Pubs (from "public houses") have a long and colorful history. Before the rise of large-scale beer manufacturers, people got their beers from local makers. A good beer was cherished and the brewmaster was well-respected for his skill. We liked the idea of having a pub with it's own beer on Kelleys Island. We thought the brews we made could be expressive of the Island's inherent magic. So we started down the road of learning the craft and conceptualizing our brews.