Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFifth Street Brewpub
Dayton, OH · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fifth Street Brewpub runs a serious house-brewing operation alongside a cocktail list that reaches beyond the expected. Drafts are all house-made, from Ice Breaker IPA to the barrel-aged Benevolent stout. The bar also stocks a compact wine list and a non-alcoholic menu that includes a house-made ginger soda and a Dusty Soda NA cocktail. Prices stay modest across the board.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Tokyo Iced Tea, a highball combining five spirits with Midori and Starry, for a sweet, caffeinated lift. For beer, the Benevolent, a bourbon-barrel-aged stout, shows the brewpub's ambition. Consider the 50th Anniversary Pilsner for a rye-barrel twist on a light style.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will find a rotating house list with both straightforward and barrel-aged options. Cocktail drinkers can explore a menu that includes the Aviation and the El Presidenté, while those avoiding alcohol have a broad range of NA choices, from Athletic Brewing beers to the Dusty Soda.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Draft beers run $6 to $8 for 16oz or 9oz pours, with house-made bottles $12 to $18. Cocktails are $11 to $13, and brunch adds a $25 Mimosa Pitcher that serves 4-5. Wine by the glass stays $7 to $9, and non-alcoholic drinks range $4 to $9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- All draft beers are brewed in-house, a commitment that extends to barrel-aged releases like the 50th Anniversary Pilsner and Benevolent. The cocktail list is similarly deliberate, with the Tokyo Iced Tea, an elaborate highball, and the El Presidenté, a Prohibition-era rum drink. A dedicated non-alcoholic menu is a rare plus.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A six-cocktail list spans pre-Prohibition classics to modern highballs, with a brunch section featuring a Bloody Mary and a Mimosa Pitcher. The Tokyo Iced Tea layers five spirits, while the Aviation and El Presidenté show range. Prices sit at $11-$13.
Menu strengths
- — The cocktail list includes both classics like the Aviation and originals like the Tokyo Iced Tea.
- — Brunch adds a Bloody Mary with house mix and a Mimosa Pitcher for groups.
- — Pricing stays consistent at $11-$13, with the highball Tokyo Iced Tea at $11.
Standout selections
- — Tokyo Iced Tea: Bacardi, Jose, Bombay, Titos, Midori, Triple Sec, topped with Starry.
- — Garden Gimlet: Belle Vodka, St. Germain, lavender bitters, lemon, cherry.
- — FS Old Fashioned: Makers Mark Bourbon, aromatic bitters, demerara sugar.
Pricing: $11-$13
Wine
A compact but diverse list covers Pinot Noir, Super Tuscan, Chardonnay, Riesling, Bubbles, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé. Each glass comes with vintage and producer notes, and Cava appears on the brunch menu. Glasses run $7-$9.
Menu strengths
- — Seven varieties include both Old and New World examples, from Mosel Riesling to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
- — Detailed glass descriptions give a sense of producer and style.
- — All wines are priced between $7 and $9, a reasonable range for by-the-glass.
Standout selections
- — Super Tuscan: Avihnonesi, Italy 2019, ripe fruit and sweet spices.
- — Riesling: Konrad Hahn, Mosel, Germany, off-dry with spring blossom.
- — Bubbles: Blanc de Blancs, Pierre Delize, France, apple with lemon and baking bread.
Pricing: $7-$9 by the glass
Beer
All drafts are house-made, with a core lineup including Ice Breaker IPA, Jo Jo's Midnight Stout, and St. Anne's Pils. Barrel-aged bottles like Benevolent and the 50th Anniversary Pilsner push the program beyond standard brewpub fare. Drafts remain $6-$8.
Menu strengths
- — The house-brewed draft list spans styles from a 4.5% pilsner to an 11.5% imperial IPA.
- — Barrel-aging adds depth with Benevolent, a bourbon-barrel stout, and the 50th Anniversary Pilsner.
- — Guest beers and house bottles expand options beyond the draft list.
Standout selections
- — Benevolent: American stout aged in bourbon barrels for 8 months, 7.5% ABV.
- — 50th Anniversary Pilsner: oak-aged pilsner rested in Belle of Detrick Rye Barrel.
- — Most Definitely: imperial IPA with all Galaxy hops, 11.5% ABV.
Pricing: $6-$8 drafts; $12-$18 bottles
Nonalcoholic
A deep non-alcoholic menu includes house-made ginger soda, sparkling hop water, Athletic Brewing beers, and NA cocktails like the Dusty Soda. Choices range from a $4 hop water to a $9 hibiscus-laced soda. This is a full-fledged program, not an afterthought.
Menu strengths
- — Options include NA beers, ciders, seltzers, and sodas, covering multiple formats.
- — House-made items like Ginger Soda and Dusty Soda show craft attention.
- — Pricing is approachable, from $4 for simple sodas to $9 for the Dusty Soda.
Standout selections
- — Dusty Soda: NA cocktail with hibiscus simple foam, lemon, bitters, and soda water.
- — Ginger Soda: house-made with cane sugar, ginger, lemongrass, and minerals.
- — Refresher: NA draft with ginger soda, hop water, lime, and mint.
Pricing: $4-$9
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