An ample assortment of brews are making their way to the Athens streets for an annual celebration that garners the attention of summer residents looking for cool libations. The full schedule of events for Ohio Brew Week can be found below.
Be sure to check out our preview here and stay tuned to The Post for coverage as the week continues.
Cheers.
| Friday, June 22 | |
| 5 - 7 p.m. |
Formal Tasting. Meet the Brewer Matt Barbee, Rockmill Brewery. Organic beers and Della Zona appetizers. Village Bakery, 268 E. State St. |
| 5 - 9:30 p.m. |
Rock 'n' Roast. BBQ, pig roast, bbq ribs/chicken, and sides. Featuring Elevator Brewing Co. craft brew. Backwards band plays at 6 p.m. Click here to view flyer. Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Ave. |
| 9 p.m. |
Music: Buffalo Killers w/ Hexnet. The Union, 18 W. Union St. |
| Saturday, June 23 | |
| 12 noon - 10 p.m. |
2nd Annual Summer Solstice Spicebush Celebration. $5.00 for adults, free for kids 12 and under. Click here for more information. Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane. |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Southern Ohio Copperheads vs. Lexington Hustlers (Game 1 of DH). Baseball game. Featuring Maumee Bay Brewing Company's Summer Stinger. Summer Stinger, 4.8%, 18 IBUs: Our "Stinger" is one of our sessionable Summer offerings which has honey malt, pure honey from a local apiary, organic lemon peel, and paradise seeds. The three noble hop additions meld perfectly with the citrus/spice character. Make sure to get some of this small batch Summer treat bee-fore it's all gone. Bob Wren Stadium |
| 7 p.m. |
Appalachian Hell Betties. Roller derby match. Click here for details. Bird Arena, 102 Oxbow Trail |
| 8 p.m. |
Southern Ohio Copperheads vs. Lexington Hustlers (Game 2 of DH). Baseball game. Featuring Maumee Bay Brewing Company's Summer Stinger. Bob Wren Stadium |
| 9 p.m. |
Music: live bands TBA The Union, 18 W. Union St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Live music: "from rock to americana and everywhere in-between" Acer Negundo Mike's Wilson Controlled Folly Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Post-Bout with the Appalachian Hell Betties. Special Hell Betties Porter available. Jackie O's Brewery, 22 W. Union St. |
| Sunday, June 24 | |
| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Sunday Brunch. In addition to our wide selection of regular brunch menu items we will be offering our biscuits and beer gravy made with our house made Spanish chorizo, a steak, eggs and beer breakfast, a selection of our beer inspired desserts, and Micheladas and Beermosas. Walk-ins and reservations welcome. Sol Restaurant, 33 North Court Street |
| 6 p.m. |
Beer Dinner. Special beer-infused buffet. Featuring a talk by Greg Hardman, his adventures in the beer industry, and his mission to revitalize the old Cincinnati brewing traditions. $14.95. The Pub, 39 N. Court St. |
| 8 p.m. |
Greg Hardman speech. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Watershed group benefitting Sunday Creek, Monday Creek and Raccoon Creek watersheds. The Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| Monday, June 25 | |
| Noon |
Lunch with Greg Hardman & tthe media, order off menu. Brenen’s Coffee Café, 38 S. Court St. |
| 2 p.m. |
Meet the brewer & tasting with Mt. Carmel Brewing Company Meet brewer Patrick Clark and taste-award winning Amber Ale, Nut Brown Ale, Blonde Ale, IPA, Stout and Summer Wheat. Hors d'oeuvres provided. $18 This event will be pre-sale tickets online (tickets available after May 1, www.casanueva.com), walk-ups welcome. Limited 25. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 2 p.m. |
Meet Christian Moerlein’s Greg Hardman. Broney’s Alumni Grill, 7 W. Carpenter St. |
| 2 p.m. |
