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The KIB Story
Our family-owned business began life as a custard stand in 1960 (originally known as the Dairy Isle) and still carries a local favorite: Toft's Ice Cream. When the Neuman's ferry Boat operated their ferry line across the street (to and from Marblehead), there would be a line of cars waiting to leave the island on Sundays. The visitors would stop in for a float, milk shake or just pass the time.
The KIB menu pairs unique Northern Haserot food items with unique flavors. The menu feature fresh ingredients to make sure we please your island appetite. Many items are available to go so that you can spend your time entertaining and not cooking. A local catering service favorite, any size party (up to 240) can be handled at our lakeshore setting. We've also been told we have the best Bloody Mary's on the island. We don't like to brag, we just want you to Feel the Love.
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Lunch and dinner menus are paired with tasting trays of DELICIOUS BEERS. Enjoy a tray of our beer varieties at a table or at one of our two bars. The salads and sandwiches can be enjoyed from NOON until 9:00 PM with a late night menu available until midnight. A mix of home-style cooking and fresh alternatives gives this menu diversity and substance without too many choices and distractions to deter from the truly high quality food that is served.
Last year we implemented a restaurant-wide recycling program. Glass, plastics, cans, along with paper and cardboard were separated and taken from the island for proper recycling. It was astounding the amount of landfill space we saved on such a limited resource as our island. We felt that in just one year, we made a difference and look forward to finding more ways that we can make our business more eco-friendly. We missed the convenience of our dumpster, but see that by conserving we can make substantial progress towards creating a sustainable future. Change is not easy, it is a process.
All of our carry-out containers are biodegradable. So please, order up with no guilt. Take some hand-crafted food home with you and enjoy. Muffins, cookies or full dinners are available with our carry-out service. Call 419-746-2314. You will be happy you made the call.
"Cheers" from Patti, Doug, Petey and our crazy brew crew!
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From the Jan/Feb 2010 Issue of Kelleys Life
(Coupons in KIB Ad. Available at Cleveland Boat Show January 16-26)
3 Incredible Years of Celebrations
Way back in 2008 (it feels like that some days), we celebrated our 20th year in the breakfast business. In 2009 many of you helped us celebrate our 10th year as a microbrewery. Cheers to home brewers and vintners from past and present; Nobody makes a maple brew like QuickDraw! And perhaps no one should. We didn’t think of 2010 as another celebration year until we realized it will be our 50th year as an ice cream stand! We are busy writing the story about my father and my uncle putting the finishing touches on the Dairy Isle at 3AM on Memorial Day weekend in 1960. This inspired us to offer our new sundae this year, called old #50, featuring the Tofts ice cream that has been so important to our family business. |
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Currently we are working on our breakfast lunch and dinner menus; keeping your old favorites and adding new. We’d love to hear any comments on our food or suggestions, so feel free to e mail me at islandpj@lrbcg.com
Our current events and special parties are shaping up beautifully for 2010. We will have them on the website soon. The brewery will open in April again (weather permitting) and we have the following dates in the planning stages. There are two coupons in this issue we hope that you will clip and save and make plans to come see us this season. Let us help you with one of your parties; our new catering menu will be on the updated website soon at www.kelleysislandbrewpub.com.
- March 2, 2010 7th Annual Parrot Key Luncheon in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida--call me 419-656-4335 for directions
- May 1 Derby Weekend-call ahead for large party reservations
- May 9 Mothers Day weekend—preorder any dinners or desserts for your house
- May 14-16 Yoga weekend
- May 22 Handcrafted Beer appreciation weekend-coinciding with National Brew Week-- a must for current and wannabe homebrewers--stay tuned for details on activities and prizes.
- June 4-6 “Fishing” tournament--Details on this will be out soon. It is boatless and no fish will lose their lives in this competition.
