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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW OHSU opens rural 'hub' campus in Klamath Falls ... Portland dispensary fined $2,500 for handing out products in parking lot ... Surveillance video captures Medford surgery center thief ... OHSU opens rural 'hub' campus in Klamath Falls ... Portland dispensary fined $2,500 for handing out products in parking lot ... Surveillance video captures Medford surgery center thief ... Celebrate anytime at Frau Kemmling's Schoolhaus Brewhaus Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Oct. 9, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Oct. 9, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News While Oktoberfest traditionally ends the first weekend of October, all month is a fine time to celebrate the harvest with hearty German food and good beer at Frau Kemmling's Schoolhaus Brewhaus. Recently featured in a Mail Tribune story about restaurants raising their own produce, the Brewhaus in Jacksonville's old schoolhouse at 525 Bigham Knoll Campus overlooks climbing hop vines, a stretch of vineyards and a large garden containing a visible bounty of tomatoes, eggplants, greens and herbs. The vegetables are featured in specials, while the regular menu features authentic German classics with lots of meat and potatoes. Bratwurst, thuringer and other sausages come from Uli Lengenberg of Uli's Famous Sausage in Seattle. The bar usually has four German beers as well as a variety of American ales on tap, with even more options served in bottles. Settling in at a small table in the bar, my husband and I decided to try as many German specialties as possible with the appetizer sampler, which promised sausage, schnitzel, a cabbage roll, potato pancake and smoked salmon mousse on toast for $13.99. A platter laden with food didn't disappoint. The salmon mousse was sold out, so the thin rounds of grilled toast, which perfectly combined crunchy and chewy, were smeared with a rich, earthy chicken liver pâté. The Brewhaus' signature cabbage roll comes stuffed with a flavorful blend of finely ground sausage and vegetables, then smothered in a delicious creamy mushroom sauce. Strips of schnitzel were savory and tender, while slices of sausage remained juicy and flavorful under a cloak of crisp breading. A golden potato pancake proved a sturdy carrier for a dollop of sour cream. Accompanying lingonberry jam tasted good on almost everything. As we noshed our way through the sampler, an extravagant Bloody Mary the bartender was assembling caught my husband's eye. The "Wurst Mary" is a Sunday special that loads the popular drink with skewers of snacks. In addition to pickled asparagus, an olive, pickled beet, baby corn, onions and pepper, a cube of cheddar and a sprinkle of blue cheese, there's a schnitzel strip; a spaetzle popper that combines the little noodle dumplings with cheese and bacon, then breads and fries it; and, yes, even a miniature bratwurst. An $11.50 drink like that is practically a meal in itself, but the Brewhaus menu is extensive and I was still exploring. The crepes, which are often vegetarian, featuring produce grown on-site, sounded good, but were sold out on a Sunday afternoon. I tried to entice my husband to split a kale and lentil salad that is one of chef and general manager Hillary Kemmling's favorites, but he suggested sharing fish and chips for $12.99. Lightly breaded halibut and a heap of perfect French fries — thin, crisp and salty — were delicious. A $2 split plate charge brought us extra fries and a double helping of tangy tartar sauce and white cabbage salad, a coleslaw made with a pancetta and caraway vinaigrette. With patio seating out front, an ample biergarten in back, a warren of dining rooms and a cozy bar, the Brewhaus can accommodate a lot of people without feeling crowded, although you will notice the staff hustling to keep up on a busy weekend. The restaurant is open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Call 541-899-1000. — Anita Burke MailTribune.com Writer Posted Oct. 9, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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