The craft beer market continues to grow, as do the number of establishments selling the brews. Now a craft beer bar that would serve appetizers, burgers and pizzas is due in summer in Hartland.
Beer Snobs Ale & Eats, proposed for 122 Cottonwood Ave., won Plan Commission and Architectural Board support this week; it advances to the Village Board next week, said Village Administrator David Cox.
Cox said the site would have room for about 100 guests inside and 30 to 40 at a patio planned on the north side of the building.
Steve Berger, who plans to open Beer Snobs with business partner Harry Berg, said they would have 24 taps, with seasonal beers and occasional tap takeovers spotlighting craft brewers. It also would serve wine and cocktails.
The 1922 building needs updating and the installation of a kitchen, but the remodeling would preserve its features, Berger indicated. He said three garage doors will be installed, one of which would open fully to allow access to the patio.
Beer Snobs initially will open seven days a week for dinner only, but Berger said he’s been fielding inquiries for lunch, and the partners are considering it.
He said he and Berg wanted to open a business that would complement the other restaurants downtown, and saw a niche for a casual restaurant serving craft beer.
Beer Snobs is projected to open in June or July. “The sooner, the better,” Berger said.
Carol Deptolla is the Journal Sentinel dining critic. She also reports on restaurants, bars and other food- and drink-related businesses.