Jungle Jim’s Barrel Aged Beer Bash
WHEN: 7-9 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16
WHERE: 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
This popular event will be bringing in more than 80 different barrel aged beers for its third year. Hosted in the Jungle Jim's Fairfield location inside the Oscar Event Center, tickets are $40 each with a $15 option for non-drinkers. The full list of beers can be found at www.junglejims.com/barrelagedbeer. They recommend eating something before you arrive, but food will be available for sale if you find yourself requiring sustenance.
Warped Wing Anniversary Bash 2.0
WHEN: Noon to midnight Jan. 16
WHERE: 26 Wyandot St., Dayton
In honor of its second anniversary, Warped Wing is tapping Baltic Argonaut, a Baltic Porter along with the inaugural release of Baltic Argonaut cans. With a full day of special tappings including different beers aged in special whiskey and bourbon barrels, live music from Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle from 1-4 p.m. and Magic Jackson & Grover Band Ohio from 5-9 p.m. and delicious eats from the newly opened Spent Grain Grill, there will be plenty happening to hold your attention.
Dayton Brew Ha-Ha
WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Jan. 30
WHERE: 2900 Acosta St., Kettering
The 5th annual Dayton Brew Ha-Ha craft beer tasting event benefits the Montessori School of Dayton. This year the theme will be Midwestern beers. Tickets for general admission are $35 each, which gets you a half pint tasting glass and 10 tasting tickets. VIP tickets are $50 and feature early access to rare and limited quantity beers, along with five extra tickets. Visit http://brewhahadayton.com for more information.
The Barrel House First Anniversary Celebration
WHEN: 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 30
WHERE: 417 E. Third St., Dayton
The Barrel House is celebrating its first year in business, and you're invited to the party. Its celebrating with the beer that started it all, and adding a few others for the special occasion. The downtown bar and bottle shop will be featuring special tappings of four Chimay beers — Gold, Grand Reserve, Premiere and Cing Cents. For more information, visit www.barrelhousetap.com.
Revolution Brewing Beer Brunch at the Trolley Stop
WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 6
WHERE: 530 E. 5th St., Dayton
This brunch created around beers from Chicago’s Revolution Brewing sounds amazing. Head to the Trolley Stop in the Oregon District where you will find the following culinary delights: Braised short rib with a poached egg, blueberry pumpernickel bread pudding, and mole sauce paired with Blue Gene Blueberry Porter; Omaha Poutine with beer cheese, grilled KJB andouille, sour cream and chives paired with Anti-Hero IPA; Trolley Breakfast Burrito with Farm fresh scrambled eggs, peppers and onions, black beans, cheese with a side of house-made salsa paired with Fist City Pale Ale; Buckwheat crepes with dark chocolate sauce and blackberry compote paired with Eugene Porter; the BELT Burger-Bacon, Fried Egg, Lettuce Tomato on Keener Beef paired with Death’s Tar Imperial Oatmeal Stout and the Florence Blackstone- house-made Biscuits with wilted spinach, grilled tomatoes, crisp bacon, poached eggs and house-made Hollandaise paired with Bottom Up Beer-Mosa.
AleFeast Dayton
WHEN: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Dayton Masonic Center
WHERE: 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton
Beer and food fans, rejoice. It’s time for the 6th Annual AleFeast celebration featuring more than 75 craft beers from more than 30 world-class breweries. Tickets are $50 in advance, and $55 day of the event. Attendance will be limited to 600 patrons. Each admission includes 20 samples of craft beer, various fine foods, a tasting glass and event guide. Nick Mitchell will be playing live music. You must be 21 to attend.
Visit www.AleFest.com for more information.
Fifth Street Brewpub Member-Owners beer pairing dinner
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Dayton Racquet Club located in the Kettering Tower
WHERE: 1600 E. 5th St., Dayton
It pays to be a member, and it’s not too late to join Fifth Street Brewpub. In addition to discounts on beer and food specials, invitations to member-only events are another wonderful perk. Tickets to this four-course meal paired with five 10-ounce FSB hand-crafted beers and live music are $45 each. Parking and tips are included in the ticket price and guests do not need to be member-owners. Tickets are currently available for purchase at Fifth Street Brewpub located at 1600 E. Fifth St., Dayton, (937) 443-0919.
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