Warped Wing Brewing Company to Release Collaboration Beer with Killer Brownie®

DAYTON, OH (January 25, 2022) – Your shortcut to Deliciousville is now within reach. Introducing Killer Brownie® Brown Ale. A culinary meld of craft goodness. You will get aromas of deep, rich chocolate up front. Followed up with sips of chocolate, caramel, vanilla and molasses. It’s like a brownie in liquid form. And it’s killer. 

 

The Killer Brownie Company is owned and operated by the same family as Dorothy Lane Market. What started as one unforgettable fudge-y, gooey, double-layered brownie nestled with pecans and velvety caramel—The Original—has grown into a robust offering of gourmet brownie flavors, including seasonal additions. 

“Killer Brownie is a Dayton staple and we've always wanted to partner with them on a beer.” said Nick Bowman, VP/Sales & Marketing and Managing Partner at Warped Wing. “This project has been a few years in the making but here we are and I'm excited to bring forth into the world our liquid version of the famous Killer Brownie!”, said Bowman. 

 

“The folks at Warped Wing are true masters of their craft.” said Jessica Uttinger, Director of Marketing and Creative Services at Killer Brownie®. “When we began discussing a collaboration in 2019, it was immediately clear—they would create a brew that mirrors the decadence Killer Brownie® is known for. Their commitment to quality is matched only by their love of community, which made them ideal partners to work with. Gathering people together to share joyful moments over food and drink is something they've long been known for, and it's an honor to have the Killer Brownie® name on one of their cans.” said Uttinger. 

 

Killer Brownie Brown Ale will launch in the Dayton & Springboro Taprooms on Thursday, February 3rd - just ahead of Valentine’s Day. It will also be available at Warped Wing’s new Taproom location opening on Friday, February 4th in Mason, OH. The beer will be available on draught for on-site consumption and in 6-pack 12 oz. cans to go. Custom branded glasses will be available for purchase in the Warped Wing Taprooms (while supplies last) to make for an unforgettable and commemorative experience. 

 

Warped Wing Brewing Co. is a Dayton craft brewery inspired by Ohio’s rich history of innovation and invention. We are committed to carrying that spirit forward by brewing new proprietary beer styles along with original “warped” interpretations. 

Khisha Asubuhi Joins Urban Artifact

New year’s top transfer! Khisha Asubuhi joins Cincinnati’s most innovative craft brewery as Marketing Manager

 

Cincinnati, OH – Khisha Asubuhi has been a headliner and team player throughout the entirety of her career. After developing her skill set at Indiana University and the University of Cincinnati, she moved to the United States Post Office where she has spent the last 16 years focused on business development and customer service. Khisha is also a small business owner; in 2009 she started Originalitees – one of Cincinnati’s hugely successful small businesses – where she was a finalist in Artworks’ Big Pitch competition. Over the years, Khisha has built a strong career as a community and relationship partner; bringing businesses and people together by teaching, coaching, and forging new connections. She will take Urban Artifact to the next level as their new Marketing Manager.

Urban Artifact has focused on brewing world-class Fruit Tarts since 2015, showcasing their signature beer style – the Midwest Fruit Tart. They dove headfirst into the fruit niche and now use more real fruit than any other brewery in the world. The brewery resides in Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood; operating out of the historic St. Patrick’s church facility with a taproom, event space, live music venue, and radio station. The brewery is focused specifically on owning the fruit beer market – offering retail distribution in 12 states and shipping direct to 10. Starting 2022 off by bringing Khisha on board is a part of the brewery’s goal to share their story and to build community within the craft beer space. Khisha will be responsible for refining and growing the company's overall communication strategy, enabling even more people to explore perfectly balanced beers and seltzers that can be made only with real fruit.

MadTree Brewing Company Joins New Distribution Network For Ohio

CINCINNATI (January 18, 2022) – Effective immediately, MadTree Brewing Company has joined a new distribution network in Ohio, after spending the past eight years with Cavalier Distribution. The new strategic agreement includes the following Ohio territory distributors: Stagnaro Distributing, Superior Beverage Group, Bonbright Distributors, and NWO Beverage Co. MadTree will maintain their existing distribution partnerships in Kentucky (Beer House Distributors) and Tennessee (Ajax Turner and Lipman Brothers).

