Lock 27 Brewing

Established in 2012, Lock 27 Brewing was named to honor the impact the Miami & Erie Canal had on our hometown of Dayton, OH.
In the early 1800s, the canal was the quickest access to the Ohio River & Lake Erie, allowing Ohioans to cheaply transport products and travel across the state. Dayton grew into new, bourgeoning markets, learning from others across the state, and brought back unique goods to their communities.
An important lock along the northern canal was Lock 27, located in Miamisburg, OH, used to raise and lower watercrafts so they could continue their journey along the canal.
The effect the canal had on Dayton and the state is undeniable and fueled a desire to develop new methods of travel to go further and faster.
We continue the thrilling pursuit of exploring places and things that are new and different, finding unique ways to make use of them in the products we share with our community, and continue to grow the reputation of Dayton.

Author: Caroline Porsiel

Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.