Sam McNulty is kind of a big deal. Already dominating Cleveland’s West 25th Street with Bier Market, Speakeasy, Bar Centro and the one-year-old Market Garden Brewery, Ohio City could very well be the house that McNulty built. Those who have criticized Market Garden for playing it safe with its beer offerings will be pleased to know that McNulty has something a bit more unique in mind next. Enter Nano Brew Cleveland – McNulty’s answer to all the naysayers, who feel Market Garden doesn’t push the boundaries quite enough. Nano Brew is his chance to get a little bit more extreme and experimental with his creations. “Brewmaster Andy Tveekrem got his start homebrewing and then went on to brewing fame at Great Lakes Brewery, later Dogfish Head and now as my partner and brewmaster at Market Garden,” McNulty said. “He’s excited to be returning to his brewing roots and working on a one-barrel system. The small size give us a lot of freedom to try adventurous recipes and brewing techniques.” Though McNulty is being hush-hush on what Tveekrem has up his sleeve, he does indeed shed some light on what beer aficionados can expect come opening time. “Andy has sworn me to secrecy, but he did say that he’s playing around with a beer recipe that includes local rhubarb from the refugee- response volunteers at the Ohio City farm,” McNulty revealed. Ohio City is home to McNulty, and he has chosen this part of Cleveland for a reason. He feels very satisfied to be part of the renaissance of such a historical district. “I believe in the advantages of living, working and playing in a fun, walkable urban neighborhood,” he said. “Ohio City is the antithesis of the soul- sucking suburbs that so many American cities are surrounded by. The excitement here in Ohio City is incredibly stimulating.” Tveekrem plans to do double duty by being the main man behind both Market Garden and Nano Brew Cleveland, though as McNulty puts it, he will have a little help. “Just like any good business owner, Andy has a crack team of assistant brewers working with him every day,” McNulty said. Though the crew hasn’t ruled out distributing their beers as once envisioned, their focus for the time being is going to be on getting the distillery up and running full speed so it can go hand-in-hand with their excellent line of brews. As far as his thoughts on the Northeast Ohio craft beer scene, McNulty has some kind words to say about the ever-growing buzz around these parts. “Like the amazing restaurant scene we enjoy here in Cleveland, I would say our city’s beer scene tops that of any city in the U.S,” he said. Like Market Garden and the rest of his establishments, McNulty hopes to create a menu sourced from local organic farmers and butchers. Their Ohio burger patties will be ground daily by Vince Bertononaschi at West Side Market, while the fruits and vegetables will be handpicked courtesy of local farmers, including volunteers at Ohio City Farm across the street. In the big scope of things, McNulty one day hopes to bring even more much-needed additions to the district. “With a two-to-three- year wait for the apartments here in Ohio City, we’re considering developing housing nearby or working with local developers to meet the huge pent-up demand from all the folks who want to live in the neighborhood,” he said. Thanks to a combination of brews and cycling, McNulty has created a welcome home for both. He has even collaborated with neighbors Joy Machines Bike Shop, with the inclusion of Nano Brew Bike Tune-up Station, which can be found inside the bar. “Our love of beer and bicycles came together to create this fun and friendly neighborhood brewpub,” McNulty said. “Bring your bicycle helmet to the bar, and your first draft beer is half-price. Our way of thanking all of our bicycle-loving friends for riding safely.”