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| - The space is quaint, not your average West 25th Street bar, so don't come here expecting that. With around 8 feet from bar to wall, it is a small space but they make it work with strategically placed bar tables (that are numerous) to prevent the walkway from being blocked.
The decor is reminiscent of an old timey bar with exposed brick both on the walls and bar.
What makes this even more different than other bars in the area, is the strictly Bad Tom Smith menu, 15 different beers all by the Bad Tom Smith brewery. Normally, I wouldn't find this to be a bad thing but with that many options, I would hope for a wider range of flavor profiles. They tend to stick with the darker beers (porter and stouts) and pale ales. I will be excited to see the new ventures they take.
I had the Kentucky Common (Doc's) that was nice and easy drink but didn't have much flavor profile, though that may be a Kentucky common standard. It was extremely drinkable and enjoyable. I also tried the Red Rye (Fink's) that was extremely strong and the flavor came through. I would commend the balance of flavors.
Starting in February, they will putting local brewers on tap with a monthly competition. This is an exciting new program unlike anything in Cleveland. The program will even allow the brewers to be have a the benefits of a big brewer while still being passionate about home brew. They will get 85 gallons vs 5 gallons at home! They accept recipes and based on the "recipe" of the month. February will be Stouts! At the end of the year, there will be a prize for the best beer! 40% of proceeds during the brew period will go to the brewer's charity of choice.
They also offer food, from their own Kitchen, Ohio City Burrito, and Pizza Whirl. I find this to a be really cool addition to a brewery, food for all types! With and SafeServ kitchen they use vinyl gloves making it allergy friendly! We tried a bratwurst, it is spicy! What makes this bratwurst so special is that is made with the Fink Beer. I highly recommend it, hands down the best bratwurst I've ever had. Not to mention it is artisan and Ohio made at the Cincinnati Bad Tom Smith brewery.
Highly recommended and you should get a beer and brat and enjoy your time at this quaint, welcoming taproom.
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