Formal tasting. Weasel Boy Brewing Company - Meet The Brewers, Jay & Lori Wince. Beer infused appetizers included. $16. Tickets for tastings can be purchased at the Oak Room any time Monday through Thursday. We have a cap of 20 seats per tasting. The Oak Room, 14 Station St. |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Flight of five Ohio IPAs with Indian snacks. $14. No reservations or tickets necessary! Restaurant Salaam, 21 West Washington St. |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Official Keg Tapping Ceremony Ohio Brew Week Sparbock, brewed in honor of Jon Sparhawk, originator of the idea of Ohio Brew Week. Featuring speaker Greg Hardman, CEO of Christian Moerlein: “From Athens to Eternity, A Dream Goes on Forever…” Jackie O's Public House, 24 W. Union St. |
| 6 - 10 p.m. |
Our award winning chef’s Ribs and Beer Dinner. Walk-ins and reservations welcome. Sol Restaurant, 33 North Court Street |
| 7 p.m. |
Trivia Night. Free, prizes awarded every game. Buffalo Wild Wings, 23 W. Union St. |
| 7 p.m. |
Beer Pairing Dinner. 7 course beer pairing dinner. With Ohio Brew Week speaker Greg Hardman. Click here to see the menu and for more details. $55/person. Restaurant Salaam, 21 West Washington St. |
| 7 p.m. |
Buckeye Brewing Co's Garin Wright will be there to meet the patrons and hand out Martian Lager Pints and other Buckeye Beer T-Shirts. Don't miss Garin Wright on the Dave Palmer show on WATH at 9:00 am Monday morning. Broneys Alumni Grill, 7 W. Carpenter St. |
| 7 p.m. |
Beer & Cheese tasting Nick and Celeste Nolan of Laurel Valley Creamery team with Chris Chmiel and Michelle Gorman of Integration Acres to bring you artisanal cheeses, and beers from Great Lakes Brewing Company, Weasel Boy Brewing Company, Rivertown Brewing Company, Elevator Brewing Company, The Brew Kettle and Jackie O's. $10 per cheese plate + the price of any draft beers you'd like to sample ($1.50 for a 6 oz. sample, $5 for 4 samples, $10 for the full eight) This event will not be pre-sale, walk-ups only. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 9 p.m. |
"The Bricks" Brew Week kick-off Celebration. At 9:30 p.m. meet Greg Hardman, CEO of Christian Moerlein. The Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N.Court St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Rattletrap Stringband. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Open Stage: Post Kick-Off celebration. Jackie O's Public House, 24 W. Union St. |
| Tuesday, June 26 | |
| Noon |
Lunch with Christian Moerlein’s CEO Greg Hardmam. Order off menu. Sol Restaurant, 33 N. Court St. |
| 2 p.m. |
Formal tasting. The Brew Kettle. Beer infused appetizers included. $16. Tickets for tastings can be purchased at the Oak Room any time Monday through Thursday. We have a cap of 20 seats per tasting The Oak Room, 14 Station St. |
| 2 p.m. |
Formal Tasting: Elevator Brewing Company. Meet Elevator representative Jay Taylor and taste 6 beers including: Bleeding Buckeye Red Ale, Dark Horse Lager, Three Frogs IPA, Mogabi Hoppy Wheat, Heiferweizen and a "surprise limited release." Hors d' oeuvres provided. $18 This event will be pre-sale on-line (tickets available after May 1, www.casanueva.com), walk-ups welcome. Limit 25. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Flight of five Ohio IPAs with Indian snacks. $14. No reservations or tickets necessary! Restaurant Salaam, 21 West Washington St. |
| 6 p.m. |
Athens Cuisine Showcase & OBW Cooking Competition. $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Click here to buy tickets, or buy them at both OBW retail stores: 14 Station St. (inside the Oak Room), and 14 N. Court St., (Lower level, inside Red Brick Sports Pub). Click here for more information/ Abrio’s Brick Oven, 859 E. State St. |
| 6 p.m. |
Distiller's Forum. Meet the new Ohio distillers and sample gin, vodkas and whiskey. Distillers, Kelly Sauber of Dancing Tree Distillery, Dave Rigo of Watershed Distillery, Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits (maker's of OYO products), Jim Finke and Tom Rambasek (makers of Buckeye vodka), and Chris McKim of the Brew Kettle, discuss their journey into the world of Ohio distilled spirits. $2 per sample, 4 samples total. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 6 p.m. |
Cornhole games. Courtside Pizza Sports Pub, 85 N. Court St. |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Formal Beer Tasting. Elevator Brewing Co., appetizers & samples, $15 *2 Spicy “Flavored Firkins” Tuesday night only… “Three Hot Frogs Chile IPA w/ Habanero, Jalapeno and Serrano peppers” and “Chipotle Chocolate Coffee Stout” Buffalo Wild Wings, 23 W. Union St. |
| 8 p.m. |
Mariachi Band. Gran Ranchero, 979 E. State St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Celtic Night. Jackie O’s Public House, 24 W. Union St. |
| Wednesday, June 27 | |
| 9 a.m. |
OBW Golf-Scramble Putters & Pints Tournament. To register a foursome, contact: Joe Limoli, at Abrio’s Brick Oven, 859 E. State St., 740-594-8500. Elm Golf Course, 3950 Ladd Ridge Rd. |
| 10 a.m. |
Ohio Brew Week Community Dialogue Series: Ohio Agriculture for Brewing Symposium (Growing hops, rhizomes, grains for brewing) Ohio University Grover Center, room W115 |
| Noon |
Have lunch with Greg Hardman, CEO of Christian Moerlein. Jackie O’s Pub & Brewery, 24 W. Union St. |
| 2 p.m. |
Meet the brewer & tasting with Rivertown Brewing Co. Randy Schiltz of Rivertown Brewing Companywill guide you through a tasting of Jenneke Belgian-style Blonde Ale, Helles Lager, Hop Bomber Pale Ale, Roebling Vanilla Espresso Porter, and one more special beer. Hors d' oeuvres provided. $18. This event will be pre-sale tickets online (tickets available after May 1, www.casanueva.com), walk-ups welcome. Limit 25. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 4 - 9 p.m. |
Keg & Case Competition. Arts West, 132 W. State St. |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Flight of five Ohio IPAs with Indian snacks. $14. No reservations or tickets necessary! Restaurant Salaam, 21 West Washington St. |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Formal Tasting: Elevator Brewing Company. Meet elevator representative Jay Taylor and restaurant owner Todd Wilson as you taste 4 beers including: Mogabi Hoppy Wheat, Heiferweizen, Angry Goat Nut Brown, and Dark Horse Lager. History of Cuban cuisine and suggested meal pairings will be discussed. The event is free, sampler cost is $6 Sol Restaurant, 33 North Court Street |
| 6 p.m. |
Brewers’ Forum. Meet brewers Luke Purcell of Great Lakes Brewing Company, Brad Clark of Jackie O's, John Najeway of Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., Chris McKim of The Brew Kettle, Vic Schiltz of Elevator Brewing Co., Jay and Lori Wince of Weasel Boy Brewing Co., Randy Schiltz from Rivertown Brewing Co. and Virgel Roesel from Mt. Carmel Brewing Co. as they discuss craft brewing and answer your questions. A tasting of eight Ohio beers will be available. THIS EVENT IS FREE, you only pay for the samples ($1.50 for a 6 oz. sample, $5 for 4 samples, $10 for the full eight). Walk-ups only. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 7 p.m. |
Beer Pairing Dinner. 7 course beer pairing dinner. With Christian Moerlein brewmaster Mike Carver. Click here to see the menu and for more details. $55/person. Restaurant Salaam, 21 West Washington St. |
| 7 p.m. |
Wings Pool Tournament. Double elimination; $7 buy-in, cash prizes, t-shirts & BWW gift certificates Buffalo Wild Wings, 23 W. Union St. |
| 7 p.m. |
Art Reception & Auction. Come to Abrio’s for the debut of Kevin Morgan’s Collectible Art poster created for Ohio Brew Week. The number one signed 3rd of the Collectible series will be auctioned off to benefit Passion Works studio. Patrick Keleher of The Neil House Brewing Co. will tap a special Firkin of Barrel-aged Belgian Ale for sample price (or pints). Auction at 7:30 p.m. Abrio's Brick Oven, 859 E. State St. |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Author & Brewer Dinner. Featuring Greg Hardman of Christian Moerlein and Mike Morgan, author of Over the Rhine. This event takes a historical look into Cincinnati's great brewing past. Click here to view the tasting notes! Click here to see the menu. Click here to buy tickets. Abrio’s Brick Oven, 859 E. State St. |
| 8 p.m. |
Ladies Night with The Appalachian Hell Betties. Sample lighter, fruity brews and beers made with chocolate malts. Beer infused appetizers included. $16. Tickets for tastings can be purchased at the Oak Room any time Monday through Thursday. We have a cap of 20 seats per tasting. The Oak Room, 14 Station St. |
| 9 p.m. - close |
Christmas in Summer. Wear a Christmas hat, and sip regular 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale from Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. Meet the Big Dog himself. ‘Holiday’Special: barrel-aged 12 Dogs of Christmas Ale, served in snifters only. Limited supply. The Pub, 39 N. Court St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Karaoke Night Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St. |
| Thursday, June 28 | |
| 1 p.m. |
Formal Tasting. Weasel Boy Brewing Co. Beer infused appetizers included. $16. Tickets for tastings can be purchased at the Oak Room any time Monday through Thursday. We have a cap of 20 seats per tasting. The Oak Room, 14 Station St. |
| 2 p.m. |
Formal Tasting: Great Lakes Brewing Co. Meet brewmaster Luke Purcell and taste 6 craft brews from Great Lakes Brewing Company including Dortmunder Gold, Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, The Wright Pils, Eliot Ness, Commodore Perry IPA and Burning River Pale Ale. Hors d'oeuvres provided. $18. This event will be pre-sale on-line (tickets available after May 1, www.casanueva.com), walk-ups welcome. Limit 25. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 3 p.m. |
Formal Tasting. The Brew Kettle. Beer infused appetizers provided. MEET THE BREWER: Jack Kephart. $16. Tickets for tastings can be purchased at the Oak Room any time Monday through Thursday. We have a cap of 20 seats per tasting. The Oak Room, 14 Station St. |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Flight of five Ohio IPAs with Indian snacks. $14. No reservations or tickets necessary! Restaurant Salaam, 21 West Washington St. |
| 5 p.m. |
Casa Nueva/Great Lakes Collaborative Beer Dinner. It will be a pre fixe menu, price to be determined, including appetizer, salad, entree and a dessert. All items will be made with a Great Lakes product. Meal price will be per person. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Beer & cheese tasting with John Najeway of the Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. Taste French Country Style Hard Cheese from Mayfield Rd. Creamery in Orwell, Ohio. This cheese is washed with Thirsty Dog's Siberian Night and pairs wonderfully with their Pumpkin Ale. The CI, 32 N. Court St. |
| 6 p.m. |
OU Inn & Jackie O's Beer Tasting. Featuring Brad Clark, Jackie O's Head Brew Master and Executive Chef Jon Lange. Click here to view flyer. Ballroom, Ohio University Inn, 331 Richland Ave. |
| 6 p.m. |
The Pigskin Sports Bar and Grill Pig Roast. Featuring a Cask of Willoughby Brewing Co. Gutterpup Porter and a Small Cask of Willoughby Brewing Co. Moonshadow IPA The Pigskin Sports Bar and Grill, 38 North Court Street |
| 7 p.m. |
Elevator Brewing Company Barrel Aged tasting. From 6-7 pm sales manager Jay Taylor will have special flights for $12 of 4 very limited barrel aged beers. Beers to be served will be Horny Goat (a barrel aged porter), Angry Goat (a barrel aged nut brown ale), Bully Goat (a barred aged red ale) (first released anywhere and will only be at Ohio Brew Week!), and barrel aged black IPA (last keg saved specifically for Ohio Brew Week!). The barrel aged beers will be available at special prices, Thursday, June 28th only. This will be followed by the event "Brew-Grass" featuring the blue-grass band, Controlled Folly. Abrio’s Brick Oven, 859 E. State St. |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Pizza & beer + music in the evening from Controlled Folly & friends. Abrio's Brick Oven, 859 E. State St. |
