Greater Cincinnati is known for its wealth of breweries, and there’s no better time to celebrate the past, present and future of our beer providers than during Cincinnati Beer Week — a literal week (June 18-24) dedicated to drinking and learning about beer that conveniently kicks off on Father’s Day.
“Cincinnati Beer Week is a celebration of well-crafted beer in a welcoming and friendly environment,” says Chris Nascimento, public relations chair and secretary for the event. “Our focus is not necessarily going to be a lecture or that kind of thing, but it will be a fun event, and hopefully educational, (that people) can look forward to. There’s also going to be different charity events.”
Through a network of volunteers and an elected comprised of representatives from breweries, wholesalers, suppliers and venues, the boozy party stretches from Ohio into Northern Kentucky. Current listed events include things like a BeerWood Derby at Molly Malone’s in Covington on June 18 — make a “Beerwood” (aka pinewood) car out of a beer can and race it on a makeshift track to benefit the American Cancer Society. There’s also a Cincinnati Beer Week brunch at Marty’s Hops & Vines in College Hill on June 24 and Taft’s Pint Night benefiting HIV/AIDS nonprofit Caracole on June 21.
Along with events, arguably one of the most exciting aspects of Cincinnati Beer Week is the release of its official collaboration beers. For the event’s sixth anniversary, 29 area breweries came together to create six collaboration brews, which will be available at participating venues.
Blossom
Description: Gose with hibiscus
Breweries: Braxton, Fibonacci, Hofbräuhaus, Queen City, Rivertown
Cumulus
Description: A German-style Kellerbier — a hazy and crisp light lager with crackery malt and notes of honey
Breweries: Fifty West, Mash Cult, Paradise, Rhinegeist, Woodburn
Get Wit It
Description: Belgian wit
Breweries: Bad Tom Smith, Cellar Dweller, Nine Giant, Old Firehouse, Wooden Cask
Many Hands Make Light Work
Description: A dry-hopped pilsner; Beer Week’s only packaged beer, available in 12-ounce six-packs and draft
Breweries: Blank Slate, Christian Moerlein, Listermann, Municipal, Narrow Path
Muddle Lover
Description: Ginger mojito wheat ale
Breweries: Darkness, MadTree, Rock Bottom, Taft’s, Tap & Screw
Obey
Description: A tart radler with added sour lemon and lime ale
Breweries: DogBerry, Mt. Carmel, Streetside, Urban Artifact
For more information on CINCINNATI BEER WEEK and an updated list of events, visit cincinnatibeerweek.com.
This article appears in Jun 14-21, 2017.