“As MadTree enters its 9th year of business, the future could not be brighter - we are excited for this partnership to amplify our growth,” said Brady Duncan, co-founder of MadTree, “All four organizations have the talent, emotional intelligence, and common drive to work together and take our businesses to new heights.”

Stagnaro Distributing is Cincinnati’s most diverse beer and non-alcoholic beverage distributor. They will play a key role in not only growing MadTree’s brand, but building into their home town as they both are passionate about giving back to the community. Stagnaro gives back a minimum of 2% of their net income to local organizations and MadTree is a member of 1% For The Planet, donating 1% of all sales to local nonprofits focused on sustainability.

"On behalf of our entire company, we are so proud and excited about this partnership with MadTree. MadTree & Stagnaro Distributing are two locally based companies that share a passionate commitment to our cultures, our people and our communities. Together, we live and work right here in greater Cincinnati - we are your neighbors, customers and friends," said Mike Stagnaro, CEO of Stagnaro Distributing. "We both take tremendous pride in our long-standing commitment of partnering with local events, supporting community-based charities and organizations, and contributing to the overall economic development of our region." 

 

MadTree kicks off the year with the launch of a brand new, year-round beer, Tropical PsycHOPathy. With passion fruit, orange, and guava flavors, this is a tropical twist on a classic India Pale Ale. A juicy variant on the already well-established brand is available all throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee.

The teams are eager to see the amazing opportunities this partnership will take them, anchored by their strong desire to grow. Stay tuned for new products and offerings on the horizon and follow:

@madtreebrewing

@stagnarodistributing

@superiorbeveragegroup

@bonbrightbeer

@nwobeverage

About MadTree Brewing Company

When MadTree was started 9 years ago, we were driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - to build something bigger than ourselves and the high-quality beer we produce. Since the beginning, we have cared deeply about creating meaningful connections with our communities. We embrace our name MadTree and work to celebrate and protect nature while reducing our impact on the environment. We are proud members of 1% For The Planet, with a commitment to donate 1% of our sales to non-profits focused on environmental sustainability. The craftspeople at MadTree wake up every day to connect people to nature and each other.

Rhinegeist to Introduce New Line of Hard Craft Beverages in 2022

CINCINNATI—Cincinnati-based Rhinegeist Brewery is excited to announce a new line of full-flavored Hard Craft Beverages—called RGBevs—that will be hitting taps and shelves in early 2022! 

RGBevs (short for Rhinegeist Beverages) features an array of exciting fruit combinations and natural flavors. Drawing from years of innovation and experimentation with fruit-focused alternatives to beer, RGBevs will feature updated staples from Rhinegeist’s Fruited Ale family alongside some new additions. Bubbles, a longtime fan favorite, will anchor the lineup, joined by Wowie Colada, Zango Crush and Rhinegeist’s first Hard Lemonade, Lemmy Nade.

Not beer, not seltzer, these new Hard Craft Beverages are uniquely crafted from a clear malt base with blends of real fruit and natural flavors to showcase a range of bright, fruity, juicy profiles that deliver refreshing and intense real fruit flavor. “RGBevs are all about bringing flavor back!” says Tracey Ireland, Director of Marketing at Rhinegeist. “Through a series of consumer panels and employee trials, it was clear that people are looking for more flavorful alternatives in the ‘beyond beer’ space. By delivering an intense, full flavor experience, RGBevs, are breaking the rules of flavor! These are bound to make waves, and we’re really excited to get them out into the world.”

Concurrently with the RGBevs launch, Rhinegeist will be releasing Geist Tea, an all new Hard Tea. At 5% ABV, Geist Tea uses real black tea concentrate and other natural flavors to capture the spirit and taste of classic, sun-brewed iced tea. “We have wanted to add a Hard Tea to our portfolio for years. As we increased innovation in the beyond beer space, the production team was challenged with adding a tea to the mix. They delivered a wonderfully balanced, uncarbonated product that blew us away, and we knew we had to add it to our lineup.” notes Matt Steinke, Vice President of Sales at Rhinegeist.

