Brewery Profile

Little Fish Brewing Company - Dayton Station

In Dayton’s craft beer scene, this stop gives visitors a look at a brewery built around both range and restraint. The Dayton Station location of Little Fish Brewing Company is independently owned and follows a production outlook that does not limit itself to one narrow category of beer. A visitor walking in should expect the taproom to be the point of contact with the current lineup, since the day’s pours may shift with the brewing schedule. The identity here is tied closely to ingredient choices and process: the brewery sources most of its grain from Ohio and uses a portion of Ohio-grown hops, while its electricity needs are supported through solar panels and wind power credits. Those details are part of how the brewery presents itself within Dayton, where a beer stop can be as much about how the beer is made as what is on the board.

Travelers exploring breweries in this part of Ohio often look for a mix of regional sourcing, approachable taproom drinking, and beers that show some connection to farmhouse or mixed-fermentation traditions. This location fits that pattern without being limited to it. The brewery’s core philosophy draws heavily on farmhouse brewing, so saisons and barrel-aged sours are central reference points for visitors who seek out yeast character, acidity, oak influence, or drier finishes. At the same time, the production schedule regularly includes hop-forward pale ales and more subtly crafted lagers, giving travelers who prefer cleaner or more familiar styles a reason to stop as well. The broader idea is that any style can belong here if the ingredients and execution meet the brewery’s standards, so the most useful way to approach the visit is with some flexibility rather than a fixed expectation.

Practical planning is straightforward, but visitors should avoid assuming a specific tap list in advance. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, especially if the goal is to find a saison, a barrel-aged sour, a pale ale, or a lager on draft at that moment. Because amenities beyond the brewing and sourcing practices are not specified here, it is best to check directly with the brewery for current hours, food availability, seating details, events, or any policies that might affect a visit. For beer-focused travelers, the main draw is the chance to sample a Dayton-area expression of sustainable brewing with a clear interest in Ohio agriculture and a lineup that can move from rustic and tart to hoppy or clean.

The Little Fish Brewing Company's Dayton Station location operates with a focus on sustainable brewing practices, utilizing solar panels and wind power credits for its electricity needs. This independently owned brewery sources the majority of its grain and a portion of its hops from within the state of Ohio, reflecting a commitment to local agriculture. While the core philosophy draws heavily on farmhouse traditions, favoring saisons and barrel-aged sours, the production schedule regularly includes hop-forward pale ales and subtly crafted lagers. The varied output is guided by a belief that all styles are viable as long as they maintain quality ingredients and execution.

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116 Webster St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA, Dayton, Ohio, 45402

Phone: (740) 447-5011

Website: https://littlefishbrewing.com/

Hours: CURRENTLY OPEN FOR PATIO and INDOOR FOOD & DRINKS (FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED)