enthusiasts.

Lock 27 Brewing Restaurant

Address: 1035 South Main Street, Centerville

Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-9 p.m., Thurs-Sat 11am-10 p.m., Sun 11am-9 p.m.

Lock 27 Brewing Taproom: Dayton Dragons Plaza

Address: 329 E. First St., Dayton

Hours: Mon 3 p.m.-9 p.m., Tues & Wed 3 p.m.-10 p.m., Thurs 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 12 p.m.-12am, Sun 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

Phone: 937-433-2739

lock27brewing.com

Loose Ends Brewing

A mix of craft beer and artisan food, Loose Ends Brewing strives to bring the community together with the perfect brewery experience. In addition to their beers, Loose Ends offers a wide selection of wine and spirits and house-made cocktails.

Address: 890 S. Main Street Centerville

Phone: 937-723-6328

Hours: Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri & Sat 11am-10:30 p.m., Sun 11am-9 p.m.

looseendsbrewing.com

Lucky Star Brewery and Cantina

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Lucky Star Brewery brings a bit of authentic Mexican flavored dishes to the area. Their craft beer, brewed with repurposed equipment, makes them one of a kind in the area. Taco Tuesday specials. Open Mic Night every Wednesday. Patio dining available.

Address: 219 South 2nd Street, Miamisburg

Phone: 937-866-2739

Hours: Mon Closed, Tues-Thurs 3:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri 3:30 p.m.-12am, Sat 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

luckystarbrewery.com

Moeller Brew Barn

Address : 416 E 1st St, Dayton

Hours: Sun: 10am - 9pm, Mon: Closed, Tues-Sat: 11am - 11pm.

moellerbrewbarn.com/dayton

Mother Stewart’s Brewing Company

Address: 102 W. Columbia St. Springfield

Phone: 937-717-0618

Hours: Sun: 12pm - 6pm, Mon-Tues: Closed, Wed-Thurs: 3pm - 9pm, Fri: 3pm - 11pm, Sat: 11am - 11pm.

motherstewartsbrewing.com

N.E.W Ales Brewing

Address: 1330 Manchester Ave., Middletown

Phone: 513-915-7023

Hours: Sun: 12pm - 6pm, Mon: Closed, Tues-Thurs: 4pm - 9pm, Fri: 4pm - 10pm, Sat: 12pm - 10pm.

newalesbrewing.com

Nowhere In Particular Cabinet of Curiosities

Address: 4716 Wilmington Pike, Kettering

Phone: 937-999-4133

Hours: Sun: Noon - 7pm, Mon: 5pm - 10pm, Tues-Thurs: 3pm - 10pm, Fri: 3pm - 11pm, Sat: Noon - 11pm.

Southern Ohio Brewing

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Family owned and operated, Southern Ohio Brewing has 12-14 rotating taps featuring a wide range of craft beer styles from their on-site brewhouse. Wine and their own house made hard seltzer are also available. Southern Ohio Brewing is located along the Miami Valley Trails bike trail and offers a great outdoor space including a covered beer garden and large lawn with Adirondack chairs. The brewery has a rotating food truck schedule or you are welcome to carry in your own food.

Address: 818 Factory Road, Beavercreek

Hours: Mon & Tues Closed, Wed & Thurs 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri 3 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

www.southernohiobrewing.com

Star City Brewing Company

Star City Brewing Company is housed in the historic 19th-century building formally known as the Peerless Mill Inn. They have a wide variety of beer styles on tap and also have several house-made “Peerless Mill Winery” wines . Star City Brewing Company hosts Live Trivia on Tuesdays. The venue hosts a rotation of food trucks

Star City has three rooms available for private events. Each room holds a different number of people and each has a different look and feel.

Address: 319 S. 2nd St., Miamisburg

Phone: 937-701-7827

Hours: Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat 1 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

starcitybrewing.com

Toxic Brewing Company

Toxic Brewing Company is a microbrewery and bar serving their own and guest beers, on tap and in our bottle/can cooler, as well as spirits and cocktails in the heart of Dayton’s Historic Oregon District. In addition to beer, they serve craft cocktails, wine, and spirits. The outdoor patio comes with a wonderful view of the Oregon District. Food trucks on occasion.

Address: 431 E. Fifth St, Dayton

Phone: 937-985-3618

Hours: Mon-Thur 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Fri 2 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Sat 12 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Sun 12 p.m.-1 a.m.

toxicbrewcompany.com

Trail Town Brewing

Address : 101 Corry St., Yellow Springs

Phone : 937-319-0489

Hours : Sun-Thurs: 11am - 9pm, Fri-Sat: 11am - 10pm

trailtownbrewingys.com

Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant

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The Wandering Griffin is a local fixture offering exceptional house-brewed craft beers and pub fare in an expansive space with a huge outdoor patio. Located across from Wright State University, the venue is great for events and has a huge parking lot. Trivia Night on Mondays. All-Day brunch on Sundays.

