Hooha Member Username: Hooha
Post Number: 163 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 11:26 am: | |
For all the Ann Arborites on the board, Leopold Bros. is closing up shop in June and moving to Denver. http://www.annarborisoverrated .com/2008/02/04/leopolds-leavi ng/ |
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn
Post Number: 714 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 11:41 am: | |
WTF! woah! |
Wolverine Member Username: Wolverine
Post Number: 413 Registered: 04-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 11:53 am: | |
So when I read this I was thinking, must be the economy. But then they said "This move has zero to do with the economy" Must be the location (it is kind out of restaurant and bar areas), but then they said: "or sales levels Yet then they go back and say: "The business climate isn’t one that we can survive, however." Sounds kind of strange, which is it? Regardless, its a shame they couldn't find another location. But rents are out of control. The landlord is about to find out what a huge mistake they've made. Good luck renting out that crap location. Leopold's was great. I wish them all the best. |
Swingline Member Username: Swingline
Post Number: 1011 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:17 pm: | |
The owners are moving Leopold's operations to Denver. Their rent has apparently tripled over the past decade which certainly sucks. But rent for a similarly trendy location with similar traffic will be just as high or higher in Denver. Unless you're in an exurb strip mall or an "undiscovered" neighborhood, Denver oozes trendy with real estate prices to match. It might be cheaper than the coasts, but it's no cheaper than Ann Arbor. Like many, the Leopold owners might actually be coveting one of those idyllic mountain ski village locations for their business which would admittedly fit in quite well. But if they can't handle $30/ft in Ann Arbor, it's unlikely they can handle the triple digit per/ft prices in the mountains. |
Jtw Member Username: Jtw
Post Number: 197 Registered: 06-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:47 pm: | |
can’t say i’ll miss their beer much, but it’s always too bad to lose a brewery and a local business. |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 1501 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 12:50 pm: | |
Well it's just the consequence of a bad economy. First, the jobs leave, then the money, then the retail. (Message edited by DetroitRise on February 05, 2008) |
Club_boss Member Username: Club_boss
Post Number: 299 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 1:17 pm: | |
Leopold Brothers produced liqueurs and liquors, I don’t know what is up with their beer selection these days, or even if they make their own beer anymore. Their Hefeweisen was my favorite and I sold it at the club I was at as well. The brothers were originally from Colorado maybe they’re homesick. They are however pretty outspoken that the reason for moving is the rent. I’ve been in Leopold’s several times and enjoyed myself. I think making their own liquors and liqueurs was a unique idea and shifted their focus from beer to liquor. Prices were high on the liquor, almost as high as ordering a Goose or Belvedere. Another message board… http://beeradvocate.com/beer/p rofile/2979/?view=beerfly |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 536 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 1:22 pm: | |
I'd have to agree with Jtw. I was there once and not impressed enough to go back. The places I really miss have been gone for years. Liberty Inn, Del Rio, and The City Grill. |
Rrl Member Username: Rrl
Post Number: 942 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 8:06 pm: | |
How about the Pretzel Bell, Dds, or the original Metzgers? I miss those places too. |
Drjeff Member Username: Drjeff
Post Number: 26 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 4:51 pm: | |
Leopold Bros. beer is pretty awful. I like almost any variety of beer, and I have had decent beer there once or twice, but most of the time it is mediocre to downright lousy. I had a porter there one time that I couldn't even finish (which is unheard of if you knew me!) The atmosphere in the place was pretty cool though. |
Dds Member Username: Dds
Post Number: 541 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 5:42 pm: | |
quote:How about the Pretzel Bell, Dds, or the original Metzgers? I miss those places too. Pretzel Bell was before my time in AA, it had already turned into, if I remember correctly, the Denny's (which was short-lived) and I hung out at the Heidelberg. (was it called Metzgers Black Forest?) |