Beer of the week:
- Rise IPA by North High Brewing Co.
Poll off the week: Are you supporting ex-Browns players or players based in Cleveland in the Superbowl?
Top 5 of the week: Top 5 Beers of 2019
Guest of the week: None this week
“Jimmy In the CLE: Yes!
News/Reviews:
- Immigrant Son, Lakewood’s first brewery, posts announcement
- First Lakewood-based brewery to open Spring 2020
- Former Constantino’s Market location at 18120 Sloane Ave.
- 10-barrel system + full service kitchen
- Andrew Revy, a Lakewood resident and 1990 Lakewood HS grad, is the owner
- Cara Baker is the brewer
- Besides burgers and other pub fare, the food will be Hungarian plates and other Eastern European dishes
- Four flagship beers: an IPA, a saison, an English pub-style ale and an American pilsner. Additionally, there will be seasonal offerings, too.
- Article from Cleveland.com: https://www.cleveland.com/community/2020/01/a-first-in-lakewood-immigrant-son-brewery-planning-spring-opening.html?fbclid=IwAR0pSpouwF3o2vHBIe9vwnmW61o_IsaZuxBmjYE1ihwDyi1zpTBRSQtv74o
- Great Lakes Brewery to close Brewpub for renovations
- Renovations to begin Jan. 26 and last until mid-February
- Expanding kitchen, renovating dining spaces, and more
- Gift shop, tasting room (for events) will continue to be open
- For more information: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/node/3461
- Mysterious “Lakewood Truck Park” begins construction
- Cleveland Scene wrote an article on this in 2018: https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/05/09/lakewood-food-truck-park-and-beer-garden-aiming-for-spring-2019
- At the time, it was understood it would open Spring 2019
- Clearly something prevented it from opening, but now construction has fully begun
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lakewooodtruckpark/
- I cannot find any new articles on this, even though construction has obviously begun
- 19,000 sq.-ft space, both indoor and outdoor, including bar and beer garden
- Will be open year-round, with fire pits and heaters for the winter
- Cleveland Scene wrote an article on this in 2018: https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/05/09/lakewood-food-truck-park-and-beer-garden-aiming-for-spring-2019
Festivals/Events/Activities Preview:
- Donut Fest: Feb. 8 (2400 Superior Ave., Cleveland; Red Space)
- Fourth annual Donut Fest
- Tickets available Jan. 10 here: https://www.universe.com/events/donut-fest-cleveland-2020-tickets-7L25MG
- VIP Session: $50
- 9 – 10:30 a.m.
- Includes early tickets to fest, tickets to taste donuts from all vendors, 3 coffee tickets, Donut Fest mug, and a goodie bag
- Regular Sessions: $35
- 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Includes everything VIP offers minus the mug
- List of vendors: Peace, Love, & Little Donuts, Brewnuts, Cleveland Cold Brew Coffee, Erie Island Coffee Co., Obvious Coffee Co., Urban Farmer, Joe Maxx Coffee Co., Mocina Coffee, Solstice Coffee & Tea, Fiona’s Coffee Bar & Bakery, Circles on the Square, Holey Toledough Donuts
- LOTL PIZZA CHALLENGE: Jan 30th
- Brett Hoyer vs. 2XL Pizzas
- Can Brett finish two XL pizzas within the time we record our episode?
- Will Jimmy throw his hat into the ring?
- Brett Hoyer vs. 2XL Pizzas
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