All beers served here are brewed right there in the back. Our non-profit org (Centerville Education Foundation) hosted an event here, and it was wonderful. It's a great little venue for about 40 people. They allowed us to bring in our own food, and also allowed us to project content onto their many TV screens. Nick, the owner, as well as the other people who work here are all super friendly. There is a lot of aviation-related knick-knacks and trivia hiding in this place, and Nick will be sure to talk your ear off about them if you ask. The only downside is the location, which is in a dying strip mall in Centerville. But the interior is beautiful. read more

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No food available here but you can bring it in. Beer was only okay, had maybe 8 kinds available. Trivia night was fun and employees were great. read more

Heavier Than Air Brewing is a great little brewery in Centerville! All house made brews with an homage to Dayton's local connection to all things Air Force. The service is wonderful, just ask for a sample if you wanna try anything before committing to a full glass. All beers are awesome but for me especially I love the JP-7 which a really great West Coast style IPA. I absolutely recommend the Heavier Than Air brewing Co. and always enjoy my time here. read more

Heavier Than Air Brewing Co - JP-7 IPA - Brewpubs Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Where do I start. We came by this place one night on a whim during the COVID restrictions. We really like the idea of being able to support the local businesses, especially the craft microbreweries. This is not too far from our house so it had the potential of being a regular place for us. And it has... Great beer and super welcoming owners. A few times we just came by to grab a growler or two, other times to get a growler to go with the take-away food we bought elsewhere, and now a couple of times to hang out at the bar (for SpaceX launch attempt and the actual launch to the International Space Station) with appropriate "social distancing". In addition to being very pleasant people to talk to, the owners also very much appreciate the history of aviation, the contributions of Dayton, and the future of space and exploration. Go check this place out. You'll become a regular, too! read more

Heavier Than Air Brewing Co - a pint of beer - Brewpubs Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Another great stop on our quest to check out all the up and coming breweries in the Dayton-Springfield region!! We arrived late Sunday afternoon, and although the small, storefront location was "taken over" by a monthly (weekly?) trivia contest, we still felt welcome, well taken care of, and even managed to join the tail-end of the competition!! Good service, convenient location, nice set-up, along with some great brews. Bob enjoyed his flight, and we're both hoping to return soon (without having to answer a bunch of TOUGH trivia questions!!!) Give 'em a try!! read more

Heavier Than Air Brewing Co - My husband's torso enjoyed his flight!! :-P - Brewpubs Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

A couple of issues in ascending level of concern. First, the beer. Just not good. I got the "award winning" McCook's Lager. It tasted like old leather. The best thing I tried was a mead... on tap from another brewery. Now, the second issue. My wife told me after we left that the bartender made her feel really uncomfortable. Apparently, while I was closing my tab he was ogling her in creepy fashion. Do with this what you will, but we won't be going back. read more

Stopped in after a game of laser tag for my partner's birthday. I had never heard of Heavier Than Air Brewing so I was excited to try a new brewery. They have a limited list and do not serve food so if you are coming in just be prepared for that, but they are located directly next to submarine house if you do get hungry. I ordered the earn your wings black currant ale and it was okay, but I did really enjoy the cookie stout my partner ordered. I would definitely come back and try some more beers another time especially when they have new experimental beers on tap. read more

I have driven by this place SO MANY times without even realizing it existed. We stopped by to get a stamp on our Dayton Ale Trail passport (Do it! You know you wanna....) This was so good! It's a little place in a strip mall next to (gasp!) Submarine House. Their beer menu is short but it was surprisingly diverse (and heavy on the IPAs, which I lurve). We got two flight, which encompassed their entire beer menu. Ya'll. I liked almost everything. There were some stouts and a crazy malty double IPA that I'm repressing, but there were some things I liked I didn't think I would. I loved that they gave you oyster crackers to help clear your palette between tastes. Service was quick and friendly and though it's small there were lots of TVs, if you need entertainment or like the sports ball with your beer. I was pleasantly surprised and have a feeling we might be back...a lot. read more

Heavier Than Air Brewing Co - Beer menu - Brewpubs Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Heavier Than Air Brewing is definitely an a-okay brewery. Honestly, we felt super unwelcome and like the bartender didn't want us there while we were there, so we only spent enough time to get a flight and then skedaddle. It has a cute interior design theme and it's a nice space, but I just wish it had felt better to be in it. PROS: -Location is super pretty on the inside. It's definitely a smaller taproom, but on your walk to the restrooms, you'll see the entirety of the brewing equipment too. The facility is open and clean, and the entire place has an airplane/flight theme which is really cute and appropriate for Dayton. I loved the look of the place - especially with all of the natural light. (They also have two or three TVs that had sports playing if you're looking for that.) -Private parking lot outside. If you have a DD, you'll be good for easy access. CONS: -We really, really weren't into the atmosphere here. We walked into an empty brewery, and the bartender seemed really, really annoyed that we were there. I'm not sure if it's just his personality as he never did anything *overly* rude or anything, but our interaction did not leave me feeling particularly welcomed here. -Beers were okay. They definitely tasted exactly as described, but I didn't feel like anything was too creative or unique here. A decently good selection, though, if you just want a decent beer to sip on. read more

Lots of great beers to choose from. Very friendly staff and owners. Highly recommend this brewery!

