One of the unsung breweries around these parts has to be the Willoughby Brewing Company. Located in a former railcar-repair building in downtown Willoughby, the brewery opened in 1998, the first brewpub in Lake County. In January 2011, new owners purchased the brewery, and brewmaster Rick Seibt came aboard as director of brewing operations. Seibt’s love of craft beer started early. “Once I found out that you could brew beer at home, and brew the styles popular in England and Europe, I was hooked,” he said. “I loved to research the history of the styles and brewing methods. I’ve be...
This past Saturday evening was the end of Cleveland Beer Week, which capped things off with the packed beer tasting, Brewzilla at the Galleria at Erieview. Members of the Buzzbin Magazine staff have attended a lot of these festivals over the course of the year, and we must say this was by far the largest turnout of 2011. Over 70 breweries participated in the event with each offering a handful of their best beers. The Brewer's Circle, the special VIP section of the event, offered some rare beers along with some tasty appetizers. Among the standouts in the Brewer's Circle were: Goose Island M...
By Samson Stryker Samson Stryker: What up, man? I hope it’s not too early to call. I couldn’t remember if you guys were an hour ahead or behind us. Anyway, long- time Anthrax fan here. Is Chicago Anthrax HQ? Is that what you’re doing there? Charlie Benante: Ah, I live out here in Chicago, so I am only an hour away from you. Samson: Yeah, I figured that out after extensive research. You got a coffee business now? Charlie: I don’t have a coffee business! There is a company called Legends Cup Coffee, and I am a coffee addict, so I jumped at the chance . Samson: You ever tri...