| 7 - 10 p.m. |
Night of Desserts. Desserts ranging from the savory to the sweet side, made with beers from Thirsty Dog, Christian Morlein, Jackie O’s and more. Available in full servings or as a dessert sampler paired with beer sampler. Sol Restaurant, 33 North Court Street |
| 8 p.m. |
Ms. Plumber’s Crack Competition. Who will be on the new label for Plumber’s Crack Ale? Black Box Brewing’s Jerome Welliver will select this year’s winner of the “talent show.” Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Live music. Sassafraz, a local funk/soul group (members from First Street Heat) and the Evan Oberla Project from Columbus. Doors open at 9 p.m., music starts at 10 p.m. The Union, 18 W. Union St. |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Fox & Hounds (Bluegrass) Jackie O's Brewery, 22 W. Union St. |
| 10 p.m. |
EGT: rock, funk, jam, Latin Jackie O's Public House, 24 W. Union St. |
| 10:30 p.m. |
Boxcar Burlesque. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| Friday, June 29 | |
| 12 - 10 p.m. |
Brew-B-Q Come savor the best Brew-B-Q in southern Ohio. CRAFT BREW GARDEN opens at noon. Enjoy live bands, a barleyhole tournament, Lion’s Club Classic Car Cruise-In., art, craft & food vendors. The fun happens from noon-10 p.m. On West Union St. around the Athens Train Depot. FREE event! Bands: EIGHT A.M. Band, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. MIGHT not Matter band, 7 - 9 p.m. On West Union St. around the Athens Train Depot. |
| Noon |
Jackie O's beer tasting with brewmaster Brad Clark. 7 brews. $10/person. Tickets available at www.jackieos.com. Jackie O's Brewery, 22 W. Union St. |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
Flight of five Ohio IPAs with Indian snacks. $14. No reservations or tickets necessary! Restaurant Salaam, 21 West Washington St. |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Meet the Brewers from The Great Black Swamp Brewing Co. Paul Traver and Bob Morris. W.g. Grinders. 120 West Union St. |
| 9 p.m. |
Music: Hellnaw, Black Spyral Dancer The Union, 18 W. Union St. |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Spikedrivers bluesy, upbeat country. Jackie O’s Public House, 24 W. Union St. $5. |
| 10 p.m. |
Paleface, indie-folk, 3-piece band. $5 cover Jackie O's Public House, 24 W. Union St. |
| 10 p.m. |
Live DJ. Red Brick Sports Pub, 14 N. Court St. |
| 10:30 p.m. |
Music: 600 Lbs of Sin! 600 Lbs of Sin! sounds like Fleetwood Mac meets Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. 21+ show, $5 cover at the door. Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| Saturday, June 30 | |
| 2 - 6 p.m. |
Brews on the Block OBW Celebration! Come sample great craft brews in the OBW Beer Garden, dance to excellent live music and hang out with friends as Brew Week celebrates its 7th year! On West Union Street from Congress to Court St. FREE and FUN for all ages! BBQ, food vendors, arts & crafts. Live music schedule: The Keg Dwellers 2pm - 3pm Jen Miller 3:20pm - 4pm The Keg Dwellers 4:20pm - 5pm The Bob Stewart Band 5:30 - 7pm |
| 4 p.m. |
Music: Broken Ring Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
| 6 p.m. |
Cornhole games. Courtside Pizza Sports Pub, 85 N. Court St. |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Southern Ohio Copperheads vs. Lake Erie Monarchs. Baseball game. Featuring Maumee Bay Brewing Company's Summer Stinger. Bob Wren Stadium |
| 9 p.m. |
Music: Nick Tolford & Co The Union, 18 W. Union St. |
| 10 p.m. |
The Porters. Jackie O's Public House, 24 W. Union St. |
| 10:30 p.m. |
The Royales Casa Cantina, 6 West State St. |
For an up-to-date schedule from Ohio Brew Week, visit here.