We returned after visiting here 2 years ago unimpressed by the beer. Can definitely say they have improved a lot since and my husband is convinced this will be our new frequent spot. Their NE IPA is my favorite and my husband likes several of their beers including the ESB, Porter and Stout. The space is really cool, open to see the brewing equipment, well spaced seating, outside food can be brought in, etc. read more

What a great little brewery. Beers were good and the bartender was fantastic. Didn't catch his name but he's an engineer and he was SO SWEET. Made the experience so much better!! Would definitely come back hoping he is there to greet us! read more

I went to this place primarily because I liked their marketing scheme. I was pleasantly surprised to find out their beer was amazing as well. The bartender was a super nice guy who you could tell LOVED all things beer. In fact, he even took the time to let me try a few different things until I settled on something I liked. Their area is small - but their beer has potential. I imagine there are going to be a lot of good things from this brewery in the future. read more

What a cool place! They are focused on local ingredients and they want their guest taps to all be #Dayton beers. I had the pleasure of touring the entire operation and I am excited about what they are bringing to the local craft beer scene. read more

Heavier Than Air Brewing Co - Brewpubs Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The craft beer here is some of the best in Dayton. The appetizers are good too. We sat on the patio a while back and had a nice experience. Of you're doing the Dayton beer trail this is one of the stops and it ended up being one of my faves! read more

Owner/Brewer and son were welcoming and made me feel safe during COVID as I randomly found this small brewery one evening. Nice conversation about brewing and craft beer service. I visited in 2021. Highly recommend supporting this business and others like it. read more

Loved this brewery! Found it in Yelp and decided To give it a try on a whim. It was such a great place. I tried 4 of their beers and they were all great. The owner was very attentive and is clearly very knowledgeable. So glad to have this so close to our place. If anything i wish they had some food to go with their great beer. read more

The Amber is delicious. The atmosphere is local and friendly. The owner and brewer, Nick, is awesome and full of knowledge about many things beer, soccer, guns, and local history. Highly recommend this place. read more

Heavier Than Air Brewing Co - Lost at Sea- American Amber Delicious! - Brewpubs Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Awesome place. The owners have a great story that they would love to tell you if you ask. The space is beautiful. It seems small from the outside but it's very long and spacious. Right now they have 2 of their own beers on tap, (and 8 other local beers on tap) but they are constantly brewing more! I highly recommend the golden ale or the American pale ale! read more

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Nice and unique aviation theme brewery! Enjoyed talking to the the owner. I'll be back many times!

Heavier Than Air Now open! Their personal pale ale is available Experimental #1. Plus an ample showing of local brews. Wine and small selection of chips available. 5 TVs for your viewing experience. Bar, high tops and tables to rest your bones. Strip mall location with lots of parking. read more

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Thoroughly impressed. I've never been to a place that offers a palette cleanser between beer samples, but look no further! This place is offering what you never knew you needed. There are so many beer options that appeal to a variety of tastes. Plus the guys behind the bar provide a wealth of knowledge about each beer choice. read more

First time visiting. Me and my wife each had two beers and they were all great. The IPAs were lighter, tastier, and just different then the usual types I get. The owner circulated, talked to us and made us feel welcomed. He was the brewer and extremely knowledgeable. I will definitely be back! read more

Great selection of beer and friendly service. We will be visiting again. Try their De-Icer brew!

Very nice atmosphere and a fun place to watch some football. Staff is knowledgeable about the beer they are serving. Give them a few months and they'll have more than just two taps of their own beer. The owner even let me sample a future offering pre-carbonation. I really enjoyed my visit to this new establishment! read more

This was a smaller place with mostly beer options. I am more of a cider fan and was disappointed that they didn't have any cider options. However they did have some wine and mead options. I gave their Apple mead a try and it was very delicious! It was more of a sweeter drink. Between a wine and a cider. There were no food options here. But they do offer a few games! read more

Love this place!! Beers are awesome and super fresh! Owners are very passionate about their craft. Great story!!!! Six of their own beers on tap, all are awesome. Hard to pick a favorite!! read more

I visited while home for the holidays. Great little neighborhood brewery! Family owned and operated. They are truly dedicated to their craft. They had 3 of their own beers on tap and rotate some local labels as well. Their stout was my favorite. I even got to try one of their untapped experimental brews. If you visit while one of the Tarkanys are in, be sure to ask them what their motivation is behind their theme and the name "Heavier Than Air." It is a really cool story! Totally reccomend a visit. read more

Excellent brew pub. Great beer and knowledgeable staff. I loved the decor of old airplane mags. Lots of TV's to watch sports.