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Cheers And Beers To 25 Years!
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mouth-watering signature dishes from the full lunch and dinner menu. For those who want to enjoy or share a brew at home, they may pur- chase it to go in a unique growler or crowler.
When Master Brewer Carl puts on his Master Distiller hat, all kinds of magic happens at the copper kettle. Island Vodka, Island Rum and Island Bourbon share the honor of being crafted with pride at Put-in-Bay’s only distillery. Bottled and available for purchase, these spirits are also the foundation for an impressive list of smooth cocktails made in-house. Clinking glasses and cheering to a great day on the island is made more fun when done with a signature Bahama Mama, a Long Island, a Storm the Bay or a Tom Dailey. “Our most popular cocktail this year is the Tom Dailey,” say Carl and Chris. “It is made with our Island Vodka, and pays tribute to our longtime friend and GM who is currently bat- tling cancer.”
Silver anniversaries, whether of the marriage kind or the business kind, are celebrations of commitment, passion, growth, love and ulti- mately, success. Carl and Chris share how, over the last 25 years, their partnership has worked to create a solid and vibrant island brewery and distillery: “Working together as a husband-and- wife team is both challenging and rewarding. Carl is the Master Brewer and Master Distiller. Chris manages the office and retail side of the
operation. We balance each other well, as Carl is the dreamer, and Chris is the realist. We have two amazing daughters, a great “brew crew” and we thrive on our regular customers. They make it all worth it! Our advice to others on our silver anniversary? JUST BREW IT!”
The uniqueness of Put-in-Bay Brewery and Distillery has earned it a spot on the Lake Erie Shores and Islands “Cheers Trail”. Nineteen dif- ferent breweries, wineries and distilleries along Ohio’s north coast are featured on the trail, perfect for an afternoon of sampling the art of brewing, distilling and wine-making on our shores and islands. Put-in-Bay Brewery and Distillery is open May through October, seven days a week. For more information, find them on Facebook or at putinbaybrewery.com. Cheers!
FUN FACTS - Chris and Carl Krueger
• Ages: Chris- 55 & Carl- 56
• Where from Originally: Chris-
Kettering, Ohio & Carl-Wooster, Ohio
• Family and Pets: Daughters Miranda (age
26), Jessica (age 22) and Grand-dog Rhett
• Favorite Brews: Chris-Raspberry Mocha
Stout & Carl-Pass Out Bourbon Stout
• Pastimes and Interests: Traveling, being
on the water, and snow skiing. Our most
treasured time is family time.
• Favorite Thing to do on Put-in-Bay:
Watching the sunsets with our family. Lake Erie sunsets are some of the most beautiful we’ve ever seen!
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