In addition to RGBevs and Geist Tea, Rhinegeist has been working on some other exciting releases that will hit the market in 2022, including a brand-new fruited wheat beer and a variety pack containing crowd-sourced fan favorites from the brewery’s past releases. “The future has never been more clear—people are searching for delightful and flavorful innovation, and we’re excited to deliver on this front with a wide spectrum of new offerings in the coming year,” exclaims Bryant Goulding, co-founder of Rhinegeist. “2022 is looking bright, refreshing and delicious!” RGBevs and Geist Tea will be available beginning in early March.

Rhinegeist Brewery was founded in 2013. Its name translates to “Ghost of the Rhine” and refers to its location in the historic Over-the-Rhine Brewery District in Cincinnati, Ohio. Located in the skeleton of an old brewery built before Prohibition, Rhinegeist aims to brew beers that sing with flavor. The Rhinegeist team believes in the power of beer to bring great people together, foment fantastic ideas and build a community that values craft beer and one another.

Ohio Pint Day Returns Tuesday, Sept. 28

Ohio Pint Day Fundraiser Grows in Second Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio – More than 150 breweries across the state are joining forces to participate in Ohio Pint Day on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Now in its second year, Ohio Pint Day is an opportunity for craft beer enthusiasts to support Ohio’s craft brewing industry by purchasing a limited-edition collectible pint glass available exclusively at participating brewery taprooms.

This year, more than 15,000 glasses will be available at breweries across the state, up from approximately 11,000 in 2020. In partnership with the participating breweries and glass manufacturer Boelter Beverage, $1 from every glass will be donated to the Ohio Craft Brewers Association, the non-profit organization that represents Ohio’s independently-owned craft breweries.

Each participating brewery will create their own promotion around the Ohio Pint Day glasses, selling them individually, offering them at a discounted price with a beer purchase, or given away for free. All promotions begin on Tuesday, Sept. 28: breweries that are not normally open on Tuesdays have the option to open for Ohio Pint Day or to offer the glasses on the next day they are open to the public. 

The Ohio Craft Brewers Association commissioned artist Jessica Greving to design this year’s Ohio Pint Day glass after seeing the can designs she had produced for Homestead Beer Company.

“Since I grew up with a love of the “I Spy” books by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick, I found enjoyment in the challenge of hiding things in my artwork,” Greving explains in her artist’s statement. “This group of beer drinking, fun-loving animals is all about that feeling you get when you’re people-watching and suddenly see something cool or funny.”

Tuesday, Sept. 28 was chosen as the date for the 2021 Ohio Pint Day as it coincides with National Drink Beer Day, an occasion to celebrate and enjoy the world-class beer made right here in the state of Ohio.

Users of the Ohio On Tap brewery passport app will be able to receive a bonus passport stamp by purchasing an Ohio Pint Day glass. Users will be able to submit selfies with their glass from Sept. 28 through Oct. 3 to receive the stamp.

“Last year’s inaugural Ohio Pint Day was a huge success, not just as a fundraiser for our organization, but also as a promotion for our member breweries struggling with the effects of the pandemic,” said Ohio Craft Brewers Association executive director Mary MacDonald. “We’re so grateful that fans of Ohio craft beer have gotten behind this program and continue to support our state’s independently-owned breweries.”

A complete list and map of participating breweries can be found at https://ohiocraftbeer.org/ohiopintday/
 
Founded in 2007, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is a nonprofit guild that exists to promote, preserve and unify Ohio’s craft brewing industry. We aspire to be recognized as the industry leader at both state and national levels for preserving the art of making high-quality, unique craft beer; to serve as the unified voice for craft brewers across the state; to advocate on behalf of the Ohio craft beer industry; to contribute to systemic, local community development by driving economic and job growth, while creating experiences that bring people together; to promote safe, responsible enjoyment of Ohio craft beer; and to serve as a beacon for local production and manufacturing through craft beer, resulting in diverse choices for consumers.

Ohio Breweries Win Big at Great American Beer Festival

Ohio Breweries Return to Form at National Competition

11 breweries combine for 13 medals at Great American Beer Festival

DENVER – Ohio craft breweries showed off their mettle at the 2021 Great American Beer Festival awards ceremony, held on Friday, Sept. 10. After bringing home a total of nine medals last year, the Ohio delegation scored a total of 13 honors at the nation’s most prestigious brewing competition.

