When Shannon Went: August 5, 2020
Where: 26 Wyandot Street, Dayton, OH 45402
Located at the heart of downtown Dayton, Warped Wing Brewing Company made its home in the former site of the Buckeye Brass & Iron Factory, circa 1938. Seriously, this building looks indestructible. Thick, concrete walls come together to brace an incredibly high ceiling and the foundry’s original 10-ton industrial crane lines the interior of the taproom, still sitting on the steel tracks it once used to hoist metal during it’s manufacturing days. Directly below this steel giant sits Warped Wing’s brewing tanks, taking up a good portion of the taproom floor. Despite the obvious industrial vibe, the brewery gives off a slight German beer hall vibe too – that’s probably just because of the long tables though. They even have a large glass garage door that opens up during the warmer months. It was closed when I visited but I imagine it’s pretty neat!
Shannon: Industrial yet welcoming. Sitting in the taproom I could instantly tell that Warped Wing really cares about Dayton and its history. One of their beers, Ermal’s Belgain-style Cream Ale is brewed in celebration for Ermal Fraze, the Dayton local who invented the first pop-top can in the early 1960s. One of their other beers, 10 Ton Oatmeal Stout, is dedicated to the Buckeye Brass & Iron Company and their enormous steel crane. Even Warped Wings name is a subtle nod towards Dayton’s connection with the Wright Brothers and the unique airplane wing they designed only a few miles down the road from the taproom. I’d love to go back to Warped Wing and try more of their beers. They had about 15 beers on draft but I only had enough time to try Ermal’s Cream Ale, which did not disappoint. Light, creamy, and oh so citrusy in all the right ways, this 5.4% beer really is a refreshing, classic cream ale.
Other Cool Stuff:
- They have a special lager series and a barrel aged beer program!
- House made sodas!
- Brewery tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday afternoons
- In-house kitchen
- Merch available in the brewery and online
What Shannon Drank:
Shannon: Ermal’s Belgian Style Cream Ale (Cream Ale) 5.4% – 4 out of 5
Brewing Persuasion: 4 out of 5
Feeling persuaded yet?
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