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Sixth Annual Brew-Ha-Ha: West V. Midwest

January 17, 2017 By Brian Petro

Brew Ha Ha LogoDayton is in the midst of a craft beer explosion. There are daily notifications that new breweries are opening or that current breweries are planning to expand. In Montgomery county alone, there are well over a dozen breweries. From Crooked Handle in the south to Hairless Hare in the north, breweries are popping up all over. However, the fuse for the craft beer movement was lit on the West Coast. Anchor Brewing Company was bought by Fritz Maytag in 1965, just as the brewery was going to sink quietly in a sea of macrobrews. He resurrected the brand, inspiring other west coast beer enthusiasts to take their home brews and start offering them to the public. It has now been fifty years, and the west coast still rules the roost when people look at raft beers. As of 2014, roughly one of every four breweries were located in California, Oregon, and Washington. It would take all the breweries in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio to make a comparable amount. That is a lot of breweries. A wide variety of beer. The Montessori School of Dayton thinks that the Midwest has come a long way in the craft beer game, and is ready to put breweries head to head at the 6th Annual Dayton Brew-Ha-Ha on January 28th from 6 to 9 PM.

We all know the Midwest is best. Time to prove it!

Most years have had a theme focusing on the flavors of the Midwest. Kevin J. Gray, curator of the beers and co-chairman, laid out the format: “We thought it was time to go head to head with the giants—to pick a bunch of really interesting beers from the Left Coast and pit them against the best that Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and the other Midwestern states had to offer.” In a Montessori school, the environment is important. They want students that are “eager for knowledge, who will initiate learning in a supportive, stimulating, and thoughtfully prepared learning environment.” Mr. Gray asserts that they will be creating an environment that is welcoming to everyone, from those just dipping their taste buds into craft beer to those who have explored every style and flavor profile. There will be Beer Ambassadors there to answer questions and direct you to the beers best suited for your tastes. For the home brewers looking to do a little research, members of DRAFT will be there to answer any questions you may have.

Three hours is a long time to be sampling beer. Fortunately, there will be some other events at Brew-Ha-Ha. Chicago’s Gyros And Dogs will be offering hot dogs, gyros, pita sandwiches, and other delights to compliment the beer. There is an online silent auction running now through the end of the event, where you can pick up some fantastic gifts and help support the school. Some items listed are from Proto Build Bar, Day Yoga Studio, Sherwood Florist, Dayton Funny Bone, and more! This festival has been growing every year, bringing beer lovers together from all over the Miami Valley and educating them about the amazing craft beer options in the region.

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Eat, drink, and support the Montessori School of Dayton!

This year, they are working hard to expand that knowledge to the fine breweries on the Pacific coast.

Tickets for the event are on sale right now! General Admission is going to be $40, with a limited amount of VIP tickets costing $50. That extra $10 get you in to the event at 5 PM, giving you one more hour to sample the beers they are providing. Proceeds from the event will go to the school’s improvement fund. The funds from this year’s event will be going to help install an energy efficient roof on the school.

While the west coast has created some iconic beers, the Midwest has crafted beers that can stand up to anything that is being brewed there. On January 28, the Montessori School of Dayton hopes you join them in deciding where the best beer in the country is brewed.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Dayton On Tap, Happy Hour, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Beer, Craft Beer, Dayton, DaytonDining, fundraiser, montessori school of dayton, School Fundraiser, Things to Do, Things to do in Dayton

Celebrate Derby Day at Whisk(e)y for Wisdom Fundraiser

May 5, 2016 By Lisa Grigsby

12717950_204823039907593_8500414611930497441_n-1The Montessori School of Dayton Foundation has become pretty successful with their winter beer tasting event, founded in 2011 it’s been a sellout for the last few years.  So  for a spring event they’ve launched a Whisk(e)y for Wisdom event that will take place this Saturday night from 5:30-8:30pm.   With the rare opportunity to head inside the hallowed halls of  the Engineer’s Club, guests will help support the school’s foundation to award grants, scholarships as well as  support teacher education. Mike Schwartz from Belmont Party Supply and Ollie’s Place will help  guests explore the differences between whiskey and whisky types, discover brand differences and the history of this fermented grain mash.

