6/11/2023 0 Comments Brewmaster gemsSo what's on tap? Cobblehaus has a total of 75 brews with new ones always in the works.Ĭurrent offerings at the falls include the Festhaus pale lager, Half Blood Moon blood orange IPA, Black Bear black IPA and Lucky Barrel, a bourbon-barrel aged tripel. The inside is just as lovely as the outside, and the outdoor areas provide a nice marriage of natural resources and a business, she said. She is glad that the falls can be appreciated in a new way and said the transition from jewelry store to brewery has been fun to watch. "They were happy to see the property developed," he said.īeth Black, executive director of the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, visited with her husband Jeff. ![]() They've already hosted residents who live nearby, mug club members and members of the hospitality industry. He's excited for the future of Cobblehaus and has had great feedback so far. The house needs some work but has interesting features and might become a rental property someday, Gerbe said. Some of the remains of the Seth and Hill Iron Furnace are still there along with a house that used to be the home of the iron master. When Bruno excavated the property years ago, he uncovered an old iron furnace that operated from about 1835 to 1875. That spot is surrounded by string lights hanging from the trees, and it's also a history lesson that's mentioned on Cobblehaus promotional materials. One of those paths leads down to the waterfall, where folks can have an up-close look while enjoying a beer, yard games, one of several fire pits and live music. He found a lot of iron ore and shale from the iron furnace, but nothing as exciting as the furnace itself. Jakeb Peoples, owner of Jakeb's Outdoor Services, cleaned up and built multiple paths and trails throughout the property. When Bruno's was in operation, some couples would get engaged at the waterfall after buying a ring from the jeweler. The waterfall and surrounding paths and trails have been popular spots for years. The beer tap handles behind the bar are made out of her glass work, some of which is also displayed outside.Ĭobblehaus hosts food trucks, which works out well because patrons really enjoy spending time outside, Gerbe said. ![]() She is the resident flamework glass artist. The cases are filled with colorful pieces of glass artwork created and sold by Mrs. Inside, there's table and bar seating, 15 beers on tap plus brews to go, easy chairs around the fireplace, historical information about the property and several of Bruno's glass-top jewelry cases - all bathed in natural light from the large windows. "Once we saw it, we said 'yeah,'" Gerbe said.Ĭobblehaus has maintained the atmosphere that Bruno set - simple decor and furnishings that allow the waterfall and surrounding wooded paths to be the star of the show.Īnd a fun fact Gerbe discovered: his architect, Brett Ligo of Ligo Architects in Slippery Rock, is the son of Lee Ligo, who designed the building for Bruno. They had been on a lookout for a new location when they heard the property was sale. Gerbe, who also works in the industrial machinery sector, and he and his wife Bernadette own the property and lease it to Cobblehaus. The two other partners are Scott Mills, brewmaster, and Vince Schiappa, assistant brewer. Owner Larry Bruno has downsized to a smaller space in the township, and he's been a big help with getting the brewpub settled, Gerbe said.Īs Gerbe and his crew prepared for a soft opening on Thursday afternoon, he talked about how it felt like he and his business partners found something really special for their brewery. ![]() The 7-acre property just off state Route 19 near the village of Leesburg previously housed L.P.
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