The Smith Valley Beer Festival started out 18 years ago with a couple hundred beer fanatics and a handful of craft brewers at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, and has grown into the largest craft beer and food event in Ohio. Over 120 breweries have been invited for 2016, representing well over 300 individual beers, offer everything from IPAs and lagers to weissbiers, doppel and trippel bocks, stouts, ales… pretty much any variety you know of, and probably a few that you don’t.
Craft brewing is alive and growing bigger than ever. The popularity of craft brewing has led to fuller bodied, flavorful brews featuring rich colors, bold flavors, and imaginative ingredients. People ask for it, and the brewers are answering. Many new craft breweries are opening every year, and we’re both happy and proud to welcome them aboard.
Welcome
Letter from our President
Welcome to our 18th Annual Smith Valley Beer Festival. When we started in 1997 at the Culinary Institute of America we were not sure where our desire to feature the best beer and the finest food, all in one setting, would lead. Well, with the help, encouragement and support of Massachusetts brewers, our guest breweries, the Chefs who present the beer friendly cooking demonstration and you beer lovers from Ohio and beyond, we are proudly the longest running beer and food festival in Ohio.
The Smith Valley Beer Festival is a “one-of-a-kind” event and we like it that way. We were unique when we started and we are proud to be a unique festival today. While you are here, be sure to visit all of our brewers, enjoy the great food and remember to register for the “All the Beer You Can Carry” drawing. Thank you for joining us for The Smith Valley Beer Festival.
Cheers!
Featured Brewers
Big Mountain Brewing Company
123 Park St.
Wingaersheek, OH 11111
A micro-brewery and restaurant offering brew-pub dining in Wingaersheek, OH. Offering Craft Brewed Beers and Good Eats in the heart of Smith Valley.
Mention this guide to us and get a free appetizer.