Cleveland Breweries Advice Needed

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  1. BuckeyeBeerhead

    BuckeyeBeerhead Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Ohio
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    We will be hitting up Cleveland this Saturday and I was hoping for some input beyond what I already know. Going to hit Fat Head's North Olmsted for sure because the food and beer is tops for me. The other consideration was then going to Ohio City and having the flexibility to bounce around easily to Market Garden, Nano, Platform, Great Lakes, etc. if we wanted. What I'm wondering is if there are any newer breweries or ones I didn't mention that we should look to add to the agenda. Brew Kettle is already a thought, but we may just stay closer to the city. Any tips are appreciated!
     
    #1 BuckeyeBeerhead, Feb 21, 2017
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  2. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,249) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    I think Hansa (right by Great Lake's and such) is a spot if you like German beers. They have a smokey sour (winzig) that I just love. Cool spot too, I think it’s at least worth checking out.

    Masthead near CSU and Hofbrahaus is also worth going. Their beer quality is pretty impressive for as new as they are.
     
    #2 invertalon, Feb 21, 2017
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  3. RyanMcFly1985

    RyanMcFly1985 Savant (1,222) Oct 20, 2007 Ohio
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    Brick and Barrel is pretty under the radar. Very close to Market Garden/Nano/Platform/Great Lakes. Small spot, but a big sleeper, IMO.
     
    #3 RyanMcFly1985, Feb 21, 2017
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  4. BigSpeen3436

    BigSpeen3436 Pundit (827) Oct 23, 2013 Ohio

    Honestly, I'd check out Tremont Taphouse over those places in Ohio City, which it's still close to. Platform is a cool place but I tend to drink guest beers when I go there. Let me know if you want to meet up for a beer.
     
    #4 BigSpeen3436, Feb 21, 2017
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  5. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    I will second Masthead.
     
    #5 miketd, Feb 22, 2017
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  6. tepie

    tepie Crusader (466) Aug 26, 2015 Ohio

    Sibling Revelry is on my list, I've not been there, but it's 12 min drive from the fat heads north olmsted, maybe these other guys can tell you if it's worth a stop.
     
    #6 tepie, Feb 22, 2017
  7. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,249) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    I liked the Sibling taproom, quiet and chill... Beers were decent but nothing all that worthwhile when we were there. But I'd go back for sure.
     
    #7 invertalon, Feb 22, 2017
  8. howopeeps

    howopeeps Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2011 Ohio
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    I like brick and barrel down in the flats as well.
     
    #8 howopeeps, Feb 22, 2017
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  9. BuckeyeBeerhead

    BuckeyeBeerhead Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Ohio
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    Isn't that the place that's right by Market Garden and Nano? If so, I've been there and it's worth a stop as well since they are all right there.
     
    #9 BuckeyeBeerhead, Feb 22, 2017
  10. Elkevjoe

    Elkevjoe Crusader (430) Jan 4, 2015 Ohio
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    I think your thinking of Townhall which should be on your list. Take some crowlers to go.
     
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  11. wolfatyourdoor

    wolfatyourdoor Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2017 Ohio

    Sib Rev, Masthead, and Market Garden are about as average as it gets IMO. Platform occasionally does some incredible stuff and their guest list is usually fantastic. Brick and Barrel is definitely underrated but the environment is INSANELY grungy. Best wee heavy in town though, and the IPA is very good as well. Brew Kettle is worth the drive just for the food alone. Plus they might have some good stuff left over from Ogrefest still.
     
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  12. BuckeyeBeerhead

    BuckeyeBeerhead Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Ohio
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    That's the one! Will likely stop in there if we are hitting up those other ones.
     
    #12 BuckeyeBeerhead, Feb 22, 2017
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  13. BuckeyeBeerhead

    BuckeyeBeerhead Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Ohio
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    Totally did NOT mean to ignore that part, dude! Given that we probably want to hit up places that are closer together to be able to go to more spots, I'm thinking Ohio City seems pretty certain at this point. Not sure how long we will be there, but if you're out and about, let me know!
     
    #13 BuckeyeBeerhead, Feb 22, 2017
  14. BigSpeen3436

    BigSpeen3436 Pundit (827) Oct 23, 2013 Ohio

    Yeah Townhall has a great draft list and crowlers to go. Tremont Tap House has great food and maybe an even better tap list.
     
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  15. BuckeyeBeerhead

    BuckeyeBeerhead Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Ohio
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    The only reason Brew Kettle might not make the cut is due to time. We are going up early, but certain spots are musts for me. Like Fat Head's because I could seriously eat that Chicken Little Headwich every meal of every day. And, I think their beer is hands down the best. From there, we were hoping to get closer to the city. Brew Kettle would be going back the other way a tad, but it's not full out of consideration.

    I actually do like Market Garden, for what it's worth. They aren't special, but I've never had a bad time there. That said, I wouldn't cry over skipping them. I am more interested in Sibling Revelry and Masthead since they are newer spots that I haven't been able to check out yet. Maybe their newness is the contributing factor to mediocrity?
     
    #15 BuckeyeBeerhead, Feb 22, 2017
  16. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    I was at Sibling Revelry last week and thought the beer was good. But that is out in the boonies, bro.
     
    #16 miketd, Feb 22, 2017
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  17. BigSpeen3436

    BigSpeen3436 Pundit (827) Oct 23, 2013 Ohio

    Westlake = boonies :grinning:

    Where do you live again?
     
    #17 BigSpeen3436, Feb 22, 2017
  18. miketd

    miketd Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2006 Ohio

    Parma Heights aka the south boonies.

    And really, Sib is only 10 minutes from FH's North Olmsted.
     
    #18 miketd, Feb 22, 2017
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  19. gobuccos

    gobuccos Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2014 Ohio

    Not sure how far south you are looking to go; but R Shea just north of Akron is awesome. Hit them up a few weeks ago, variety is awesome. Also just added food about a month ago.
    Brew Kettle Amherst has the Ogrefest this weekend. Heavy hitter tap list.

    Enjoy.
     
    #19 gobuccos, Feb 22, 2017
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  20. craigo19

    craigo19 Zealot (685) Oct 12, 2009 Michigan

    Fathead's wings are great, Brew Kettle's wings are better.
     
    #20 craigo19, Feb 22, 2017
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