Tickets to the Whisky for Wisdom Event cost $45.00 and include:

  • 8 (1/2 oz pours)
  • A bonus cocktail or special whiskey
  • Whisk(e)y-inspired food
  • A souvenir tasting glass
  • Coffee and dessert towards the end of the event

Additional tastes and cocktails will be available for purchase at the event. A sampling of the whiskies to taste include High West Campfire, Town Branch Rye, Oyo Olorosa, Woodford Reserve Double Oak and Glenfiddich 18.

The Dayton Cocktail Company will be on hand to mix classic cocktails, perfect to celebrate Derby Day with. Each general admission tickets includes one of these cocktails:
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1. The Mint Julep
2. The Manhattan
3. The Old Fashioned
4. The Gold Rush!

Designated Drivers can purchase  a ticket for a non-alcoholic cocktail, and access to the food and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

Live entertainment by The Wretched Few and cigar pairings by The Market will round out the event.  To purchase tickets visit this website.

Want to be MostMetro.com’s guest to this event?

Like and share this post and leave a comment below on why you should be our guest.  Winner is Jennifer Krohn.  She and her guest will enjoy, courtesy of DMM!

 

 

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Belmont Party Supply, Mike Scwartz, montessori school of dayton, The Wretched Few, whiskey

Ohio Vs. Michigan Beer Battle At Brew Ha-Ha

January 22, 2014 By Lisa Grigsby 14 Comments

MSD_logo_197x162It’s just a fact these days that schools must do fundraisers.  Who hasn’t been asked to buy wrapping paper, popcorn, candy or cookie dough?  Not at the Montessori School of Dayton.  True to the nature of a Montessori school, the parents tasked with raising funds for this school wanted to create something free flowing  that could grow and sustain itself.  So in 2012 they launched Brew Ha-Ha, a beer tasting event. All proceeds from the Brew Ha-Ha’s are directed to the MSD Capital Improvement fund for the school, which was built in 1961. Proceeds from the first two years of events put a new floor in the gym.  This year they are  fundraising for a new roof,  purchase of new windows, and energy efficient updates.  The privately owned non-profit school in Kettering is working towards having the building LEAD Certified.

The event, to be held Sat, Jan 25th from 6-10pm  in the school gym, is celebrating the emergence of our local breweries with an Ohio vs. Michigan craft beer showdown featuring the best craft beer in each state. Featured breweries include Dark Horse New Holland, Blank Slate Triple Digit, Rivertown, Elevator, Warped Wing, Star City, Eudora, Yellow Springs, Hairless Hare, Dayton Brewing Company, Toxic Brew, Lock 27, Rheingeist, Thirsty Dog, Founder’s, Jolly Pumpkin, Jackie O’s, New Holland, Bell’s, Madtree North Peak and Vandermill.   After tasting, attendees will be asked to select their favorite Ohio and favorite Michigan brewery as well as select the state with the best overall brews.   To further show your beer pride, guests can purchase  a Red or Blue Beer t-shirt, custom printed on site.  18026419316472171129

Event organizers Kevin Gray and Michael Taylor explained that there will be about 50 beers, well actually 1 of them is a cider (from Vandermill, a cidery that has been making news in MI recently) and that they have 8-10 really rare beers.  Kevin shared that Mike Schwartz from Belmont Party Supply has worked with the event to really secure some great craft beers, and wile they are not all Ohio or Michigan brewers,  the focus is certainly midwestern breweries.  “Our goal is to make sure that everyone finds a beer that enjoy, and we’ve worked really hard to educate all of our pourers, so they can make suggestions to lead you through a great tasting experience,” says Gray, a beer columnist for Dayton City Paper.  Parents will be paired with  several of the brewers and local tavern owners to serve the craft beers.  Chris Moore from The FireNote.com will be providing the musical background for the evening.

