CornerStone Brewery, as the name suggests, is more than a restaurant. They are a microbrewery as well, brewing their own independent beers. There are staples on tap with such locality inspired names as Grindstone Gold and Sandstone Lager, as well as some interesting originals. One of my favorites, the Angry Gorilla, has a hint of banana and spice. The varieties change by season and are always a surprising delight. The hardest part is choosing one, but don't worry. You can always order a sampler, a wheel of all seven current varieties, in 2 oz glasses to help you decide. For the not-yet-of-age, they also brew a fabulous rootbeer.
For those who like to see how it's done, you can wander to the side of the building and watch through the windows as the brew-masters, Erik Rothschiller and Jay Cox, make magic happen. Or ask one of the most friendly of servers to be found anywhere to take you back for a mini tour. The scents of hops and spice are heavenly.
The menu is perfectly suited to beer drinking with such items as handmade hot pretzels, Reubens, beer battered fish, smoky salmon, Buffalo chicken wraps, and another absolute must-try, the Bavarian Pretzel Chicken. They also serve phenomenal burgers and several unique varieties of pizza. But no matter what else you decide to eat, make it a point to order some fried pickles! They are addictive and are the one item that keeps luring us back, again and again.
The atmosphere can best be described, on most days as bustling. The space is long and narrow with high exposed ceilings, creaky wood floors and an abundance of windows. The open kitchen and generous bar area add an airy feel and contributes to the activity. If you haven't been there, trust me, CornerStone Brewing will become a favorite hang out after just one visit.
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