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By Alexis Larsen, Staff Writer 5:41 PM Friday, October 16, 2009

The first annual Miami Valley Beer Fest will have beer, and plenty of it.

Not all that surprising for a festival with beer in its name, but it’s the types of beer that will have some folks looking twice. The event, being held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, will feature a selection of more than 100 craft beers and barley wines — some rare. All will be over 7 percent ABV (alcohol by volume) where a typical beer is in a range of 4 to 6 percent.

“To the beer connoisseur, it’s probably one of the most awesome beer lists put together at one festival,” said organizer Mike Schwartz of Belmont Party Supply, who, with his wife, Donna, and his store staff, have teamed up with the Resident Home Association (RHA) to present the event.

Proceeds will benefit RHA, a nonprofit agency that has provided residential services and support for people with developmental disabilities in Montgomery County since 1966.

While some of the big beers on the menu might be familiar, many are limited brews that will surprise and delight even the most discerning aficionado.

A few of the highlights, according to Schwartz, include: BrewDog Paradox Port Dundas (aged imperial stout), Delirium Tremens (Belgian strong pale ale), Founders Old Curmudgeon (old ale) and J.W. Lees Lagavulin (a barley wine aged in a scotch barrel).

A ticket gets attendees a commemorative tasting glass and 20 samples of craft beer. Local act Skilless Villains will give attendees something to sip to with rock ’n’ roll tunes, including originals and covers. Food from Chappy’s Tap Room, Thai 9 and MONCO Catering will be available for purchase, but bring cash if you plan on eating because there is not an ATM on site.

Schwartz says event organizers hope to raise more than $15,000 to benefit RHA.

“It’s an awesome beer list for an awesome cause,” he said.

How to go

What: The first annual Miami Valley Beer Fest

Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 1043 S. Main St., Dayton, inside the Roundhouse

When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24

Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Only 600 tickets will be sold, which gets attendees a commemorative tasting glass and 20 samples of craft beer. Tickets are available for purchase in advance from Belmont Party Supply, 2621 S. Smithville Road, Dayton, and participating bars and restaurants including Boston’s Bistro & Pub, Chappy’s Tap Room, Dublin Pub, The Filling Station, Harrigan’s Tavern, Pizza Factory, South Park Tavern, The Pub, Trolley Stop, Thai 9 and 5th Street Wine & Deli. Call ahead to make sure tickets have not sold out at Alesmith Brewing Co.

Allagash Brewing Co.

Avery Brewing Co.

Bell’s Brewing Co.

Bierbrouwerij De Koningshoeven B.V.

Bières de Chimay

Blue Dawg Brewing

Boston Beer Co.

Brasserie d’Achouffe

Brasserie de Rochefort

Brasserie Dubuisson Frères sprl

Brauerei Aying

Breckenridge Brewing Co.