BottleHouse Handles the Brewing, Enjoys Success
The business' original brew-your-own-beer concept has been trumped by the popularity of the brewery's own drinks
Some aspects of BottleHouse Brewery's early success came as a surprise to owner Brian Benchek. Popularized on the West Coast, Benchek was positive that the brewery/public space business model would be a hit in Cleveland Heights once he and founder Dave Schubert opened BottleHouse in May. He just wasn't sure that the gathering spot would be popular because of his own beer. BottleHouse was originally meant to be a brew-your-own-beer premises, complimented by beer brewed by Benchek and Schubert and drinks from other vendors. Four months later, BottleHouse sells every drop it produces — six barrels per week or about 12 kegs worth of beer. The customers aren't doing much brewing, but they are packing the place and enjoying BottleHouse's variety…
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Patti Carlyle
9:45 pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
my daughter tends toward the obvious choices for a six year old...rootbeer or ice cream. often together. i tend toward the delicious bourbon drinks. i love that we can hang out there on a random Tuesday night and no one looks at me crosseyed for having a kid in a bar. and yes! we always make new friends at the open style tables! more ›