Taylor admits he wasn’t much of a beer drinker when this event started, but Kevin has dragged him along and listening to the enthusiasm he oozes when talking about Brew Ha-Ha, it’s easy to tell he’s now a beer geek.  He explains, “you’ll want to be sure and pick up a program at the event, not only to rate and remember your beers, but BrewTensils,our local home beer and wine making supply store will share some recipes for home brewers.  Also on hand, perhaps even with some samples will be members of DRAFT, Dayton’s  homebrewing club.

Food will available from Stackers,  Subs & Grub and Fifth Street Wine and Deli. During the last hour of the event, coffee from the  custom Viking Blend, normally served in the junior high run Bison Cafe  and a dessert buffet.  Any beers left at the end of the night will be sold.

Event tickets are $30 and we suggest you purchase them now online, as this event will sell out at 350.  As we post this, there were less than 100 left. Each attendees will receive 10 tasting tickets, and each pour will be 4oz. Additional tastes may be purchased for $1 each. Also be sure to bring some extra cash to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes the night of the event.  A limited number of designated driver tickets may be available, contact the event organizers via their eventbrite page for more info.

DMM Ticket Giveaway:
MostMetro.com is dedicated to educating our community about the array of craft beers available, so we’ll be giving away a pair of tickets to Brew Ha-Ha.  Just like this post, tell us your favorite craft beer below and enter to win.  Ticket winner will be announced here Thursday after 9pm.

Congratulations to our ticket winner: Kaytee Houser!

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Dayton On Tap Tagged With: beer tasting, Belmont Party Supply, brew ha-ha, Mick Schwartz, montessori school of dayton

2nd Annual MSD Brew Ha-Ha – Drink beer at school!

January 12, 2013 By Max Spang Leave a Comment

2nd Annual MSD Brew Ha-Ha

Remember when you were in grade school and the teacher would get all mad at you for cracking open a delicious IPA in the middle of class? And you’re all like “You don’t understand. This was only bottled 5 days ago!”. I can’t be the only one, can I? Well now is your chance to get back at your teacher and support the Montessori School of Dayton at the same time. The 2nd Annual MSD Brew Ha-Ha is happening on January 26, and this year is going to be great. Take that, Mrs. Virginia!

All joking aside, this is not an event that you’ll want to miss. There will be some beers available that are tough to find anywhere else – trust me when I say that. There will also be a bunch of your favorite beers from all of those Midwest breweries that make people on the coasts jealous.

Get your tickets today!

 

Join the Montessori School of Dayton for our 2nd annual Brew Ha-Ha craft beer event. It will be a great time to make a few new friends, enjoy a few laughs, taste a few amazing craft beers (and a few great soft drinks as well!) and enjoy some tasty food.

The Brew Ha-Ha (adults only) takes place January 26th from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 the night of the event. Attendees receive 10 drink tickets along with a commemorative tasting pint glass. Additional tickets can be purchased at the door for $1 each. Also be sure to purchase raffle tickets to win prizes the night of the event. Proceeds benefit the MSD Capital Improvement fund for the purchase of a new gymnasium floor.

Like our first year, we will concentrate on Midwest craft breweries and offer an opportunity to learn about craft brewing and the wide variety of beer types and brewing styles. Come sample some of the midwest’s finest craft breweries — Brew Kettle, Rivertown, Hoppin’ Frog, Bell’s, New Holland, Troegs, Dark Horse, Founders, Two Brothers, Jolly Pumpkin and more!

We will also be offering on-site beer sales after the event on any opened cases. This will be a fun way to build your ideal six pack of craft beers from the evening.

Please feel free to invite your friends and families to join. Space is limited so get your tickets early!

Filed Under: Dayton On Tap Tagged With: Beer, brew ha-ha, Craft Beer, event, max spang, montessori, montessori school of dayton

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