Another big decision is what type of bottles to use.

Optimally, I would like to have ceramic bottles to give it a traditional, old-school type feel.

But would this cost too much to do this?

I am doing some searching online for manufacturers of "ceramic bottles".

http://www.phoenixpackaging.com/

Here is a good place to start:

http://www.unitedbottles.com/catalogue/beer.php