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| - 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!
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