The other day I was cruising through Facebook and noticed what appeared to be a new craft beer bar opening up in Omaha. Few details were provided so I asked the guys if they could give us some details on what to expect and when it will open. All I can say is Omaha is pretty lucky to have this place and I can't wait to visit it when it opens. Sounds very interesting and exciting.
Here is what Chad had to say about the project.
The Lauter Tun - Fine Ales and Spirits - plans to offer a large selection of craft and import beers on tap and in bottle as well as craft spirits from around the country. While the beers that are currently mass marketed and widely available at most venues are good, we plan on providing as many rare and interesting beers as we possibly can.
One of my biggest turn-offs about a bar (specifically a specialty bar), is when the staff, and even management, is not trained on, nor are the interested in, the products they are selling. This is too often the case. If I go to a vodka bar, I expect the staff to know at least a little bit about the process and the various types of vodka. Same goes for beer bars.
...our staff will be extremely well versed in beer and spirits as I pride myself on being fairly knowledgeable and, more importantly, non-intimidating and excited about the products.
Along with an exciting beer list, I am very much interested in high end spirits and old school cocktails. We plan to create a classic cocktail list, using only fresh ingredients and well crafted spirits. Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Negroni, Collins, Rickey, you name it.
Two things I am also excited about is the stage and the technology.
Well, I don't know about you but I am excited to check this place out when it opens. Cheers to a couple guys following their dream and passions!Being a musician myself (as are most of the others involved in this project), I typically play at bars where a stage is off to the side or in the back somewhere. This makes it difficult for patrons to see/hear the music. They have to turn around in their seats, or rubber-neck it to see what is going on. Our bar butts up against / is built INTO the stage. The idea being, no matter where the guest is sitting, they should be able to see the performers. No lights hanging in your way, no big coolers obstructing your view.Secondly, we are trying to incorporate a little technology in the website and the menus. We are attempting to create a sort of beer matrix which will categorize beers by brewery, style, ABV, bottle/tap, SRM, IBU, etc. The goal being that when a guest checks out the website on their phone or at home, they can pick a style and, bam, all the beers we offer of that style pop up along with a picture and brief description/review. ALSO, our servers will be carrying around iPads with this exact thing on it allowing them to point out key beers AND cocktails.The overall vibe we are going for is nice and comfortable. We want to include all walks of life. If you like beer, good drinks, music, or all of the above, then this will need to be your most frequented bar!Opening date set tentatively for late October, early November. So when you are shopping at the mall last minute for holiday gifts, come by and grab a pint!Thank you for your time and we cant wait to see you there.
3309 Oak View Drive #102
Omaha, NE 68144
Bar: 402.934.6999
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