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THE GREAT LOST BEAR 78 BEERS ON TAP... ...INCLUDING SOUL WARMING WINTER BEERS 540 FOREST AVENUE PORTLAND ME 207-772-0300 www.greatlostbear.com THE GREAT LOST BEAR N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 2 5 FromleFtvenasFizzinstagramglowandglitterabaiis Portland after dark date and the six of usa number that would have been a squeeze before the renovation sit back with our nightcaps and enjoy the performances by Samuel James and Dana Gross. Dad is impressed so much so that he buys another round before the day catches up with all of us. Mixing it Up Cocktails and mocktails are his game and Steve Corman is his name. After a Sunday af- ternoon stroll in the Old Port were looking for a place to stop refresh and beer is not on the menu. After a weekend out we want sim- ple quiet and non-alcoholic please. At the intersection of Silver and Fore Streets Fil spots Venas Fizz House and wants to take a peek as hes started creating bit of a bar at home and working his own cocktail magic for friends. The man makes a mean margarita. The front house is a shop of potions mixers and elixirs and were having a field day going through the tiny bottles. We even start pretending were in Diagon Alley prepping for Hogwarts. Eventually a friendly-faced man in square-rimmed glasses makes his way over and asks if we have any questions. Fil seiz- es the opportunity to inquire about bitters and so it begins. Steve Corman who owns the place with his wife Johanna whisks us to the back where an entire bar is set up. We take seats and are offered sodas on the house. As Steve concocts the fizzing brews he tells us the story of how Venas began when Johanna woke up one morning with a really really good idea. We end up spending nearly an hour as Steve explains and describes different fla- vors and techniques. The two of us sit there giddy like children mesmerized by Steves showmanship and storytelling. Before long another group joins and Steve tends to their drinks. We say our good- byesandpromisetoreturnwitheveryvisitor we have. Fil buys us souvenirs. Two mason jars of dried fruits cinnamon and crystal clumps of sugar will become Blackberry Ma- ple Lightningswe simply have to add bour- bon. And on Steves recommendation we buy a tiny bottle of Dashfire bitters. Lets just say weve never had more friends wanting to stop for happy hour at our house. n