Our newest obsessions often come in the smallest packages, and that’s why we love Nano Brew Cleveland. Capable of producing no more than 22 gallons per batch, the glory of this low-stakes style of brewing is in experimentation. Brewmaster Andy Tveekrem goes wild using a one-barrel system to debut new brews every Thursday such as the Irishtown Bend red ale, ($5 for 16 ounces), made with juniper tips and malt smoked over juniper wood chips. But Nano has mainstays, too, like the fan-favorite White IPA ($5 for 16 ounces), which marries a smooth subtly sweet Belgian wheat ale with a hop-forward American IPA. “We can throw all sorts of wacky stuff in the brew kettle and see what comes out,” says owner Sam McNulty. “If it’s good, we keep fine-tuning it. If not, it goes down the drain.” Our Pick: The Gustavo Black IPA ($5 for 16 ounces) is the motherload of beers, combining five malts and five hops for a complex high-in-alcohol staple. 1859 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-862-6631, nanobrewcleveland.com
Beer Guide: Nano Brew Cleveland
This small brewery can get as creative as it wants with a one-barrel system.
beer guide
2:00 PM EST
November 20, 2017
