The art of beer at DAI’s Oktoberfest By Jim Witmer Photo: Fill up an Oktoberfest mug at the Dayton Art Institute Sept. 24 and 25; photo: Christian Clothier The Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest has many attractions, but the liquid being poured is one of the main enticements. Yes, the art is first-rate, the grounds are beautiful, […]
Beer pairings to accompany your eats By Hayley Fudge Photo: Hayley Fudge I think all of us beer lovers can agree that there’s not much better than pairing well-crafted beer with some amazing food. Just as with wine, there is indeed an art that comes with brew and food pairings that focuses on complementing and contrasting […]
A beer festival survival guide By Jim Witmer Photo: Beer festival rule No. 1: start with the lighter beers first, like lagers and blond ales; photos: Sarah Browning There are many different kinds of beer events, from the tap takeovers in bars to the monthly beer tastings at restaurants to the big international events, like […]
Naming brews by the bark By Jim Witmer Since dog owners must walk their canines regularly, why not make one of the stops a local brewery or bar where they can meet up with their friends, and their dogs can sniff out some new friends, as well? An establishment with a food license from the […]
Beer! A Celebration of Dayton Brewing By Jim Witmer Photo: Yellow Cab’s July 16 event showcases Dayton breweries, while also giving one a chance to win bragging rights; photo: Jesse King Yellow Cab Tavern’s mission is to promote creative people and foster creative expression, so it’s natural they host an event to showcase the creative […]
Lazy or just plain dumb beer marketing? By Jim Witmer Photo: This retro ad hangs in the Barrel House on Third Street; photo: Jim Witmer Beer is the beverage for everyone, but you wouldn’t know by some of the marketing campaigns. Yes, beer is a beverage that has mass appeal and is approachable by everyone, […]
Embrace the funk of sour beers By Hayley Fudge Photo: A toast to the sour and wild brewers who have not yet given up; photo: Hayley Fudge It hardly seems right to refer to a style that’s been brewed by Belgians for centuries as the newest craze to hit craft beer, but many longtime beer-lovers […]
Ohio’s beer scene headed to higher level By Hayley Fudge As if Ohio’s massive presence in the national beer scene hasn’t been exciting enough as of late, things are set to get a lot more thrilling in the coming months. For starters, last week the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 37 by a […]
DCP’s guide to bottle versus can By Jim Witmer Which do you prefer, beer in a bottle or in a can? Let’s begin with the fact that more and more craft beer is being canned these days and it has surpassed bottles in market share. It’s likely that your favorite beer that was only available […]
Regional police blotters, reported and interpretedby By Ehron Ostendorf Feeding for two The owner of a store said a woman […]
For rent Can Ohio’s national park be “leased” for drilling? By Sarah Sidlow Quick quiz: name the only national forest […]
Roadside fruit stands, where art thou? By Jim Bucher Think the older you get, the more nostalgic. Guess it’s all […]
No character like McVie By Marc Katz I know, there were iconic entertainment groups that played early in their careers […]
For the love of the game Olympic athletes have big dreams, but empty wallets—Should the government step in? By Sarah […]
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