With breweries springing up around Dayton at record pace, it's easier than ever to get into the new beer boom. One among them, the former Peerless Mill in downtown Miamisburg has been given a new life as Star City Brewing Co.
Historic Peerless Mill Now Home to Star City Brewing Co.
With breweries springing up around Dayton at record pace, it's easier than ever to get into the new beer boom. One among them, the former Peerless Mill in downtown Miamisburg has been given a new life as Star City Brewing Co. which opened its doors late last year.
Step into the tap room and you'll see though, this new spot is all about history; with original stonework and a simple furbishing, it's a beautiful bar. And the microbrews have a finesse to match.
For now, Star City remains a beer only establishment – they don't yet serve food, though you are welcome to have some delivered from the nearby restaurants like TJ Chumps or Ron's Pizza, other Miamisburg favorites.
The beers are simple iterations of different preparation methods and styles. There are only a few on tap at a time, brewed very small batch of a few barrels at a time and served up in flights, pints, and growlers to take home if you're so inclined. Among those on tap when I tried them:
- Hefeweizen – A Bavarian beer, and a pretty well-rounded option if you like beer. It's got a full body and a light sweet taste. Star City brews it with banana and clove, and takes pains to reduce some of the bitterness in the beer.
- Wild Winter – My personal favorite, and the most hop-forward of the options. The hops don't take over the flavor though, though there's a little bit of a bitterness to the flavor.
- Blonde Ale – this is the lightest of the beers, and a good first try if you don't like beer.
- Irish Red – This one is a seasonal beer on their menu that is available through the winter months.
- Oatmeal Stout – An oatmeal stout isn't going to taste exactly like oatmeal of course, but this dark beer has a great flavor that adds something reminiscent of it. There's a definite hint of toasted oats.
- Milk Stout – The heaviest of the beers, and another of the seasonal varieties for these cold winter months.
It's not hard to get into new beer, especially in a town like this one where the community of brewers seems to be so supportive of the other local businesses. Star City would be a great place to get started.
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