May 9, 200817 yr On Sundays, Cincinnatians would go to church, and many would find their way to Over-the-Rhine or the West End to sing, drink and revel. Some churches had rathskellers, where beer was served after Mass. Someone, please open a bar called "Rathskeller". Coolest... name... ever. The bar in the basement of Tangeman University Center, on UC's campus, is called Catskeller. Not exactly Rathskeller or nearly as cool...but worth noting.
May 9, 200817 yr And there used to be a bar called Steinkeller at Miami. Not sure if it is still there, though.
May 9, 200817 yr Is Greg planning on moving the manufacturing part of Morlein back to Cincy from Wilkes Bar?
May 9, 200817 yr Someone, please open a bar called "Rathskeller". Coolest... name... ever. Although not really it's own bar, I'll pretty sure the basement bar of Lenhardt's/Christy's on McMillan is called the Rathskeller. Which, coincidentally enough, is in a house that was built as a wedding gift for Christian Moerlein's daughter.
May 11, 200817 yr Is Greg planning on moving the manufacturing part of Morlein back to Cincy from Wilkes Bar? I think he is aiming at within 10 years he should have the resources in place to move to OTR
October 16, 200816 yr Hudy Delight relaunches in cans Business Courier of Cincinnati - by Jon Newberry Staff Reporter Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 5:00 AM EDT | Modified: Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 5:00 AM Hudepohl Brewing Co. is relaunching Hudy Delight in cans with a limited edition 30th anniversary commemorative can that should hit area beer outlets next week. It marks the first production of beer in cans by Cincinnati’s Christian Moerlein Brewing Co., which bought most of the other Hudepohl-Schoenling brands in 2006 and re-introduced a reformulated Hudy Delight in bottles. http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2008/10/13/daily36.html
October 16, 200816 yr ^Very nice. Hudy Delight is just okay, but I think it's better than any of those national light beers. I'm hoping that he brings back Burger Beer. My grandfather was crazy about it, but I never got to try it before it disappeared from shelves. Cincinnati bars are definitely a strong reminder of the rich beer history we have with old promo material on the walls.
October 16, 200816 yr It's still surprising to me that regular Hudepohl is not available yet the light beer is.
October 16, 200816 yr Cedar's in Youngstown had Hudepohl on tap. Only place I've ever seen that. We called it hit-a-pole.
October 16, 200816 yr Cedar's in Youngstown had Hudepohl on tap. Only place I've ever seen that. We called it hit-a-pole. LOL @ Cedar's, awesome. Is Tommy still there? What about the Herman's or the Leone's?
December 19, 200816 yr Mt. Carmel brewery builds thick head of acclaim http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2008/12/22/story14.html Three-and-a-half years after Mt. Carmel Brewing Co. was born as a commercial enterprise in the basement of Mike and Kathleen Dewey’s Mount Carmel home, they’re ready to roll the dice again. The business started out largely as a means of paying for Mike’s home-brewing hobby. They were hoping to sell a few half-barrels to local bars and restaurants. But Mike Dewey quickly realized that making beer a couple barrels at a time and then selling it in half-barrel kegs was a logistical nightmare waiting to happen.
December 19, 200816 yr I wish they wouldn't rename the Copper Ale, but I am *very* excited to hear that they'll be selling in 12-ounce bottles. I always get the Copper Ale when I'm at Mac's or Dewey's, but I'd love to have a small size for apartment drinking. Great news.
December 19, 200816 yr I wish they wouldn't rename the Copper Ale, but I am *very* excited to hear that they'll be selling in 12-ounce bottles. I always get the Copper Ale when I'm at Mac's or Dewey's, but I'd love to have a small size for apartment drinking. Great news. I've never had it, but I agree. There are too many "ambers" out there already. Copper Ale is more distinctive, and people get the point.
December 20, 200816 yr Author Not a fan of Hudy or Mt. Carmel. Hudy is absolutely disgusting and Mt. Carmel has an odd taste. I think I had their Copper Ale. I will stick with my beloved Christian Moerlein. They have yet to make a beer I didn't like.
December 20, 200816 yr Beer Tasting: every saturday 5-8pm @ Ludlow Wines and Gifts, 339 Ludlow Ave, Gaslight Clifton. 5 beers for $3-4. Wine option available as well.
December 20, 200816 yr Wine Tasting: Saturday and Sunday 11-3pm @ Market Wines in Findlay Market. 128 W Elder St. 4 wines for $3, an additional premium wine for $2.
