DRAFT

Dayton Regional Amateur Fermentation Technologists

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October D.R.A.F.T. Events

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The next club meeting is Monday, October 21st, 7 PM, at The Wandering Griffin. Expect to sample several of the Hazy IPAs from our Iron Man collaboration with head brewer, Dave Jennings. Join us Wednesday Oct 23 at Entropy Brew Co. in Miamisburg for our monthly social. Brewer Jordan Joo will give us a tour of their brewhouse! The tour starts at 6:30. Come early and have dinner and enjoy … [Read more...]

Judges & Stewards for Brewfest 2024

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The 29th Annual Brewfest is scheduled for 14 September and we are full up at 200 entries! We need volunteers to register to steward or judge. This is the biggest event of the year for DRAFT and we need your help to make it happen. All the things we do as a club are based off making this day as successful as possible so put it on your calendar now. As a judge or steward you get breakfast, lunch, an … [Read more...]

September Social – Devil Wind Brewery

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Join us Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 PM for our monthly social at Devil Wind Brewery in Xenia. Doug Lane the head brewer will give us a tour of their fantastic brewery at 7:00 pm. Club membership is not required to attend this event. Come early and grab a pint! And don't forget, Saturday, September 14, is our 29th Annual D.R.A.F.T. Brewfest Homebrew Competition at Wandering Griffin Brewery … [Read more...]

What’s in a malt?

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For those who missed the July D.R.A.F.T meeting. not only did you miss a chance to sample 20-some different home brews, but you missed an excellent malt tasting. The group sampled Caramel 60, Caramel 90, Caramel 120, Opel 22, and Pale Chocolate grains learning the unique flavors of each one. It was a great experience and registered club members still have time to sign up for the second in a series … [Read more...]

D.R.A.F.T. June Social at Mother Stewart’s Brewing

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Join us for our monthly social at Mother Stewart's Brewing on Thursday, June 13th at 7 PM! Kevin Loftis owner and head brewer has agreed to give us a tour and a question and answer session! If you haven't been to Mother's yet this is your chance to get a behind the scenes look at one of the most impressive breweries in the area! This event is open to all whether you are a DRAFT member, a … [Read more...]

Interclub Competition!

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The homebrew clubs of Southwest Ohio are hosting a competition where each club brings kegs of their two best beers to see who makes the best beer. More information to follow but we will decide D.R.A.F.T.'s best beers at the June 17th meeting. Save the date for the competition on the 22nd to cheer on your club and in general hangout with our friends from Butler County Brewing Society, Cincinnati … [Read more...]

Brew Day at BrewTensils!

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Calling all homebrew enthusiasts (and curious minds)! Join us this Saturday at BrewTensils in Dayton for a fun day of brewing, sharing knowledge, and enjoying some delicious homebrews. Here's what's happening: Brew Day: Want to try your hand at homebrewing? Even beginners are welcome! BrewTensils will provide FREE brewing supplies (8 lbs of 2-row malt or 6 lbs of DME) to anyone who wants … [Read more...]