JAFB Wooster Brewery and Hoppin’ Frog Brewery paced the field of Ohio entrants with two medals each at the 2021 competition. JAFB’s Hefeweizen struck gold in the German Wheat Ale category. The brewery’s JAF IPA earned a silver medal in the American-style India Pale Ale category, the beer’s second award after earning a bronze medal in 2019. JAFB brewer Paul Fryman has now earned a total of five medals at the annual competition.

Akron’s Hoppin’ Frog Brewery picked up a gold medal for Pentuple in the Belgian-style Strong Specialty Ale category, the beer’s second award after earning bronze in 2019. The brewery also scored a bronze medal this year for Frogichlaus Swiss-style Celebration Lager in the German-style Doppelbock or Eisbock category. Brewer Fred Karm’s Great American Beer Festival medal count increases to eight with this year’s wins.

Cincinnati’s Brink Brewing continued their medal streak with a gold for Father G’s Bees in the Honey Beer category. The brewery has won at least one medal in each year of competition since its founding in 2017.

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing from Columbus earned a third consecutive medal for Daybreak, scoring a silver in the Coffee Beer category. The beer won gold in 2020 and silver in 2019.

Masthead Brewing from Cleveland won the silver medal for Midwest Red IPA in the Strong Red Ale category. The beer has now earned a gold, silver and bronze at the competition, and Masthead’s brewery medal count increases to four overall.

Six Ohio breweries scored their first medal wins in 2021. Third Eye Brewing from Sharonville won gold for Higher Purpose in the Sweet Stout or Cream Stout category. Port Clinton’s Twin Oast Brewing becomes the first northwest Ohio brewery to earn a Great American Beer Festival medal, a silver for Oast House Reserve: Meet Your Maker in the Wood- and Barrel-aged Strong Stout category. Eighty-Three Brewery brings a silver medal home to Akron for Berliner Nice! in the Specialty Berliner-style Weisse category. The Brew Brothers Eldorado Scioto Downs Racino and Gemüt Biergarten – both of Columbus – and Mason’s Sonder Brewing each earned bronze medals at this year’s competition, which featured 9,680 entries from 2,192 breweries across the nation.

Since 1987, 56 Ohio craft breweries have combined to win 175 medals – 57 gold – at the Great American Beer Festival.

“THIRTEEN!” exclaimed Mary MacDonald, executive director of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. “With all that our state’s breweries have had to endure in the past year and a half of working through the pandemic, a result and return to form like this is a real triumph in the face of adversity. Ohio’s reputation as a truly great beer state continues to grow due to their tireless effort to the craft.”
 
2021 medal-winning Ohio craft beers:
JAFB Wooster Brewery:
• Hefeweizen – Gold, German Wheat Ale
• JAF IPA – Silver, American-style India Pale Ale

Hoppin’ Frog Brewery:
• Pentuple – Gold, Belgian-style Strong Specialty Ale
• Frogichlaus Swiss-style Celebration Lager – Bronze, German-style Doppelbock or Eisbock

Brink Brewing:
• Father G’s Bees – Gold, Honey Beer

Third Eye Brewing:

• Higher Purpose – Gold, Sweet Stout or Cream Stout

Eighty-Three Brewery:
• Berliner Nice! – Silver, Specialty Berliner-style Weisse

Masthead Brewing:
• Midwest Red IPA – Silver, Strong Red Ale

Twin Oast Brewing:
• Oast House Reserve: Meet Your Maker – Silver, Wood- and Barrel-aged Strong Stout

Wolf’s Ridge Brewing:
• Daybreak – Silver, Coffee Beer

The Brew Brothers Eldorado Scioto Downs Racino:
• Toasty – Bronze, English Mild or Bitter

Gemüt Biergarten:
• Golem Czech Pils – Bronze, German-style Pilsener

Sonder Brewing:
• French 75 – Bronze, Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer

Founded in 2007, the Ohio Craft Brewers Association is a nonprofit guild that exists to promote, preserve and unify Ohio’s craft brewing industry. We aspire to be recognized as the industry leader at both state and national levels for preserving the art of making high-quality, unique craft beer; to serve as the unified voice for craft brewers across the state; to advocate on behalf of the Ohio craft beer industry; to contribute to systemic, local community development by driving economic and job growth, while creating experiences that bring people together; to promote safe, responsible enjoyment of Ohio craft beer; and to serve as a beacon for local production and manufacturing through craft beer, resulting in diverse choices for consumers.