I've been to Fat Heads a few times, both in its new North Olmsted location and its Carson Street location in Pittsburgh. I love their sheer variety of very original beers, and often buy singles when I find new ones to taste. Interestingly, Fat Heads Bumbleberry is one of the few beers out there that I'm willing to commit to buying a full six pack of without getting bored and letting half sit for a few months in the back of the beer shelf.
The atmosphere at Fat Heads is a wide floor-plan pub style, decorated sparingly with beer swag from other craft breweries that are often featured on the tap list, as well as a very impressive collection of competition awards around the bar.
They have an extensive menu with mostly standard pub fare - salads, sandwiches, burgers, and some dinner entrees. Prices seem just a tad high the first time you eat there, though still within reasonable level for the venue - but that's before you get your food. You'll never go hungry at Fat Heads. They've got huge portions that will fill you up and let you take another meal home, or if you're short on cash you could even split with a friend. I ordered Derek's 4 Onion Honey and Ale Soup and the Divine Swine, a massive pulled pork sandwich, both were excellent and well suited to complementing several beers on the Fat Heads menu.
Speaking of which, the important part - the beer! Fat Heads knows their stuff, and they should, they've been at it since 1992! They've won countless awards over the years as evidence by their highly decorated saloon walls, and it's no wonder why when you sample their every changing and rather wide variety of brews, some exclusive to the location.
One thing I absolutely love about Fat Heads is how well they cater to their more beer-crazy patrons. The very first time I went there, I was immediately impressed at the fact that not only did they have an amazing variety and selection as far as styles and beers, but they went the extra mile to use appropriate barware for their brews. If you're curious about what I as a taster would consider a reasonable variety of barware for beer service and display, look no farther than the beer section of there website where it is obvious that both flavor and presentation are very important to the Fat Heads crew. Even their tasting glasses, mini flared pilsner glasses, reflect a dedication to both flavor and presentation to totally enhance the complete beer experience.
Aside from the detail of the glasses, I am always impress with their staff's knowledge of their tap list, especially evident by the first taster I ordered, the Holiday Cookie Stout. I won't lie, I'm a girl - I saw this on the tap list and made a bee line for it. The waiter who took our orders was not only able to give suggestions to the Dobie, but he also made sure to let me know that the Holiday Cookie Stout was good, but it needed a few more weeks to age. I tried it anyhow, and he was absolutely spot on, though admittedly it was quite fantastic. I can't wait to return in a few weeks and try it a second time!
If you're passing through (or living in) eastern Ohio or Pittsburgh (and soon Portland, OR!), stop by one of the Fat Heads locations. Their beers are extensive and fantastic, and their food will not leave you disappointed! While you're there, don't hesitate to pick up a growler or some brew swag from the front of the restaurant!
Check out their website, read about their brews, and find their menu at http://fatheadscleveland.com/
Check out their website, read about their brews, and find their menu at http://fatheadscleveland.com/
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