December 31, 200816 yr December 31, 2008 Moerlein buys Little Kings By Mike Boyer [email protected] Cincinnati beer baron Greg Hardman, on a mission to recreate Cincinnati's brewing heritage, said this morning he's acquired the Little Kings Cream Ale brand, famous for its seven-ounce green bottles. Details on the purchase weren't immediately available. But with the purchase, Hardman, CEO of Christian Moerlein Brewing Co., has assembled some of the Queen City's best-known beer brands. Besides Moerlein acquired in 2004, Hardman purchased Hudepohl 14K, Hudy Delight and Burger Beer brands two years ago. "What we're about with the return of Little Kings is the same thing that we've been doing with Christian Moerlein Lagers and Ales the last four years, which is repositioning the brands to make them relevant with today's consumers," he said.
January 25, 200916 yr All kinds of good news on the Cincinnati beer front: Hudepohl in bottles is currently shipping, and should be in stores within the next couple of weeks. And the big news, Burger and Burger Light in cans will be back Opening Day!
January 27, 200916 yr Hudepohl in bottles is currently shipping, and should be in stores within the next couple of weeks. And the big news, Burger and Burger Light in cans will be back Opening Day! !!!!! I'm excited. You're talking about regular Hudy 14K? And I've wanted to try Burger since I was young.
January 27, 200916 yr It's not 14K, that is still coming out at a later date. The new Hudepohl is a new recipe, I believe.
January 27, 200916 yr And I've wanted to try Burger since I was young. When I turned 21, Arnold's had a Burger special. 50 cents a can!!! My friends and I drank the hell out of it for a few weeks. I'm looking forward to trying it again to see if it was any good. I wasn't exactly a beer connoisseur at the time.
February 6, 200916 yr Imbibers’ demand keeps new Indiana brewer hopping http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/02/09/story8.html After a dry spell of more than 100 years, commercial brewing has returned to Aurora, Ind. Great Crescent Brewery opened before Thanksgiving in an old downtown storefront. Traffic has been “very brisk,” said owner and brewmaster Dan Valas/
February 25, 200916 yr Cincinnati beer brewery expands, despite recession Posted: Feb 23, 2009 08:47 AM EST Updated: Feb 23, 2009 08:47 AM EST http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=9888399 CINCINNATI (AP) - Spending may be down during an economic slump, but people are still shelling out cash for a cold bottle of craft beer. Demand outstripped production pace at Mount Carmel Brewing Company in Cincinnati, which sold 1,000 barrels last year and expects to sell about 3,000 barrels in 2010. The company sells beer in bulk to retailers at wholesale prices. The company, founded in 2004, had given up selling craft beer in large growlers, which were jugs of beer bought for parties. They decided to sell six-packs of 12-ounce bottles for $8.99.
February 27, 200916 yr Brouhaha: Cincinnati beer dealer shakeup http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/03/02/story4.html Stagnaro Distributing has taken over the beer distribution operations of H. Dennert Distributing in Hamilton County. The acquisition gives Stagnaro control of wholesale distribution of Miller and Coors beers throughout the Tri-State, except in Butler and Warren counties. It also boosts its volume by about 75 percent, to more than 7 million cases annually.
March 2, 200916 yr Moerlein debuts St. Patrick’s Day beer http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/02/23/daily64.html Cincinnati’s Christian Moerlein Brewing Co. has launched another new seasonal beer, Moerlein Friend of an Irishman Stout, in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
April 15, 200916 yr Christian Moerlein to launch TV ads By John Eckberg • [email protected] • April 15, 2009 http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090415/BIZ01/304150043 "A Journey in Every Bottle" is the theme of the first television commercial in two decades for the Christian Moerlein Brewing Co.’s Moerlein Lagers & Ales brand. Airing in May and June, the ad created by Cincinnati based production company Seven Seventy-Nine, Ltd. juxtaposes the beer’s 19th century heritage with its 21st century hand-crafted appeal, said Greg Hardman, President of Christian Moerlein Brewing Company. To celebrate, the German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati will host a ceremonial keg tapping May 15 at Germania Park in Colerain Township with all the proceeds benefitting both the German-American Citizens League and Germania Society.
April 24, 200916 yr Didn't someone say that Burger Beer was going to debut on Opening Day? I haven't heard any word on that since the word. Anyone know?
