Brewery Vivant Grand Rapids, Michigan Taken from the French “bon vivant,” meaning “the good life,” Brewery Vivant is inspired by the Old World traditional brewing styles of Europe. More specifically the region of Wallonia in south Belgium. Expect to see a range of Farmhouse ales, saisons, and Belgians. Farm Hand is a house favorite, a… [Read More]
Shaking the Craft World: Explosive Flavor at 3 Floyds Brewing Co.
Munster, Indiana: I read the welcoming sign as we passed into the little town’s municipality. If it wasn’t for my destination I’d have never known the town existed. It seemed quaint and quiet and charming but I imagine it hardly topped anyones travel destination list. Pulling into the brewery parking lot at 10:45am on a… [Read More]
Sun King: Shedding Light On One of Indiana’s Top Craft Breweries
Indianapolis, Indiana: It was a hot spring day in Indianapolis. Heat radiated off the sidewalk as I pattered down North College Ave. The sun beat through the blue sky sending flares of light reflecting off the glass of distant skyscrapers. Through the heat haze, concrete and asphalt I saw the Mayan sun god staring back… [Read More]
Greek Gods, Race Cars, and Sour Beer: Hanging Out at Triton Brewing Company
Indianapolis, Indiana: Sitting high on my bar stool I looked around the humble taproom. Distressed brick walls were decorated with hip metallic signs, chrome tables lined the floor and a vintage bicycle hung from the ceiling. Glass growlers lined far shelves, and a little plastic hula girl rocked her hips on top of the row… [Read More]
Drinking Local: No Nonsense Beer at Tow Yard Brewing Company
Indianapolis, Indiana: The afternoon sun beat down, seemingly making the red brick of Tow Yard Brewing Company glow in the heat. Rays reflected and bounced off of chrome stools and metallic seating. The brewery appeared to shine like a beacon in the spring Indiana heat. Taking a seat on the brewery’s modest patio I stared… [Read More]