- July We party all July because it is SUMMER TIME ON LAKE ERIE
- August 21 KI DAZE--a music filled evening
- September 12 Doggie Brunch
- Sept 18 closed for private party--reopen Sept 19 at 8:04 AM
- October 2 Oktoberfest-Homemade German Buffet 1Pm until we run out! (Usually about 6-7 PM)
- October 9-11th Annual Chili Cook Off
- October 16 Classic Car Show that is in the planning stage as a "Ride for Hospice"
As for the brewery, Doug will be offering the five flagship beers (Anglers Ale, Anniversary Ale, Dawg Bizkit Brown, Island Devil and Gale Force) He is busy working on the reformulation of the Lake Erie Lager. The new formulation is going to be lighter, crisper and more user-friendly--a pleasant surprise for our light beer drinking friends. I know this month sounds all business, but for those of you who know; it’s been an emotional year and we are grateful for your prayers for Shannon. Her surgery went well and now it is ROUND 2.
May your year be blessed with health, family and friends to enjoy it with. Cheers from Patti,Doug, Jay, Petey and the crew
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Our business allows us to serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner daily with a beautiful lake view away from the "hub" we affectionately call downtown. Sit back and enjoy our food, hand-crafted beer and full bar. Learn more about Kelleys history from the tourbook written by Patti Johnson and her dad Jay.
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We offer homestyle, moderately priced food for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Desert. Open full-time from May 4th through September and limited hours in October. More: Restaurant and Menus.
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Go to our Microbrewery & Beers page to find out about our brews: Award Winning Kelleys Gold, Anglers Ale, Lake Erie Lager, Dawg Bizkit Brown, Island Devil and Sunset Lager. Distributer Inquiries Welcome!
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We help you create your special day. Anniversaries, birthdays for all ages and tastes, weddings from 40-200--we can help make your event a day to remember.
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Looking for a place to stay on Kelleys Island? Our cottage is right on the lake, across the street from the Restaurant. Details: Cottage Rental page.
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F.Y.I.
Read Patti's article from Kelleys Life: November 2007
Here's a Great Review of the KIB written by a true beer aficianado from Columbus, Ohio
Looking for a Place to Stay on Your Next Island Visit? Lake Erie Vacations rentals has the place for you: www.leisureworld
vacationrentals.com
An interesting website for ale enthusiasts: www.camra.org, which boasts 300,000 members.
Checkout highlights from a Cleveland Plain Dealer article about us!
Read A New, Terrific Review of the KIB Here
 
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Our Beers
Summer Haze: "Attention lite beer lovers, the wait is over." Finally, a handcrafted beer is available for the lighter palette...
Angler's Ale: "Tighten your lines, Anglers." This is one brew worth reeling in. A Standard English Bitters, which possesses a medium body...
Island Devil: Our devilish brew is a Classic Double Belgian Style Ale, with a medium copper color and body...
Dawg Bizkit Brown: "This friendly brew's bark is definitely worse than its bite." A classic Brown American Ale with a nutty malty full body flavor...
Gale Force Ale: "Batten down the hatches, hops-lovers!" Find a safe harbor to anchor. You're about to enjoy the best "India Pale Ale" on the Great Lakes...
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2010 Events
We'll post more details in the Spring.
May 1
Derby Weekend
May 22
Handcrafted Beer Appreciation Weekend
July 4-6
Fishing Tournament
September 12
Doggie Brunch
October 2
Oktoberfest!
October 9-11
Chili cook-off!
October 16
Classic Car Show
Hi There Corporate America!
Would you like your managers to have a retreat on Lake Erie? How about a corporate scavenger hunt that pits your teams against each other in solving island riddles? Do you need an event/luncheon that your staff will remember for a long time? DO YOU WANT TO DO SOME CORPORATE TRAINING away from your facility?
Come to Kelleys Island and use Venture Resort's new conference center. It is perfect for a meeting room and/or classroom for personnel education.
We can help you plan your conference with everything that Kelleys Island has to offer. A tour guide, golf cart tours, scavenger hunt, breakfast, lunch, dinner, beer and wine tastings. Play corn hole or putt putt, it's your choice. Promote team building, competition and fun!
Call Patti for arrangements 419-656-4335
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504 West Lakeshore Drive, Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438, Email: islandpj@lrbcg.com, 419-746-2314
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