Asked for sample taste of two beers. Bartender said there is a charge foe samples! No way. Will not be going back. Good breweries do not charge for samples!
Tiffany W.
Place rating: 4 Cleveland, OH
I liked the clean, polished yet welcoming atmosphere of the Bottle House Brewing Company’s new location in Lakewood and I loved their beers and meads. When it came time to close the tab, I was somewhat taken aback by the $ 40 bill for two flights, but I guess you get what you pay for? We stopped into Bottle House early on a Saturday morning to sample their offerings. It’s nice to see someone making mead locally! Our bartender was humorous and helpful without being overbearing. He knew his stuff and was happy to answer all of our questions. We shared two flights and sampled all of the following: Alexander’s Folly, Miramar, Empress, Threads of Fate, Yorkshire, Flora, Barn Brigade(Traditional), Forgotten Lore, Ohio Gold, Chorus, Plum City, and Rising Star Nitro. I honestly would have been happy to sample all of their varieties because I really enjoyed everything I tried. Some of my favorites were the Rising Star(delicious, smooth alcoholic coffee), the gose(flavorful and went down way too easily), and several of the mead varieties. The traditional was solid, and I enjoyed the complexity of both Forgotten Lore and Miramar. I’d recommend pulling up the brewing company’s webpage if you’re interested in knowing a little bit more about each brew while you sample. Their site has some detailed information about the tasting notes for everything they offer. Although a flight is a great way to sample, I don’t think it your best bet here. While some of our sample pours were $ 2 a piece, most ranged between $ 3.50 and $ 4.25 a piece. I’m not saying that what you get isn’t quality; it is, but I think the better bet would be to just order the full-sized version of anything you think you’d like to try. Based on my experience, your chances of liking what you ordered are high. Now it’ll be my mission to see how long it takes me to head back and try a full glass of each variety!
Kevin R.
Place rating: 5 South Pasadena, CA
Apparently only a few weeks old(in their 2nd location) bringing flavors you can’t find anywhere else in the country. The staff is friendly, and knowledgeable about their craft. Great beer, great mead, cozy décor. I learned a lot about meads, sours, and goses; enjoyed a fantastic complex stout, and a tasty pretzel. Also had the«spicy» brownie, the spice is in a syrup on the plate, I’d rather have it in the mix, but it was good and chocolaty nonetheless!
Ethan H.
Place rating: 4 Lakewood, OH
Stopped in here this past Saturday and can definitely say it will be a nice addition to Lakewood. A group of us arrived around 11:00 after a disappointing Cavs loss, ready to try some brews. It surprisingly wasn’t too crowded. The interior was pretty much all wood. The bartender said the previous tenants had kind of ruined it(I believe a country bar?) and it took quite some time to expose the original interior. It’s a good idea they did, because it’s very nice. There is a nice size bar, and a lot of tables, with a few more located in a back room. They’ve got a few board games also available to play while you drink. Now on to the brews. I went with a flight, as I was eager to try some of their meads. Mead is «regarded as the ancestor of all fermented drinks.» I went with a couple varieties, all kind of hit or miss. That’s not to say they’re bad, but I noticed a lot of similarities to cider or wine, which I’m not a big fan of. I also tried Rising Star, their nitro coffee stout, and their wheat variety, Plum City, both also very good.
Logan P.
Place rating: 5 Cleveland, OH
Guys, listen. It’s Thursday night, I’ve had a ton of drinks and my tab is like $ 6. No one else is here. You should all totally be here. They’re playing Sugar Ray. This is great.
Eric K.
Place rating: 4 Lakewood, OH
Very nice clean atmosphere with friendly staff. Currently the menu is a bit limited, but the prices were fair and the food was good.