USA, OH: Mosaic Brewing Co. plans to open in Cleveland on October 17

Mosaic Brewing Co. is coming along: The inspections are passed, equipment is in place, the painted signage is almost done. And, of course, the brewery in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood boasts one of the best views around, with Terminal Tower, Rocket Arena and Progressive Field forming the cityscape in the not-so-distant horizon, Cleveland.com reported.

The owners plan to open Friday, Oct. 17.

The name of the brewery, located in a building almost 100 years old, comes from the home of the Cleveland Marble Mosaic Co. It’s at 2070 W. 7th St., next to Fat Cats.

Running the brewery are general manager Bart Gabbard, co-owners Toby Hagedorn and Ed King and head brewer Caleb Brown.

“We’ve parked here and walked to see Guardians games a handful of times, my wife and I,” King said. “One-point-two miles.”

King said a trail across the street has been busy with the inviting weather, with some folks crossing the street to ask, “Hey, you guys open?”

Final touches are moving along, with one of the few changes actually an addition of sorts: They decided to clean up the back for a “rustic” area and hope to add Adirondack chairs for dog lovers and smokers, King said. Stone salvaged from the property serves as a small wall. Down the line fire pits might be added, he said.

Inside, a 100-year-old French barrel is added for ambiance, Toby Hagedorn said.

“The idea is to bring it back to life,” he said.

A second floor is available for private events and overflow with a huge television. Above that is a rooftop with seating taking advantage of the view.

Herb Singleton - known as Chef Los – is guiding the kitchen, with pizza, sandwiches, dips and an overall “Southern-inspired” menu flair. Los, from Cleveland Heights, has family from the south, he said.

“Good pizza, good sandwiches, good beer,” said Los, who has worked for Terrestrial Brewing Co., Noble Beast Brewing Co., Soho and Dante.

Gabbard said the brewery signed their first bartender this week, and Mosaic expects to have about eight front-of-house employees and another six to eight in the kitchen.

“It feels great,” King said, “but there’s still a little anxiety getting over the hump. Ask me after the first week.”