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Alefest recap — what did you think?
Dayton’s home brewed AleFest celebrated 10 years of super suds this Saturday, Aug. 23, at Carillon Historical Park.
The craft beer-a-palooza that draws fans of all shapes, sizes and interests and brewery representation from near and far works whether you are a seasoned beer veteran or a newbie in search of a fresh taste adventure.
Congratulations go out to AleFest chairman and founder Joe Waizmann and his legions of volunteers who give time to make this event go as smoothly as the beer goes down — 10 years later this event continues to get better and better with age which is no easy feat.
This event may be over, but there are more reason for beer loves to say “cheers”: Chappy’s Tap Room and Grille will play host to the first Dayton AleFest cask event on Nov. 1 and there will be an AleFest a winter event focusing on beer and food pairing at the Masonic Center on Feb. 7, 2009. Mark your calendars!
The lines at this year’s AleFest could be daunting (let this photo serve as proof) but patience was rewarded in almost every case. A few highlights this year for Alexis were the Dogfish Head booth (the 60 Minute IPA run through Randall the Enamel Animal with hops and the Festina Peche also run through Randall the Enamel Animal with peaches); the fact that one of the tables near a corner of one of the tents that was serving Chimay never seemed to have much of a line around it (score!); the tent of Ohio breweries with some very impressive beers onhand to sample and the way cool AleArt@AleFest booth with original art that was raffled off to benefit the Dayton Visual Arts Center.
All in all it seemed a fun day was had by all despite the crazy heat. At least that was my experience.
How about you? Were you there this year? What did you think? Any new favorites beers you had the pleasure of tasting?
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By Aaron
August 25, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this
What a great event….Joe does a great job putting this event together every year and is by far the single best selection of beers ever assembled. Two Brothers Cane and Ebel was a phenomenal choice, rye-brewed hops with a cream finish. If you found a beer you liked, be sure to go By Chappys Tap Room and Grill, they either carry it or can order it in. I can’t wait till next year!!!