April 30, 200916 yr Dear Friends of Christian Moerlein: The fun starts now, so hold these dates: Friday May 1st and Friday May 15th for unique special events from Christian Moerlein! Hudy Delight Salutes Crosley Field Remembered Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Friday May 1st, 2009, from 6 - 10 pm $10- includes Hall of Fame Pass good for unlimited visits through December 31, 2009 and more. To Celebrate the occasion, the first 600 paid admissions will receive a commemorative Hudy Delight Crosley Field Remembered retro t-shirt available only that evening at the Reds Hall of Fame. The Hudy Delight salutes Crosley Field Remembered event will feature special prices on Hudy Delight beer as well as Great American Ball Park hot dogs and brats. In addition to enjoying an evening at the Reds Hall of Fame and experiencing the Crosley Field Remembered exhibit, fans can watch the Reds take on the Pittsburgh Pirates from PNC Park live on the big screen in the "Palace of the Fans Theater" within the Hall of Fame. TIME: Friday, May 1, 2009, from 6 - 10 pm LOCATION: Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 ADMISSION: $10 - includes Hall of Fame Pass good for unlimited visits through December 31, 2009. PLUS the first 600 paid admissions will receive a commemorative edition Hudy Delight Crosley Field Remembered retro t-shirt. Hudy Delight, Great American Ball Park hot dogs and brats available. For more information on the Hudy Delight salutes Crosley Field Remembered, visit: http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/cin/ballpark/museum/events.jsp Moerlein Keg Tapping... Moerlein Lager House Original Helles Germania Park Friday, May 15, 2009 from 5 pm to 12 am Keg tapping at 7 pm sharp! Hold this date, Friday May 15th... Moerlein Keg Tapping Party... Moerlein Lager House Original Helles (helles means bright in German) is a Munich-Helles lager featuring German Pils malt which offers a unique malt flavor that is complex yet refreshing and has a touch of hops for a clean finish. Described as one of the best Munich-Helles Lagers in the world... Be a part of Moerlein's Cincinnati brewing History, come join us for the premiere of our new commercial, "A Journey in Every Bottle" that will feature Christian Moerlein's authentic 19th century heritage while celebrating forward to today's hand crafted 21st century brews. To celebrate the occasion, the German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati will host a ceremonial keg tapping May 15, 2009 at Germania Park with all proceeds benefiting both the German-American Citizens League and Germania Society. A brief presentation commemorating the contributions and anniversary of Cincinnati's greatest Beer Baron Mr. Christian Moerlein's birth and death (May 13, 1818 and May 14, 1897 respectively) will be conducted by the German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati at the 7:00pm keg tapping. Live music, food, raffles and prizes will be available. Limited edition posters of the Moerlein Lager House stylistic design depicting the original brand's Victorian era lady sipping a Moerlein, set within the Cincinnati's Brewery District in Over-the Rhine will be available. For more information, visit the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company website at www.christianmoerlein.com, the German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati website at www.gacl.org, or the Germania Society website at www.germaniasociety.com. CEREMONIAL TAPPING PARTY OF MOERLEIN LAGER HOUSE ORIGINAL GOLDEN HELLES and "A Journey in Every Bottle" PREMIERE WILL HAPPEN May 15th, 2009, from 5:00 pm- 12:00 am at the Germania Park located at 3529 West Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45251 (Colerain Twp.). Tapping ceremony will happen at 7:00 pm sharp. Live music and food will be available. ADMISSION AND PARKING ARE FREE!
May 7, 200916 yr Just got this email, I may be heading down there Friday! Lots to do this month of May! Visit the Over-the-Rhine Biergarten at Findlay Market, open weekends from now until Labor Day, with special Happy Hour Grand Opening May 8th. Second Sunday on Main begins on May 10th, Mother's day weekend and May 15th is our Moerlein Lager House Keg tapping at Germania, with a preview of our new commercial. Over-the Rhine Biergarten at Findlay Market Saturdays - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sundays - Noon to 4:00 pm Grand Opening Ceremony Friday, May 8, 2009 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Short ceremony at 4:00 pm. Our friends at Findlay Market have partnered with the Over-the-Rhine Foundation and the Brewery District to open a weekend biergarten on Essen Strasse in Findlay Market! It will be open every weekend from May 2, 2009 through Labor Day weekend. Featured beers on tap include Moerlein Lager House Original and OTR Ale. Hudy Delight will be available for our light beer friends. Tap Beers will be poured in 22 oz. cups for $5.00 and 16 oz. cups for $4.00. Hudy lovers will delight in $2.00 per can cost. Proceeds from the sale of beer will benifit the Over-the-Rhine Foundation and the Brewery District Community Urban Development Corporation.
May 8, 200916 yr I'm going to try to go to, but I've got a meeting near Grammer's at 4pm. So it will probably be a game-time decision.
May 11, 200916 yr New owner, 12 packs create buzz for classic Little Kings http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/05/11/story17.html Four months after corralling Little Kings Cream Ale back within his Hudepohl-Schoenling Brewing Co. portfolio of classic Cincinnati beer brands, Greg Hardman is ready to launch. Or relaunch. Hardman, CEO of Christian Moerlein Brewing Co., is rolling out 12-packs of the 7-ounce green bottles, known to generations of beer drinkers as “pocket rockets” and “Little Killers.” It’s all part of an effort to rebuild national distribution from 26 states to 40 over the next 18 months, he said.
May 11, 200916 yr Didn't someone say that Burger Beer was going to debut on Opening Day? I haven't heard any word on that since the word. Anyone know? It will be reintroduced on May 29 at an event at the Reds HOF. It should be available at the Over-the-Rhine Biergarten that weekend, and in stores the first week of June
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