Address: 3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek

Phone: 937-369-0058

Hours: Mon 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Tues-Thur 11am-9 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

wanderinggriffin.com

Warped Wing Brewing Company

Warped Wing Brewing Co. is inspired by Ohio’s rich history of innovation and invention. The full-scale production brewery distributes beers to local restaurants, bars, grocery and retailers in the Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus markets. Along with their core brews, the company also focuses on creating unique seasonal and specialty beers. Warped Wing now has three taprooms in the greater Dayton area.

Dayton Brewery & Taproom

Address: 26 Wyandot St., Dayton

Hours: Mon Closed, Tue-Thurs 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri 3 p.m.-12 a.m., Sat 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Sun 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Springboro Barrel Room & Smokery

Address: 25 Wright Station Way, Springboro

Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Sun 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

warpedwing.com

Yellow Springs Brewery

The Taproom experience at Yellow Springs Brewery is not your typical bar scene. Their patrons savor the full-flavored craft beers in an eclectic and art-filled space without the distraction of blaring televisions.

The Barrel House Room is a mixed fermentation production facility which offers a place to enjoy new blends of sour beers made with unique and often local ingredients, along with their popular brands and barrel-aged beers.

Address: 305 N. Walnut Street, Yellow Springs

Hours: Mon-Thurs 1 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri 1 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Sun 12 p.m.-8 p.m.

Phone: 937-767-0222

Barrel Room

Address: 1475 Xenia Avenue, Yellow Springs

Hours: Mon-Thurs Closed, Fri & Sat 1 p.m.-9 p.m., Sun 1 p.m.-6 p.m.

Phone: 937-319-6024

yellowspringsbrewery.com

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Brewery Tours in Dayton

Craft Connection began brewery tours in Dayton December, 2015. An extension of the Cincinnati tours which started in May, 2014, the business replicated the successful model in Dayton – aka the Gem City. Dayton was always phase two of the business when we were finally ready to expand. Plans were to open in the Summer of 2015, however, due to the popularity of tours in Cincy, we had to wait until a third bus was added to the fleet in the Fall of 2015.

Why Expand to Dayton?

Often times Dayton residents would join Cincinnati tours. When asked why they couldn’t do this in Dayton they simply replied, “there is nothing like this in Dayton.” Not only was there a need for beer tourism in Dayton, it is also home to two out of the three owners of Craft Connection. Cincinnati was the first market to open since all owners lived there at the time. Now I (Ben) live in Dayton and manage both the Dayton and Cincinnati operations. When asked if there are actual breweries in Dayton, I respond with a resounding YES! Not only does Dayton have strength in the number of craft breweries, they also have a high level of quality and craftsmanship in their product. There are a total of 13 craft breweries in the Dayton market with more coming soon!

Frequent stops on the tour include Dayton Beer Company , Toxic Brew Co., and Yellow Springs Brewery . However, we are constantly changing routes and also visit the following breweries: Fifth St. Brewpub – downtown Dayton, Crooked Handle – Springboro, Star City – Miamisburg, Eudora – Kettering, Lock 27 – Centerville

What are the biggest challenges starting in Dayton?

Since Dayton is a smaller market than Cincy, we pull from a smaller population of people who enjoy craft beer and want to go out and see the local brewing scene. We are seeing a shift in people’s understanding of craft beer vs. domestic macro lagers, which in-turn sends curious guests our way to see what this craft beer explosion is all about. Secondly, finding an ideal meeting spot for public tours was challenging. We wanted a location with good food, craft beer, and centrally located with easy parking. After months of planning and asking what people thought would be a good meeting place, Carillon Brewing Co. fell into our lap during a networking event at the Annual Ohio Brewer’s Conference . The owner, founder, and mastermind of the world’s only active brewery museum, Tayna Brock, sold us on the location. Not only is their food, beer, and location unique and amazing, the fact that the tour starts at the “source” of beer history is perfect for tour goers. Guests receive a brief tour and history of beer making from a highly trained and knowledgeable brewer at Carillon, then we continue the tour to modern facilities such as Eudora or Crooked Handle. It’s one of the most unique tour experiences in the world where you get the past, present, and future of the beer industry and how the brewing process has changed in the last 150 years.

What’s next?

The launch in Dayton is only four months old so we are focusing on growing the Dayton operations, as well as continuing our top rated tours in Cincinnati. This answer could change in the next 3-4 months as we get moving on additional markets…stay tuned!

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